2015 Jeep Cherokee exterior lighting problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When it rains water leaks into my cargo area filling up my spare tire well. it also soakes the insulation in the sides of vehicle. It has cause a short in the rear ligts on vehicle which I am not sure but could cause a fire or electrical failure. Has there been any recalls for such . Last occured…”
filed Oct 8, 2023
“Vehicle was parked at 10pm. Vehicle ignition was off. Vehicle was locked. Nothing left on. No one returned to the car for annything. Approximately 3 and half hours later, electrical fire started inside the drivers side rear quarter panel under the taillight (on the body, not the taillight on the…”
filed Mar 30, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 4 | 9% |
| 2021 Cherokee | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 18 | 1% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 20 | 1% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 47 | 2% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 10 | 4% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 12 | 3% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 13 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.