2015 Jeep Cherokee brakes problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 21, 2026NCBrakes

   Issues started in 2025 when the emergency brake system started engaging by itself. I was at a stop light when it happened the first time. Then it happened again in our driveway and we ended up having to unplug the battery to get it to turn off. Then on 09.14.2026 I was at a customers home and I put it in park got out and when I got back in to drive off I got the ((P)) light along with the warning to get it serviced. Please see pictures. This popped up on all occasions. I…

   NHTSA complaint #11765745 · source
2. Filed Aug 15, 2026CABody & StructureBrakesElectrical System

   Online is saying there is 0 recalls after a year of having the vehicle a recall was sent by mail. I got it fixed by jeep van nuys, the engine and the other equipment attached looks unsafe and it is completely overheating

   NHTSA complaint #11757134 · source
3. Filed May 21, 2026118,600 miOHBrakesElectrical SystemSteering

   The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that on multiple occasions, the brake pedal became inoperable and felt spongy while attempting to stop the vehicle. The contact also stated that the steering wheel became difficult to operate, and a crunching sound was heard while turning the steering wheel. Additionally, the contact stated that multiple incorrect warning messages illuminated on the instrument panel, including the Start/Stop warning message and a door…

   NHTSA complaint #11739326 · source
4. Filed May 16, 2026INBrakes

   Parking brake module went out and locked up the back end this has happened multiple times now while driving at different speeds!

   NHTSA complaint #11738305 · source
5. Filed Feb 10, 2026IABrakes

   My daughter was driving her car in the middle of a busy intersection when the parking brake locked up causing her to come to an abrupt stop and almost cause an accident. A quick google search appears to indicate that this issue has already been under investigation by NHTSA for a period of time.

   NHTSA complaint #11717039 · source
6. Filed Oct 3, 2025MIBrakes

   2015 Jeep Cherokees is not functioning and I'm getting flashing parking brake light. There is water corrosion, which can cause the brake to activate unexpectedly. I did not have any spills in the cargo area of my vehicle. I believe it is from water coming into the wheel well. I took the car to the dealership and they claimed it would cost me $5000 to replace not only the Parking Brake module, but the whole connection to the body harness. I currently do not have a parking…

   NHTSA complaint #11691245 · source
7. Filed Jun 9, 2025TXBrakesEngine

   This vehicle is not safe to drive because it doesn't brake, it takes several seconds to reduce speed after hitting the brakes, and at high speeds it takes longer, which can put anyone's life at risk. The engine is damaged, it releases smoke and is leaking oil, and it heats up when you're moving on the freeway, which can be dangerous. The car loses power while moving. They told me that it was in perfect condition, which they lied to me, putting the lives of many people at…

   NHTSA complaint #11665682 · source
8. Filed May 28, 2025TNBrakesEngine

   Water intrusion, causing damage to my electric parking brake module. Parking brake and engaged while vehicle was in motion.

   NHTSA complaint #11663338 · source
9. Filed May 27, 2025TXBrakes

   The emergency parking brake failed and became stuck in place, making my vehicle unable to get out of park to drive. I am able to shift gears but the EPB is stuck. There is also instances where the EPB has turned on by itself in the middle of driving. I saw there was research ongoing with this issue in 2014-2021 Jeep Cherokees (PE 22-009) which is related to a previous recall (15v-393). I hope this issue is able to progress to a recall as this is severely dangerous and…

   NHTSA complaint #11663085 · source
10. Filed May 16, 2025VABrakesElectrical SystemEngine

    Ptu went out they replaced it it was still not working and they said oh well now ptu is still out and it rolls in park won’t shift when pulling out and is very scary to have my kids in this death trap

    NHTSA complaint #11661575 · source
11. Filed Feb 2, 2025OHBrakesElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

    My parking brake turned on by itself when I started my 2015 Jeep Cherokee and would not turn off. The parking brake light also came on. It is available for inspection. My safety and others safety was put at risk because my car could have stopped running while I was driving. I will be taking it to my local Jeep dealership to have it looked at. I have had a mechanic look at it but was told he could not fix it.

    NHTSA complaint #11640166 · source
12. Filed Jan 20, 2025TNBrakesEngine

    I was driving down the highway and my car just shut off and came to a complete stop in the middle of the road. It happened twice. Both times the emergency brake light came on but at no time was the emergency brake engaged by me. I was lucky that I wasn’t on a busy road and the care behind me had time to react or it could have been fatal. After trying to restart the car it took some tinkering with the ebrake and after a slight hesitation of the engine, it started. That…

    NHTSA complaint #11637179 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology