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KL platform

2015 Jeep Cherokee — 3.2L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Cherokee 3.2L.

Body SUVEngine 3.2LTransmission Automatic 9-spd

The 2015 Jeep Cherokee is built on the KL platform and is classified as a compact SUV powered by a 3.2‑liter engine that pairs with a nine‑speed automatic transmission, requiring 6.0 qt of 5W‑20 API oil. Its EPA ratings of 20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway and a combined 23 mpg reflect a balance of efficiency and capability for its class. While the model generated 1,776 owner complaints overall, with power‑train issues leading the tally, it follows the 2014 peak of 2,636 complaints and precedes the dramatic drop to just three complaints in 2023, positioning the 2015 Cherokee as a mid‑point in a long‑term trend toward improving reliability.

Model year201920182017201620152014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/27/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 34 · 700 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 34 · 700 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/55R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter52022378AB
Spark plugSP148183AD alt SP149125AF
BatteryBBH7A001AA alt BBH6F001AA
Front wiper blades68197138AC alt 68197139AA
Thermostat04893377AA alt 05047264AB
Cabin air filter68535619AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length181.9 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height66.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3680 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 27 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2015 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

6.8–8.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.80 sec — 2016 Latitude V6
271 hpHorsepower (as tested)
239 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014Limited V6 3.2L V66.90 sec15.30 sec271 hp4x4
2014Trailhawk V6 3.2L V67.20 sec15.70 sec271 hp4x4
2014Trailhawk V6 3.2L V67.60 sec15.90 sec271 hp4x4
2016Latitude V6 3.2L V66.80 sec15.30 sec271 hp4x4
2017Overland V6 3.2L V67.50 sec15.80 sec271 hp4x4
2019Overland V6 3.2L V67.20 sec15.50 sec271 hp4x4
2019Trailhawk V6 3.2L V68.30 sec16.40 sec271 hp4x4
2021Trailhawk V6 3.2L V67.60 sec15.80 sec271 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, 70W-80 · MS-2395 · MS-2155 in the differential, DOT 3 · SAE J1703 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.35
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Differential Gear Oil70W-80 · MS-2395 · MS-2155
Engine Coolant Capacity10.0
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity7.2
Engine CoolantMS-12106

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Transfer Case Fill PlugPTU: 26.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub148 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub148 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.060-0.90 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance6000-9000 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerJeep
Spark Plug Gap.043 in
Spark Plug Torque20 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerJeep

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance700 cca
Optional BCI Group Number86
Optional BCI Cranking Performance525 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58+/-5 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 100 min / max variation 25% psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 32; Rear: 32 /
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 129; Rear: 89 /; Front: 129; Rear: 89
ABS Sensor Torque8.0 / NS
Minimum Pad Thickness0.060 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.024; Rear: .315
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0003; Rear: .0004
Maximum Rotor Runout.0008

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
190
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 9 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
233.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
375 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.75 degrees
450 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.50 degrees
5Loosen bolts in reverse sequence
622.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
733.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
870 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.70 degrees
970 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.; Bolts should be checked for stretching using a straight edge. Ay bolts that show stretching should be replaced.70 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 Jeep Cherokee sits within the first two years of the KL generation, where federal complaints and recalls peaked. The 2014 model year recorded 2,636 complaints and 13 recalls, and while 2015 shows a decline to 1,777 complaints and 11 recalls, it still carries the highest number of Technical Service Bulletins (613) in the entire dataset, indicating extensive manufacturer-acknowledged issues. The complaint trend across the generation reveals a sharp early spike followed by a general decline, with 2015 representing a still-elevated point before a more significant drop in later years like 2018 (679 complaints, 7 recalls). Power train complaints dominate at 655, and the 45 crash and 28 fire complaints further underscore potential safety concerns. Given this pattern, the 2015 model year remains a high-risk choice within the generation, and a later year with substantially lower complaint and recall counts would be a more prudent purchase.

11
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
613
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
4
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,776
Owner complaints
45 involved a crash · 28 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,776 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train655
Unknown Or Other128
Engine112
Electrical System66
Power Train,Engine56
Service Brakes42
Power Train,Electrical System39
Electrical System,Structure33

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 11 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V332000Electrical System:WiringReported 17/05/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June…

15V393000Structure:Body:Hatchback/LiftgateReported 22/06/2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to February 18, 2015 and equipped with a Power Liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power liftgate control module and connectors for corrosion, substitute a bolt for the threaded grommet installed to seal…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 613 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S1408000384 REV.J2026-03-04Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…
S1408000384 REV.I2026-02-14Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…
S1721000016 REV.B2025-12-19Power TrainService 4wd Light On, AWD System Service Required Message Illuminated. Diagnostic Trouble…
1074182025-09-18Service BrakesSWITCH - CLUTCH STARTER INTERLOCK & MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY - CLUTCH
31-001-25 REV. B2025-08-16StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Cherokee 3.2L take?

6.0 qt of API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Cherokee have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.2L get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined mpg.