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Service bulletins for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

613 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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18-005-15 REV-D2018-11-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Flash: 2.4L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). 2015 KL Only ? U0402 - Implausible Data Received From TCM (ED6). ? P0116 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Performance. ? P050D - Cold Start Rough Idle. ? P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. ? P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. 2014 KL Only ? P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. ? P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. ? P106A - Cylinder 3 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch Off Time Out Of Range. ? P2251 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Negative Current Control Circuit Open. ? P0031 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Circuit Low. In addition, some customers may experience one or more of the following conditions. These conditions apply to 2015 model year vehicles only ? Cold Engine Startup Flare and Idle Surge (ED6). ? Intermittent elevated engine RPM at start up. ? Less than desired gear engagement in lower ambient temperatures. ? Less than desired idle performance.
08-031-15 REV-B2018-11-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Intermittently blind spot chime will not turn off (KL vehicles only). ? Enable High Definition (HD) feature, (RA4 radios located in Canada and Mexico). ? Low battery condition due to the radio remaining powered up after the ignition has been turned off (U.S Markets Only). ? The Radio may switch from SiriusXM to an AM station by itself. ? Uconnect registration always present, can not remove Uconnect account. ? Teleprompter does not appear when pressing the Voice Recognition (VR) button. ? VR operation cancels while in media mode. ? Radio may display previous cameras image before displaying the current image. ? Navigation lost vehicle position, during route calculation. ? Navigation displays are missing after vehicle heading changes. ? Navigation giving incorrect guidance to exit the highway. ? FM audio may switch to AM after ignition cycle. ? Text messages appear as sender?s phone number not their name. ? VR phone button may not work at times. ? Audio muted after AUX device is disconnected. ? VR, ? Listen? to text, will only play 1st message. ? Drive Mode: Eco, sport or normal setting may not be saved after key cycle (LA, LD, LX and ZD Only). ? Drive Mode: Shift light On/Off, out of sync (LA, LD, LX and ZD Only). ? SirusXM station information does not update. ? Speed adjusted volume, may not work. ? AM or FM seek or tuner soft keys may be missing. ? Display screen show ambient temperature as ?- - ? not normal values. Improvements: ? Faster response time when using the Remote Service App (U.S. market only). ? Faster connection time with 911(U.S. market only). ? Keyboard improvements, in the Points Of Interest (POI) section. ? High Definition (HD) radio buffering. ? Spanish translation. ? Radio station, scroll feature. ? D
23-021-152018-11-26. Service bulletin. SEATS. Squeak Noise Coming From The Rear Seat This bulletin involves applying tape to the rear seat track J-rail. The customer may describe a squeak noise coming from the rear seat, typically when the seat is unoccupied. The noise may be caused by metal to metal contact of the rear seat track J-rail.
10-001-152018-11-26. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES. Intermittent Seat Belt Chime And Seat Belt Indicator Lamp On This bulletin involves replacing both right and left front seatbelt buckle covers. The Customer may describe seat belt buckle indicator lamp on and/or chime tone sound when seatbelt is buckled.
21-021-15 REVA2018-11-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: Transmission Diagnostic And Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination on vehicles equipped with a 948TE 9 speed automatic transmission (sales code DFH or DFJ). Upon further investigation, a technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) stored in the TCM memory. ? P0887 - TCM Power Control Circuit High ? P0711 - Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range-Performance ? P1DAD - Input Shaft-Output Shaft Direction Correlation In addition to addressing the above DTCs, this TCM calibration update is being released to enable the new wiTECH based ?Transmission Quick Learn? procedure to be performed anytime the transmission adaptation memory cells are cleared or when addressing customer concerns of poor shift quality. It is also being released to improve transmission downshift response time during normal driving.
23-016-152018-11-26. Service bulletin. SEATS. Front Passenger Fold Flat Seat Back Inoperative This bulletin involves adjusting the passenger fold flat seat back cable. The customer may describe that the passenger front fold flat seat back is inoperative and the seat back will not fold down.
18-058-15 REV-A2018-11-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Engine Stop/Start Not Available Message This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience an ?Engine Stop Start Not Available? message in the Instrument Cluster after disconnecting the vehicle?s battery.
03-003-152018-11-19. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. Front Of Vehicle Lateral Vibration During Low Speed Acceleration This bulletin involves replacing both front half shafts. The customer may describe a lateral wiggle, wobble, shake, shimmy, or shudder type vibration in the vehicle while accelerating at low speeds, typically between 10-20 mph (16-32 kph).
21-007-152018-11-19. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. 9 Speed Transmission Shift Enhancements - Adaptation Learn Procedure This bulletin involves performing a subjectivity shift quality rating and performing the transmission adaptation learn procedure if required. Customers may indicate that their transmission shift quality does not meet their expectations.
11-001-152018-11-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Sputter Type Noise Emitted From Exhaust This bulletin involves inspecting and replacing the resonator if required. The customer may notice a sputter type noise coming from under the vehicle.
18-005-15 REV. A2018-11-19. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: 2.4L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find one of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Additionally this PCM update includes the enhancements listed below. 2015 KL Vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine (Sales Code ED6 or ED8) built on or before October 21, 2014 (MDH 1021XX). ? P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. ? P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. ? Improved software to enable Transmission Control Module (TCM) quick learn enhancements once TCM is updated. 2014 KL Vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine (Sales Code ED6). ? P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. ? P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. ? P106A - Cylinder 3 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch Off Time Out Of Range. ? P2251 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Negative Current Control Circuit Open. ? P0031 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Circuit Low.
21-002-152018-11-19. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Start Stop Feature Inoperative After Transmission Replacement This bulletin involves verifying the Transmission Control Module (TCM) calibration and if necessary, replacing the TCM. A small number of customers may come in with a concern that their Start/Stop feature is no longer functional. Upon further investigation, it may be noted that this condition started after a transmission replacement.
18-007-152018-11-19. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; POWER TRAIN. Flash: Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find one of the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). Additionally this PCM update includes the enhancements listed below. ? P2067- Fuel Level Sensor 2 Circuit Low (International Only). ? Improved software to enable Transmission Control Module (TCM) quick learn enhancements once TCM is updated.
18-005-152018-11-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: 2.4L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find one of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Additionally this PCM update includes the enhancements listed below. 2015 KL Vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine (Sales Code ED6 or ED8) built on or before October 21, 2014 (MDH 1021XX). ? P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. ? P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. ? Improved software to enable Transmission Control Module (TCM) quick learn enhancements once TCM is updated. 2014 KL Vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine (Sales Code ED6). ? P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. ? P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. ? P106A - Cylinder 3 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch Off Time Out Of Range. ? P2251 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Negative Current Control Circuit Open. ? P0031 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Circuit Low.
21-001-152018-11-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Flash: 948TE Transmission C-Clutch Snap Ring Durability This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. The following software enhancement, for the 948TE 9-Speed transmission, is being released to change clutch application characteristics to prevent the C-Clutch snap from dislodging.
07-002-152018-11-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Idler Pulley Noise During Cold Start This bulletin involves replacing the idler pulley. The customer may describe a loud high frequency noise that happens within 20 seconds of engine startup and lasts about 90 seconds intermittently during a cold engine start, approximately 0 degrees C (32 degrees F) and below.
08-016-152018-09-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Poor Radio Reception This bulletin involves replacing the satellite antenna if needed. A customer may experience, SXM (Sirius/XM) radio has intermittent muting. This occurs in areas where XM signal is degraded and cell signal is very weak. The condition happens when the optional vehicle internet connection through the cell network is in use with the internal vehicle Wi-Fi. This Symptom/Condition Only Applies To 2014-2015 KL Vehicles: A customer may experience a popping noise when listening to AM stations.
07-002-15 REV. A2018-09-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Idler Pulley Noise During Cold Start This bulletin involves replacing the idler pulley. The customer may describe a loud high frequency noise that happens within 20 seconds of engine startup and lasts about 90 seconds intermittently during a cold engine start, approximately 0 degrees C (32 degrees F) and below.
21-021-152018-09-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Flash: Transmission Diagnostic And Shift Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Transmission Control Module (TCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination on vehicles equipped with a 948TE 9 speed automatic transmission (sales code DFH or DFJ). Upon further investigation, a technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1DAD - Input Shaft-Output Shaft Direction Correlation stored in the TCM memory. In addition to addressing the above DTC, this TCM calibration update is being released to enable the new wiTECH based ?Transmission Quick Learn? procedure to be performed anytime the transmission adaptation memory cells are cleared or when addressing customer concerns of poor shift quality. It is also being released to improve transmission downshift response time during normal driving.
18-007-15 REV. A2018-09-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; POWER TRAIN. Flash: Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find one of the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). Additionally this PCM update includes the enhancements listed below. ? P2067- Fuel Level Sensor 2 Circuit Low (International Only). ? Improved software to enable Transmission Control Module (TCM) quick learn enhancements once TCM is updated.
18-005-15 REV. B2018-09-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. Flash: 2.4L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find one of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Additionally this PCM update includes the enhancements listed below. 2015 KL Vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine (Sales Code ED6 or ED8) built on or before October 21, 2014 (MDH 1021XX). ? P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. ? P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. ? Improved software to enable Transmission Control Module (TCM) quick learn enhancements once TCM is updated. 2014 KL Vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine (Sales Code ED6). ? P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. ? P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. ? P106A - Cylinder 3 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch Off Time Out Of Range. ? P2251 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Negative Current Control Circuit Open. ? P0031 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Circuit Low.
08-031-152018-09-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. RA3 RA4 Radio Enhancements This bulletin involves inspecting and, if required, updating the radio software. A small number of customers may experience one or more of the following: ? Enable High Definition (HD) feature, (RA4 radios located in Canada and Mexico). ? Keyboard improvements, in the Points Of Interest (POI) section. ? Low battery condition due to the radio remaining powered up after the ignition has been turned off (U.S Markets Only). ? The Radio may switch from SiriusXM to an AM station by itself. ? Uconnect registration always present, can not remove Uconnect account. ? Teleprompter does not appear when pressing the Voice Recognition (VR) button. ? VR operation cancels while in media mode. ? Radio may display previous cameras image before displaying the current image. ? Navigation lost vehicle position, during route calculation. ? Navigation displays are missing after vehicle heading changes. ? Navigation giving incorrect guidance to exit the highway. ? FM audio may switch to AM after ignition cycle. ? Text messages appear as sender?s phone number not their name. ? VR phone button may not work at times. ? Audio muted after AUX device is disconnected. ? VR, ? Listen? to text, will only play 1st message. ? Drive Mode: Eco, sport or normal setting may not be saved after key cycle (LA, LD, LX and ZD Only). ? Drive Mode: Shift light On/Off, out of sync (LA, LD, LX and ZD Only). ? SirusXM station information does not update. ? Speed adjusted volume, may not work. ? AM or FM seek or tuner soft keys may be missing. ? Display screen show ambient temperature as ?- - ? not normal values. Improvements: ? High Definition (HD) radio buffering. ? Spanish translation. ? Radio station, scroll feature. ? Drive Mode: Launch control button, text improvements (LA, LD, LX and ZD Only). ? Making assist calls. ? App functionality and screen displays. ? Displays correct media, song titles and tracks. ? Travel
08-028-152018-09-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; STEERING; SEATS. RA2 Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. A customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Not able to change state of heated seats and/or steering wheel during stop event on Stop/Start vehicles. ? Touchscreen confirmation beep may be too loud (Grand Cherokee only). ? U0208-00 - Loss Communication With Heated Seat Control Module (Cherokee only). Improvements: ? Only allow vehicle settings to be changed in run mode. To help ensure settings are properly saved. ? Always gray out text message soft keys for non-supporting devices. ? Voice Recognition (VR) improved accuracy.
08-029-152018-09-24. Service bulletin. STEERING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SEATS; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT. RG2 Or RJ2 Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio's software. A customer may experience one or more of the following: ? Not able to change state of heated seats and/or steering wheel during stop event on Stop/Start vehicles. ? Touchscreen confirmation beep may be too loud. ? The radio does not allow selection of the Polish language. ? The radio fan continually runs at high speed. ? Customer perception may be the radio fan is too loud. Improvements: ? Only allow vehicle settings to be changed in run mode. To help insure settings are properly saved. ? Always gray out text message soft keys for non-supporting devices. ? Voice Recognition (VR) improved accuracy.
21-015-152018-09-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Flash: C1499-92-RDM Motor Position C1496-92-PTU Motor Position This bulletin involves updating the software in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU), Rear Driveline Module (RDM) and Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM). A customer with a (KL) vehicle may experience difficulty shifting out of 4 Wheel Low (4WL). A customer with a (UF) vehicle may experience All Wheel Drive (AWD) not operating correctly. On further inspection the Technician my find Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ? C1499-92-RDM Motor Position - Performance or Incorrect Operation. ? C1496-92-PTU Motor Position - Performance or Incorrect Operation.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.