Catalytic Convertor problems of the 2015 Jeep Cherokee

Two problems related to catalytic convertor have been reported for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Jeep Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2015 Cherokee.

1 Catalytic Convertor problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2023

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while her mother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of motive power and was only able to accelerate up to 25 mph. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with a catalytic convertor failure. The contact was informed that the catalytic convertor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

2 Catalytic Convertor problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2022

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a burning oil odor inside the vehicle. After a long trip, the vehicle was parked in the garage and the contacts’ wife notice smoke coming from under the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The contact drove out of the garage and sprayed the vehicle with a water hose. During the incident no flames were present. The contact stated that the cause of the failure was due to a faulty oil cooler which leaked oil onto the catalytic convertor caused the burning oil odor and smoking. The contact stated that the oil cooler had been replaced on three separate occasions. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.




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