No, fitting three car seats across the back seat of a 2015 Jeep Cherokee is extremely difficult and likely not safe or practical for regular use. While the vehicle is a midsize SUV, its rear seat is narrower than competitors like the Honda Pilot or Ford Explorer. The primary obstacles are the pronounced rear wheel arches that intrude into the cabin and a center hump on the floor, which severely limit the usable space for three bulky child safety seats.
The key to making it work, if at all, is the specific type of car seats you use. You will almost certainly need a combination of narrow, specially designed seats. Look for models known as "3-across" seats, which are slimmer than standard ones. The most common successful configuration involves using two narrow convertible seats on the outboard positions and a narrow, backless booster or an infant seat base in the center. However, even with this setup, getting a secure, non-tilted installation using either the LATCH system or the seat belts is a significant challenge.
Here is a comparison of key interior measurements for the 2015 Jeep Cherokee against a more family-friendly three-row SUV:
| Measurement | 2015 Jeep Cherokee | 2015 Honda Pilot (for comparison) |
|---|
| Rear Hip Room (Width) | 50.8 inches | 61.5 inches |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.2 inches | 61.4 inches |
| Number of Rear LATCH Sets | 2 (Outboard seats only) | 3 (Including center) |
| Center Seat Width | Approximately 14 inches | Approximately 18 inches |
The lack of dedicated LATCH anchors for the center seat means you must use the vehicle's seat belt for installation, which can be trickier to get tight enough. My strong recommendation is to treat this as a temporary, occasional solution. If you frequently need to transport three children in car seats, a vehicle with a wider bench or a third row is a much safer and more convenient long-term investment. Always test-fit your specific car seats in the dealership parking lot before making a purchase decision.
