2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Part of Generation 4 (WK2) — 2011–2021.

20132015
Complaints
3,368
per 10K Sold
183.3
US Sales
183,786
Crashes
224
Fires
58
Injuries
188
Fatalities
Recalls
18

Worst 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1464 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:39,339 mi
Crash-related:67
Fires:2
#2452 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:41,289 mi
Crash-related:9
Fires:23
#3401 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:56,826 mi
Crash-related:14
Fires:15
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Transmission / Drivetrain
464
complaints
Crashes
67
Fires
2
Avg Miles
39,339
Electrical Faults
452
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
23
Avg Miles
41,289
Engine Problems
401
complaints
Crashes
14
Fires
15
Avg Miles
56,826
Seat-Related Issues
313
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
83,096
Brakes
251
complaints
Crashes
18
Fires
2
Avg Miles
31,425
Airbags
207
complaints
Crashes
21
Fires
Avg Miles
56,153
Seat Belt Issues
187
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
66,044
Fuel System
118
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
59,640
Unintended Acceleration
99
complaints
Crashes
20
Fires
1
Avg Miles
31,832
Steering Defects
81
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
46,803
Body Structure
56
complaints
Crashes
19
Fires
1
Avg Miles
35,416
Electronic Stability Control
51
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
55,795
Headlight/Taillight Failures
50
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
38,225
Suspension Failures
48
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
22,482
Diesel Fuel System
45
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
68,834
Engine & Cooling
39
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
105,852
Wipers & Visibility
35
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
48,974
Wheel Issues
21
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
26,882
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
85,209
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
9,660
Hydraulic Brakes
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
4,850
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
5
Avg Miles
83,276
Gasoline Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,520
Instrument Cluster
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,909
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
56,500
Visibility
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
69,333
Other Equipment
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,100
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
55,000
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5,670

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Recalls for 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee

18 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~10,551,560 vehicles.

23V411000Engine & Cooling
~80,629 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

22V406000Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump
~138,645 affected

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.

20V699000Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve)
~28,884 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.

20V475000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
~58,016 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

18V332000Electrical System:software · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control · Electrical System:wiring
~4,815,661 affected

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 Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

17V741000Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
~17,116 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

17V572000Brakes · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
~646,394 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.

17V435000Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
~442,214 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail.

16V240000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~811,290 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.

15V461000Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
~1,416,903 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

+ 8 more recalls

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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 3,368 NHTSA complaints, 224 crash-related, and 18 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 464 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (464 complaints, avg 39,339 mi); Electrical Faults (452 complaints, avg 41,289 mi); Engine Problems (401 complaints, avg 56,826 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 50,935 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee include 224 crash-related reports, 58 fire reports, 188 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes — 18 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 10,551,560 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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