Worst 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 464 | 67 | 2 | 39,339 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 452 | 9 | 23 | 41,289 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 401 | 14 | 15 | 56,826 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 313 | 2 | 1 | 83,096 mi | |
| Brakes | 251 | 18 | 2 | 31,425 mi | |
| Airbags | 207 | 21 | — | 56,153 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 187 | — | — | 66,044 mi | |
| Fuel System | 118 | 3 | — | 59,640 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 99 | 20 | 1 | 31,832 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 81 | 2 | — | 46,803 mi | |
| Body Structure | 56 | 19 | 1 | 35,416 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 51 | 5 | 1 | 55,795 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 50 | 3 | — | 38,225 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 48 | 3 | 1 | 22,482 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 45 | — | — | 68,834 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 39 | — | — | 105,852 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 35 | 1 | — | 48,974 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 21 | 5 | 1 | 26,882 mi | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 20 | — | — | 85,209 mi | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 18 | — | — | 9,660 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 14 | 2 | — | 4,850 mi | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 13 | — | 5 | 83,276 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 43,520 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 6 | — | — | 70,909 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 6 | 3 | — | 56,500 mi | |
| Visibility | 6 | — | — | 69,333 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 5 | — | — | 58,100 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 5 | 2 | — | 55,000 mi | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 5 | — | — | 5,670 mi |
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Recalls for 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
18 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~10,551,560 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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