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2014 Jeep Cherokee Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 294 brake complaints for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, 11% of that model year's 2,646 complaints, tied to 13 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries. No related recall is listed for this brake data. Median mileage at failure was 42,832.5 miles.

Brakes complaints
294
11% of 2,646
Crashes reported
13
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
42,833 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal failing to respond during low-speed stops, leading to collisions with other vehicles or fixed objects.
  • Some describe the vehicle failing to decelerate properly at higher speeds, resulting in crashes into trees or other obstacles.
  • Several complaints mention loss of braking response while backing up or parking, causing the vehicle to slide into nearby cars.
  • One owner reported the antilock brake system failing along with non-deployment of airbags during a low-speed rear-end crash.
  • Another owner reported engine and brake failure together while attempting to stop, linked to delays in getting a powertrain recall part.
  • A separate complaint described the parking brake engaging on its own and locking the wheels while driving, causing the vehicle to leave the road.

When 2014 Jeep Cherokee brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 8, 2014, latest Jun 24, 2026.

2014 Jeep Cherokee brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter142014 Q12015 Q42017 Q32019 Q22021 Q12022 Q42024 Q32026 Q2
294 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q1 to 2026 Q2; peak 2014 Q3 (14).

Brakes recalls for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Cherokee model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20062 (12%)
  2. 2014294 (11%)
  3. 2015179 (10%)
  4. 2016131 (9%)
  5. 2017102 (8%)
  6. 201852 (8%)
  7. 2019135 (8%)
  8. 202030 (10%)
  9. 202114 (9%)
  10. 20225 (10%)
  11. 20231 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee?
NHTSA lists 294 brake-related complaints for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, which is 11% of the 2,646 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee?
No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this brake complaint category.
Have brake problems caused crashes in the 2014 Jeep Cherokee?
Yes, NHTSA data links the brake complaints to 13 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries for this model year.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up in the 2014 Jeep Cherokee?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee is 42,832.5 miles.
Are brake complaints worse in 2014 than other Cherokee model years?
The 2014 model year has the highest brake complaint share among the years listed, at 11%, compared to 8-10% for most other years, though the 2023 year shows 33% based on just 1 complaint.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.