How many electrical system complaints does the 2014 Jeep Cherokee have?

NHTSA lists 480 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, which is 18% of the 2,646 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee?

Yes. Recall campaign 18V332000 covers the electrical system on 2014-2018 Cherokee and other FCA models; dealers inspect the software and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain module.

Have electrical issues on the 2014 Cherokee caused fires or crashes?

NHTSA data shows 10 fires and 6 crashes tied to electrical system complaints on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2014 Cherokee?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee is 39,689 miles.

How does the 2014 Cherokee compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2014 Cherokee had 480 electrical complaints (18% share), while later years like 2017 and 2018 had fewer raw complaints but higher shares, 26% and 28% respectively.

2014 Jeep Cherokee Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 480 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, 18% of all complaints that year, with 6 crashes and 10 fires reported. A related recall (18V332000) covers electrical/powertrain software on the Cherokee. Median mileage at failure is 39,689.

Electrical System complaints: 480; 18% of 2,646
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 10
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 39,689 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Some owners report sudden stalling or loss of power at highway speed, in one case causing a rear-end collision.
Multiple owners describe fires starting from electrical wiring under the dashboard, in door panels, or near the alternator, sometimes while the vehicle was parked or idling.
Owners report the windshield wiper motor failing along with a simultaneous loss of exterior and interior lighting while driving in rain.
Some owners describe headlights burning out prematurely, followed later by the alternator overheating or burning.
Owners describe unexpected loss of power accompanied by a dashboard message telling them to shift to park while still moving, along with the check engine light coming on.

When 2014 Jeep Cherokee electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 2, 2014, latest Jun 11, 2026.

480 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q1 to 2026 Q2; peak 2016 Q3 (22).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee

NHTSA 18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System4,815,661 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
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.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Electrical System complaints by Cherokee model year

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

2014480 (18%)
2015358 (20%)
2016313 (22%)
2017347 (26%)
2018190 (28%)
2019346 (21%)
202034 (11%)
202122 (14%)
202212 (24%)
20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2014 Jeep Cherokee have?: NHTSA lists 480 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, which is 18% of the 2,646 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee?: Yes. Recall campaign 18V332000 covers the electrical system on 2014-2018 Cherokee and other FCA models; dealers inspect the software and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain module.
Have electrical issues on the 2014 Cherokee caused fires or crashes?: NHTSA data shows 10 fires and 6 crashes tied to electrical system complaints on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2014 Cherokee?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee is 39,689 miles.
How does the 2014 Cherokee compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2014 Cherokee had 480 electrical complaints (18% share), while later years like 2017 and 2018 had fewer raw complaints but higher shares, 26% and 28% respectively.