2014 Jeep Cherokee Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 652 engine-related complaints for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, 25% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 37,416. No related recalls are listed for this engine category.
- Engine complaints
- 652
- 25% of 2,646
- Crashes reported
- 15
- Fires reported
- 7
- Injuries reported
- 11
- Median mileage
- 37,416 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle stalling unexpectedly at highway speeds, sometimes leading to a rear-end or intersection crash.
- Several owners describe unexplained engine surges or sudden forward acceleration while trying to park or come to a stop.
- Some report a burning smell under the hood followed by an engine fire, in a few cases traced to the transmission area.
- Drivers describe the engine hesitating or feeling like it slipped into neutral before lurching forward when accelerating from a stop.
- One owner reported the engine and brakes failing together while attempting to stop, after waiting for an unavailable recall part.
When 2014 Jeep Cherokee engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 8, 2014, latest Sep 9, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Cherokee model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2014 Jeep Cherokee have?
- NHTSA lists 652 engine complaints for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, which is 25% of the 2,646 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee engine?
- The data provided shows no related recalls listed specifically for this engine complaint category.
- At what mileage do 2014 Jeep Cherokee engine problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee is 37,416 miles.
- Have engine problems on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint area includes 15 crashes, 7 fires, and 11 injuries reported.
- How does the 2014 Cherokee compare to other model years for engine complaints?
- The 2014 model year's 25% share of complaints tied to the engine is similar to 2015 and 2016 (26% each) and lower than 2019 at 31%, but higher than later years like 2020 through 2022.