2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 16 Grand Cherokee years
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee ranks worst of 16 model years for this vehicle, with a complaint index of 100, 2,375 complaints, and 18 recalls. Engine, electrical, and transmission issues dominate, making it an Avoid year relative to other Grand Cherokee model years.
- Complaints
- 2,375
- Recalls
- 18
- Crashes / fires
- 150 / 40
- Injuries / deaths
- 138 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17 city / 24 hwy
Top 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine535 (23%)
- Electrical System524 (22%)
- Transmission & Powertrain474 (20%)
- Structure & Body406 (17%)
- Other300 (13%)
- Brakes292 (12%)
- Airbags209 (9%)
- Seat Belts187 (8%)
- Fuel System180 (8%)
- Steering81 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report the vehicle unexpectedly shifting into reverse or drive on its own, leading to crashes into buildings or other objects.
- Some describe sudden unintended acceleration that continued even after impact, with wheels spinning uncontrollably.
- Multiple owners report fires starting near the dashboard or engine bay, in some cases shortly after purchase.
- Brake failure at highway speed was reported, resulting in a crash despite the dealer later finding the brakes tested normal.
- Heated seats reportedly activated on their own and overheated, sometimes accompanied by a burning smell from the accelerator area.
- Seat track misalignment was reported after low-speed rear-end collisions, with long repair delays due to parts unavailability.
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls
18 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V411000Jun 8, 2023Engine80,629 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling
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.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
- NHTSA 22V406000Jun 9, 2022Fuel System138,645 vehicles
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Risk: Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
- NHTSA 20V699000Nov 12, 2020Engine28,884 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
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.
Risk: Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on December 21, 2021. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be around March 11, 2021. The recall began March 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W79.
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Gasoline or E85
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other Grand Cherokee years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
- Among Grand Cherokee model years, 2014 ranks worst, with a complaint index of 100 and 2,375 NHTSA complaints. It carries an Avoid verdict relative to other years of the same model.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- NHTSA data shows Engine complaints lead at 23% of all complaints (535), followed by Electrical System at 22% (524) and Transmission & Powertrain at 20% (474).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
- NHTSA lists 18 recalls for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, covering engine, fuel system, electrical, and brake components. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What year Jeep Grand Cherokee should I avoid?
- Based on complaint index, 2014 (100), 2012 (87), 2015 (93), and 2011 (80) are the years to avoid. Best-ranked years include 2010, 2016, 2017, and 2020.
- At what mileage do 2014 Grand Cherokee problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure across all complaints for the 2014 model is 50,000 miles, though transmission issues show a lower median of 25,248 miles and structure/body issues a higher median of 70,510 miles.