2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
Engine complaints make up 535 of 2,375 total complaints (23%) for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with a median failure mileage of 51,000. Three recalls (23V411000, 20V699000, 20V475000) cover diesel engine crankshaft sensor and EGR cooler issues on this model year.
- Engine complaints
- 535
- 23% of 2,375
- Crashes reported
- 34
- Fires reported
- 16
- Injuries reported
- 14
- Median mileage
- 51,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicles unexpectedly shift into reverse or drive on their own, sometimes while parked or exiting a garage, leading to crashes into nearby structures.
- Sudden unintended acceleration occurs after pressing the brake pedal to start the vehicle with push-button start, resulting in collisions.
- Fires start near the front of the engine or under the hood, in some cases shortly after purchase and at very low mileage.
- Vehicles lose control at highway speed with sudden unintended movement, causing multi-lane crashes into barriers or other vehicles.
- Owners report the vehicle takes off independently while reversing, requiring the driver to shift into park to stop it.
When 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine complaints were filed
First complaint May 12, 2013, latest Sep 5, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 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 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.
- NHTSA 20V475000Aug 13, 2020Engine58,016 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
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.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.
Engine complaints by Grand Cherokee model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- NHTSA lists 535 engine-related complaints for the 2014 Grand Cherokee, accounting for 23% of the 2,375 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to engine problems on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- Yes. NHTSA recalls 23V411000, 20V699000, and 20V475000 cover the 3.0L diesel engine, addressing a crankshaft position sensor tone wheel that may delaminate and an EGR cooler that may crack and leak coolant.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 51,000 miles at the time engine failures were reported.
- Have engine issues led to crashes or fires in the 2014 Grand Cherokee?
- NHTSA data tied to engine complaints for this model year records 34 crashes, 16 fires, and 14 injuries.
- Do do-not-drive or park-outside orders apply to these recalls?
- No. None of the three engine-related recalls for the 2014 Grand Cherokee carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.