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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 180 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 8% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 66,000. A related recall (22V406000) covers high-pressure fuel pump failures on the 3.0L diesel engine.

Fuel System complaints
180
8% of 2,375
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
66,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Accelerator or fuel delivery hesitates then suddenly surges, in one case causing a collision at an intersection.
  • Fuel sprays out of the filler neck while refueling, with the issue recurring on repeated fill-ups.
  • On diesel models, the capless fuel neck or DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) injector fails shortly after purchase, triggering a check engine light and a dashboard warning to see the dealer.
  • Vehicle stalls repeatedly and needs multiple restart attempts, accompanied by warning lights and a lingering check engine light.
  • Owners report unresolved recall repairs where dealers lacked replacement parts, leaving the vehicle in a degraded, low-power drivable state.

When 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint May 12, 2013, latest Aug 19, 2026.

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter222013 Q22015 Q12017 Q22019 Q12020 Q32022 Q32024 Q12025 Q3
180 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2023 Q3 (22).

Fuel System recalls for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee

  1. 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.

Fuel System complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

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

  1. 20102 (2%)
  2. 2011283 (17%)
  3. 2012248 (15%)
  4. 2013111 (14%)
  5. 2014180 (8%)
  6. 2015116 (9%)
  7. 201645 (15%)
  8. 201733 (9%)
  9. 201863 (7%)
  10. 20198 (2%)
  11. 202021 (9%)
  12. 202139 (10%)
  13. 202242 (16%)
  14. 202353 (14%)
  15. 202442 (17%)
  16. 202513 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 180 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Grand Cherokee, which is 8% of the 2,375 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Yes. Recall 22V406000 covers 2014-2020 Grand Cherokee and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles with the 3.0L diesel engine, where a high pressure fuel pump failure can introduce debris into the fuel system. Dealers replace the pump and inspect other fuel system components free of charge.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2014 Grand Cherokee?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2014 Grand Cherokee is 66,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Did the fuel system issues cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2014 Grand Cherokee shows 3 crashes and 4 injuries, with no reported fires.
How does the 2014 model compare to other Grand Cherokee years for fuel system complaints?
The 2014 model's 180 fuel system complaints (8% share) are lower in share than 2011 (17%), 2012 (15%), and 2013 (14%), but higher in raw count than most years after 2015.

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.