2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reliability
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 2,387 owner complaints and 19 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and powertrain / transmission. Compared with other Grand Cherokee model years, it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Grand Cherokee's typical year, while the 2016 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
2,387
NHTSA owner complaints
19
Recall campaigns
151
Complaints citing a crash
40
Complaints citing a fire
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 model year, filed between 2013 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 485 | 20% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 476 | 20% |
| Engine | 409 | 17% |
| Seats | 341 | 14% |
| Unknown or other | 273 | 11% |
| Service brakes | 261 | 11% |
| Air bags | 211 | 9% |
| Seat belts | 188 | 8% |
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls
19 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2014 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13V289000 | Jul 2, 2013 | Exterior lighting | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2014, non-SRT trimmed, Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 14, 2013, through March 20, 2013 equipped with premium headlamps. In the affected vehicles, when switching between daytime running lights and parking… |
| 13V483000 | Oct 17, 2013 | Service brakes — antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip / control unit/module | Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 8, 2013, through August 20, 2013. Due to a disruption of computer communications and loose alternator ground wires, the affected vehicles may… |
| 14V154000 | Apr 1, 2014 | Service brakes | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode… |
| 14V293000 | Jun 4, 2014 | Speed control / throttle — accelerator pedal | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT vehicles… |
| 14V391000 | Jul 2, 2014 | Electrical system — wiring | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 5, 2010, through December 11, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short… |
| 14V636000 | Oct 8, 2014 | Stability control | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 3, 2013, to April 11, 2014. Due to an issue with the software for the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM), the Electronic… |
| 14V634000 | Oct 8, 2014 | Electrical system — alternator/generator/regulator | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160… |
| 14V643000 | Oct 14, 2014 | Seat belts | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured June 2, 2013, to June 28, 2014, and 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 30, 2012, to April 30, 2014. Due to a fault within the Occupant… |
| 15V461000 | Jul 23, 2015 | Equipment — electrical / radio/tape deck/cd etc. | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper… |
| 16V240000 | Apr 25, 2016 | Powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission / control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The… |
| 17V435000 | Jul 10, 2017 | Electrical system — alternator/generator/regulator | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with… |
| 17V572000 | Sep 18, 2017 | Service brakes | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking… |
| 17E061000 | Oct 19, 2017 | Engine & cooling — engine / gasoline / turbo/supercharger | Accessible Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain ProCharger Superchargers, model numbers AB037A-100, AB037A-100P, and A037A-100B, sold for installation on 2012-2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and SRT vehicles. The supercharger mounting bracket may… |
| 17V741000 | Nov 21, 2017 | Electrical system — alternator/generator/regulator | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango, Chrysler 300, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail. |
| 18V332000 | May 17, 2018 | 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,… |
| 20V475000 | Aug 13, 2020 | 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… |
| 20V699000 | Nov 12, 2020 | 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… |
| 22V406000 | Jun 9, 2022 | 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… |
| 23V411000 | Jun 8, 2023 | 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… |
How the 2014 compares with nearby Grand Cherokee years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Grand Cherokee analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1,644 | 11 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2013 | 805 | 10 | Electrical system | Caution |
| 2014 (this page) | 2,387 | 19 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2015 | 1,369 | 10 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2016 | 312 | 9 | Powertrain / transmission | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee on the used market
- 96 of 2,100 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee listings in CarWhere's lifespan study showed 200,000 miles or more.
What to check on a used 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Seats: try every power and manual adjustment and check seat heaters if fitted.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 19 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability FAQ
Is the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 2,387 owner complaints and 19 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and powertrain / transmission. Compared with other Grand Cherokee model years, it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Grand Cherokee's typical year, while the 2016 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee are electrical system (485), powertrain / transmission (476), engine (409), seats (341). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee have recalls?
NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, including 13V289000 (exterior lighting) and 13V483000 (service brakes — antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip / control unit/module). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee compare with the 2013 and 2015 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2013 has 805 complaints and 10 recalls (caution); the 2015 has 1,369 complaints and 10 recalls (avoid). The 2014 has 2,387 complaints and 19 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2014 Grand Cherokee, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.