"How reliable is the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?"

"Based on 3365 NHTSA complaints, the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a median complaint mileage of 46865 miles. The most common issue is Power Train."

"What are common problems with the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee is Power Train, accounting for a significant portion of the 3365 total complaints filed."

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 3365 complaints

3365

Total Complaints

46,865mi

Median Mileage

Power Train

Top Issue

224

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

10,102 25th Percentile

46,865 Median Mileage

80,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Power Train

464

Electrical System

450

Engine

401

Seats

313

Unknown Or Other

269

Service Brakes

251

Air Bags

207

Seat Belts

187

Fuel/Propulsion System

118

Vehicle Speed Control

Severity Assessment

224

Crashes

Fires

188

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE AT 52 MPH AND 1,200 RPM A HIGH PITCH GRINDING NOISE OF A METAL-TO-METAL TYPE APPEARS ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. REPORTED TO THE DEALER AND TO CHRYSLER WITH NO RESOLUTION. ON-LINE FORUMS CONFIRM THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WITH MANY OTHER VEHICLES OF THE SAME MAKE AND YEAR. ..."

"THE VEHICLE STALLED FOR NO REASON. IT TOOK MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS (APPROX 10 TIMES) TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. IT WOULD START AND I COULD DRIVE 40-50 YARDS AND WOULD STALL AGAIN. MULTIPLE LIGHTS CAME ON SUCH AS VEHICLE IN GEAR (IT WASN'T), ETC. ONCE IT DID RESTART AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO THE DEALER T..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Power Train 464 complaints

25th: 5,514 mi Median: 25,000 mi 75th: 65,000 mi

Electrical System 450 complaints

25th: 5,487 mi Median: 30,495 mi 75th: 67,250 mi

Engine 401 complaints

25th: 15,296 mi Median: 58,153 mi 75th: 86,423 mi

Seats 313 complaints

25th: 57,150 mi Median: 74,500 mi 75th: 98,000 mi

Unknown Or Other 269 complaints

25th: 24,150 mi Median: 51,256 mi 75th: 83,500 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

TX: 282 CA: 263 NY: 234 FL: 217 PA: 173 NJ: 153 MI: 132 IL: 116 CO: 115 VA: 115

Who Files Complaints?

1.8%

Original Owners

98.2%

Second+ Owners

Jeep Grand Cherokee — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1993	784	129,000	Rotor	68
1994	775	146,000	Vehicle Speed Control	142
1995	983	115,461	Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch	146
1996	1249	139,000	Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch	156
1997	1432	120,000	Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch	143
1998	1349	105,000	Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch	194
1999	2319	80,800	Rotor	157
2000	1855	85,000	Rotor	132
2001	1128	69,000	Rotor	95
2002	1770	74,000	Air Bags	98
2003	887	71,000	Air Bags	60
2004	1570	64,000	Air Bags	149
2005	2732	80,000	Electrical System	137
2006	1750	81,000	Electrical System	79
2007	1475	70,000	Electrical System	47
2008	990	76,200	Electrical System	35
2009	195	62,360	Electrical System	9
2010	171	70,000	Electrical System	18
2011	2421	64,000	Electrical System	90
2012	2308	65,000	Electrical System	72
2013	1102	66,000	Electrical System	41
2015	1725	40,000	Power Train	179
2016	434	32,537	Power Train	45
2017	552	33,000	Engine	38
2018	1160	19,000	Electrical System	75
2019	516	31,000	Electrical System	25
2020	329	7,100	Electrical System	39
2021	643	17,500	Electrical System	34
2022	415	26,000	Electrical System	12
2023	617	13,266	Electrical System	26
2024	355	12,000	Electrical System	9
2025	87	-	Electrical System	3

Active Recalls (19)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Diesel

Campaign 20V475000 | 13/08/2020

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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

Wiring

Campaign 18V332000 | 17/05/2018

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise

Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)

Campaign 20V699000 | 12/11/2020

Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

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 mail

Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Campaign 17V435000 | 10/07/2017

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall i

Turbo/Supercharger

Campaign 17E061000 | 19/10/2017

A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

ATI will notify owners and will replace the supercharger brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact ATI customer service at 1-913-338-2886.

Service Brakes

Campaign 17V572000 | 18/09/2017

If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.

Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Campaign 17V741000 | 21/11/2017

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T75.

Service Brakes

Campaign 14V154000 | 01/04/2014

The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repai

Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

Campaign 15V461000 | 23/07/2015

Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. Optionally, owners may download the update to their own USB drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a Chrysler deale

Accelerator Pedal

Campaign 14V293000 | 04/06/2014

The unintended continued acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the Driver Assistance System Module (DASM), free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P31.

Wiring

Campaign 14V391000 | 02/07/2014

If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any damaged wiring, and install a new sun visor that properly routes the wire, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P36.

Seat Belts

Campaign 14V643000 | 14/10/2014

If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates use of the passive restraint system.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P67.

Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

Campaign 16V240000 | 25/04/2016

Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19,

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

Campaign 14V636000 | 08/10/2014

If the ESC is disabled during certain driving situations, the driver may not be able to adequately control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the SCCM software, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P64.

Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Campaign 14V634000 | 08/10/2014

If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60.

Control Unit/Module

Campaign 13V483000 | 17/10/2013

A loss of ABS and ESC function reduces the driver's ability to control the vehicle. Drivers would not be warned of brake system failures or any other failures which would be illuminated on the dashboard display. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS and instrument cluster module software and tighten the alternator ground wire, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N58.

Exterior Lighting

Campaign 13V289000 | 02/07/2013

Without parking lamps, the vehicle may not be as visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Central Body Controller software, free of charge. The recall BEGAN ON September 12, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N42.

Fuel Pump

Campaign 22V406000 | 09/06/2022

Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 Ja

Engine And Engine Cooling

Campaign 23V411000 | 08/06/2023

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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

Extend Your Transmission Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Change transmission fluid at manufacturer intervals — not 'lifetime' fluid
Come to a full stop before shifting from reverse to drive
Don't ride the brakes on hills — use a lower gear
Check transmission fluid level and color monthly — dark fluid needs changing
Address slipping, hard shifts, or delayed engagement immediately

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28