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#BS-2014-JEEGRA-DE652014 Jeep Grand CherokeeProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 3,421 owners and 19 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 3,421 complaints, 230 crashes, 58 fires, and 19 recalls. Complaint rate is 17.1x the class average.
Top reported problems
shifting problems
71 complaints • Severity 7.9/10
leather bubbling on dashboard
66 complaints • Severity 7.7/10
check engine light on
37 complaints • Severity 7.3/10
seat beat will not retract
25 complaints • Severity 8.3/10
hesitation jerking when trying to accelerate
22 complaints • Severity 7.3/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
469 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 47K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (845 reports) • Median: 47K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Drivetrain (469 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 469 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 47,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 47K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 460 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 448 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Seats Issues
Seats complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 317 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (19 recalls)
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 lights, electrical spikes may cause the parking lamps to turn off. Without properly functioning parking lamps these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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 experience random illumination of multiple instrument cluster warning lights, loss of cluster illumination and loss of anti-lock brake system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) function. Because of these conditions, the vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 101, "Controls and Displays," and No. 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
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 and allow water to get inside.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
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 manufactured February 3, 2014 to April 8, 2014, and Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 6, 2014 to April 17, 2014. When the adaptive cruise control is engaged and the driver presses the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle's speed more than the cruise control system would on its own, the vehicle may continue to accelerate briefly after the accelerator pedal is released.
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 circuit, after a service repair is performed.
+ 14 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★3 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (10)
2 investigations still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
Headliner Fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle rollaway, engine on
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
High pressure fuel pump failure
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
False Positive Automated Braking
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
+ 5 more in the full report
The worst model year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
This vehicle
3,421
Class avg
200
17.1x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3,421 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 19 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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