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2014 Jeep Grand CherokeeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2,392 owner complaints about the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 18 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-406 the manufacturer reports only 55% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexYear to avoid2.6× the Grand Cherokee median · #1 of 32 years by complaints
Safety recalls18Lowest repair rate 55%Owner complaints2,392309 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage38kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee has problems

2,392 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system48639
Power train47780
Engine41030
Seats34143
Service brakes25420
Air bags21231
Seat belts1893
Fuel/propulsion system1246
Vehicle speed control10524
21 other systems54854

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

18 recalls

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

55%repaired · 2025 Q4

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 22V-406 · Jun 9, 2022 · 138,645 vehicles · 75,874 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

79%repaired · 2022 Q4

Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

Recall 20V-699 · Nov 12, 2020 · 28,884 vehicles · 22,946 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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75%repaired · 2019 Q4

Electrical system: software

Recall 18V-332 · May 17, 2018 · 4,815,661 vehicles · 3,629,629 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

61%repaired · 2019 Q1

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 17V-741 · Nov 21, 2017 · 17,116 vehicles · 10,439 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

65%repaired · 2019 Q1

Service brakes

Recall 17V-572 · Sep 18, 2017 · 646,394 vehicles · 417,179 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

67%repaired · 2019 Q2

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 17V-435 · Jul 10, 2017 · 442,214 vehicles · 295,509 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

78%repaired · 2018 Q1

Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Recall 16V-240 · Apr 25, 2016 · 811,290 vehicles · 635,311 repaired

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

99%repaired · 2017 Q1

Electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.

Recall 15V-461 · Jul 23, 2015 · 1,416,903 vehicles · 1,397,612 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

83%repaired · 2016 Q3

Air bags

Recall 14V-643 · Oct 14, 2014 · 126,532 vehicles · 104,943 repaired

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

86%repaired · 2016 Q1

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Recall 14V-636 · Oct 8, 2014 · 132,792 vehicles · 113,924 repaired

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2016 Q2

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 14V-634 · Oct 8, 2014 · 435,081 vehicles · 333,560 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

83%repaired · 2015 Q4

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 14V-391 · Jul 2, 2014 · 653,562 vehicles · 538,566 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2015 Q3

Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control

Recall 14V-293 · Jun 4, 2014 · 6,120 vehicles · 5,684 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

80%repaired · 2015 Q3

Service brakes

Recall 14V-154 · Apr 1, 2014 · 646,498 vehicles · 516,629 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2015 Q1

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 13V-483 · Oct 17, 2013 · 90,981 vehicles · 84,485 repaired

Risk. A loss of ABS and ESC function reduces the driver's ability to control the vehicle.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting

Recall 13V-289 · Jul 2, 2013 · 4,242 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.

Mileage at failure

When do electrical system problems start?

38kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 297 electrical system complaints. 90% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
135under 30k miles268under 100k miles29100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Electrical system

23 owners mentioned a cost

$1,000median

Middle half: $803 – $1,500

Engine

22 owners mentioned a cost

$1,014median

Middle half: $861 – $1,975

Seats

19 owners mentioned a cost

$800median

Middle half: $700 – $1,000

Seat belts

14 owners mentioned a cost

$600median

Middle half: $507 – $796

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other Grand Cherokee year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Grand Cherokee median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee safety ratings

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD Later Release in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: No
10 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Headliner FiresEA14001 · closed Aug 12, 2014
    Led to recall 14V-391
  2. Vehicle rollaway, engine onEA16002 · closed Jun 24, 2016
    Led to recall 16V-240
  3. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
  4. High pressure fuel pump failureEA23001 · still open
    Led to recall 24V-957
  5. False Positive Automated BrakingPE15021 · closed Sep 28, 2016
    No recall
  6. Powered vehicle rollawayPE15030 · closed Feb 5, 2016
    No recall
  7. Seat Belt RetractionPE19011 · closed May 3, 2021
    No recall
  8. Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentPE19014 · closed Feb 25, 2026
    No recall
  9. Post 14V-391 Headliner FiresRQ15003 · closed Jul 6, 2016
    Led to recall 15V-879
  10. Software security vulnerabilityRQ15004 · closed Jan 5, 2016
    Led to recall 15V-508
In owners' words

What Grand Cherokee owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Shifter shifts into neutral while driving. Then after coasting out of traffic vehicle will not start for at least 10 minutes. Electronic shifter module seems to be the cause
Complaint 11776409 · Nov 7, 2026
the transmission/clunks when starting, wile climbing hill wont engage loud crack when turning out of driveway right mirror wont engage when car is near the warning or the beeping wont go off climate control door wont move backup camera goes out / electrical system bugs also, repaired suspension…
Complaint 11771760 · Oct 16, 2026
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster went blank and failed to display the speedometer or fuel gauge. The contact parked and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that before the failure the battery was recharged…
Complaint 11768965 · Oct 5, 2026 · 172,600 miles

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