2014 Jeep Cherokee Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

513Engine complaints

19.5%Of all 2,636 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN1,444 · 54.8%

ENGINE513 · 19.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM436 · 16.5%

Unspecified / other283 · 10.7%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM186 · 7.1%

Share of the 2,636 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee overview page.

What owners report

“ON OCCAISION WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR SEEMS TO BE IN LIMBO, NOT ACCELERATING AND LOSING SPEED SLIGHTLY.”NHTSA complaint 10630044 — filed 09/02/2014

“WHEN STARTING FROM A COLD START THE ENGINE AND/OR TRANSMISSION JERKS MULTIPLE TIMES FOR THE FIRST MINUTE DURING DRIVING. AFTER THE FIRST STOP, THE CAR…”NHTSA complaint 10630041 — filed 09/02/2014

“WHEN YOU STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR FROM 0MPH THE CAR STUTTERS AND SHAKES FOR A FEW MPH UNTIL YOU GET TO ABOUT 15-20MPH AND THEN…”NHTSA complaint 10628403 — filed 08/26/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Jeep Cherokee have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee: 513 of 2,636 complaints on file (19.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Jeep Cherokee have in total?

2,636 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 55 involved a crash, 16 involved a fire, 39 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.