2014 Jeep Cherokee Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
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
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR INDICATOR ON THE GEAR BOX BEGAN TO BLINK AND THE SERVICE ENGINE…”NHTSA complaint 10616913 — filed 07/28/2014
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2014 Jeep Cherokee have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee: 186 of 2,636 complaints on file (7.1%). 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 fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
