Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
NHTSA campaign 20V475000 · 2020 · reported 08/13/2020
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/13/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train — runs 2.3× the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
2,369Complaints
19Recalls
149Crashes
40Fires
138Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Power Train (19.7% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Power Train complaints here are 2.3× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
An open NHTSA investigation (EA21002, opened Sep 2021) covers Air Bags, but no recall has been issued for it yet.
5 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 1 rests on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 467 · 19.7% | Recalled | Recall 16V240000 |
| Electrical System | 457 · 19.3% | Recalled | Recall 18V332000 · Recall 17V435000 · Recall 17V741000 · Recall 14V391000 · Recall 14V634000 |
| Engine | 406 · 17.1% | Recalled | Recall 20V475000 · Recall 20V699000 · Recall 17E061000 · Recall 23V411000 |
| Seats | 315 · 13.3% | Investigation closed | PE19014 |
| Service Brakes | 252 · 10.6% | Recalled | Recall 17V572000 · Recall 14V154000 · Recall 13V483000 |
| Air Bags | 208 · 8.8% | Under investigation | EA21002 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 2,369 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 19 campaigns
Electrical System:wiring
NHTSA campaign 18V332000 · 2018 · reported 05/17/2018
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (EGR Valve)
NHTSA campaign 20V699000 · 2020 · reported 11/12/2020
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
NHTSA campaign 17V435000 · 2017 · reported 07/10/2017
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
NHTSA campaign 17E061000 · 2017 · reported 10/19/2017
A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Service Brakes
NHTSA campaign 17V572000 · 2017 · reported 09/18/2017
If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
NHTSA campaign 17V741000 · 2017 · reported 11/21/2017
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Service Brakes
NHTSA campaign 14V154000 · 2014 · reported 04/01/2014
The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
NHTSA campaign 15V461000 · 2015 · reported 07/23/2015
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
NHTSA campaign 14V293000 · 2014 · reported 06/04/2014
The unintended continued acceleration may increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Electrical System:wiring
NHTSA campaign 14V391000 · 2014 · reported 07/02/2014
If the vanity lamp wiring shorts, there is an increased risk of fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Seat Belts
NHTSA campaign 14V643000 · 2014 · reported 10/14/2014
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
NHTSA campaign 16V240000 · 2016 · reported 04/25/2016
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
NHTSA campaign 14V636000 · 2014 · reported 10/08/2014
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
NHTSA campaign 14V634000 · 2014 · reported 10/08/2014
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
NHTSA campaign 13V483000 · 2013 · reported 10/17/2013
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 13V289000 · 2013 · reported 07/02/2013
Without parking lamps, the vehicle may not be as visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump
NHTSA campaign 22V406000 · 2022 · reported 06/09/2022
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Engine And Engine Cooling
NHTSA campaign 23V411000 · 2023 · reported 06/08/2023
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED INDEPENDENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNINGS. ADDITIONALLY, THE…”NHTSA complaint 10576344 — filed 04/01/2014 · POWER TRAIN
“WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE ON A COLD MORNING AFTER LEAVING HOUSE AND STOPPING ABOUT 1/2 MILE FROM HOME. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO DOWNSHIFT TO FIRST AND…”NHTSA complaint 10574582 — filed 03/24/2014 · POWER TRAIN
“I WAS AT A FULL STOP. I MADE A LEFT TURN AND THE VEHICLE JUST ACCELERATED MORE THAN EXPECTED AND RAN INTO A TREE. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10572885 — filed 03/17/2014 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 467 of 2,369 NHTSA complaints (19.7%), followed by electrical system (457), engine (406), seats (315). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
2,369 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/13/2026. Of those, 149 involved a crash, 40 involved a fire, and 138 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes — 19 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V475000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee's reported problems?
5 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (EA21002) into air bags that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
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 07/13/2026.
