2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems

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

406Engine complaints

17.1%Of all 2,369 complaints

#3Most-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 TRAIN467 · 19.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM457 · 19.3%

ENGINE406 · 17.1%

SEATS315 · 13.3%

Unspecified / other270 · 11.4%

Share of the 2,369 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee overview page.

What owners report

“CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK TO SERVICE GARAGE. DIAGNOSED WITH CK DTC'S-P0302 #2 CYLINDER MISFIRE. SERVICE DEPARTMENT CLAIMS THEY ROAD TESTED -ISSUE CLEARED. I…”NHTSA complaint 10564299 — filed 02/13/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL OF THE WARNING…”NHTSA complaint 10563864 — filed 02/11/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10554864 — filed 12/04/2013

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 406 of 2,369 complaints on file (17.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

2,369 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 149 involved a crash, 40 involved a fire, 138 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.