2014 Jeep Cherokee problems and recalls

55% of owner complaints on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee related to the Power Train (1,465 of 2,642).

2,642
Complaints
13
Recalls
56
Crash reports
16
Fire reports
42
Injuries
26.1
Severity index

Severity index 26.1 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 26.1p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 139 of 139 by severity index among 2014 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 0% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2014 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Power TrainPower Train: 1,465 complaints (55.5%)1,465 55%EngineEngine: 514 complaints (19.5%)514 19%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 448 complaints (17.0%)448 17%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 283 complaints (10.7%)283 11%Service BrakesService Brakes: 187 complaints (7.1%)187 7%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 186 complaints (7.0%)186 7%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 185 complaints (7.0%)185 7%SteeringSteering: 119 complaints (4.5%)119 5%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
POWER TRAIN1,46555.5%
ENGINE51419.5%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM44817.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER28310.7%
SERVICE BRAKES1877.1%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1867.0%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1857.0%
STEERING1194.5%

Complaints filed per year

02004002014: 2192015: 3822016: 3982017: 2132018: 2032019: 2972020: 2422021: 1602022: 1312023: 1542024: 1002025: 1052026: 38 (partial year)14151639817181920212223242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
2014219
2015382
2016398
2017213
2018203
2019297
2020242
2021160
2022131
2023154
2024100
2025105
2026 (year to date)38
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (359 against 533).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
19V44700013/06/2019POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.2L engines. In the event that a clutch becomes stuck in the transmission, the transmission software may shift the transmission to neutral.
18V33200017/05/2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger
17V82400021/12/2017EQUIPMENTChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. Th
16V59000010/08/2016SEATSChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 29, 2013, to February 5, 2016. The seat fasteners on the first or second row seats may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.
16V52900012/07/2016POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the tran
15V04100028/01/2015AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWChrysler is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 1, 2013, to November 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience unintended side curtain and seat air bag deployment during vehicle operation.
15V46100023/07/2015EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affecte
14V29300004/06/2014VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDALChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014 to
15V39300022/06/2015STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATEChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to February 18, 2015 and equipped with a Power Liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the Power Liftgate Control Module and cause a high resis
15V50900012/08/2015VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHERChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to July 11, 2014. Use of the front windshield wipers on dry glass may cause damage to the body control module (BCM).
14V39200002/07/2014SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBERChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee and Ram 1500 and 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles. Due to an insufficient weld, the rear shocks may detach from the vehicle at one end and possibly damage other chassis components, the tire or result in r
20V34300011/06/2020POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNITChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may cause some input splin
23V33800011/05/2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNKChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a power liftgate. An electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.

Other Jeep Cherokee model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 9 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-01. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.