2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee: common problems and reliability

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 0 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 19 recalls on record. Owners most often flag poor long-term reliability / high repair frequency: vehicles reported to be trouble-free for the first 100,000-120,000 miles, then experiencing frequent, costly failures (e.g., engines, transmissions, electrical systems) leading to breakdowns. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2014 model year

0
Owner complaints
19
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2014 a good year for the Grand Cherokee?

Across the 19 Grand Cherokee model years we track, complaint volume runs from 86 (2025) to 2,113 (1999). With 0 complaints, the 2014 Grand Cherokee sits belowthe model's median of 1,108.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Recalls affecting the 2014 Grand Cherokee

engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel

Campaign 20V475000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to l

electrical system:wiring

Campaign 18V332000

Chrysler (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

engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

Campaign 20V699000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to e

electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator

Campaign 17V435000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year and generation. Long-term owner reports for the WK2 generation (approximately 2011-2021) indicate a pattern of initial satisfaction followed by significant reliability…

  • Poor long-term reliability / high repair frequency: Vehicles reported to be trouble-free for the first 100,000-120,000 miles, then experiencing frequent, costly failures (e.g., engines, transmissions, electrical systems) leading to breakdowns. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Electrical system problems: Parasitic battery drains, faulty sensors, infotainment glitches, and module failures affecting various functions. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Grand Cherokee. See the full Grand Cherokee owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Grand Cherokee listings typically run $34,970–$44,186 across 2014 to 2026 model years.

Other Grand Cherokee model years

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