2014 Jeep Cherokee: recalls and problems
13 recalls and 2,646 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.
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Most common problems
What owners report
The contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the transmission unexpectedly shifted into neutral(n), and the vehicle lost automotive power. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the “service 4wd" message was displayed. the vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the ptu unit had failed and needed to be replaced. the ve
This issue has occurred on several occasions. i successfully reverse but when i switch back to "drive" the vehicle enters a neutral state. when driving on the highway, the vehicle has slowed itself to 40mph and continues to slow itself until it becomes disabled. i currently see there has been a recall for this vehicle in 2019 (19v447000) which did not include my vin. however, my vehicle is experiencing the exact symp
The ptu has failed and now my warranty claim is being denied. i drive a 2014 jeep cherokee and this is a common issue with this car. it unfortunately has not fallen under a recall that i can see anywhere even though so many others have.
I purchesed the vehicle in april of 2024, test drove it and it drove fine, the dealership said they had to service a recall of the transfer case before i could take the car home. once i picked the car up and drove it for a few days it was driving very weird and had low speed shuttering, i took it back to the dealership after googling that it might be related to the transfer case and they looked at it and said everyth
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD | ||||
| 2014 Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Cherokee. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.