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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee: recalls and problems

19 recalls and 2,376 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

19recalls
2,376complaints
151crashes reported
40fires reported
139injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train470 · 20%
  • Electrical System441 · 19%
  • Engine408 · 17%
  • Seats338 · 14%
  • Unknown Or Other271 · 11%
  • Service Brakes252 · 11%
  • Seat Belts187 · 8%
  • Air Bags161 · 7%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System123 · 5%
  • Vehicle Speed Control104 · 4%

What owners report

Vehicle Speed ControlCrash

After turning into a parking lot and very slowly turning right to enter a designated parking space my 2014 jeep grand cherokee suddenly, with no warning or prompting, highly accelerated forward causing the jeep to jump up over the curb, ran over a bush which lifted the left side front tire off the ground, continued high acceleration forward making an immediate and abrupt stop colliding into an eletrical power pole at

Power Train,Electrical System,Vehicle Speed ControlCrash

While maneuvering in a parking garage and switching between reverse and forward, the engine suddenly and unprompted revved excessively, sounding as though the accelerator pedal was floored. the vehicle forcefully lunged forward against braking pressure into a cement wall, causing front-end damage to the vehicle. cruise control was completely disabled and no check engine light or warning indicators illuminated on the

Seats

The contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the front passenger’s side active head restraint inadvertently deployed without an impact. the front seat passenger was not injured. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the active head restraint needed to be replaced. the contact was informed that the failure was associated with an ex

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

This complaint is being filed regarding a failed and botched remedy of two federal safety recalls: the crankshaft position sensor recall and safety recall z46 (high-pressure fuel pump) on my jeep grand cherokee ecodiesel.the vehicle was delivered to kendall dcjr of soldotna, ak for the recall services. the technician performed the recalls, but the high-pressure fuel pump failed immediately, resulting in systemic fuel

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD Later Release★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD Later Release★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD Early Release★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD Early Release★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Grand Cherokee. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.