2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical System Problems
- 340
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 340 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 20 indicate fire
What owners report
- Alternator/Generator/Regulator · 3 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 136 |
| 30–60k mi | 50 |
| 60–100k mi | 41 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
1) driving ~ 45 mph. 2) parking/crash detection sensor on the front driver side makes audible noise for 2 seconds, then noise ceases - this parking/crash detection issue was reported to the dealership 3 days prior. 3) all consoles go blank, to include speedometer (which is digital), temperature, navigation, etc. (driver & center consoles) - hands free phone call linked within the vehicle disconnects midway through…
ODI 10615241
Electrical System · Seat Belts
Incident: while operating vehicle, visual display screen went black (no data). Computer attempted reboot and displayed a vehicle phone requires service message. Simultaneously, a service air bag and driver seatbelt unbuckled warning visual and audible displayed on the instrument panel and would not shut off. Computer continued to attempt rebooting. History: the repeated rebooting of the computer has been occurring…
ODI 10615096
Electrical System
14v-391 this recall has been open since july 1 2014, but every time i call the dealer to get it fixed they tell me there are no parts available.
ODI 10886259
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic), 14v634000 (electrical system), and 14v643000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10663837
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Vehicle traveling at 5 mph, a/c on max, fan speed at highest setting. A loud "pop", followed by a rush of refrigerant through the vents. The vents had been pointed directly at my face and i immediately started choking. Within 3 seconds, the entire interior had been flooded with this dense fog of refrigerant. I could not see, i could not breathe, i thought my jeep was trying to kill me. I managed to stop the vehicle,…
ODI 10605782
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic), 14v391000 (electrical system), 14v634000 (electrical system) and 14v643000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
ODI 10714387
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Recall p/14/nhtsa 14v-154 - brake booster, called immediately after receiving notification (06/05/2014). Told parts not available, only receiving about 5 per week. Placed on list. As of 09/11/2014, still on list as parts not available in sufficient quantities. *tr recall p36/nhtsa 14v-391 - sun visor wiring, same as other recall, parts not available. Why are recalls issued if there are no parts available? Jeep is…
ODI 10632673
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
Tire pressure monitoring system requires tire pressure adjustment about every two weeks because of low pressure in one or more wheels. Dealer either cannot or does not want to fix it but hopes for a jeep advisory or recall. Owner believes electronic connections in wheels are faulty and one or more leaks air. Constant leakage of air represents a potential driving hazard. After 12 flash updates to electronic systems…
ODI 10779323
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
During a vacation trip, we parked the vehicle in a remote mountain road turn-out area to take a scenic photo. Returned to vehicle, started the vehicle; however, no matter how many times and what methods were used, the transmission would only pop-back into park. On safecar.gov, i noted previous 2014 jeep cherokee complaints concerned with the transmission popping only into neutral; but, for us it was popping only…
ODI 10607882
Electrical System
Driving down interstate when on vacation away from home, and message about exhaust filter full came on. Message instructed to drive at highway speeds which i had already been doing for hours. Suddenly a red lightening bolt symbol appears on dash with message stating to service throttle body. Vehicle suddenly dropped into 3rd gear and decelerated suddenly with no warning. Limited control of vehicle speed to under…
ODI 10607272
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts
On a recent long trip ([redacted]) a computer malfunction popped up while driving. The vehicle's phone called for service, followed by the airbag light and seat belt indicator went off. I pulled into a jeep dealer right before closing and the told me the issue was in the airbag control module somewhere but it couldn't be fixed easily and that the parts were on back-order. The car is drive-able but the airbag system…
ODI 10595619
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
I purchased my 2014 jeep grand cherokee limited 4x4 on june 2nd 2013. Since i have had this vehicle i have experienced multiple problems which are a concern to my safety and other jeep drivers.. I have recently received the recall due to the brakes and was told by my jeep dealer and another jeep dealer that the parts are not available to fix this safety concern. I am forced to drive an unsafe vehicle at his time.…
ODI 10596548
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train · Seat Belts · Vehicle Speed Control
Traveling at highway speed numerous warning messages and warning chimes started to go off. Created distractions to driving and it appears that air bag and seat belts stopped functioning intermittently. Cruise control also failed. Vehicle already serviced on all prior recalls two months ago. These issues are new starting on 5/23/2014. Dealer appt is scheduled for 5/26/2014. In past, also reported issues with…
ODI 10593868
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts · Service Brakes · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v391000 (electrical system) and 14v154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). However, the parts needed for both recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs to be performed. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10653852
Electrical System · Service Brakes
There are 3 recalls on our vehicle, the 1st one 5/14, we called our dealer to have fixed, they said they didn't have parts, still doesn't have them 9 months later, another one 8/14 for a sun visor lamp wiring, and another one for an occupant restraint control module. *tr
ODI 10672366
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Interior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v643000 (air bags, seat belts) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the parts needed were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced the failures, but stated that all of the…
ODI 10716689
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v643000 (electrical system) for the occupant restraint control module. The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a…
ODI 10733893
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v391000 (electrical system). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date as to when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The…
ODI 10631955
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that upon inspection, the gauges on the instrument panel independently reset. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 13v483000…
ODI 10586495
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
We purchased jeep on april 27th, we love it then few days later, the driver cv axle went off and spilled the grease over wheel... Took it to dealership and waited for whole one week to replace the driver's... So, i asked them to replace both for once but they said no. So other one week later, passenger side went out... Took 2 days. Only 650 miles that time. So, at 950 miles, we saw some smoke coming out from…
ODI 10595486
Body · Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, there was a complete loss of power. The failure occurred on two occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was unable to be diagnosed. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had the transmission replaced prior to the failure. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v393000(structure) and…
ODI 10787168
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train · Seat Belts
While traveling home from a family vacation at about 40 mph my seat belt light started flashing saying that the driver and passenger air seat belt was not engaged along with the lights and dinging alarm saying that the air bag is in need of service, this has not gone off and the dinging is constant. I called and set up an appointment at the dealership and waited 4 hours for them to tell me that they did not have…
ODI 10584253
Electrical System · Engine
Purchased 2014 jeep grand cherokee overland on january 1, 2014. Engine malfunction indicator light ("mil") engaged on multiple occasions in 1st 6 months of lease. Codes are p035 knock sensor (3 times- 4/4/14, 4/11/14, 5/2/14) code p0520 oil sensor (5/19/14) and car has been at dealership since 8/26 for new unidentified issue also related to mil. Car is also subject to most recent safety recall (vanity light/fire).…
ODI 10630363
Electrical System · Power Train
Electronic gear shiftier not reliable. There is no feeling or sense of proper gear engagement. I sit each day and rev up engine thinking i have engaged drive mode. You never know when you have properly engaged park feature. I have gotten one leg out of car while auto starts moving.this electronic feature is unsafe. Otherwise this is the best new car i have ever owned. No accidents but i am extra careful with this…
ODI 10825018
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v154000, 14v643000, 14v391000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic), (air bags, seat belts), and (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10715318