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 · Suspension
2018 - "service shifter" message pops up. Over $1000 i had to pay to replace it as it was just outside of warranty time. Past few years, in cold weather, the suspension creaks and cracks noises. Just yesterday, february 2019, less than 5 years old, "service air suspension immediately" pops up on my way home on interstate. Very bumpy ride all the way to my local dealership. I feel i was lucky when i made it, as the…
ODI 11181794
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While driving out of the parking lot, the vehicle shut off and the insufficient battery charge indicator illuminated. The failure recurred and the vehicle was towed to ron carter chrysler jeep dodge ram of league city [redacted], located at 3535 gulf fwy, dickinson, tx 77539). The dealer stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v435000…
ODI 11182345
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
While in motion, on my way work, my 2014 grand cherokee summit with 3.0 l turbo diesel engine, 220 amp alternator and 49000 miles experienced a loss of power steering, battery light came on, voltmeter showed no charging of battery. My electronic indicator system stated the vehicle went into battery saver mode with a loss of abs, heating and ventilation, air suspension system, all safety enhancements such as park…
ODI 11180418
Electrical System
Both lights illuminating the rear license plate have blown out. This was discovered during an inspection. The replacement lights are dealer only parts coating over $200 each.
ODI 11181287
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Complete electronic and communications failure of instrument panel from unknown electrical shortage resulting in loss of control over transmission shifting and most control switches like windshield wipers, turn signals, emergency flashers and brake warning like is on that i believe indicated no abs. Experienced this problem many times driving on i-75 in michigan and ohio. Very dangerous situation while on the road…
ODI 11171204
Electrical System · Engine
I am having to replace an alternator on this vehicle for sudden failure. Currently there is a recall for exact condition but my vin is outside of recall limits. I feel my vehicle should be included as exact conditions exist..
ODI 11163893
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. At times, the vehicle failed to start from a cold start. The contact had to make several attempts before the vehicle would start correctly. The contact called landmark chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of atlanta (located at [redacted], atlanta, ga 30341,…
ODI 11270215
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Constantly will make a squeeling sound every morning on start up. Lasts over a minute - not even on cold days! Have had it looked at - state can't duplicate the oeuvre (of course because it's always the first start up! Rough idle every 2-3 minutes, transmission shifts hard out of first gear. Pour fuel economy as well. Maintenance has been done. Just bought the car - several issues
ODI 11193294
Electrical System
Keep getting a message that states the 911 system needs maintenance. When starting my jeep my screen will stay blank for about 3-5 minutes before coming on. When it is blank i am unable to use my back up camera, adjust my climate controls, bluetooth phone. The vehicle will switch between air conditioning and heat, high fan and low fan speed. When the screen is blank i am unable to do anything.....even using the…
ODI 11156659
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
While driving my 2014 jeep grand cherokee one morning while it was still dark i noticed that the drivers side head light went out and came back on intermittently. The next morning i tried again and all the lights went in and out completely. Providing a very dangerous satiation not only to me but other driver's. I made an appointment with the dealer (had to wait one week to get it in to service). They checked it out…
ODI 11155423
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle started to lose power and the low battery indicator illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road as the contact noticed smoke from underneath the hood. A burning odor was perceived. The vehicle was towed to walser chrysler jeep dodge ram [redacted], located at 314 mainstreet, hopkins, mn 55343) where…
Fire reported
ODI 11151346
Electrical System · Engine
Went to start my car today, and there was a long crank but the car did not turn on. This happened 2 more times. Finally, the third time during the long crank, i stepped on the accelerator and the engine finally turned on. During the whole thing, the dashboard was on, lights were on, and radio was on - so it was not a battery issue. There was no warnings on my dashboard and no lights turned on afterwards - as if…
ODI 11143585
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Having extended starting issues,sometimes car has to be turned off and then back on,have been to dealer 2 times ,purge valve was replaced ,with no change in extended start.vehicle is stationary.dealer seemed to be more interested in selling us other services unrelated to extended start such as coolant flush and tires ,spark plugs alignements which have already been completed before visit,this car appears to be under…
ODI 11141896
Electrical System
When i start up my truck the center console will not come on right away, it takes about 3 to 5 minutes for it to come on, so when i'm backing up i cannot tell if anything is in my way. My sensors don't work, etc. When it do decide to come on, a message pops up ( vehicle phone requires service please contact your dealer ) this is the second time this has happened the first time this happened i took the vehicle to the…
ODI 11131617
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times without warning while driving various speeds. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v741000 (electrical system), 17v435000 (electrical system), and 14v634000 (electrical system). The dealer (ferman chrysler jeep dodge ram tampa, 24314 fl-54, lutz, fl 33559, [redacted]) was unable to identify…
ODI 11161132
Electrical System
My husband and i financed our jeep about 8 months ago and it had been running fine. No problems at all. We don't drive it often. A couple weeks ago we went to start it and all the dash lights came on and it wouldn't go into gear. It said put it in park and then select gear or something like that. We called gresham toyota ( where we bought the jeep) and they said to tow it over so they could run diagnostics. After…
ODI 11129473
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
My 2014 jeep grand cherokee ,shut down while i was driving in the issaquah fall city road . Steering wheels locked and brakes failed and everything shut down. I barely made it to the walgreens parking lot where the vehicle completely died to the point where even the keys wouldn't work . I barely made it alive . I am glad i didn't crash into anyone . I had to tow the vehicle later in the day to the dealership . They…
ODI 11121674
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the service shifter indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to stockton dodge chrysler jeep ram (3333 auto center cir, stockton, ca 95212), but it could not be repaired because there was not an active failure code on the vehicle. The failure occurred several times. Also, while driving the vehicle, the instrument panel screen went black and…
ODI 11181562
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While operating the vehicle, the speedometer displayed an inaccurate speed and displayed speeds much higher than the speed the vehicle was actually traveling. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.
ODI 11118134
Electrical System
My 2014 jeep grand cherokee recently had the check engine light come on. The error code is "p0520 - engine oil pressure sensor". Jeep has a service bulliten out for this being that it is a known issue and to replace with a revised part. However, that is only coverdd under warranty. Otherwise, it is a very expensive repair due to the labor involved. There is multiple occurances of this as i have seen in jeep forums…
ODI 11113606
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Vehicle engine light came on - rear windshield wiper started even though switch was off, power steering failed and engine shutoff while driving on city street, horn beeping intermittently whether driving or not. Several messages displayed for about 2 seconds -ecm lost communication and other msgs i couldn't get because they only flashed on the screen. Keyfob battery low even though i just put in a new battery.
ODI 11113139
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the service shifter warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to stockton dodge chrysler jeep ram (located at 3333 auto center cir, stockton, ca 95212, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but a failure code could not be located. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, while driving on the freeway, all the warning indicators on the…
ODI 11166257
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
This incident regards the t-36 recall issued by fiat/chrysler, which involves 2012-2014 jeep grand cherokees (among others), and "affects vehicles equipped with electro-hydraulic power steering systems, 5.7l or 3.6l engines, and 160, 180, or 220 amp alternators. In those vehicles, nhtsa says that the alternator may fail without warning." during june 2018, my 2014 jeep grand cherokee (summit trim), experienced sudden…
ODI 11105122
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 20 mph, the battery saving mode warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact noticed a burning odor and saw smoke under the hood of the vehicle. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was…
Fire reported
ODI 11102513
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I keep getting a message that states the 911 system needs maintenance. Shortly after i started getting that message, when starting my jeep my screen will stay blank for about 3-5 minutes before coming on. When it is blank the vehicle will switch between air conditioning and heat, high fan and low fan speed. When the screen is blank i am unable to do anything.....even using the buttons below the screen do not work.
ODI 11105069