2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Power Train Problems
- 312
- 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 312 stored complaint records:
- 59 indicate a crash
- 25 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- power train · 21 records
- failure mileage · 16 records
- gear shifter · 15 records
- without warning · 13 records
- transfer case · 10 records
- chrysler dodge · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 186 |
| 30–60k mi | 50 |
| 60–100k mi | 39 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train
While driving the vehicle stopped working and would not accelerate. I took it to the dealership and they said that there was a problem with the filter that was attached to the transmission and they reset the transmission. Two days later it stop working while in the middle of an intersection and when it was down shifting it became jerky and would lunge forward. It also started making a noise when put into reverse and…
ODI 10660167
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
From a stop, right turn, accel towards planned speed of 60. At app. 50mph approaching guardrails then bridge the vehicle 'locks up' (no screeching brakes), thought 'trans' (previous unresolved problems), engine sputters, about to die, speed has dropped 30mph, (assume no brake lights). Quick decision (rails 75'), get to shoulder. Small shoulder, deep ditch with a steep downhill pitch to the river. Just as i was about…
1 injury
ODI 10743836
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while the driver left the vehicle running with the gear shiftier in park, the vehicle rolled away and crashed into a parking garage. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v240000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10862165
Engine · Power Train
While driving at 45 mph in traffic the jeep stopped shifting and remained stuck in 6th gear. The vehicle completely stopped downshifting rendering acceleration impossible. The dealer said the transmission valve failed and had to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10652296
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the engine stalled numerous times while driving various speeds. The gear system also emitted a noise and jerked while shifting gears. As a result, the contact struck an object while driving. There were no injuries. In addition, the heating system failed. The air conditioner and heater made a loud noise when activated. The vehicle was taken to…
Crash reported
ODI 10925709
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While the vehicle was parked, the gear lever shifted into the park position and rolled away. The contact stated that the gear shifter independently shifted into the drive position. The failure recurred on numerous occasions and the gear shifter also shifted into reverse. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 10870303
Engine · Power Train · Steering
My 2014 jeep grand cherokee ecodiesel shudders/vibrates intermittently at highway speeds. Evidently, this is a common problem in this particular model, and so much so that it now has a name, "fish bites". At least one technical service bulletin and possibly even more (many have similar symptoms) have acknowledged the drivetrain as the source and have attempted to resolve it with software flashes. After numerous…
ODI 10651445
Power Train
Hard or rough shift from 2nd to 3rd gear when transmission is cold as in the first use of the day.if done during hard acceleration feels as though transmission will drop out of the vehicle. After transmission warms up to approx 170 degrees shifting becomes smooth. Also slipping type action when slowing to a stop when transmission shifts from 2nd to 1st.
ODI 10725209
Power Train
I placed my 2014 grand cherokee overland (4 months old 1900 miles) in park and left it running while exiting to get my mail from my mailbox. Upon exiting, i validated my jeep was in park on the shifter. It did not move when i let off the break (on complete level ground), the backup camera display was not present, and the vehicle did not chime when exiting to show the vehicle was still in gear. I did not have the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10850931
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 (na) jeep grand cherokee. While driving 40 mph and attempting to engage the brakes, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.
ODI 10655129
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
When i go to press the brakes and come to a stop, my vehicle jerks when it slows down as if its almost stuck in a gear while it downshifts which causes the vehicle to move forward while trying to slow down which can cause an accident. *tr
ODI 10648144
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v240000 (power train). 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 made aware of the issue. The contact experienced a failure intermittently. The vin was not available. The failure…
ODI 10870813
Engine · Power Train
I have been to the dealership three times to have my transmission evaluated due to the vehicle lurching forward as i slow down to a stop as well as rough shifting while while accelerating/decelerating. The dealership says a part needs to be replaced but was unable to give me an estimate of when the part will be in and will not return my calls for updates. *js
ODI 10661668
Power Train
My 2014 jeep grand cherokee transmission failed to engage in parking gear on a hill in a parking lot and rolled away into another parking car with a driver inside damaging both cars and resulting in insurance claims to fix the damage. No injures but damage to both vehicles. Recent software upgrade to fix issue is horrible. Providing claim documentation on both vehicles involved.
Crash reported
ODI 10911277
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Service Brakes
After coming to a complete stop the vehicle lunges forward. This is an intermittent issue, but appears to happen more frequently after the vehicle has been sitting for a period of time. Additionally the vehicle transmission is always trying to find a different gear (i describe this as fishing for a gear) up shifting when you want to slow down or just the opposite down shifting when you want to speed up. *tr
ODI 10659825
Power Train
I have experienced the same issues with the electronic shifter as reported in multiple media outlets. I thought it was just me not being careful but after reading the reports i know it is the shifter. I have not had an accident but i have come very close to accidents on about 2 occasions and have experienced about 20 other occasions where i caught the vehicle from rolling before leaving the vehicle. I now am very…
ODI 10851513
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was not downshifting from 3rd to 2nd or to 1st gear. If the vehicle were shifted manually or from a complete stop, the vehicle would shift intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic informed that the failure was commonly experienced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10778326
Engine · Power Train
2014 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer states that without warning the gear shift jumps out of drive or reverse into neutral and the motor shuts off. *tgw the consumer stated each time the vehicle was towed to the dealer, they stated the vehicle needed a program update. *jb
ODI 10644072
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that after shifting into park, the vehicle rolled away in reverse and crashed into a mailbox. The contact sustained minor bruises that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10759190
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I pulled into my driveway and put the car in park. When stepping out of my car, it started rolling backwards, the door was open so it knocked me to the ground and i rolled to get out of the path of the wheel, only getting missed by seconds. I had pretty severe bruising but i did not see a doctor. I assume the car went into reverse as it rolled backwards, but it was a slight incline so it may have been neutral. I was…
Crash reported
ODI 10759198
Power Train
The vehicle makes a loud popping/clicking sound when started. A jeep servicing dealership had the vehicle for three weeks attempting to diagnose and correct the problem with the assistance of their corporate technicians. It was deemed a normal function and that the "vehicle performs as designed". Jeep corporate has been totally unresponsive to subsequent communication. Clearly, a very loud popping sound is not…
ODI 10704365
Power Train
On august 19, 2014, i stepped out of my stationary 2014 jeep grand cherokee overland--believing i had put the vehicle in park on a gentle city-street slope--when it suddenly moved backward, rolling over my left leg and severely damaging my knee, skin, artery, and quad muscles. My wife immediately called an ambulance, which transported me to a local hospital, where doctors surgically attached an "external fixator" in…
1 injury
ODI 10870334
Power Train
2014 jeep grand cherokee shift complaint i began experiencing issues after owning my vehicle for less than 6 months. While driving the vehicle, on many occasions, it would not shift or will act like its trying to brake. Harsh shifting would occur when putting the vehicle in drive or reverse and upon stepping on the pedal the vehicle will slam into gear. There are also many instances where the vehicle will skip…
ODI 10845574
Power Train
As previously reported, this vehicle makes a loud popping sound and lurches at cold start up. The sound is audible inside the vehicle and outside from about ten feet. Dealer had it in service for three weeks before being informed by corporate that the problem could not be fixed. They said it was "normal" and it functions as designed. The problem continues and has rendered the vehicle unsalable.
ODI 10926584
Power Train
Transmission will shudder while accelerating making the vehicle dangerous and difficult to control. Vehicle has been to the dealer multiple times and they have yet to fix it. Research has led me to believe that this is impacting many other jeep's on the road today. I do not believe they are safe to be on the road until the problem is remedied. *tr
ODI 10632030