2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
- 178
- 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 178 stored complaint records:
- 11 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 7 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 13 records
- power steering · 13 records
- engine light · 11 records
- light came · 11 records
- without warning · 11 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 76 |
| 60–100k mi | 46 |
| 30–60k mi | 33 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
My car had an oil leak and the mechanic had to replace the oil cooler. He said the part is a dangerous design with plastic, metal and aluminum parts. The plastic melts in the seals causing the leak. This could be a fire hazard bc of the coolant and oil mixing together as they cross over boundaries they should not. Also it could cause the engine to be completely ruined. The mechanic i used said he has replaced a lot…
ODI 11300050
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle had an aem recall performed and now the interior of vehicle as well the exterior reaks of diesel fumes all there is a terrible hesitation and at times almost a delay in the throttle we have made numerous complaints and trips to the jeep dealer they say they cannot find issues the reason behind it. We just spent 5 hours at the dealer for a clogged dpf filter only to leave and have my wife vomit from the fumes…
ODI 11292304
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle overheated - manifold / egr had to be replaced due to severe soot build up. Engine compartment was smoking and coolant empty when vehicle overheated. Vehicle is a fire risk.*dt*jb
ODI 11309125
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Suspension
About two months ago my suspension started to act up. Now my suspension is stuck completely at the lowest point. The engine has a ticking sound and now it doesnt run right.
Crash reported
ODI 11300227
Engine
My check engine light came on and upon running a diagnostic there is a problem with the left cylinder head valve and it needs to be replaced. I tried to order the part from jeep and get the car repaired at my local mechanic. My warranty had ended 5 months prior and my car had 105,000 miles so i had to pay to get this fixed. Jeep could not provide the part because they were out of stock. They had been out of stock…
ODI 11290231
Engine
Camshaft and lifter problem. Camshaft had to be replaced due to lifter not operating properly and wearing out camshaft.
ODI 11278313
Engine
Oil filter housing cracked and deeded replaced. Was told this was very common with jeeps and cost $1400 to replace.
ODI 11278325
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was immediately able to restart the vehicle and continue driving. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled again. The vehicle was restarted and the contact continued driving. While at a fuel station and attempting to start the vehicle, the contact had to press the…
ODI 11270123
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle overheated and spewed all coolant. Several dealer visits, replaced egr, manifold, cylinder heads, hoses, thermostat etc. One occasion fuel was dripping into the engine compartment after repair and the engine compartment was smoking. Another occasion the manifold was smoking. It's only a matter of time before one catches fire. These are suvs used to haul families.
ODI 11309129
Engine
The engine started misfiring. Code reader said #6 cylinder. Plug, coil, and injector didn't fix it. Dealership diagnoses left cylinder head bad. Cylinder 6 losing 65% compression. At 75k miles i was 2 weeks from out of warranty. Dealer said it is a known problem but they wait until they go bad to change them. I expect this cost customers a lot of money for a big expensive known problem that they won't take…
ODI 11268774
Engine
Oil was constantly running low, and on 2 occasions was found to be empty, even after oil changes. No signs of leaks or oil burning, so i assumed the dealership screwed up. Over the summer, the condensation from the a/c was leaving stains on my driveway, but still no signs of oil. A google search of a/c condensation water stains for my jeep revealed that the engine oil cooler might be the cause. Sure enough, an…
ODI 11258767
Engine · Power Train
The oil filter housing on this car is cracked, leading to a oil leak and pooling problem which is a significant fire hazard issue to the passengers. This happens while driving and when the car is stationary causing a pool of oil to collect in car and drip on floor. This is a known problem - nhtsa has recorded a number of complaints from users (e.g. Id 11244788,11230350, 11193883 etc.). The company has also issued a…
ODI 11265616
Engine · Power Train
After fca issued recall and required update done, dangerous driving conditions exist. The update is referred to as the v08 aem update. After update done suv became dangerously sluggish. When trying to accelerate to merge into traffic, power is dangerously low. This putting the drivers and passengers in danger when expecting suv to perform as pre update. Suv also began to lurch forward when coming to a stop, which if…
ODI 11256138
Body · Engine · Wheels
My vehicle caught fire after sitting for 2.5 hours and was completely damaged. The front end was completely damaged as the pictures will show. Interior was damaged
Fire reported
ODI 11256518
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. Malfunction indicator warning had displayed vehicle would not properly accelerate faulty engine cylinder head the contact stated while driving at various speeds the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate and while idling the front end of the vehicle would vibrate. During the failure the 'malfunction indicator' sensor light had displayed. The vehicle was taken an…
ODI 11256431
Engine · Power Train
After receiving the v08 diesel emissions recall update, the truck is very sluggish to accelerate from a stop. Noticeable delay from pressing accelerator to forward motion. Almost hit numerous times as truck hesitated while pulling into traffic. Before the emissions recall this was not an issue. Very dangerous situation. Also some hesitation in shifting through the lower gears.
ODI 11245336
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Engine
The alternator in my vehicle failed and caused the car to stall while driving on the highway. There is a recall, p60 alternator but it is only related to the 3.6l engine and i have the 5.8l v8. There is also an advanced communication t3607112017 which seems to describe my vehicle and includes the v8 jeep but it is also not listed as a recall on my vehicle. How do i find out why my vehicle was excluded from the…
ODI 11245038
Engine
Had the ecodiesel aem recall done, the drivability of the vehicle with the turbo lag can be dangerous at times, the lag can be several seconds, and when merging with traffic entering traffic you have no idea when it comes and goes.
ODI 11256376
Engine
At 115,000 i noticed a puddle of oil under the car. Took it to a repair shop the diagnosed as a bad transmission pan and performed the repair at a cost of $390.35. I picked up the vehicle from the repair shop and took it home. The following night i noticed a puddle of oil under the vehicle again and worse then when i took it in the first time. After further diagnostics it was determined the oil filter adapter…
ODI 11244788
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, it idled low and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to classic motors jeep chrysler ([redacted], ritchfield, utah, (435)-896-444) where it was diagnosed that the engine cylinder head needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number:…
ODI 11251823
Engine
Chrysler (jeep) has a long running problem with exhaust manifold bolts breaking prematurely as in my case (75,000 miles). It is a common problem and places the occupants of the vehicle in danger due to exhaust fumes entering the passenger compartment, in addition to extremely hot exhaust gases creating a fire hazard in the engine compartment. Chrysler will not warrant "fasteners" or fix the issue in it's…
ODI 11240452
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle has lost power and fuel mileage after completing the fca approved emissions modification. There is a hazardous dead spot/lag in acceleration from a stop. All driving characteristics have changed drastically even after fca claims nothing would be affected by the aem.
ODI 11244705
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Engine shuddered and stopped while in park. Tried to restart, but would not start (electrical was fine). Had it towed and fuel injector replaced. Drove for approximately 75 miles and acceleration ceased on busy highway at 70mph. When able to pull over and stop, would not go into park (even though shifter indicated that it was in park). Dashboard indicated that my speed was too high to shift (i do not recall the full…
ODI 11233894
Engine
Oil cooler leaking, chrysler corp change part that used to be metal to plastic in 2014 and these oil coolers leak/ seals wear out at low miles. Jeep just started to leak oil and from a part that should not fail at 80k miles
ODI 11230350
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
After the emissions recall, my jeep has dangerous lag on acceleration. You press the gas pedal and there is a 3-5 second delay before anything happens. Very dangerous when pulling out of my driveway etc. Additionally the fuel economy has decreased substantially. Any help with this is greatly appreciated. Thanks, mike
ODI 11229187