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.
Electrical System · Engine
After the 3rd periodical maintenance performed at 59.793 km on nov.2017 the 28th,the vehicle in standstill with the gear engaged switched suddenly off (ecoand drive mode on).pressing the starting button, it restarted and remained ok for a long, but without any alert the switching off happened again and again. Sometimes a cranking lead to fail the ignition.once the shutdown happened also with the vehicle running, not…
ODI 11094167
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
I was driving down the street at about 35 mph when the battery icon flashed on. The air conditioner and the radio cutoff following the display of the battery icon. A few seconds later the power steering went out along with a loss of power. A message displayed on the dashboard telling me to pull over immediately along with a service trans brake message and a few others that i can't recall. I tried to get to a safe…
ODI 11051314
Engine
Engine failed. The engine (5.7l hemi) failed in middle of six lane road. Fortunately not much traffic around vehicle when engine failed. If this happened on interstate it could have a substantial safety risk. Mechanic reported the engine lost a rod and damaged the block. Since vehicle under warranty, the engine was replaced. Only 47000 miles on engine.
ODI 11043312
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I have taken my jeep to the dealership 4 times already. I have only owned it for 3 months. About a month of that i haven't driven it. Because its been in the shop for so long. It has a problem where it shifts really hard from 2nd to 3rd, 3rd to 4th. It moves the car forward then jerks it back really hard, like you're getting hit from behind. Its scary especially when there are small children in the car. I had…
ODI 11040493
Engine
68105583af - this is a 2014 specific part which appears to be a problem on many 'pentastar v6' engines from chrysler. Multiple vehicle models - same engine - same cooler. This housing is made of plastic and exposed to heat while directly on top of the engine- the plastic and its angle relative to the engine lends itself to the lack of durability of the component. Since the cartridge oil filter sits at an angle,…
ODI 11076404
Electrical System · Engine
Alternator seized on the car after only 33,000 approx. The vehicle is just outside of the 36 month warranty. Jeep will not fix and says it does not fall under recall p60/ nhtsa 14 -634 even though the issues described in the recall are exactly what happened to my vehicle. I called the jeep dealership and fca and neither are willing to work with me or do anything to resolve the problem. I'm told per my vin number…
ODI 10992316
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Takata recall driving to work my car made a loud whistling noise and the battery light came out. I let it sit during work and after work i started it up. I then hopped in and while driving i noticed a burning smell coming into the truck and it was smoking from the hood at a stop light. I proceeded home and the smoke was now inside the car. My baby cousin was in the car and he began coughing, that's when i looked…
ODI 10968201
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive away. The contact stated that the vehicle also stalled on another occasion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,300.
ODI 10984536
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle shut off, the steering wheel seized, and the power steering warning indicator failed to illuminate. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000.
ODI 10957226
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
I currently own a 2014 jeep grand cherokee and have had a significant number of issues with the vehicle with zero help from the manufacturer that include items regarding my lights shutting of during night driving, my engine shutting down 3 times while pulling onto a major highway as well as my brakes malfunctioning while driving on a major interstate. I had had other issues but as the manufacturer has been…
ODI 11012201
Engine · Power Train · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While the vehicle was parked, there was puddle of fluid under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the condenser leaked. The condenser, air conditioner, and transmission fluid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.
ODI 10953907
Electrical System · Engine
While driving battery low voltage alarm occurred. Shortly after,electrical systems began to shut down, lost power steering,then engine shutdown. I was able to get to shoulder of a major highway. Vehicle had no power :all electrical indicators,displays,lights,including shifter were off and could not be turned on
ODI 10948160
Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact rear ended a semi truck and drove into a field. The front end of the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the flames and a police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The cause of the fire was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin…
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 10939814
Engine
On 9/24/2016 i was driving in florida going on vacation and the motor (pentastar v-6) started misfiring. Took it to a jeep dealership in fort walton, fl and was told that it need a tune up. Was charged $308.67 for the tune up. Drove the vehicle about 10 miles and the misfiring started again. Took it back to the dealership and was told it needed a new head. They replaced the head and we took the vehicle and started…
ODI 10913671
Air Bags · Engine · Head Restraint
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 35 mph, a loud noise occurred. The contact noticed that the passenger headrest air bag deployed without warning. The vehicle was taken to rydell chrysler dealer ([redacted], san fernando, ca 91340, phone [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that an electrical concern headrest restraint did not lock into place, and the front passenger seat…
ODI 11052748
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage…
ODI 10896085
Engine
During driving car began making noise and temperature began to rise. Dealer says water pump has failed, causing potential overheating. Parts are on backorder. Per dealer, (sansone jeep, avenel nj) 150 water pumps are on backorder. Vehicle is in possession of dealer for 1 week at time of this complaint. Vehicle has 28k miles and always serviced by dealer. Large number of backordered parts indicates significant volume…
ODI 10886046
Electrical System · Engine
This morning5/16/16 i turned my grand cherokee on,proceeded to drive to work, i felt that the car was not changing gears, it hesitates and the engine light came on an off,after driving about 4 miles the car stopped and went into neutral without me changing gears. This is not the first problem i have since i purchased this vehicle. It has been at the dealer more than one time for the same problem, which include:…
ODI 10865056
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle failed suddenly while turning in the middle of a busy intersection (city driving). Vehicle systems reported electronic throttle module failure, electronic barking system failure, airbag system failure, vehicle sensor failure all simultaneously. Check engine light turned on.
ODI 10864294
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
The acceleration sometimes doesn't slow down even when you brake. I almost crashed onto another car
ODI 10883193
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
While vehicle was in motion on the highway the engine shut off. My wife was driving it with our 4 year old daughter in the backseat. At that time the vehicle lost power steering. She called me in a panic. I called the jeep dealer who came and towed the vehicle in to the service department. The same thing happened while the jeep was in the shop at california superstores in valencia, ca. They called me several times…
ODI 10876188
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 5 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted, but the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
ODI 10850983
Electrical System · Engine · Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. When the vehicle was started, the navigation screen was blank and a blue color. When the push button start was initiated, the contact had to make numerous attempts to ensure that the vehicle was on or off. The contact had not experienced any failures until the vehicle was repaired for a manufacturer's recall. The dealer was notified of the failure several times and…
ODI 10915913
Engine
Cold weather causes idler pulley to make a whistling noise.
ODI 10826016
Body · Engine · Steering
Vehicle recently purchased as certified pre-owned, bumper to bumper warranty, 28k miles: after driving vehicle less than 100 miles discovered the following defects: radiator leaks power steering rack leaks loose object rolling back in forth inside driver's door panel vehicle being serviced by dealer under warranty, however i needed to pay for a rental for 1 week.
ODI 10820756