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 · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted without warning. Additionally, while driving, the vehicle hesitated, stalled, and smoke emerged from the tailpipe. The vehicle was taken to caitilin chrysler dodge jeep ram ([redacted], jenkintown, pa 19046), but the dealer could not duplicate the failure after driving the vehicle for 20 miles. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
Fire reported
ODI 11063123
Engine
When idling in traffic with foot on brake, the rpm's on the transmission accelerates for unknown reasons until the engine is disengaged and placed into park or netural. This incident has happened five times over the past year - dealership refuses to fix problem.
ODI 10762507
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I have a 2014 jeep grand cherokee with the eco diesel option. At 7100 miles after oil change and refill of diesel exhaust fluid indicator on dash displayed incorrect def fluid and service def needed or vehicle will not restart in 200 miles. It took a week and 1 business day before the dealership could even look at the vehicle due to backup in scheduling. After three days at the dealership the vehicle was diagnosis…
ODI 10763196
Engine
After entering the freeway, the car autonomously shifted itself into neutral and the engine shut off. This incident has repeated itself dozens of times in various driving situations since june of last year (2014), just after beginning my lease. Sometimes, as in this instance, i was able to push the start button and the engine turned back on, even while rolling in neutral at speed. In most instances, the condition…
ODI 10759709
Body · Engine · Unknown Or Other
While driving at 80 mph, a very large buck ran in front of the car on the interstate. After driving back by to see the deer the next day it was probably around 300 lbs. The entire front portion of my vehicle was caved in. No airbags deployed whatsoever. Hitting something so massive at such a high rate of speed should have deployed some sort of safety mechanism i.e (airbags!!!!!)
Crash reported
ODI 10759459
Electrical System · Engine
Merging vehicle into highway traffic when electronic instrument console went blank, losing power. Instrument panel then lit back up and all warning signals (check engine, battery etc.) were illuminated. Engine continued running, but very slowly (as if stuck in 1st gear). When able to safely exit the highway and pull off roadway, was unable to shift car out of drive into park. It appeared all the electronic controls…
ODI 10748564
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
The problem(s) that i have had or currently have with my vehicle are as follows: 1. July 8, 2015: (mileage 12,453) car dash lights were lighting up and then the engine died later in the middle of the road. Finally the car started up however the transmission would not shift and i drove it home in low gear. On july 9, 2015, i took the car into campbell chrysler service department in centralia washington (see service…
ODI 10767265
Engine
During a drive up a mountain grade in southern california and towing a recreational boat on 7-4-15, our 2014 jeep grand cherokee with the 3.0l ecodiesel engine overheated (i.e. Coolant) and the oil temperature reach over 300 degrees. These conditions caused the vehicle to go into a very slow driving condition (i.e. 5mph) on a two (2) lane highway causing a traffic jam behind us and a dangerous situation since…
ODI 10732151
Engine
Enter vehicle and placed it in the run position, i heard a ding from the console and noticed that the engine malfunction light had illuminated. I then drove the vehicle for about 15 minutes however the light stayed illuminated. The dealers' service advisor states that it will be two weeks before the service department can service the vehicle. He advised that i continue to drive the vehicle, as i normally would, with…
ODI 10724602
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
My daughter was parking her 2014 jeep grand cherokee outside of a retail store. As she slowed and pulled into a parking space, the jeep suddenly surged forward, jumping the curb, crossing a sidewalk, going through a small grass median, and into a different area of the parking lot. The police report, oklahoma city police department report, case number 15-redacted, accurately records the surge. The officers conclusion…
Crash reported
ODI 10724574
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Driver proceeded from a from a 4-way stop to the posted speed limit of 55 mph. Shortly after getting up to speed, the vehicle's dashboard illuminated with several warning indicators (service electronic throttle control, service airbag system, low oil pressure, low voltage) and lost all engine power. Vehicle coasted to a stop in a nearby parking lot. Driver was attempted to restart the vehicle several times, but…
ODI 10716856
Electrical System · Engine · Seat Belts
My 2014 jeep grand cherokee has been at beaver county dodge chrysler jeep since 5/5/2015. It was taken in for stalling issue, odometer adding excess miles, touch screen radio going black, seat belts that do not tighten and other various recalls. My jeep has not left their parking lot since 5/8/2015 i called today 5/22/2015 and it is still not finished they stated. I have paid an entire month on my lease and i have…
ODI 10720978
Engine · Power Train
Transmission electronic shift lever. In april 2015 my vehicle rolled into a parking lot guardrail, after i thought the shift lever was in park. The left front fender was damaged and had to be replaced. I filed a reimbursement claim with fca on 05-27-16 and was recently denied.
Crash reported
ODI 10875495
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Drove one block from home and the battery voltage spiked to 17v. Warning sounds and messages posted on the odometer. Parking assist off; acc unavailable-service required; wipers activated even though turned off; transmission locked in d; radio screen blacked out/came back on; message read to stop, press the brake, turn engine off then place in park. Red battery icon, anti skid icon, engine icon lit on odometer plus…
ODI 10703370
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the transmission software was upgraded but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,388.
ODI 10735554
Engine · Power Train
After making a right hand turn at a four way stop, i began traveling through a residential area at about 25 mph. After maybe 100 yards, the car came to a stop and the engine was revving, as if the vehicle were in neutral. The shift knob indicated the vehicle was in drive, but it was no moving forward. Obviously this caught me completely off guard, as someone at the four way had waved me to go before them, the i…
ODI 10700584
Engine · Interior Lighting · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle lost power without warning and failed to shift out of gear. Also, the windshield wipers activated without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (gator chrysler dodge jeep, 840 s harbor city, melbourne, fl 32901) where it was diagnosed that the valve needed to be replaced and the system reset. The vehicle was…
ODI 11044056
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that fumes emitted inside the vehicle from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 19,300.
ODI 10694578
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and failed to switch gears. The engine restarted after numerous attempts. The check engine and service transmission warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the pcm and tcm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.…
ODI 10691048
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Upon starting car blue/gray smoke comes out of exhaust. Smoke billows for 30-40 seconds. Recurring issue specifically when car is parked on incline in driveway. Been told by dealer there is no recall but it is a common problem.
ODI 10747732
Body · Engine
January 2nd. 2015 i pull out of the fashion square mall and turn on to rio road into the right lane. This is the turn lane on to route 29 north. I travel about 50 yds. The reporting officer said my vehicle was traveling about 40 miles an hour when i rear ended a truck i felt the impact and heard the crunching metal and i vaguely remember seeing the top my hood being shove back. I was stunned i knew i was hurt and i…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10680282
Air Bags · Catalytic Convertor · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Traction Control System
Event occurred december 22, 2014. After multiple monthly check engine lights and "replace" of the computer, the vehicle information center gave a warning of "incorrect def detected." (only mopar def had been used). Within 10 miles the vic warning stated "vehicle will not restart in 200 miles." return to the dealer again after the previous visit 3 days prior to "reflash" the computer indicated a recent tsb for…
ODI 10743899
Engine
Recurring engine stalls. Dangerous if on highway or going through intersection (which occurred in my case). Vehicle is at dealer for engine repair. *tr
ODI 10667839
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
On separate occasions vehicle had issue shifting from 1st to 2nd gear lurching forward even when at a stop and my foot was on the break. The vehicle also had three issues with the def sensors which were worked on or replaced three separate times. Since the last fixed was just done on or approximately around february 1st , i will be waiting to see if the issue continues. The latest issue is has something to do with…
ODI 10683276
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