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 · 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
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
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
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
Engine · Steering
When i was driving on a highway, and this has happened multiple times before but i never thought anything of it until it happens intermittently, i was driving on a highway and when i speed up and let go of the gas pedal, the vehicle continues to speed up afterwards putting my family in danger. Also, when i go to turn my vehicle, the steering locks up from time to time making it very difficult to turn the wheel and…
ODI 10645037
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle is an eco-diesel model. Engine check light came on and the vehicle abruptly lost power as we accelerated away from a stop light. Initially the vehicle would not go over 20 mph. It gradually allowed us to get up to about 50 mph, but with noticeable vibration. Then a notice displayed on the information center telling us to service the electronic speed control. Took it in the next day and the dealer said we…
ODI 10762487
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
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
I have a 2014 jeep grand cherokee srt. I was at a stop light in the turn left lane. Once the light changed green i pressed accelerator and while turning all power cut out on the vehicle. While in traffic i coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle restarted after i can to a full stop power appeared to come back on and i pushed the start button with foot on brake. Second event happened 9/10/14 again i was in the…
ODI 10632469
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
At approximately 12:50pm, while driving in sport mode, going up a hill, i was accelerating normally at a reasonable pace after making a right-hand turn. The acceleration pedal around 30 mph disengaged from my foot and floored itself, and continued accelerating. Despite pushing on the break pedal repeatedly. I could not initially un-stick the accelerator pedal using my foot. The engine made some noise and a warning…
ODI 10629232
Engine
Grand cherokee jeep suv, 2014, a brand new vehicle from tate chrysler car dealer in frederick, md on 21 july 2014 with only 251 miles. And i purchased this vehicle in full with cash and i was told that i had two months to purchase the lifetime warranty, on the day i returned to purchase the lifetime warranty, the financial manager told me that it was not available for my vehicle. I did complain about the smell of…
ODI 10669522
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
In less than a year of ownership my car started with the problems. On 8/19/14 the car idles but it will not start. Towed it to midway jeep and chrysler the car was returned to me running but was told they would be ordering a tipm part which is part of a recall. On 9/4/14 i came back and the tipm was replaced. On 12/17/14 the same issue occurred again and another tipm was replaced. It is now 2/27/15 and i am…
ODI 10691046
Electrical System · Engine
I really need your help. In april of 2014 i bought a brand new jeep grand cherokee summit edition for $60,000. I was thrilled to have finally owned my dream car since 1997! I started having issues with the car in august... And when i say issues, i don't mean the radio blitzing out. The car turned off in the middle of a 4 way intersection and wouldn't restart for 3-4 attempts!!!! Terrified i took it to the dealership…
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 10651269
Engine · Service Brakes
I was driving on the highway where i spend most of my time while in my vehicle putting over 30k miles on my car in one year to get back and forth to work and while jumping on a major route 101a in nh where cars drive very fast my engine shuts down and i can not do anything but put on my hazard lights and hope the cars passing at 65mph dont hit me. This happened at least 3 - 5 times afterward and even a couple of…
ODI 10627504
Electrical System · Engine
Our vehicle completely lost all power while traveling in heavy traffic in the left hand lane of a major four lane highway at ~75 miles per hour putting us in a very dangerous situation due to the difficulty maneuvering (loss of steering and brakes) the vehicle across three lanes to the right side emergency lane. Several different tow trucks had to be called causing us to be left sitting for hours on a hazardous…
ODI 10618851
Engine · Power Train · Steering
As you accelerate the diesel grand cherokee and it reaches 7th gear, the car starts shuddering as if the vehicle is about to "fall apart". This issue happens every time when in 7th and 8th gear. I've had to use the paddle shifters to maintain the vehicle in 6th gear to avoid such shaking in the highway. I've taken the vehicle to an empty road and accelerated to reproduce the issue and kept my foot in the petal and…
ODI 10653789
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
1) driving ~ 45 mph. 2) parking/crash detection sensor on the front driver side makes audible noise for 2 seconds, then noise ceases - this parking/crash detection issue was reported to the dealership 3 days prior. 3) all consoles go blank, to include speedometer (which is digital), temperature, navigation, etc. (driver & center consoles) - hands free phone call linked within the vehicle disconnects midway through…
ODI 10615241
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds uphill and towing a recreational vehicle, the vehicle overheated. Per the manufacturer, the vehicle's maximum towing capacity weight should be 7,200 lbs., but the recreational vehicle weighed less than 7,200 lbs. The failure occurred numerous times. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10650215
Engine · Fuel System, Diesel · Power Train
While driving up a grade at 50 mph, vehicle began to shake/shudder/vibrate. I had to tramp the accelerator to engage the transmission to work through the situation. This has happened at least a dozen times. Dealer has not been able to replicate the condition. The catalytic converter is being replaced on 7/16. I do not know if this is the cause of the problem. *tr
ODI 10610592
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
This situation has happened 5 or 6 times between june-dec 2014 on our jeep grand cherokee summit 4x4 ecodiesel. After coming to a complete stop a service electronic throttle warning flashes on dash board. When the accelerator is pressed to continue forward there is no power and the vehicle will not accelerate forward. On some occasions the car had to be restarted several times before it operated normally again. On…
ODI 10664196
Engine · Power Train
As of yesterday i have had my 2014 grand cherokee for 1 year. I bought it with 6 miles on it brand new. Since then i have been back to the dealer 16 times for numerous issues. 4 of which was related to the faulty transmission. There were 3 flash updates for the transmission and none of the addressed he problem. The rough shifting, jerking of the vehicle and extremely high running rpm's must be doing further damage…
ODI 10596179
Engine · Steering · Suspension
Brand new jeep grand cherokee (less than 1800 miles). Discovered oil and grease in the inside of the front rims. Took vehicle to dealership and was told that the cv joints on both of the front axles had failed. Advised by dealership that it would not be too safe to drive because of possible freeze/seizure of the axles. Turned vehicle in for warranty repair. Found online (including this site) that this is common on…
ODI 10594261
Engine
Oil pressure sensor light on at 50,000 miles...pulling code p0250
ODI 11093800
Engine
The def injector for the 2014 jeep grand cherokee ecodiesel is located underneath the vehicle behind the rear wheels. It is very brittle and sensitive and if a rock or splashing water from the tire hits the injector it will break. The jeep will then give only 200 miles to the driver and then won't start. This severely affects the confidence of long distance travel of the driver. There is no skid plate or protective…
ODI 10615280
Engine · Power Train
While entering a busy interstate and accelerating from a stop to 65 mph on the onramp, the jeep grand cherokee drive train began shuddering violently and would not stop. It felt like the vehicle was running over severe bumps in the road yet the surface was free of defects. I was disoriented by the shaking sensation which would stop if i decelerate but returned immediately when accelerating to merge. I was forced off…
ODI 10632052