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
Purchased 2014 jeep grand cherokee overland on january 1, 2014. Engine malfunction indicator light ("mil") engaged on multiple occasions in 1st 6 months of lease. Codes are p035 knock sensor (3 times- 4/4/14, 4/11/14, 5/2/14) code p0520 oil sensor (5/19/14) and car has been at dealership since 8/26 for new unidentified issue also related to mil. Car is also subject to most recent safety recall (vanity light/fire).…
ODI 10630363
Electrical System · Engine
On 3/27/14, my brand new 2014 jeep grand cherokee spontaneously burst into flames and almost got in my face. After smelling and seeing smoke, i pulled over into a dirt parking lot at a business and the dashboard of my new vehicle burst into flames, after i heard a "woosh." a lady from the local business came running out of the business with a fire extinguisher and i was able to shoot it into the holes that were once…
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10575445
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
When accelerating, the engine always hesitates for several seconds, then surges forward. This condition creates a safety issue during passing, merging into oncoming traffic, evasive maneuvers, etc. This problem has existed since new, and has not improved. Bergey chrysler, jeep service dept. Has informed me that the hesitation while accelerating "operates as designed", and cannot be repaired. *tr
ODI 10702089
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
Our jeep grand cherokee has been has been having electrical problems. Several different electrical problems occur after which the check engine light will illuminate. Of these electrical problems the dangerous ones include: headlights shutting off, dashboard completely shutting, and vehicle shut off while in motion. We have had the following replace in our vehicle: burnt wires in our engine harness, faulty solenoid,…
ODI 10567885
Engine
Check engine light came on, took to service garage. Diagnosed with ck dtc's-p0302 #2 cylinder misfire. Service department claims they road tested -issue cleared. I picked up the vehicle, drove approximately 5 miles with same issue. I called dealer, they said to continue to drive the vehicle for a week or so, and see if it fixes itself. *tr
ODI 10564299
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee tdi. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and all of the warning lamps illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 800.
ODI 10563864
Engine
While driving uphill, in wet or rainy conditions, the new jeep diesel 3.0l engine starts to hesitate, this causes the vehicle to vibrate severely. The first occurrence was at 40mph, after taking it to the dealership they reflashed the tcm which i believe changed the shift points in the transmission, while driving home the same problem occurred, this time at 45mph. I took the jeep back to the dealership where they…
ODI 10573907
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
My current lease, a 2014 jeep grand cherokee laredo, has been plagued with defects. There have been 9 recalls, 16 service bulletins, and 5 investigations'.in addition there are 587 driver/owner complaints. My problems: instability of the transmission. After parking next to a storage bin, transmission slipped out of park and the jeep moved forward crushing my leg in the door and denting/scratching the exterior of…
Crash reported
ODI 10810551
Electrical System · Engine
?approximately twenty nine (29) days after purchasing the vehicle i began to have trouble with the 911 button on the rearview mirror flashing red which would lead to a message on the navigation screen which read ?vehicle phone requires service contact dealer?. ?the vehicle has been returned to the dealer for service on 12/21/13, 5/17/14, 7/21/14 and 7/29/14 for this 911 button issue on 5/17/14 said vehicle was…
ODI 10630677
Electrical System · Engine
I was driving on the highway about 65 mph. The wipers came on and the radio stopped. This happened on three other occasions. Upon exiting the freeway and utilizing the brakes, the entire vehicle electronics flashed then the vehicle lost all power and stalled into blackness. I was able to safely stop the vehicle and restart. *tr
ODI 10554102
Electrical System · Engine
Evts inoperative, no blue light. Took to dealership and found wire to evts emergency button severed, possibly shorted. Repaired wires, did not correct condition. Replaced with new evts, condition repaired successfully. At same time also had recall n58 performed, reprogram instrument cluster abs / al. Then at 4040 miles oil change due light came on and had the first oil change done. The check engine light came on a…
ODI 10572657
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
Soon after taking possession of this vehicle (9/27/13) i noticed that now and again (4/5 times) there would be a hesitation from the automatic transmission when shifting to the next higher gear when accelerating to highway speed. It was so subtle that i filed it under "nothing is perfect", but would keep score. Don't be misled by the low mileage above. That is my new normal. A head and neck injury in 2001 followed…
ODI 10555157
Electrical System · Engine
Shortly after starting vehicle and driving at approx 10 mph, check engine light came on. 30 seconds later check engine light started flashing and misfire was felt, car began to shudder. I pulled over, turned off and restarted, again flashing check engine light and shuddering. Vehicle was towed to dealer, who also felt misfire on cold start next am and codes confirmed misfires in multiple cylinders. Dealer inspected…
ODI 10553554
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
The driver pulled the automobile into a driveway on a downhill slope. The driver shut the vehicle off using the push button start/stop. The driver returned to the vehicle 10 minutes later, with a passenger in the front seat. The driver started the vehicle (foot on brake as required) using push button start/stop. The driver engaged the transmission into reverse using the shifting lever (with foot still on brake as is…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10551934
Engine · Power Train
2014 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to acceleration problems. *smd the consumer immediately noticed upon receipt of the vehicle, that it did not drive smoothly and lacked power during acceleration. However, she felt it was due to lack of familiarity with the vehicle. The performance of the vehicle deteriorated to a point where a problem was evident. Frequently, not all the time, the vehicle was very…
ODI 10558825
Electrical System · Engine
I just purchased a brand new vehicle on 9/27/13. On 9/28/13 my vehicle caught fire. I first noticed it when i arrived home, smoke was coming from the front of the truck. I opened the hood and noticed fire coming from the side of the engine. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10546152
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
In feb. 2013 i purchased a 2013 grand jeep trail hawk edition, in span of 3 to 4 months the jeep was in the service department 6 times trying to fix issues. Jeep was unable to completely fix the problems to my satisfaction, i was given incentive to trade in for a 2014 grand jeep cherokee limited edition, which was running great until this past thursday. On thursday i started my jeep it barely would idle, i proceeded…
ODI 10544764
Body · Engine
Jeep rollaway complaint: my brand new 2014 jeep cherokee rolled away from me when i put it into park. I got out of the car to get the mail and few seconds later, i hear a crash. The jeep rolled off the driveway into a tree. Thank god no one was in the way and my daughter was not in the car. I got back into the car and found that it was in reverse, not park! The font bumper was dislodged and smashed. I had been…
Crash reported
ODI 10759419
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Whole panel goes blank lose all info for driving brakes seem abnormal does not brake easy. Navigation instrument panels go blank and freeze also car shifter from auto drive to super while driving. 3rd attempt to fix replaced whole cluster but still have the same problem my wife will not drive car anymore due to fear of safety and have children only 5000 miles on it and we cannot drive anymore very unsafe. Lemon law…
ODI 10605556
Engine · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Power Train
Vehicle is slow when shifting in low gears; pulling away from stop lights/signs feels as if the car is not in drive and going to stall. This could result in being rear ended since so many drivers speed away when light turns green. It seems like it stutters during shifting. Having it in eco-mode highlights the issue further. The down shifting at higher speeds feels like a stick shift car, not normal or comfortable.…
ODI 10537414
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. When starting the vehicle, the engine light illuminated. The failure recurred once. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was a malfunction with the oil pressure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10723588
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
After taking my new jeep into dealer because the "check engine" light came on, i was told that there were 16 stored codes but they could find no problem and the computer was reset. Two days later the check engine light again came on. I took back to the dealership and was told "there is a leak in the fuel tube" we have to replace it but we will have to order the part; we don't have it in stock. I was told "it is safe…
ODI 10535860
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed to illuminate. The contact also stated that the vehicle erroneously started. The vehicle was being diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.
ODI 10554864
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the manual for the vehicle stated that the engine should shut off when the key fob was removed from the vehicle. The contact parked the vehicle in a residential garage overnight and the following day, he found that the vehicle was still powered on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer because the failure caused the catalytic converter and fuel…
ODI 10524183
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
While traveling at high speed or low speed for no reason vehicles gear shifter selects neutral on its own. Also problems with vehicle instruments display, displaying various faults with vehicle. After vehicle comes to a stop and vehicle restarted problem disappears then reappears a short time later. Now taken back to dealer for them to repair vehicle. Still waiting after two weeks for chrysler to repair/supply new…
ODI 10524107