Model year
2014 Jeep Cherokee
NHTSA lists 13 recalls and 2,650 complaints for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (1,455), ENGINE (516), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (437). NHTSA lists 3 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 20–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700–$3,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 369 complaints
- 2001 229 complaints
- 2014 2,650 complaints
- 2015 1,792 complaints
- 2016 1,412 complaints
- 2017 1,337 complaints
- 2018 687 complaints
- 2019 1,669 complaints
- 2020 331 complaints
- 2021 176 complaints
- 2022 52 complaints
- 2023 3 complaints
- 2026 8 complaints
Recalls
23V338000 · May 11, 2023
Park outsideSTRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a power liftgate. An electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.
20V343000 · Jun 11, 2020
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may cause some input…
19V447000 · Jun 13, 2019
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.2L engines. In the event that a clutch becomes stuck in the transmission, the transmission software may shift the transmission to neutral.
18V332000 · May 17, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge…
17V824000 · Dec 21, 2017
EQUIPMENT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: These extinguishers…
16V590000 · Aug 10, 2016
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY; SEATS
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 29, 2013, to February 5, 2016. The seat fasteners on the first or second row seats may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.
16V529000 · Jul 12, 2016
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee and 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, RAM ProMaster, and 2016 Fiat 500X vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions. The transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the…
15V509000 · Aug 12, 2015
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to July 11, 2014. Use of the front windshield wipers on dry glass may cause damage to the body control module (BCM).
15V461000 · Jul 23, 2015
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The…
15V393000 · Jun 22, 2015
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to February 18, 2015 and equipped with a Power Liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the Power Liftgate Control Module and cause a high…
3 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
2,650 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 56, fire flag on 16, injury field 39, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ15004 | Software security vulnerability · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | Jul 24, 2015 | Jan 5, 2016 |
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
| PE22009 | Electronic Parking Brake Water Ingress · PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL; PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL:CONTROL MODULE | Jul 22, 2022 | Oct 29, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee FWD · 3.2L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Cherokee FWD · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Cherokee 4WD · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Cherokee 4WD · 3.2L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II · 3.2L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD · 3.2L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
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