Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Jeep Cherokee
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,651 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V338000 Electrical Short in Power Liftgate Module NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V343000 Power Transfer Unit Input Splines May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V447000 Stuck Transmission Clutch May Cause Loss of Drive NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V824000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V590000 Improper Torque on Seat Fasteners NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V529000 Transmission may Shift Unexpectedly to Neutral NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V509000 Windshield Wipers may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V461000 Radio Software Security Vulnerabilities NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V393000 Water may Enter Power Liftgate Module NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V041000 Unintended Side Curtain Air Bag Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V392000 Rear Shock Absorbers may Partially Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V293000 Cruise Control Unintended Continued Acceleration NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 1,471 complaints
- Engine 516 complaints
- Electrical System 450 complaints
- Unknown or Other 284 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 186 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 185 complaints
Of the 2,651 complaints on file, 56 report a crash and 16 a fire; across all 2,651 complaints, owners report 39 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee faces significant reliability concerns, notably with the power train, electrical system, and engine. Frequent recalls and high complaint numbers indicate these systemic issues may lead to substantial repair costs over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 50,000–70,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | very common |
| Electrical system | 40,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $2,000–$4,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Brake pads and rotors change
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter change
- Cooling system flush
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping
- Unusual engine noises
- Frequent warning lights
- Electrical shorts or failures
- Irregular brake operation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.