Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 19 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,387 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V411000 Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V406000 High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V699000 EGR Cooler May Crack Internally NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V475000 Crank Position Sensor Tone Wheel may Delaminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V741000 Alternator may Fail Resulting in an Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17E061000 Supercharger Bracket may Damage ABS Line NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V572000 Incorrectly Installed Brake Booster Shield NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V435000 Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V240000 Driver may Exit Vehicle when it is not in PARK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V461000 Radio Software Security Vulnerabilities NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V643000 Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V636000 Steering Software may Disable Stability Control NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V634000 Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V391000 Vanity Lamp Short may Result in Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V293000 Cruise Control Unintended Continued Acceleration NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V154000 Loss of Power Brake Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V483000 Loss of ABS/ESC & Instrument Cluster Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V289000 Park Lamp Illumination/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 485 complaints
- Power Train 476 complaints
- Engine 409 complaints
- Seats 341 complaints
- Unknown or Other 273 complaints
- Service Brakes 254 complaints
Of the 2,387 complaints on file, 151 report a crash and 40 a fire; across all 2,387 complaints, owners report 139 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee faces significant reliability issues, particularly with its engine, electrical system, and power train, as indicated by multiple recalls and high owner complaint counts. These issues contribute to its below-average rating, with common problems leading to potentially expensive repairs and hazardous situations.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| alternator | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| EGR cooler | 50,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| fuel pump | 70,000–100,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | common |
| crankshaft position sensor | 40,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
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
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery inspection
- Tire rotation and balance
- Engine air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling
- Random warning lights
- Loss of braking power
- Erratic transmission shifting
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.