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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee equipment problems
severe Owners of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee have filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the equipment at roughly $500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See equipment across all vehicles →
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$500
| Model year | equipment complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 Grand Cherokee (this page) | 6 |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 5 |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 6 |
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Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering equipment on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Warranty Bulletin D-16-03 - "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC (Rev. B)
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-23-20 "Can / Am" Warranty Coverage - 594 / 595 / 596 WCC
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review Service Library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
Had equipment trouble with your 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the equipment problem on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
It's a meaningful issue. 6 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $500.
At what mileage does the equipment typically fail?
Based on the 6 complaints filed, equipment issues most often appear around 24,447 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $500 for equipment repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to equipment?
No active recalls currently cover equipment issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/Jeep/Grand Cherokee.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.