*NHTSA Please Help* I purchased my 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee brand new in June 2014 from a FCA authorized dealership. I have meticulously maintained, gently driven, and greatly cared for this Jeep since day one. Have only ever had the Jeep serviced at the FCA authorized dealership where I purchased. I have followed and complied with all Jeep manufacturer service recommendations since day one. At 11…
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee powertrain problems
severe 448 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
448
Recalls
0
Crashes
66
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
VEHICLE HAD AN AEM RECALL PERFORMED AND NOW THE INTERIOR OF VEHICLE AS WELL THE EXTERIOR REAKS OF DIESEL FUMES ALL THERE IS A TERRIBLE HESITATION AND AT TIMES ALMOST A DELAY IN THE THROTTLE WE HAVE MADE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AND TRIPS TO THE JEEP DEALER THEY SAY THEY CANNOT FIND ISSUES THE REASON BEHIND IT. WE JUST SPENT 5 HOURS AT THE DEALER FOR A CLOGGED DPF FILTER ONLY TO LEAVE AND HAVE MY WIFE V…
FAILED ENGINE OIL FILTER ADAPTER/COOLER ON A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 3.5 LITER V6. HAS ONLY 52,000 MILES. MECHANIC FOUND A CRACK THAT CAUSED MASSIVE OIL LEAK. COST TO REPLACE : $1,500.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION ON A SMALL INCLINE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS APPROXIMATELY 20 FEET. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO APPLY THE BRAKE PEDAL AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MA…
THE GEAR SELECT LEVER IS DANGEROUS. FROM THE D POSITION, PUTTING THE CAR INTO PARK MOST OFTEN IT STOPS IN R. THINKING YOU HAVE SELECTED PARK AND BEGIN TO EXIT THE CAR IS ACTUALLY ON REVERSE. I OWNED A 2011 SAME MODEL NO PROBLEM, UPGRADING TO THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS! THERE IS NO FEEL AS TO ENGAGING PARK, SINCE THEY CHANGED THE DESIGN TO THIS ELECTRONIC SHIFTER. MY WIFE AND I HAVE TO VERBALLY C…
ON 12/23/2020 AT 6:00AM I WAS DRIVING ON LONG POINT ROAD WHEN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN - ALL ELECTRICAL, ENGINE, LIGHTS, BREAKS, ETC. I WAS DRIVING AT APPROX. 30MPH HEADING TOWARDS A ROUND-ABOUT WHEN EVERYTHING SHUTDOWN. THE LOSS OF POWER RESULTED IN NOT BEING ABLE TO SLOW DOWN. LUCKILY THERE WEREN'T ANY CARS IN THE ROUND-ABOUT WHEN I ENTERED. HOWEVER, IT WAS A RATHER TIGHT ROUND-ABOUT AND …
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
It's a meaningful issue. 448 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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