2014 Jeep Cherokee Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 186 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 48,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “gas tank” (23% of reports).
- 186fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 48,500median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,900typical repair cost reported by owners
- 21%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Gas tank: mentioned in 43 of 186 complaints (23%)
- Put park: mentioned in 25 of 186 complaints (13%)
- Shuts off: mentioned in 12 of 186 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee at $1,900, and half of them between $1,100 and $2,300.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2017–2024), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 125 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 186 complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Jeep Cherokee fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cherokee | 3 | 38% | — |
| 2022 Cherokee | 4 | 8% | — |
| 2021 Cherokee | 5 | 3% | 3,055 |
| 2020 Cherokee | 10 | 3% | 845 |
| 2019 Cherokee | 40 | 2% | 15,000 |
| 2018 Cherokee | 26 | 4% | 10,062 |
| 2017 Cherokee | 18 | 1% | 32,000 |
| 2016 Cherokee | 43 | 3% | 35,000 |
| 2015 Cherokee | 35 | 2% | 5,600 |
| 2014 Cherokee | 186 | 7% | 48,500 |
| 2001 Cherokee | 2 | 1% | 116,000 |
| 2000 Cherokee | 2 | 1% | 140,000 |
| 1999 Cherokee | 2 | 1% | 90,067 |
| 1998 Cherokee | 7 | 2% | 60,001 |
| 1997 Cherokee | 7 | 2% | 149,000 |
| 1996 Cherokee | 4 | 1% | 120,333 |
| 1995 Cherokee | 1 | 0% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
In December 2023 encountered a failure of the vehicles Rear Differential Module (RDM). Failure of the RDM on this vehicle poses several significant safety issues, not dissimilar to concerns raised by the failure of the PTU on this vehicle which eventually resulted in a recall by the manufacturer…
I purchased this 2014 Jeep Cherokee from Taverna Collection in Feb 2025 and received it in March 2025. The selling dealer was required to inspect the vehicle before delivery and did not report any transmission or valve-body issues. On June 25, 2025, the vehicle received a multipoint inspection at…
My 2014 Jeep Cherokee began exhibiting repeated transmission and electrical malfunctions, particularly after startup or while idling. The most concerning issue is the appearance of a âSwitch to Parkâ warning message, which occurs while the vehicle is already in Drive. When this happens, the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Jeep Cherokees have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 186 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee (7% of the 2,650 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 48,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,900 (half paid between $1,100 and $2,300), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “gas tank”, in 43 of 186 complaints, followed by “put park” (25).
Other 2014 Jeep Cherokee problems
- Power Train problems (1,471)
- Engine problems (516)
- Electrical System problems (449)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (185)
- Service Brakes problems (184)
- Steering problems (119)
- Structure problems (110)
- Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems (88)
See all 2014 Jeep Cherokee problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all Cherokee years.