2014 Jeep Cherokee Structure Problems
Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 40,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “electrical structure” (33% of reports).
- 110structure complaints
- 40,000median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 35%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.
- Electrical structure: mentioned in 36 of 110 complaints (33%)
- Spare tire: mentioned in 8 of 110 complaints (7%)
- Power liftgate: mentioned in 7 of 110 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 48 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 110 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 4 an injury.
Jeep Cherokee structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cherokee | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2020 Cherokee | 3 | 1% | 27,400 |
| 2019 Cherokee | 20 | 1% | 7,000 |
| 2018 Cherokee | 4 | 1% | 77,000 |
| 2017 Cherokee | 12 | 1% | 45,000 |
| 2016 Cherokee | 33 | 2% | 40,000 |
| 2015 Cherokee | 85 | 5% | 32,000 |
| 2014 Cherokee | 110 | 4% | 40,000 |
| 2006 Cherokee | 1 | 6% | 30,782 |
| 2001 Cherokee | 9 | 4% | 23,000 |
| 2000 Cherokee | 7 | 2% | 90,000 |
| 1999 Cherokee | 7 | 2% | 150,000 |
| 1998 Cherokee | 27 | 7% | 151,843 |
| 1997 Cherokee | 7 | 2% | 67,000 |
| 1996 Cherokee | 47 | 11% | 133,100 |
| 1995 Cherokee | 149 | 25% | 101,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate; electrical system:wiring: rear compartment/trunkPark outside
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a power liftgate. An electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will relocate the power liftgate module and add a water shield. In addition, dealers will inspect for corrosion and replace the module and electrical connectors, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 1, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 49A. This recall supersedes recalls 15V-393 and 15V-826. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will still need to have the new remedy performed.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to February 18, 2015 and equipped with a Power Liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the Power Liftgate Control Module and cause a high resistance short circuit in the module.
Risk: A short circuit in the liftgate control module may result in a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power liftgate control module and connectors for corrosion, substitute a bolt for the threaded grommet installed to seal an attachment point used in non-power liftgate vehicles and cover the power liftgate control module in a foam water shield, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R27. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 23V-338.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle experienced a sudden no-start condition in July 2025 after being parked for ~2 weeks. Engine cranked briefly, then shut off and displayed a red immobilizer warning. OBD-II scans showed BCM memory faults (B22A9), immobilizer lockout (P0513), CAN-C bus communication errors, and repeated…
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifted into drive(D), and the parking brake failed to release. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where it was diagnosed that water had entered the lift gate and had caused a short circuit of the parking…
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to disengage the parking brake, but the parking brake failed to respond as needed. The message "Parking Brake Electrical Failure" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Jeep Cherokees have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 110 owner complaints about structure for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee (4% 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 structure?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 40,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “electrical structure”, in 36 of 110 complaints, followed by “spare tire” (8).
Other 2014 Jeep Cherokee problems
See all 2014 Jeep Cherokee problems or structure problems across all Cherokee years.