2014 Jeep Cherokee Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 185 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 25,937 miles. The words owners use most often: “service transmission” (12% of reports).
- 185vehicle speed control complaints
- 25,937median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 44%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.
- Service transmission: mentioned in 23 of 185 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 146 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 185 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 4 an injury.
Jeep Cherokee vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Cherokee | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Cherokee | 8 | 2% | 11,700 |
| 2019 Cherokee | 83 | 5% | 4,500 |
| 2018 Cherokee | 20 | 3% | 25,000 |
| 2017 Cherokee | 60 | 4% | 35,522 |
| 2016 Cherokee | 76 | 5% | 34,621 |
| 2015 Cherokee | 120 | 7% | 16,044 |
| 2014 Cherokee | 185 | 7% | 25,937 |
| 2001 Cherokee | 5 | 2% | 37,023 |
| 2000 Cherokee | 10 | 3% | 21,000 |
| 1999 Cherokee | 10 | 3% | 64,000 |
| 1998 Cherokee | 11 | 3% | 78,900 |
| 1997 Cherokee | 15 | 4% | 149,000 |
| 1996 Cherokee | 13 | 3% | 113,618 |
| 1995 Cherokee | 72 | 12% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Electrical system:software; vehicle speed control:cruise control; electrical system:wiring
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control; vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014 to April 8, 2014, and Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 6, 2014 to April 17, 2014. When the adaptive cruise control is engaged and the driver presses the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle's speed more than the cruise control system would on its own, the vehicle may continue to accelerate briefly after the accelerator pedal is released.
Risk: The unintended continued acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the Driver Assistance System Module (DASM), free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P31.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I have a 2014 Jeep Cherokee that i have had since 2019. Since I have owned it, there have been several transmission recalls. I am currently dealing with a new transmission issue, where it is jerky and fails to go when pressing the gas after being at a stop. I am also dealing with the second oil…
On 05/30/2026 approximately 12:15. My Jeep radio screen prompted "service needed, no phone connected" and a few other words I did not have an opportunity to memorize. The check engine light came on and he oil light appeared. This all happened within a minute. It was very quick and scared both of…
My Cherokee started showing a light on the dash that said 4WD SYSTEM TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE....I took it to the jeep dealer they fixed other things and then after I paid it was still showing that same warning light. So I'm just wondering if it's covered in the recall?
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Jeep Cherokees have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 185 owner complaints about vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems start?
The median reported mileage is 25,937 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “service transmission”, in 23 of 185 complaints.
Other 2014 Jeep Cherokee problems
- Power Train problems (1,471)
- Engine problems (516)
- Electrical System problems (449)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (186)
- Service Brakes problems (184)
- Steering problems (119)
- Structure problems (110)
- Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems (88)
See all 2014 Jeep Cherokee problems or vehicle speed control problems across all Cherokee years.