2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 57,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “electrical electronic stability” (12% of reports).
- 52electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- 57,500median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 45%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 electronic stability: mentioned in 6 of 52 complaints (12%)
- Control service brakes: mentioned in 5 of 52 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 42 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 52 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Jeep Grand Cherokee electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
| Model year | Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 40,000 |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 5 | 1% | 65,000 |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 6 | 1% | 5,835 |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 10 | 3% | 38,000 |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 12 | 4% | 18,000 |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 12 | 1% | 31,373 |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 52 | 2% | 57,500 |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 13 | 2% | 75,000 |
| 2012 Grand Cherokee | 22 | 1% | 54,000 |
| 2011 Grand Cherokee | 16 | 1% | 70,000 |
| 2010 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 3% | 31,000 |
| 2009 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 1% | 59,121 |
| 2008 Grand Cherokee | 10 | 1% | 122,500 |
| 2007 Grand Cherokee | 18 | 2% | 89,550 |
| 2006 Grand Cherokee | 31 | 2% | 100,428 |
| 2005 Grand Cherokee | 28 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 2004 Grand Cherokee | 6 | 0% | 121,500 |
| 2002 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 0% | 146,330 |
| 2000 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 0% | 136,000 |
| 1999 Grand Cherokee | 4 | 0% | 185,000 |
| 1998 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 0% | 180,000 |
| 1997 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 0% | 132,520 |
| 1996 Grand Cherokee | 4 | 0% | 170,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Electronic stability control (esc)
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango, and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 3, 2013, to April 11, 2014. Due to an issue with the software for the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM), the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) may be disabled.
Risk: If the ESC is disabled during certain driving situations, the driver may not be able to adequately control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the SCCM software, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P64.
Electronic stability control (esc); electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator; service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Problem: Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 8, 2013, through August 20, 2013. Due to a disruption of computer communications and loose alternator ground wires, the affected vehicles may experience random illumination of multiple instrument cluster warning lights, loss of cluster illumination and loss of anti-lock brake system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC) function. Because of these conditions, the vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 101, "Controls and Displays," and No. 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: A loss of ABS and ESC function reduces the driver's ability to control the vehicle. Drivers would not be warned of brake system failures or any other failures which would be illuminated on the dashboard display. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS and instrument cluster module software and tighten the alternator ground wire, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N58.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster went blank and failed to display the speedometer or fuel gauge. The contact parked and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that before the failure the battery was recharged…
When driving highway speeds steering and maintaining control very hard. Computer keeps changing does not stay when set, has to be constantly reset. When parked and running, or over night on restart. When moving also seen things change once.
Vehicle completely shuts off while driving! While driving on a highway and down a mountain, also when driving on a local street after it had been in dealership for repairs. Is currently again at dealer service and they have said it needs a new computer. This a very frightening and dangerous…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokees have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee (2% of the 2,381 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 Grand Cherokee electronic stability control (esc)?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list electronic stability control (esc). Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems start?
The median reported mileage is 57,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “electrical electronic stability”, in 6 of 52 complaints, followed by “control service brakes” (5).
Other 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
- Electrical System problems (484)
- Power Train problems (475)
- Engine problems (408)
- Seats problems (339)
- Service Brakes problems (253)
- Air Bags problems (210)
- Seat Belts problems (187)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (124)
See all 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems or electronic stability control (esc) problems across all Grand Cherokee years.