2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
Owners have filed 408 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 58,153 miles. The words owners use most often: “oil filter” (10% of reports).
- 408engine complaints
- 58,153median miles at failure
- 14mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- $1,200typical repair cost reported by owners
- 52%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.
- Oil filter: mentioned in 39 of 408 complaints (10%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee at $1,200, and half of them between $850 and $1,700.
Based on 19 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2016–2025), 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 engine problems happen?
Based on 250 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 408 complaints, 14 mention a crash, 15 a fire, 8 an injury.
Jeep Grand Cherokee engine complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
Risk: Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on December 21, 2021. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be around March 11, 2021. The recall began March 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W79.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
This complaint is being filed regarding a failed and botched remedy of two federal safety recalls: the Crankshaft Position Sensor recall and Safety Recall Z46 (High-Pressure Fuel Pump) on my Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel.The vehicle was delivered to Kendall DCJR of Soldotna, AK for the recall…
engine transmission motor mount backup camera fuel pump headlights dash cluster radio mirrors inside mirrors tailgate latch seat belt climate control engine light transmission shifter
My 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee suffered a total intake manifold failure directly resulting from a secondary breakdown of Safety Recall W79 (NHTSA Campaign 20V-699). Physical teardown at an independent facility exposed a 70% engine runner restriction and seized glow plugs due to volatile exhaust…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokees have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 408 owner complaints about engine for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee (17% of the 2,380 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 engine?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 58,153 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,200 (half paid between $850 and $1,700), from 19 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “oil filter”, in 39 of 408 complaints.
Other 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
- Electrical System problems (484)
- Power Train problems (475)
- Seats problems (338)
- Service Brakes problems (253)
- Air Bags problems (209)
- Seat Belts problems (187)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (124)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (104)
See all 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems or engine problems across all Grand Cherokee years.