2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 31,260 miles.
- 54exterior lighting complaints
- 31,260median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 40 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 54 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Jeep Grand Cherokee exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 16 | 6% | 1,000 |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 8 | 2% | 200 |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 42 | 10% | 19,000 |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 3% | 40,000 |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 22 | 3% | 68,000 |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 14 | 4% | 25,000 |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 10 | 3% | 48,500 |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 19 | 1% | 43,000 |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 54 | 2% | 31,260 |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 23 | 3% | 32,500 |
| 2012 Grand Cherokee | 34 | 2% | 50,000 |
| 2011 Grand Cherokee | 37 | 2% | 59,512 |
| 2010 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2009 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 2% | 68,213 |
| 2008 Grand Cherokee | 17 | 2% | 63,500 |
| 2007 Grand Cherokee | 23 | 2% | 60,940 |
| 2006 Grand Cherokee | 64 | 5% | 86,051 |
| 2005 Grand Cherokee | 60 | 3% | 90,694 |
| 2004 Grand Cherokee | 27 | 2% | 106,072 |
| 2003 Grand Cherokee | 15 | 2% | 118,000 |
| 2002 Grand Cherokee | 19 | 1% | 68,000 |
| 2001 Grand Cherokee | 26 | 3% | 67,500 |
| 2000 Grand Cherokee | 72 | 5% | 96,025 |
| 1999 Grand Cherokee | 35 | 2% | 90,000 |
| 1998 Grand Cherokee | 15 | 1% | 124,450 |
| 1997 Grand Cherokee | 14 | 1% | 150,500 |
| 1996 Grand Cherokee | 14 | 2% | 100,000 |
| 1995 Grand Cherokee | 6 | 1% | 109,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Exterior lighting
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2014, non-SRT trimmed, Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 14, 2013, through March 20, 2013 equipped with premium headlamps. In the affected vehicles, when switching between daytime running lights and parking lights, electrical spikes may cause the parking lamps to turn off. Without properly functioning parking lamps these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: Without parking lamps, the vehicle may not be as visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the Central Body Controller software, free of charge. The recall BEGAN ON September 12, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N42.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at night, it was difficult to see the roadway clearly. The contact stated that she had issues with cataracts and attributed the lack of illumination on the road to her condition. The contact stated that she avoided…
1) The valve body-electrical 2) my car stopped in the middle of the road the while driving with my kids. When I placed car in park it would not go back in drive, but the dash kept blinking that the car was in drive. The issue prevented me from turning the car off so i had to unplug the battery to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokees have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about exterior lighting 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 exterior lighting?
Yes: 1 safety recall list exterior lighting. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems start?
The median reported mileage is 31,260 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
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 exterior lighting problems across all Grand Cherokee years.