2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 475 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 25,248 miles. The words owners use most often: “put park” (7% of reports).
- 475power train complaints
- 25,248median miles at failure
- 69mention a crash
- 29mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 37%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.
- Put park: mentioned in 32 of 475 complaints (7%)
- Gear shifter: mentioned in 30 of 475 complaints (6%)
- Shifted neutral: mentioned in 24 of 475 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 354 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 475 complaints, 69 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 29 an injury.
Jeep Grand Cherokee power train complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicles manufactured February 15, 2011, to November 27, 2014, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured July 16, 2012, to December 22, 2015. The affected vehicles, equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a monostable gear selector, may not adequately warn the driver when driver's door is opened and the vehicle is not in PARK, allowing them to exit the vehicle while the vehicle is still in gear.
Risk: Drivers thinking that their vehicle's transmission is in the PARK position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out of the vehicle while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software to mitigate the risk of vehicle rollaway, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S27. Note: On October 19, 2016 Chrysler identified some previously repaired vehicles did not receive the complete software updates. Chrysler will renotify the affected owners, and dealers will update the software again.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I am reporting a serious safety concern involving the transmission/power train of my 2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited, VIN [XXX], with fewer than 80,000 miles. The transmission failed suddenly when I was approximately one minute away from entering a highway. The vehicle became inoperable and left me…
While maneuvering in a parking garage and switching between reverse and forward, the engine suddenly and unprompted revved excessively, sounding as though the accelerator pedal was floored. The vehicle forcefully lunged forward against braking pressure into a cement wall, causing front-end damage…
The vehicle has a severe, life-threatening safety defect where it randomly drops into neutral while driving at speed, physically locks the shifter, and actively engages the electronic braking system on its own, stranding me in active traffic. I brought the vehicle to a certified Jeep dealership to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokees have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 475 owner complaints about power train for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee (20% 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 25,248 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “put park”, in 32 of 475 complaints, followed by “gear shifter” (30).
Other 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
- Electrical System problems (484)
- Engine problems (408)
- Seats problems (339)
- Service Brakes problems (253)
- Air Bags problems (210)
- Seat Belts problems (187)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (124)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (104)
See all 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems or power train problems across all Grand Cherokee years.