2014 Jeep Cherokee Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 0%of 2,650 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,383miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, 0% of the 2,650 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,383 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased a brand new Cherokee, followed the engine/drive train break in procedure as closely as I could, but started experiencing a side to side shimmy in the front end of my vehicle very shortly after purchase. The shimmy happens during acceleration from a stop and seems to disappear as soon as the vehicle shifts into 3rd gear. Typically I feel it in the gas pedal and the steering wheel, however it varies in intensity from stop to stop. Sometimes it is gone and sometimes it is enough to shake the whole vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10645026, filed 2014-10, 1,500 miles“I was parked on 12.21.2014 with the engine shut down. When I tried to start the vehicle it did not start as a matter of fact there was not cranking or any noise. I called the road side assistance for chrysler and they sent a person to jump the car battery. It did not work. Long story short they towed my Jeep into the dealership crown chrysler of chattanooga which is the same dealer that sold me the vehicle back on 7.21.2014. Weeks before I noticed a shaking in the front of the vehicle specially when accelerating. I brought the vehicle into the same dealership I just mentioned. …”
NHTSA complaint #10668257, filed 2014-12, 6,383 miles“While driving on freeway smelled burning oil smell and smoke in cabin of car. At first stoplight off freeway smoke was visually evident at right front wheel area and smell of burning oil increased. I got out of car and looked under right front side and noticed oil or grease on catalytic converter.”
NHTSA complaint #10615164, filed 2014-07, 70 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the message “Turn off Air Conditioner - Engine Overheating” was displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the water pump and wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11733529, filed 2026-04, 114,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted but the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed, but it was stated by the dealer that the engine was repaired. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. …”
NHTSA complaint #11597584, filed 2024-06, 69,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10243215Aug 31, 2023Emissions Recall U90 - Catalyst Efficiency
- 10239957May 18, 2023Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
- 10236933Apr 15, 2023wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
- 10236928Apr 14, 20232.4L Excessive Oil Consumption XB1 Warranty Extension The customer may describe one or more of the following: ? Oil pressure low indicator lamp illumination between oil changes…
- 10247906Feb 22, 2023ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA). For any other MY review and follow instructions from the latest STAR Online…
- 10234379Feb 22, 2023ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA). For any other MY review and follow instructions from the latest STAR Online…
- 10234378Feb 14, 2023ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA). For any other MY (with mileage above 30,000) review and follow instructions from…
- 10229804Dec 8, 20222.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of…
- 10227983Apr 2, 2022If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 13 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 0% |
| 2016 | 6 | 0% |
| 2015 | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 12% |
| 2001 | 37 | 16% |
| 2000 | 53 | 14% |
| 1999 | 36 | 10% |
| 1998 | 30 | 8% |
| 1997 | 45 | 12% |
| 1996 | 54 | 12% |
| 1995 | 136 | 22% |
| 1994 | 79 | 15% |
| 1993 | 34 | 8% |
| 1992 | 11 | 10% |
| 1991 | 17 | 7% |
| 1990 | 28 | 10% |
| 1989 | 13 | 7% |
| 1988 | 9 | 9% |
| 1987 | 8 | 14% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
| 1984 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee
1,471 complaintsEngine
516 complaintsElectrical system
449 complaintsOther or unknown
286 complaintsBrakes
211 complaintsFuel system
200 complaintsVehicle speed control
185 complaintsSteering
119 complaintsBody and structure
110 complaintsElectronic stability control
88 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
75 complaintsSuspension
63 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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