2014 Jeep Cherokee Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 516about this part
- Share
- 19%of 2,650 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 516 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, 19% of the 2,650 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved and 7 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving and stopped at traffic light and notification popped up saying shift gear to park (p) and to desired gear . After performing that and when I went back to d all power went away and car started rolling backwards (there was a little slope). So I went to park again and tried it once more, power came for 3 seconds and went out again.”
NHTSA complaint #11403476, filed 2021-03, 67,894 miles“The oil cooler is cracked. According to the dealer it could be a manufacturing defect. They told me there are over 24,000 oil coolers on backorder. Looking online on Jeep Cherokee forums many many people have had this problem. We noticed this problem due to the fact the engine temp kept fluctuating and the coolant was low.”
NHTSA complaint #11397340, filed 2021-02, 120,000 miles“Again the check engine light came on. This is our 2nd engine and the dealer says it is this new engine that needs to be replaced. The Jeep will idle rough, shift on it's own, all the same transmission issues. And now the parking brake locked up and I had to have it towed home. I assume it is the transimission because it still will throw it in neutral while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11352581, filed 2020-09, 99,950 miles“Engen light is on, oil light is on. Oil sensor is not working.I am told the sensor is causing all of this and a $ 600.00 repaired required, but not garetied to solve my problem. ?? The lights came on after I got an oil change , when I was pulling out into traffic. Also the light indicator on shifter position light up all positions.”
NHTSA complaint #11349598, filed 2020-08, 27,000 miles“While driving on 2 occasions this week my car stalled out of the blue and I lost power. Additionally my car on several occasions has shifted into neutral on it owns while driving. After doing research on the problems I found that some 2014 Jeep cherokees were recalled for this exact issue but my car was not in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11300093, filed 2020-01, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11006983Aug 29, 2024"2.4L 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…
- 11002828Jun 25, 2024"Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic…
- 10230029May 11, 2021Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
- 10223257May 11, 2021Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
- 10180203Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- 10176586May 23, 20202.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test. The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or…
- 10176578May 16, 20202.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test. The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or…
- 10166546Aug 28, 2019CONDENSER, Air Conditioning If it is determined that the A/C compressor does not engage due to a refrigerant leak at the receiver/drier plug on the A/C condenser, order the…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 22% |
| 2022 | 8 | 15% |
| 2021 | 28 | 16% |
| 2020 | 46 | 14% |
| 2019 | 459 | 27% |
| 2018 | 155 | 23% |
| 2017 | 260 | 19% |
| 2016 | 314 | 22% |
| 2015 | 364 | 20% |
| 2014 | 516 | 19% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 6 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee
1,471 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 complaintsAir bags
49 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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