Major Problems with 2014 Jeep Cherokee Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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Worst 3 complaints of 2014 Jeep Cherokee
        
                                    
                        
                                    2014 Jeep Cherokee
                                    
                        
                                    AIR BAGS
                                    
                        
                                    Victims: 3
                                                
    
    
        
                                    
                        
                                    2014 Jeep Cherokee
                                    
                        
                                    BODY
                                    
                        
                                    Victims: 2
                                    
                        
                                    Mileage: 348 miles
                                
    
    
        
                                    
                        
                                    2014 Jeep Cherokee
                                    
                        
                                    AIR BAGS
                                    
                        
                                    Victims: 2
                                    
                        
                                    Mileage: 62863 miles
                                
    
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Problems with POWER TRAIN, ENGINE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Jeep Cherokee owners.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems | 
| POWER TRAIN  2014 jeep cherokee. consumer writes in regards to transmission problems. *smd very shortly after the vehicle was purchased the consumer...  | 
		     
		          
					
					977 
		     ~ 28581 miles  | 
		     		  
| ENGINE  a jeep authorized dealership changed the engine oil and oil filter for my vehicle. about 15 minutes after i took...  | 
		     
		          
					
					342 
		     ~ 37226 miles  | 
		     		  
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  when turning on the car the windshield wipers turned. the wipers were not in the on position. the indicator lights  | 
		     
		          
					
					227 
		     ~ 36019 miles  | 
		     		  
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER  the transmission is late to put into gear. it is a very hard and late shift. when coming to a...  | 
		     
		          
					
					153 
		     ~ 35794 miles  | 
		     		  
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL  i purchased a 2014 jeep cherokee ltd. in 10/2013 for my daughter to learn to drive (with learner's permit) and...  | 
		     
		          
					
					133 
		     ~ 28270 miles  | 
		     		  
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM  when quickly accelerating from a complete stop (such as pressing the gas pedal all the way down) my 2014 jeep...  | 
		     
		          
					
					108 
		     ~ 42357 miles  | 
		     		  
| STEERING  upon acceleration 5mph multiple warning lights. transmission light red lightning bolt light shifting hard wheel locked up battery light came...  | 
		     
		          
					
					93 
		     ~ 27999 miles  | 
		     		  
| SERVICE BRAKES  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle does not have an electronic brake...  | 
		     
		          
					
					79 
		     ~ 31764 miles  | 
		     		  
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL  a jeep authorized dealership changed the engine oil and oil filter for my vehicle. about 15 minutes after i took...  | 
		     
		          
					
					76 
		     ~ 40564 miles  | 
		     		  
| VISIBILITY/WIPER  a jeep authorized dealership changed the engine oil and oil filter for my vehicle. about 15 minutes after i took...  | 
		     
		          
					
					59 
		     ~ 8053 miles  | 
		     		  
| SUSPENSION  very noticeable wobble in the front (possibly the right side) of the jeep when starting from a dead stop and/or...  | 
		     
		          
					
					54 
		     ~ 22156 miles  | 
		     		  
| BODY > STRUCTURE  while pulling onto a state highway my rear liftgate opened on its own even though it was shut and latched...  | 
		     
		          
					
					40 
		     ~ 14540 miles  | 
		     		  
| AIR BAGS  i was driving 50 mpg on highway 1 to alaska through canada and my side airbags deployed without any reason...  | 
		     
		          
					
					37 
		     ~ 23722 miles  | 
		     		  
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING  when turning on the car the windshield wipers turned. the wipers were not in the on position. the indicator lights  | 
		     
		          
					
					32 
		     ~ 24032 miles  | 
		     		  
| WHEELS  i purchased my new jeep cherokee on 2/2/2014. from very soon after i began driving it i was aware that...  | 
		     
		          
					
					16 
		     ~ 22197 miles  | 
		     		  
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY  a short time after purchasing the new 2014 jeep cherokee we started having trouble breaking at any speed. as you...  | 
		     
		          
					
					10 
		     ~ 8170 miles  | 
		     		  
| VISIBILITY  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked the liftgate had...  | 
		     
		          
					
					8 
		     ~ 4938 miles  | 
		     		  
| STRUCTURE  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked the liftgate had...  | 
		     
		          
					
					6 
		     ~ 5917 miles  | 
		     		  
| PARKING BRAKE  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop there was a sudden...  | 
		     
		          
					
					6 
		     ~ 48923 miles  | 
		     		  
| SEAT BELTS  since the purchase of my new 2014 jeep cherokee the transmission has shifted rough when in stop and go traffic...  | 
		     
		          
					
					5 
		     ~ 3156 miles  | 
		     		  
| WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  2014 jeep cherokee. consumer writes in regards to vehicle wobbles while being towed causing steering resistance problems. vehicle updated owners  | 
		     
		          
					
					4 
		     ~ 24596 miles  | 
		     		  
| SEATS  i bought a pre-owned certified jeep cherokee 2014 from david's dodge jeep and chrysler last week monday june 6th 2015....  | 
		     
		          
					
					4 
		     ~ 17150 miles  | 
		     		  
| HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. while driving at a low speed the accelerator pedal was depressed and...  | 
		     
		          
					
					4 
		     ~ 11750 miles  | 
		     		  
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING  while driving on freeway smelled burning oil smell and smoke in cabin of car. at first stoplight off freeway smoke...  | 
		     
		          
					
					4 
		     ~ 2013 miles  | 
		     		  
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled...  | 
		     
		          
					
					4 
		     ~ 46250 miles  | 
		     		  
| EQUIPMENT  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked the liftgate had...  | 
		     
		          
					
					3 
		     ~ 5833 miles  | 
		     		  
| SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  new software update was done to car per recall for "reliability". this recall changes the way the car shifts such...  | 
		     
		          
					
					3 
		     ~ 28533 miles  | 
		     		  
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE  using adaptive cruise control (acc) vehicle with start to stop when a vehicle is left turn lane either already there...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 16500 miles  | 
		     		  
| HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING  while driving approximately 25 mph the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. the service power steering 4 wheel drive...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 54063 miles  | 
		     		  
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. while driving 50 mph the accelerator pedal was depressed but failed to...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 17968 miles  | 
		     		  
| DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE  tl* the contact owned a 2014 jeep cherokee. while driving 55 mph the contact smelled a strong burning odor and...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 29266 miles  | 
		     		  
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. while in park all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 31306 miles  | 
		     		  
| CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL  1. bell for key in ignition comes on but key is out. 2. print out says four wheel drive temporarily...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 37250 miles  | 
		     		  
| SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY  i was driving on interstate 25 north of denver co. it had rained about 20 minutes before but was clear...  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 1400 miles  | 
		     		  
| WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY  windshield crack due to stone being thrown up at highway speed. took approx. 10 days to get a new windshield....  | 
		     
		          
					
					2 
		     ~ 5000 miles  | 
		     		  
| FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. while the vehicle was idling at a stop sign the vehicle seized...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 33000 miles  | 
		     		  
| CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. while turning left from a stop light the control arm fractured and...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 104000 miles  | 
		     		  
| DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle functioned abnormally. the vehicle jerked forward...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 43989 miles  | 
		     		  
| AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN  our teenage boys were traveling at a safe speed did not hit a pothole or other object and did not...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 65000 miles  | 
		     		  
| HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. while driving 30 mph the headrest on the front passenger seat popped...  | 
		     
		          
					
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| MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. while driving 65 mph in the rain the windshield wiper motor failed...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 37000 miles  | 
		     		  
| INTERIOR LIGHTING  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. while driving 65 mph in the rain the windshield wiper motor failed...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 37000 miles  | 
		     		  
| SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition switch....  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 98325 miles  | 
		     		  
| RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT  2014 jeep cherokee. consumer writes in regards to issues with car stalling. *ld the consumer stated that the vehicle shifted...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1
				 
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| RACK AND PINION > STEERING  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated while the vehicle was operated at approximately 20 mph...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 65000 miles  | 
		     		  
| RIM > WHEELS  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. while driving various speeds off an exit ramp the contact clipped the...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 35000 miles  | 
		     		  
| TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact noticed that the passenger side tail light did not illuminate....  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 48382 miles  | 
		     		  
| INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  2014 jeep cherokee. consumer writes in regards to vehicle wobbles while being towed causing steering resistance problems. vehicle updated owners  | 
		     
		          
					
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| SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY  2014 jeep cherokee. consumer writes in regards to recall notice repairs. *smd the consumer stated the rear hatch came down  | 
		     
		          
					
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| GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. while driving approximately 20 mph an abnormal noise emitted from the engine....  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 13700 miles  | 
		     		  
| DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that while at a stop the accelerator pedal was...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 40 miles  | 
		     		  
| CHILD SEAT  fraying of the harness straps near the seat base. *tr...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1
				 
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| STRAP/WEBBING > HARNESS > CHILD SEAT  fraying of the harness straps near the seat base. *tr...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1
				 
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| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL  while driving on freeway smelled burning oil smell and smoke in cabin of car. at first stoplight off freeway smoke...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 70 miles  | 
		     		  
| EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. while accelerating from a complete stop the vehicle vibrated violently and exhibited...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 600 miles  | 
		     		  
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v154000 (service...  | 
		     
		          
					
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| AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that the air conditioning unit failed to work properly....  | 
		     
		          
					
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| INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that the air conditioning unit failed to work properly....  | 
		     
		          
					
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| SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. whenever the front driver and passenger seat heaters were activated and set...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 4 miles  | 
		     		  
| HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING  tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that upon inspection he noticed that there was condensation...  | 
		     
		          
					
					1 
		     ~ 200 miles  | 
		     		  
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