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2014 Jeep Cherokee

What 2014 Jeep Cherokee owners report most

The dominant pattern in owner complaints centers on the power train, where transmission-related noises, fluid leaks, and shifting problems are frequently described. Engine and electrical system faults appear alongside warning lights and sudden loss of drive, sometimes with transmission warnings surfacing immediately after routine service. A smaller share of owners report fuel and propulsion irregularities, notably violent shaking under hard acceleration.

Most reported areas

Power Train safety 55%
Owners report fluid spots appearing beneath the parked vehicle, followed by a pronounced whining noise and progressively worsening transmission behavior. · 7 fire · 19 crash · 9 injured
Engine safety 19%
Owners report a SERVICE TRANSMISSION warning appearing on the dashboard shortly after routine oil and filter service, while driving on a highway. · 7 fire · 7 crash · 7 injured
Electrical System safety 17%
Owners report multiple warning lights illuminating simultaneously during low-speed acceleration, accompanied by hard shifting, a locked steering wheel, battery warnings, and the vehicle stalling with the inability to shift gears. · 9 fire · 6 crash · 6 injured
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 7%
Owners report severe side-to-side shaking of the vehicle when accelerating hard from a complete stop, described as similar to a wheel being out of balance. · 1 fire · 1 injured
Service Brakes safety 7%
186 reports (7%) · 1 fire · 10 crash · 1 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 2,633 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.