Is the 2014 Jeep CHEROKEE reliable?

The 2014 Jeep CHEROKEE has 3954 complaints filed with NHTSA (2.1x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: avoid. Most common issue: TRANSMISSION problems.

What are common problems with the 2014 Jeep CHEROKEE?

Top problems: TRANSMISSION (1461 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (521 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (450 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2014 Jeep CHEROKEE?

Yes, there are 13 recall(s): POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, EQUIPMENT, SEATS, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC., VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL, STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK. Contact any Jeep dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Jeep CHEROKEE?

The 2014 Jeep CHEROKEE gets 23 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $2087. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2014 Jeep CHEROKEE?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2014 Jeep CHEROKEE is approximately $1,585/year (suv-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2014 Jeep CHEROKEE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2014 Jeep CHEROKEE has 3954 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.1x the segment average of 1918. The most common issue is transmission problems (37% of all complaints), specifically: 2014 jeep cherokee. consumer writes in regards to transmission problems. *smd very shortly after the vehicle was purchased, the consumer noticed spots on the driveway, which then progressed into a horrible whining and grinding noise. the vehicle started to shift erratically and the consumer did n. There are 13 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 28 fire reports filed.

28 fire reports 62 crash reports 38 injuries

3954

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

4/5

Safety Stars

2.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

TRANSMISSION

1461 complaints

37%

• 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *SMD VERY SHORTLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE CONSUMER NOTICED SPOTS ON THE DRIVEWAY, WHICH THEN PROGRESSED INTO A HORRIBLE WHINING AND GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHIFT ERRATICALLY AND THE CONSUMER DID N
• DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65MPH WHEN THE GAS PEDAL BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. THERE WAS STILL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE CAR BUT I COULD NOT ACCELERATE. THIS HAS HAPPENED A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES ON THE HIGHWAY TWICE BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AND TWICE AFTER. ALL TIMES I MADE IT SAFELY TO THE SHOULDER A
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 7 fire reports💥 19 crashes

“2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *SMD VERY SHORTLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE CONSUMER NOTICED SPOTS ON THE DRIVEWAY, WHICH THEN PROGRESSED INTO A HORRIBLE WHINING AND GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHIFT ERRATICALLY AND THE CONSUMER DID N”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2014 Jeep CHEROKEE

Based on 2,795 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 36K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

1234

30-60K

726

60-100K

590

100-150K

191

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

In line with typicalmedian 34K mi · 1112 reports

0-30K

509

30-60K

281

60-100K

219

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 40K mi · 405 reports

0-30K

162

30-60K

118

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

In line with typicalmedian 40K mi · 281 reports

0-30K

111

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

OTHER

In line with typicalmedian 47K mi · 218 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SPEED CONTROL

In line with typicalmedian 26K mi · 146 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

STEERING

In line with typicalmedian 27K mi · 102 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (13)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION13/06/2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.2L engines. In the event that a clutch becomes stuck in the transmission, the transmission software may shift the transmission to neutral.

Risk: An unexpected shift to neutral would result in a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission software, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V69.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2014 Jeep CHEROKEE

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local gasoline price)

Per year

$2,087

Per month

$174

Per mile

17.4¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$2,527/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,715/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2014 Jeep CHEROKEE

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,585

Full coverage / month

$132

Liability only / year

$626

vs US avg

-5%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.98x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1585

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Jeep CHEROKEE Service Intervals

Oil change

8K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

8K mi

Brake fluid

36 months

Transmission fluid

60K mi

Engine coolant

100K mi

Spark plugs

100K mi

Cabin air filter

24K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

20K mi

4WD Wrangler/Gladiator have shorter transfer case + differential intervals if off-roaded frequently.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Jeep New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Jeep. If you're buying a used 2014 CHEROKEE, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Jeep dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Videos About the 2014 Jeep CHEROKEE

Videos hosted on YouTube — embedded via official player

Watch This Review: 2014 Jeep Cherokee on Everyman Driver

Everyman DriverDec 2013

Would We Buy a 2014 Jeep Cherokee Again?

Cars.comMar 2015

2014 Jeep Cherokee Review

Drive.com.auJun 2014

2014 Jeep Cherokee Sport Review, Walkaround, Exhaust, & Test Drive

Redline ReviewsMay 2014

Jeep Cherokee (2014-2020) Problems, Reliability, Pros and Cons

MaxTheCarGuyFeb 2023

Videos are hosted on YouTube and embedded here via YouTube's official player. BestCarRank does not host or produce these videos. Watch counts and channel information are pulled from YouTube's public Data API.

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 3954 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *SMD VERY SHORTLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE CONSUMER NOTICED SPOTS ON THE DRIVEWAY, WHICH THEN PROGRESSED INTO A HORRIBLE WHINING AND GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHIFT ERRATICALLY AND THE CONSUMER DID N
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: A JEEP AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP CHANGED THE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER FOR MY VEHICLE. ABOUT 15 MINUTES AFTER I TOOK MY VEHICLE FROM THE DEALERSHIP, THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY. "SERVICE TRANSMISSION" WARNING SHOWED UP FIRST, THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON, AND SOME ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONS WERE DISABLED, W
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: WHEN TURNING ON THE CAR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURNED. THE WIPERS WERE NOT IN THE ON POSITION. THE INDICATOR LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING AND THE HIGH BEAMS COULD NOT BE TURNED ON. THIS PERSISTED FOR OVER 2 HOURS. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE REFRIGERANT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, ADDITIONAL FAILURES OCCURRED. THE INSTRUMENT PA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 13 recalls have been completed — free at any Jeep dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)