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What 2,367 owners told NHTSA about the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (2,367)Crash / fire / injury (256)Electrical system (481)Transmission & drivetrain (472)Engine (405)Seats (335)Brakes (257)Airbags (208)Seat belts (187)Fuel system (131)Speed control (102)Steering (81)

208 of 2,367 complaints match · Airbags · clear filters · page 6 of 9

Jul 29, 2015AirbagsSeat beltsBody & structure

2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE UNINTENDED SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE RECALL NOTICES. *SMD THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL NUMBERS 14V643000, 15V041000 AND 15V041000. CHRYSLER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THERE WERE NO SUCH RECALLS. *JB

NHTSA ODI 10744265

Jul 27, 2015Engine & coolingFuel systemAirbagsTraction Control SystemEngine

EVENT OCCURRED DECEMBER 22, 2014. AFTER MULTIPLE MONTHLY CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS AND "REPLACE" OF THE COMPUTER, THE VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER GAVE A WARNING OF "INCORRECT DEF DETECTED." (ONLY MOPAR DEF HAD BEEN USED). WITHIN 10 MILES THE VIC WARNING STATED "VEHICLE WILL NOT RESTART IN 200 MILES." RETURN TO THE DEALER AGAIN AFTER THE PREVIOUS VISIT 3 DAYS PRIOR TO "REFLASH" THE COMPUTER INDICATED A RECENT TSB FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. I ALSO HAD THEM CHECK THE DEF PUMP AND NOZZLE WHICH WAS CLOGGED WITH CRYSTALLIZED DEF. AFTER TWO WEEKS OF WAITING WITH THEM NOT ABLE TO FIND A CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND NEW OXYGEN SENSOR I WAS FORCED TO TRADE THE VEHICLE AT A LOSS. (CHRYSLER WOULD NOT OFFER ANY HELP ON THE TRADE). UPDATE 9/15/15*CW ON JUNE 7, 2014 THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE STEERING SENSOR SHORTED OUT. ON AUGUST 12, 2014, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE PCM SOFTWARE WAS UPDATED. ON AUGUST 14, 2015, THE CLOCKSPRING WAS REPLACED. THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED SEVERAL MORE TIMES. THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 10/01/15*JB UPDATED 12/23/15.*JB

NHTSA ODI 10743899

Jul 9, 2015Airbags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V643000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 09/10/15*LJ

NHTSA ODI 10732903

Jun 16, 2015AirbagsSeat belts

MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL SINCE I GOT THE RECALL NOTICE. APPOINTMENT CONFIRMATION NUMBER #X03QBQOQ38 WITH NAPLETON CHRYSLER IN KISSIMMEE, FL. THEY VERIFIED THE PART WAS IN. SHOWED UP FOR APPOINTMENT AND AFTER TWO HOURS, I GOT AN OIL CHANGE, TIRE ROTATION SOME UPDATES AND NO SAFETY RECALL. TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE THAT I HAD TO TAKE A DAY OFF WORK FOR A RECALL I HAVE BEEN WAITING ON SINCE OCTOBER AND IT DID NOT HAPPEN. THESE RECALLS ARE JUST SCAMS TO GET THE OWNER TO HAVE OTHER WORK DONE. I CAN'T BELIEVE A NATIONAL AGENCY IS INVOLVED WITH THIS TYPE OF SCAM. RE: P67/NHTSA 14V-643. ...UPDATED 08-06/15 *BF

NHTSA ODI 10725506

Jun 15, 2015Electrical systemAirbagsSeat beltsBrakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 14V391000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), AND 14V643000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS). THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. MA 09/03/15 UPDATED 12/10/15 *JS

NHTSA ODI 10725228

May 29, 2015AirbagsBody & structureCrash1 injury

A TEEN DRIVER PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF MY WIFE AND SHE HIT HER GOING AROUND 20-25 MPH. THE WHOLE FRONT OF THE JEEP NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED TO THE TUNE OF ALMOST $6,000.00. HOWEVER, THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. MY WIFE DID GO TO THE HOSPITAL COMPLAINING OF LOWER BACK PAIN AND A FEW DAYS LATER HAD A SORE NECK AS WELL. I REALIZE IT WAS A HIGH SPEED IMPACT, BUT THE WITH THAT MUCH DAMAGE IT SEEMS LIKE THE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE WENT OFF.

NHTSA ODI 10722191

May 19, 2015Airbags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V643000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN DECEMBER OF 2014. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI 10717253

May 19, 2015AirbagsSeat belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V643000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI 10717305

May 18, 2015Electrical systemAirbagsSeat belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V643000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI 10717122

May 14, 2015Electrical systemAirbagsSeat belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V643000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI 10716383

May 11, 2015Electrical systemAirbagsSeat belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V643000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIRS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE DEALER DID NOT PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 7/28/15*CN

NHTSA ODI 10715771

May 8, 2015Electrical systemAirbagsBrakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V154000, 14V643000, 14V391000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS), AND (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI 10715318

May 7, 2015AirbagsSeat belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V643000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER INSPECTED THE AIR BAG AND INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE WITHOUT THE RECALL REMEDY. THE CONTACT FELT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI 10715101

May 7, 2015AirbagsSeat belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V643000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI 10715125

May 7, 2015AirbagsSeat belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V643000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI 10715170

May 7, 2015Electrical systemAirbags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V643000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI 10715195

May 6, 2015Airbags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V643000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI 10715010

May 5, 2015AirbagsSeat belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V643000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI 10714615

May 5, 2015Electrical systemAirbagsSeat belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V643000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS ALSO UNCERTAIN WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WA NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI 10714674

May 5, 2015AirbagsSeat belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V643000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI 10714682

May 5, 2015Airbags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V643000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI 10714716

May 4, 2015Electrical systemAirbagsBrakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V154000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 14V391000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 14V634000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V643000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI 10714387

May 4, 2015AirbagsSeat belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V643000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELT); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF THE TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI 10714443

May 4, 2015Airbags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V643000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI 10714459

Apr 27, 2015Transmission & drivetrainAirbagsSeat belts

S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING- LETTER TO THE SECRETARY FROM CONSTITUENT RE COPY OF A LETTER TO FIAT CHRYSLER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SERGIO MARCHIONNE REGARDING A JEEP CHEROKEE SAFETY RECALL. *SMD FOR MONTHS THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR RECALL #14V643000. IN NOVEMBER 2014, THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET ONE OF THE RECALLS RECTIFIED ONLY BECAUSE SOMEONE DID NOT SHOW UP FOR THE APPOINTMENT. ALSO, THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *JB UPDATED 08/03/15. *JB

NHTSA ODI 10712789

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