Is the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B-6.5/10
A solid choice for off-road enthusiasts who want luxury, but be wary of its history with transmission issues.
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Pros
- Strong off-road capability
- Luxurious interior
- Powerful engine options
Cons
- Mediocre fuel efficiency
- Known transmission concerns
- High maintenance costs
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
17 mpg
Maintenance cost
$3,500/yr
Expected lifespan
200,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Transmission issues
- Electrical glitches
- Air suspension failures
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (19)
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 19 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Engine And Engine Cooling (campaign 23V411000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module — Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 8, 2013, through August 20, 2013. Due to a disruption of computer communications and loose alternator…
- Exterior Lighting — Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2014, non-SRT trimmed, Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 14, 2013, through March 20, 2013 equipped with premium headlamps. In the affected vehicles, when switching bet…
- Fuel System, Diesel — Delivery — Fuel Pump — Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into t…
- Engine And Engine Cooling — Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine t…
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Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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