2014 GMC Terrain vs 2014 Jeep Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 GMC Terrain | 2014 Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 296 | 2,646 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,698 | 563 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 56 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 16 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–26 | 22–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Terrain | Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 33 | 1,469 |
| Engine | 123 | 515 |
| Electrical System | 31 | 448 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 186 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 183 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 185 |
| Visibility/wiper | 74 | 63 |
| Steering | 5 | 119 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 35 | 395 |
| Oil consumption | 30 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 25 | 220 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 130 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 167 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 143 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 141 |
2014 GMC Terrain
2014 Jeep Cherokee
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.