2014 Jeep Cherokee vs 2014 Kia Sorento
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Jeep Cherokee | 2014 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,645 | 986 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 563 | 261 |
| Investigations | 3 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 56 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 46 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–25 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Cherokee | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1,468 | 71 |
| Engine | 515 | 387 |
| Electrical System | 448 | 153 |
| Structure | 110 | 160 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 186 | 46 |
| Service Brakes | 183 | 44 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 185 | 31 |
| Steering | 119 | 35 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 395 | 80 |
| Check engine light | 219 | 87 |
| Hesitation / surging | 167 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 143 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 141 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 130 | 39 |
| Clunking / rattling | 59 | 63 |
| Electrical failures | 47 | 0 |
2014 Jeep Cherokee
2014 Kia Sorento
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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.