2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical system problems
483 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While maneuvering in a parking garage and switching between reverse and forward, the engine suddenly and unprompted revved excessively, sounding as though the accelerator pedal was floored. The vehicle forcefully lunged forward against braking pressure into a cement wall, causing front-end damage…”
filed Sep 5, 2026
“The vehicle has a severe, life-threatening safety defect where it randomly drops into neutral while driving at speed, physically locks the shifter, and actively engages the electronic braking system on its own, stranding me in active traffic. I brought the vehicle to a certified Jeep dealership to…”
filed Jul 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise…Campaign 18V332000 · May 17, 2018
- In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly failCampaign 17V741000 · Nov 21, 2017
- Affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a…Campaign 17V435000 · Jul 10, 2017
- In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly failCampaign 14V634000 · Oct 8, 2014
- In the affected vehicles, the wiring for the vanity lamp in the sun visor may short…Campaign 14V391000 · Jul 2, 2014
Related service bulletins
Power Liftgate Inoperative.
S2623000023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 8, 2026Active Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1A10-00, B1A11-00, B1A12- 00, B1A13-00-, B1A14-00, B1A15-00, B1A16-00, and B1A17-00 in The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH)
S2608000010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 5, 2026Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders: Warranty, Mopar, Customer pay and Service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
9100671 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 18, 2025
Electrical System problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 30 | 41% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 109 | 45% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 177 | 46% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 129 | 50% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 114 | 28% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 71 | 30% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 82 | 22% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 339 | 40% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 87 | 24% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 61 | 20% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 136 | 10% |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 374 | 47% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.