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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 7
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,632 miles

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2014 Jeep Cherokee electrical problems

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2014 Jeep Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 2 of 20)

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problem #379

Dec 152023

Cherokee

  • 103,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to shake, after which it lost motive power and suddenly jerked forward. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the PCM wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number:?23V338000 (Electrical System, Structure), and the VIN was included, but parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was 103,000.

- West Columbia, SC, USA

problem #378

May 112023

Cherokee 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V338000 (Electrical System, Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The contact stated the recall was updated to say a new fix would be announced on our about February 22, 2024 and this date came and went.

- Middletown, DE, USA

problem #377

Jan 162024

Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V338000 (Electrical System, Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated the manufacturer had 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #376

Jul 102023

Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Recall 49A/NHTSA 23V-338. It has been over six months since I received this recall and there is no repair/fix available yet. WHEN WILL THIS BE CORRECTED"??? Parking my car outside in this COLD weather is not good for the car or me. When will this be remedied???"

- Brownsburg, IN, USA

problem #375

Jan 122024

Cherokee

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V338000 (Electrical System, Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the rear liftgate door was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who informed the contact that the failure was related to the recall. The failure mileage was 160,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Springfield, VA, USA

problem #374

Jul 052023

Cherokee

  • miles
There is water filling up in my spare tire area and it-??s damaged the epb module which has caused the brakes to lock up a few times. Also it is affecting my cruise control, lane assist, forward collision. And my 4wd module is getting wet and has set it off a few times

- Rochester, IN, USA

problem #373

Dec 292022

Cherokee

  • 92,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V338000 (Electrical System, Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer had been contacted. The contact stated that the power liftgate failed to open intermittently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Charlottesville, VA, USA

problem #372

Dec 222023

Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V338000 (Electrical System, Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Latrobe, PA, USA

problem #371

May 112023

Cherokee

  • miles
Recall 49A was first publicized on May 11, 2023. FCA notified me about the recall in June, but no repair parts were available. I have received several other notifications from FCA since June (latest today), but every time I call the dealer to schedule the needed repair, I get the same response: no parts are available. Today I called FCA directly at 1 800 853 1403. Same response: no parts available and no estimate of when parts or repairs would be made. I am unable to trade in the vehicle due to the open recall, as no dealer will accept it. During the past seven months the powerlift tailgate has malfunctioned several times, but I have learned how to remove a fuse in the engine compartment to "re-set" it. I am increasingly concerned about a possible fire. FCA advises customers to part outside their garages to wait for the recall repair. This recall is NOT being handled in an effective and prompt manner. I ask that NHTSA investigate FCA's handling of this recall, and require FCA to provide customers with more specific information about the schedule for repairs.

- Orangevale, CA, USA

problem #370

Dec 112023

Cherokee

  • miles
When is FCA going to figure out a solution to Recall 49A? Recalls R27 and R67 have been done on my Cherokee. This is my solution for FCA: "Possible FCA temporary solution to the PLGM catching on fire: Instead of having the PLGM connect to an always hot fuse, relocate the wire in the PDC to an only ON when the engine is running fuse. Of course this means you can only open the liftgate when the engine is running, but at least you could park in your garage. You could put the ignition switch in the RUN position and not start the engine if desired to open the liftgate. This should be an acceptable inconvenience until a 'proper repair' can be implemented."

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #369

Oct 062023

Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Check engine light keeps coming on, then I loose power.

- Port Saint Lucie , FL, USA

problem #368

Jul 012021

Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that moisture had entered the vehicle through the rear liftgate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed and the rear module was replaced; however, the failure persisted. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V338000 (Electrical System, Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #367

Nov 282023

Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V338000 (Electrical System, Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hamburg, NY, USA

problem #366

May 112023

Cherokee

  • miles
Regarding NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V338000 It has been approximately 6 months since having been notified regarding the "Electrical Short in Power Lifegate Module" potentially affecting my 2014 Jeep Cherokee. To date, the Jeep dealership is not aware of a solution to the problem. We were advised in June 2023 that we should park outside and away from structures due to the possibility of an electrical short which may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off. We are now experiencing significant snow and I have no where to park my vehicle! What steps have to be taken to remedy this situation as soon as possible? My next step is to go to the media to report the apparent lack of concern on the part of Chrysler, as well as the NHTSA.

- Hamburg, NY, USA

problem #365

Nov 202023

Cherokee

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V338000 (Electrical System, Structurer) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the power liftgate failed to fully open and had to be manually closed. The failure mileage was 160,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Tiffin, OH, USA

problem #364

Oct 092023

Cherokee

  • miles
An unwanted activation of the emergency brake. When the car is parked or turned off and after turning on the vehicle - the service park brake turns on. After some time, the vehicle stalled and had to be towed to the dealership. Issues appear to be linked to a water leak within the vehicle-??s engine block short-circuiting the electronic brake module. The leak damages the electronic brake module, and when the driver attempts to start the vehicle or shift into drive, it permanently shorts out. The vehicle is unable to move.

- Muskegon, MI, USA

problem #363

Oct 272023

Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V338000 (Electrical System, Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Simpsonville, KY, USA

problem #362

Jan 152022

Cherokee

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power, and the 4WD was not functioning properly. The contact was able to reach his destination however, while attempting to leave, the vehicle initially failed to start. After several attempts, the vehicle started, and the traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer found several electrical faults. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

problem #361

Oct 202023

Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V338000 (Electrical System, Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Haverhill, MA, USA

problem #360

Oct 122023

Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V338000 (Electrical System, Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Encinitas, CA, USA

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