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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1C4PJMAB5EW140259 · Checked Oct 26, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 16

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1C4PJMAB5EW•••••• 2014 Jeep CHEROKEE

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16on this build
2495on the model
219builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Power Train 8 Engine 6 Electrical System 4 Service Brakes 2

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Air Bags crash Oct 2016
The contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V529000 (power train); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Service Brakes Jul 2024
Electronic E Brake engaged while driving. Will not disengage. Requires towing. E brake will not disengage
Electrical System Mar 2024
Unknown: Headlights will dim/flicker making it harder to see at night and digital display on dashboard will go completely off causing driver to not be able to see current speed, fuel gauge, etc
Unknown Or Other Jan 2023
There is currently a recall, U90, on my jeep. This recall causes high emissions. My vehicle will not pass department of motor vehicles with high emissions. There is a back order for the part that will fix the recall. The recall has also caused codes to come on, which can lead to…
Power Train Nov 2020
In october of 2020 while driving on the highway my jeep shut off and lost all motive and electric power. The steering wheel locked up and the brakes applied themselves. My wife was driving, doing about 40-45mph. A message came up that said put vehicle in park and turn off. After…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1C4PJMAB5EW140259 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.