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1C4PJMDS7EW••••••2014 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE
This build draws 4.2× more complaints than the average 2014 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE build (34 vs 8).
34on this build
2255on the model
280builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 20Steering 4Engine 3Electronic Stability Control (esc) 3
What owners of this build wrote
Parking BrakeApr 2026
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that water was leaking into the vehicle from the sunroof, causing the parking brake to become inoperable. The “Service Parking Brake” warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the parking brake failed to…
Power TrainOct 2025
Unknown when taking off from a stop sign it’s has a delay when hitting the gas also when driving down the road it’s like a jerking or feel like transmission jerking or slipping or something it’s does it every time I drive i
SteeringSep 2023
The vehicle turns off while running, all lights on dashboard turn OFF and the vehicle dies completely. I lose power steering, brakes everything just turns off. After the vehicle comes to a complete stop I can put in parking again and the vehicle turns back on. This has happened…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2023
The Emergency Parking Brake engages on its own, and the car can not move forward. The car engine fails and stalls, the vehicle can not be shifted, and I have a loss of steering control. Dash reads error of parking brake needs service, power steering is out, and check engine…
SuspensionOct 2017
At the time I discovered the problem my jeep was stopped. I had just towed it behind my motorhome for 40 miles. The frame to which the tow bar is attached had all the welds broken on both sides of the jeep. The frame pieces are aluminum. Pictures will be attached. I think this…
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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 1C4PJMDS7EW253920 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.