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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1C4RJFAG3EC446989 · Checked Oct 2, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 37

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1C4RJFAG3EC•••••• 2014 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

This build draws 4.6× more complaints than the average 2014 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE build (37 vs 8).

37on this build
2261on the model
280builds in total
3involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reported Electrical System 8 Fuel/propulsion System 6 Service Brakes 5 Engine 5

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Visibility/wiper crash Feb 2018
The driver's side mirror and windshield column create an 18 inch blind spot. And, the mirror is so tall it is almost impossible for a 5'6" driver to see over it. There is no seat height adjustment. The blind spot makes it very unsafe to make left turns. I have had a few close…
Seats fire Mar 2016
The wiring harness that runs to the driver side power seat controls has rubbed up against the metal frame and failed. This failure has caused a small electrical fire due to arching which is only solved by pulling the fuse. A new wire harness is needed to fix. Dealership says…
Unknown Or Other crash Oct 2015
Gear shift does not easily go into park car was running I put it in park ran into the house a few minutes later the car was going in reverse crossed the road and went down a 200 yard slope into the ditch I have had this gear problem since I purchased the jeep
Vehicle Speed Control crash Feb 2015
I was driving and stopped at the stop sign and when I accelerated after making the stop and took a left turn on g street located on kirtland air force base my car accelerated and I lost control and when I applied the brakes nothing happened and my car proceeded to hit a parked…
Power Train Sep 2025
The monostable shifter malfunctions constantly. Safety-related concerns include it not staying in park when parked, rolling has occurred; not being able to start due to it not actually being in park; it will switch gear while driving and vehicle will go into limp mode and shut…
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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 1C4RJFAG3EC446989 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.