The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle was operating or shifted into park(P), the vehicle unexpectedly rolled away. The contact heard a water sloshing sound coming from the driver's side door and became aware that there was water accumulated inside the door. The contact stated that the transmission was intermittently stuck or skipped gears on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact expressed concerns that the failure was hazardous and that the water could possibly cause an electrical failure. The failure mileage was approximately 159,633.
2014 Jeep Cherokee body problems
111 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 40,000. 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 111
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 40,000
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Body54
- Body: hatchback/liftgate4
- Body: door3
- Body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1
At what mileage
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Specific symptoms reported on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee body
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a power liftgate. An electrical short in the power liftgate module may lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.
- Risk
- A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will relocate the power liftgate module and add a water shield. In addition, dealers will inspect for corrosion and replace the module and electrical connectors, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 1, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 49A. This recall supersedes recalls 15V‑393 and 15V‑826. Vehicles repaired under the prior recalls will still need to have the new remedy performed.
Recall number 23V338000 · Recall details
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to February 18, 2015 and equipped with a Power Liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the Power Liftgate Control Module and cause a high resistance short circuit in the module.
- Risk
- A short circuit in the liftgate control module may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power liftgate control module and connectors for corrosion, substitute a bolt for the threaded grommet installed to seal an attachment point used in non-power liftgate vehicles and cover the power liftgate control module in a foam water shield, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R27. This recall is superseded by the federal safety agency recall 23V‑338.
Recall number 15V393000 · Recall details
What 2014 Jeep Cherokee owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle experienced a sudden no-start condition in July 2025 after being parked for ~2 weeks. Engine cranked briefly, then shut off and displayed a red immobilizer warning. OBD-II scans showed BCM memory faults (B22A9), immobilizer lockout (P0513), CAN-C bus communication errors, and repeated low-voltage codes. Dealer replaced PCM (~$1,550) but vehicle still inoperative. Dealer then determined BCM (Body Control Module, part #68141881AJ) failed, but part has been discontinued by Mopar and is unavailable nationwide. Used BCMs are VIN-locked, leaving no authorized repair path. Vehicle is also subject to the federal safety agency Recall 23V338000 (power liftgate module electrical short / parasitic drain). My vehicle showed repeated low-voltage events consistent with this defect, which likely corrupted the BCM and immobilizer system. Dealer confirmed recall parts are still backordered. As a result, a 2014 Jeep Cherokee with only ~32,000 miles has been rendered permanently inoperable due to discontinued safety-critical electronics. The defect creates a substantial safety risk because electrical shorts can occur while parked or driving, and owners are left without remedy.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifted into drive(D), and the parking brake failed to release. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where it was diagnosed that water had entered the lift gate and had caused a short circuit of the parking brake module. The contact was advised by the dealer that the failure was possibly related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V338000 (Electrical System, Structure). The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to disengage the parking brake, but the parking brake failed to respond as needed. The message "Parking Brake Electrical Failure" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V338000 (Electrical System, Structure). The dealer informed the contact that the recall only covered the power liftgate module; however, the contact stated that the electric parking brake module was located next to the power liftgate module and had been exposed to water intrusion. The dealer diagnosed that the electric parking brake module, electrical connectors, and wiring needed to be replaced, and the dealer charged a repair fee. The contact declined to pay the fee. The vehicle was towed to Pleasant Valley Auto, where the contact was informed that the electric parking brake module had failed and was corroded. The mechanic replaced the electric parking brake switch and module; however, the electric parking brake module needed to be reprogrammed by a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
My parking gage engaged several times while parked I saw that it said the parking breaking was engaged but I had not put it on. Next it engaged when stopped for a traffic light. I was able to restart it several times. Noticed that this was most likely to happen after a rainfall. Last time it happened my son was able to trick it into disengaging and get it home. Next day it had to be flatbed towed to my mechanic. He changed the parking break switch and that burned out again. After careful investigation he found over two gallons of water under the spare tire where the parking break module is housed. It had to be replaced as well as both calipers. The module also had to be reprogrammed. It was at there 22 days. The mechanic bill was nearly $1,800. Now I need extensive body work to perhaps stop the water coming in thru the seams underneath the power-lift door which had opened. In checking previous complaints it seems that This should have been a recall long ago as it has happened to other similar jeeps.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while reversing, the parking brake was unintendedly engaged, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there were cracks in the chassis, and the parking module had short-circuited. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the emergency brake would engage on it's own. The vehicle emitted an unknown smell inside the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame was cracked. Water was seeping inside the vehicle. Water accumulated underneath the vehicle by the spare tire and burnt out the module that controls the emergency brake. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was approximately 47,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V338000 (Electrical System, Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the infotainment system screen display and the instrument cluster had turned black. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while leaving the grocery store and attempting to close the liftgate, the liftgate failed to lock as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V338000 (Electrical System, Structure) however, the failure persisted. The local dealer was contacted; however, no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
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Questions about the 2014 Jeep Cherokee body
Does the 2014 Jeep Cherokee have body problems?
Owners have filed 111 complaints about the body of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2014 Jeep Cherokee body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 40,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee body?
Yes, 2 recalls: 23V338000, 15V393000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Jeep Cherokee have the most body problems?
The Jeep Cherokee model years with the most body complaints are 1994 (205 complaints), 1995 (149 complaints) and 2014 (111 complaints).
Other 2014 Jeep Cherokee problems
Transmission 1,472Engine 524Electrical 450Brakes 211Fuel system 200Acceleration 185Steering 119Driver assistance 117Visibility 75Suspension 63Airbags 49Lights 47Wheels 22Seat belts 6Seats 6Locks 4
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