2014 Jeep Cherokee: headlights failing or too dim

Filed May 3, 2025 · Electrical, Lights · IN

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.

Filed Mar 7, 2024 · Fuel system, Lights · 40,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while refueling, gasoline was spilling from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the headlights exploded. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the headlights needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

Filed Mar 28, 2022 · Lights · 44,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the headlights and high beams were not working properly; then independently switched to a different setting. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.

Filed Jun 18, 2020 · Lights · 20,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the headlamp bulbs were replaced four times within several months. Desoto auto mall chrysler dodge ford jeep ram (3039 s.e. Highway 70, arcadia, fl 34266; (800) 880-3099) was contact and notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the failure was common with vehicles of the same year, make, and model. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer admitted that the failure was a known issue however, offered no additional assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.*dt

Filed Jul 6, 2019 · Acceleration, Transmission · NY

My horn will not work at all nor the cruise control is not working at all as well. So is all of the controls on the steering wheel. Also a low headlight went out and I may have a stuck clutch problem as well. I need all of this for my safety, my passengers, and my vehicle safely as well. I am requesting a recall so these matters can be straighten out as soon as possible. I don't know what's going to happen the next day, but I need these situations fixed as much as I can.

Filed Feb 9, 2019 · Driver assistance, Lights · 77,000 miles · NY

Car stalled several times while moving when engine is cold this happened several times while turning and again when not turning, on city streets. 4 headlights blew within 7 days while both moving and while stationary. Hard shift between 2nd and 3rd and 3rd and 4th gears while moving on highway and city streets.

Filed May 20, 2018 · Lights · 60,000 miles · FL · fire

In 2017, both headlights on my 2014 grand cherokee overland went out. When I took the car to dealership, they said they had never had the headlights burn out on a jeep that age. They said it would be over $700 to replace the bulbs. I was not able to afford this at the time. Two days later, my jeep stalled in traffic and the alternator started burning while driving to work; my car had to be towed to the closest auto mechanic where the alternator was replaced. I also had the headlamp bulbs replaced. I was reimbursed by chrysler for the cost of the alternator following the recall, however, my headlights have once again stopped working. I would appreciate if this can be investigated to see if the headlamp malfunction is related to any of the other recalls.

Filed Jan 29, 2018 · Lights · 34,251 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the contact was concerned that the headlamps did not project far enough ahead to safely drive at night. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,251.

Filed Nov 18, 2017 · Lights · WV

Headlights fail to properly illuminate almost to the point that they seem dim even on highbeam, unable to see no further than 30' in front of vehicle, very dangerous when passing other traffic, headlights almost seem to go out when passing other vehicles, very poor visibility in rain

Filed Oct 17, 2017 · Lights · 25,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the headlights failed to provide the proper light coverage. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where the headlights were replaced with aftermarket headlights. The failure was not corrected and the aftermarket headlights also failed to provide proper light coverage. The contact stated that forward and side light visibility was not provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 25,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2017 · Lights · 55,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. While driving unknown speeds, the brake, tail, and headlights dimmed and failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (mclarty daniel chrysler dodge jeep ram, located at 2201 se moberly land, bentonville, ar 72712) where it was diagnosed that the alternator may need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Filed Nov 7, 2016 · Lights · 80,000 miles · IL

The headlamp and headlight went out. I took it to a dealer, and they concluded there was a problem with the module and it would cost over $1000 to repair. I opted to just change the headlight which cost about $130 just for the bulb. A few months later the other headlight went out. Again I paid about $130 just for another bulb. A month later the other headlight went out again. It will cost about $130 just for the bulb. I have been told with the most recent call that the bulbs might continue to break as a side effect of the module problem. That is not known to be a fact. Either way, I'm looking at either $500+ just to have working bulbs at this point, or over $1500 to replace the entire module. Nobody should have to spend that kind of money simply to have working headlights so that they can legally drive the car that they purchased! This is one of the most basic elements of a car, and I feel like I am being taken advantage of by having continuous defective bulbs that cost $130. Nothing out of the ordinary has every occurred with this car that might have caused the lights to have continuous problems. However, it is worth noting that the 2014 jeep cherokee seems to have the highest number of problems in the jeep line. I'm very unhappy about this and hope that there will be a satisfying resolution.