The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to shift into gear properly with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle jerked while the accelerator was depressed, and the vehicle lunged forward while depressing the brake pedal. The contact also stated that the windshield wipers were inoperable and failed to function while activating the windshield wipers. The contact also stated that the rearview camera inadvertently activated while driving at undisclosed speeds, and the instrument panel failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer was where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission control module and windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.
2014 Jeep Cherokee visibility problems
75 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 13,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 75
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 13,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Windshield2
- Sun/moon roof assembly2
- Windshield wiper/washer: motor1
- Windshield wiper/washer1
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Jeep Cherokee visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee visibility
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 4, 2013, to July 11, 2014. Use of the front windshield wipers on dry glass may cause damage to the body control module (BCM).
- Risk
- BCM damage may result in the failure of the windshield wipers, impairing the driver's vision and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a ground strap to protect the BCM from damage, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall on October 7, 2015. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R39.
Recall number 15V509000 · Recall details
What 2014 Jeep Cherokee owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
The engine lifters are tapping, The wiper switch goes out and the windshield wipers stays on and will not turn off and signal light’s doesn’t work neither the cruise controls, the transmission gears gets stuck in between gears and jerk off really fast
Car has broken down multiple times. Most recent issue: 1car stalled while trying to make a left turn on highway, would not drive forward -dashboard sign said to put car in park -when trying to put it in drive it went into neutral and rolled back -car would not turn off, kept running when we tried to turn it on and off -“battery voltage low”warning signal came on -engine warning signal came on -got it to drive again after a few minutes and parked the car -tried driving it home, same thing happened all over again when were at a light after about 5 minutes -went to parking lot, hood of car was burning hot
After I leased my car, I realized later that the car doesn't squirt out windshield fluid. The car was in motion on a winter night on a city street.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. Whenever there was dew outside or a change in seasons, the windshield and sun roof became foggy. The contact had to clean the windshield manually with a cloth. The failure occurred ever since the vehicle was purchased in 2014. The vehicle was taken to bob weaver auto (2174 w market st, pottsville, pa 17901) numerous times, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.
2014 jeep cherokee trailhawk 4x4 jan. 25 2019 7:00 a.m. Remote started the vehicle because it was 56 degrees outside. Drove the vehicle 10 minutes to place of employment. Made it to place of employment parked the vehicle. 45 minutes pass, a customer enters place of my employment, as the customer enters they inform me that my rear window is shattered. There was no evidence of vandalism, criminal activity or natural disaster. Only visible evidence, the window blew out where the defroster plugs attach to the window on both sides.
I was driving down the garden state parkway in nj around 6 or 7 pm when there was what sounded like an explosion. It turned out the rear windshield shattered while driving down the road. I did not see or hear anything hit the car and looking at the damage it looks like it is related to rear defroster because that is where the most damage is on each side.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep cherokee. While driving 65 MPH in the rain, the windshield wiper motor failed and the exterior and interior lighting shut off. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. Once the vehicle was restarted, the lights turned back on and the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to bemidji chrysler center (located at 755 paul bunyan dr nw, bemidji, mn 56601, (218) 751-8006) where it was diagnosed, but a failure could not be found. In addition, while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the brake pedal failed to stop the vehicle when it was depressed. As a result, the contact crashed into a fence. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene and was not diagnosed for the brake and steering failures. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.
The back windshield wiper, no longer works. It basically first just fell down over the tail light and when turned on, it would only cover part of the window. Later it would drop further down. There are times when you could manually move it. But it no longer works when you try to turn it on normally. Also the intermittent wiper settings for the front windshield , have not worked at all.
Questions about the 2014 Jeep Cherokee visibility
Does the 2014 Jeep Cherokee have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 75 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2014 Jeep Cherokee visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 13,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee visibility?
Yes, 1 recall: 15V509000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Jeep Cherokee have the most visibility problems?
The Jeep Cherokee model years with the most visibility complaints are 2014 (75 complaints), 1999 (36 complaints) and 1996 (16 complaints).
Other 2014 Jeep Cherokee problems
Transmission 1,472Engine 524Electrical 450Brakes 211Fuel system 200Acceleration 185Steering 119Driver assistance 117Body 111Suspension 63Airbags 49Lights 47Wheels 22Seat belts 6Seats 6Locks 4
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