RE: The Power Liftgate Module Malfunction Approximately 45 days ago I began to see water build up inside the well where the liftgate locks. After seeing this twice - after it rained - I was at the dealership for an oil change and asked them to take a look. After review they suspected water intrusion, as there was a recall but not specifically on my VIN. Dealership indicated water tests were needed and I needed to drop my car off for the day or 2. They also indicated to seek your help because of the recall. I couldn't leave my car there that day. On 3/28/26 I did several water tests on the hatchback, using a hose and controlled the flow over the different sections of the hatchback in grid fashion of 6 sections. Each section I sprinkled water like a light rain and then waited 60 mins to see if the water would make it into the lock well. After checking I dried the lock well and then waited another hour to be sure no additional water came into the lock well, before continuing the process over the course of that day and the next. Each time water intruded, entered the inside of the vehicle into the lock well. After conducting research on this issue, the recall stated that this could cause a fire, and not to park the car inside of the garage or near other vehicles. As a result, the hatchback is malfunctioning, it opens and then automatically reverses, and it closes. It will not stay open and is not usable. I'd like to bring it back to the dealership for further testing however, I'd also like to get this resolved in the same visit as I'm sure they will find the same outcome of water intruding causing the electrical issues with the liftgate. Due to it being a fire hazard, I'm afraid to use my vehicle. Can you assist so I don't need to leave my one and only vehicle with the dealership for more than a day or two?
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee body problems
65 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 24,090. 19 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 65
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 24,090
- crashes
- 19
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Body56
- Body: hatchback/liftgate4
- Interior panels: dashboard2
- Body: tailgate1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Jeep Grand Cherokee body problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee body
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the tailgate was closed independently. The tailgate had crashed down and struck the contact on the head. The contact was not injured. The contact had to hold the tailgate ajar. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was like the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V338000 (Electrical System, Structure). The local dealer was called, and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that there were no open recalls on the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
See attached document for complaint.
The engine still make a sound and the body when is raining the water came inside
The dashboard has bubbles and is delaminating from the dash. This problem exists in many of the jeeps and a secret service bulletin was issue for only a 6 month period back in December 2019 to June of 2020. Jeep owners were not contacted about this and a recall should be declared for this defective part.
Passenger front carpet had present water. Anticipated heater core issue. Mechanic discovered a body seal leak, and drained 2 gallons of fluid. Windows fogged, and or froze from the inside of the vehicle.
Dash board leather cover bubbling de lamanting. Causing stange reflections in windshield while driving.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the dashboard was coming apart which could hinder the deployment of the air bag in the event of a crash. The vehicle was diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned off, the electrical settings reverted to the default setting. After restarting the vehicle, the settings failed to switch back to the preferred settings. Additionally, the rear hatch failed to stay in the upwards position. The contact stated that while attempting to raise the hatchback to the upward position, the hatch would slam down instead. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, the dashboard bubbled and wrinkled and started to fall apart. The vehicle was taken to burns motors (1300 e u.s. Highway 83, business, mcallen, tx 78501) where it was diagnosed with the dashboard needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact linked the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Questions about the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee body
Does the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee have body problems?
Owners have filed 65 complaints about the body of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 24,090 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee body?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have the most body problems?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee model years with the most body complaints are 2005 (405 complaints), 2006 (119 complaints) and 1996 (85 complaints).
Other 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Electrical 486Transmission 477Engine 449Seats 341Brakes 261Airbags 212Seat belts 189Fuel system 181Acceleration 105Steering 81Driver assistance 69Lights 56Suspension 51Visibility 49Wheels 21Locks 3Tires 2
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