2014 Jeep Cherokee structure problems

“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 NHTSA 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 NHTSA 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 NHTSA 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…”

“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.”