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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee structure problems

65 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee cite structure, 3% of all 2,388 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
65
3% of all complaints
Crashes
19
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
11
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the structure

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“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…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 30, 2026StructureODI 11727988
“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 NHTSA 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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Mar 6, 2025Electrical system, StructureODI 11646790
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 18, 2024StructureODI 11566302
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 5, 2024StructureODI 11563845
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 13, 2021StructureODI 11429048
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 24, 2021Electrical system, StructureODI 11418303

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Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.