2014 Jeep Cherokee power train problems
1,463 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee — 55% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the gear shifter became stuck in neutral. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V447000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
“The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud roaring sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with power transfer unit failure. The contact was informed that the…”
filed Jul 21, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines…Campaign 20V343000 · Jun 11, 2020
- In the event that a clutch becomes stuck in the transmission, the transmission software…Campaign 19V447000 · Jun 13, 2019
- Transmission sensor clusters may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire…Campaign 16V529000 · Jul 12, 2016
Related service bulletins
Service 4wd Light On, AWD System Service Required Message Illuminated. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C14A7-97 PTU Motor Component Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked.
S1721000016 REV.B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 19, 2025
Power Train problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 24 | 51% |
| 2021 Cherokee | 79 | 54% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 152 | 56% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 770 | 48% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 290 | 43% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 641 | 48% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 626 | 45% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 998 | 56% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 24 | 10% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 29 | 8% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 53 | 14% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 65 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.