2014 Jeep Cherokee Fuel System Problems

200 owners have reported fuel & propulsion system problems with the 2014 Jeep Cherokee to NHTSA — 8% of all 2,650 complaints for this model year. The typical failure happened around 50,000 miles. That ranks #1 of 17 Cherokee model years for fuel system complaints (a typical year has 20). No fuel system recall has been issued for this model year.

200complaints
50ktypical miles
0related recalls
0crashes
1fires
1injuries

Which parts fail

  • Delivery › Fuel pump
    1
  • Storage › Evaporative emissions › Canister
    1

Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).

Mileage when the problem started

  • Under 25k
    2619%
  • 25k–50k
    4230%
  • 50k–75k
    3727%
  • 75k–100k
    1914%
  • 100k–150k
    129%
  • 150k+
    21%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Jeep Cherokee owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, the pump nozzle continuously shut off. The contact stated that he drove to several gas stations, where the failure recurred while refueling the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was running rough and hesitated to respond while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where several fuel lines were replaced, and other fuel lines were blown out, and the charcoal canister was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, where the fuel tank and the fuel neck were replaced; however, the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure. …

145,000 miles · Apr 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that refueling the vehicle took approximately 20 minutes to accomplish. The contact had to pump the fuel slowly, and it was difficult to fuel the vehicle to capacity. There was only one fuel pump that the contact could use in the town of his residence. The contact stated that fuel was spilling on the vehicle and the ground while refueling. There was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on four occasions, where an unknown diagnostic was provided. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics who were unable to assist because the mechanics were not certified. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 161,334.

161,000 miles · Jul 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle jerked and stalled. The vehicle was able to restart on several occasions; however, on one occasion the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the EVAP valve, evaporative emissions system leak detection pump, and the vapor canister seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown part in the EVAP and fueling system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Storage › Evaporative emissions › Canister · 80,000 miles · Nov 2022

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently stall after refueling with the "shift vehicle into neutral" warning message displayed on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who discovered that raw fuel would enter the charcoal canister due to a defective liquid air separator located on top of the fuel tank. The contact was also informed that the separator could not be replaced separately, and the entire fuel tank would need to be replaced. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure on two occasions and a complaint was filed. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

96,000 miles · Jun 2021

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to refuel the vehicle, the EVAP system had failed, causing the fuel nozzle to constantly shut off while fueling. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the fuel system located inside the fuel tank was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in an Extended Warranty Coverage related to the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

110,000 miles · Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while refueling, gasoline was spilling from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the headlights exploded. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the headlights needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

40,000 miles · Mar 2022

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that after filling the fuel tank, the vehicle would stall. The vehicle was restarted, and functionality returned. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repair. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the Vin was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

106,000 miles · Feb 2017

Leaving to go get Wife's computer today my Jeep ran terrible, kept trying to stall I just filled up at Costco to top off the tank yesterday. In the next subdivision after passing through the back gate the transmission "D" light started blinking. Pressing the gas pedal at 15 miles an hour did nothing. No forward acceleration nor any acceleration at all. Just coasted to pull over where I could safely as the Jeep coasted powerless. Pressing the gas peddle barely raised RPMs like a throttle car would have done. I had to stop the Jeep put it in park and then put it back in "D" drive and it at least my jeep moved forward when pressing the gas peddle. As I continued to drive out through the subdivision towards a main street, the transmission kept clunking and thumping. Felt like the transmission was loose and dangling under the Jeep, but it is still securely bolted to the Jeep. …

Apr 2022

Car stopped without warning in middle of road. Would not start. NO Warning lights on dash. Answer: Low oil level, car just turned engine off. NO dash warning for low oil. Happened multiple times. Now: After filling with gas, stopped at light, warning messages "Put Car in park" then drive. When put in Drive, rough and huge thunk. Almost got hit, but was able to pulled over. Called AAA., waited 45, and he drove it up onto bed to bring to mechanic. No problem. They did an oil change. Drove for days then very rough idle and driving. Each time, I was able to pull over w/o being hit. Now sometimes running sluggish going down road and almost hit again. This car is not even 10 years old, but I've lost count how many close calls my family has had. If you go on any of the Jeep forums, many, many owners are complaining abouts these same issues. …

May 2019

As of this date: Started about a year ago, when Jeep was over 150,000 miles. When accelerating to turn or from a stop sign or light, vehicle would stall, mimicking the feeling the vehicle ran out of gas. This occurred about once a month. Working at home and not driving my vehicle as much its hard to say if it would have occurred more often. Checked for any codes, none appeared. As I have recently started driving back in the office 3 days a week, the issue of stalling at any given time with no warning began occurring more often. Took it to trusted local service shop, they changed the purge valve pump and gas cap, as they were puzzled on the problem. Did not seem to matter if gas was full, half or under half. The issue occurred twice within 2 weeks. Service shop recommended taking to dealership. Jeep dealership are not aware of any similar issues. …

Nov 2023

Fuel System complaints in other Cherokee years

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Fuel System complaints per model year, Jeep Cherokee.

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system problems on the 2014 Jeep Cherokee?

NHTSA has 200 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, 8% of the model year's 2,650 complaints. The component named most often is delivery › fuel pump (1 mentions).

Is there a recall for 2014 Jeep Cherokee fuel system problems?

No. NHTSA lists no fuel & propulsion system recall for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, though it has 13 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.

At what mileage do 2014 Jeep Cherokee fuel system problems start?

Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 50,000 miles, and 19% before 25,000 miles.

Is it dangerous?

Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 1 injury to fuel & propulsion system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.