Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (seat frames, recliners, heated seats and seat tracks).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the driver's side seat headrest unexpectedly deployed from the seat. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the headrest needed to be replaced. The contact spoke with a second dealer, McMahon Motors Broward (720 N State Rd 7, Plantation, FL 33317); who confirmed that the headrest needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired because the vehicle was no longer covered under recall or warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was 115,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph when the vehicle's driver seat headrest suddenly deployed. The contact had spoken to the dealer however the appointment for the repair had not occurred as of yet. The contact stated the driver received neck injuries however no medical attention was needed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. A case was opened regarding the matter. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000. Case number is [redacted]. "
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while she was stopped at a store parking lot, she heard a popping sound as the front passenger's side headrest inadvertently deployed. The contact stated that she was not aware of any warning lights being illuminated. The contact re-inserted the headrest into the seat however, the headrest was not secured and would detach from the seat while driver over rough road surfaces. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's headrest fractured. The contact stated that when the failure occurred, the contact suffered a hard impact to the back of the head. No medical treatment was administered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with failed plastic clips within the headrest. The contact was informed that the driver's headrest needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the front, passenger side headrest deployed without warning. The contact's wife was sitting in the front passenger seat during the failure and was hit in the back of the head. The contact stated his wife had experienced headaches since the incident but had yet to seek medical attention. The contact notified the dealer of the incident but was offered no assistance. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the front passenger's side active head restraint inadvertently deployed without an impact. The front seat passenger was not injured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the active head restraint needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the failure was associated with an extended warranty program that had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, she noticed that the front driver's side headrest had inadvertently deployed without warning. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the basic extended warranty had expired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall and that the extended warranty had expired. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 189,184.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling in the driveway, the front driver's side headrest deployed unintendedly. The contact did not sustain any injury. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the headrest was no longer covered under warranty, and the headrest replacement would be at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while seated in the vehicle, the front passenger's side head restraint separated from the seat striking the passenger in the back of the head. The passenger was not seriously injured. The contact was not able to place the head restraint back on the seat. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 94,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at 30 mph, the front passenger's side active headrest restraint fractured and detached, hitting the contact's wife on the head. There was no impact to the vehicle that could have caused the active headrest restraint to become detached. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,013.
NHTSA investigations
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When ODI opened the investigation, ODI was aware of thirteen alleged injuries.A small number of Early…
Seat complaints in other Grand Cherokee years
Frequently asked questions
How common are seat problems on the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA has 338 complaints about the seats of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 14% of the model year's 2,383 complaints. The component named most often is front assembly › head restraint (23 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee seat problems?
No. NHTSA lists no seats recall for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, though it has 18 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 Grand Cherokee seat problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 75,000 miles, and 3% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 1 fire and 39 injuries to seats 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.