JeepCherokee20143.2L/jeep/cherokee/2014/3-2l/
KL platform

2014 Jeep Cherokee — 3.2L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Cherokee 3.2L.

Body SUVEngine 3.2LTransmission Automatic 9-spd

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee is a KL‑platform SUV equipped with a 3.2‑liter engine and a nine‑speed automatic transmission, returning EPA‑rated fuel economy of 19/26/22 mpg. It logged 2,636 owner complaints—the highest total for the Cherokee line from 1990 through 2026—with power‑train problems leading the list and 13 recalls issued that year. Consequently, the 2014 model represents the reliability low point of the nameplate, a stark contrast to the markedly lower complaint figures seen in later years such as 2023.

Model year201920182017201620152014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/26/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 96R · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 96R · 730 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter52022378AB
Spark plugSP148183AD alt SP149125AF
BatteryBBH7F001AA alt BBH7A001AA
Front wiper blades68197139AA alt 68197138AC
Thermostat05047264AB alt 04893377AA
Cabin air filter68535619AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length181.9 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height66.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3774 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 26 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent published road-test results.

6.9–7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.90 sec — 2014 Limited V6
271 hpHorsepower (as tested)
239 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014Limited V6 3.2L V66.90 sec15.30 sec271 hp4x4
2014Trailhawk V6 3.2L V67.20 sec15.70 sec271 hp4x4
2014Trailhawk V6 3.2L V67.60 sec15.90 sec271 hp4x4
2016Latitude V6 3.2L V66.80 sec15.30 sec271 hp4x4
2017Overland V6 3.2L V67.50 sec15.80 sec271 hp4x4
2019Overland V6 3.2L V67.20 sec15.50 sec271 hp4x4
2019Trailhawk V6 3.2L V68.30 sec16.40 sec271 hp4x4
2021Trailhawk V6 3.2L V67.60 sec15.80 sec271 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.4
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.1 Pints
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4 Pints

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts70 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs9 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill PlugPTU: 26.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub148 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub148 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.13 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.07 oz
Standard BCI Group Number96R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)53-63 psi
Injector Primary Resistance11.4-12.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Injector Primary Resistance11.4-12.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH PERFORMANCE BRAKES / WITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket41 ft-lbs / 20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle148 ft-lbs / 89 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.060 in
Brake ApplicationWITH PERFORMANCE BRAKES / WITH STANDARD
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.00047 in / 0.00035 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.2 in / 0.807 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., step 2: 10530 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 9 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
233.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
375 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.75 degrees
450 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.50 degrees
5Loosen bolts in reverse sequence
622.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
733.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
870 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.70 degrees
970 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.; Bolts should be checked for stretching using a straight edge. Ay bolts that show stretching should be replaced.70 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In the federal complaint record, the 2014 Jeep Cherokee generated 2,636 complaints, 13 recalls, 4 investigations and 563 TSBs, placing its complaint volume above the 2015 (1,777) and 2016 (1,399) models but below the early‑2000s peaks of 1,885 (2000) and 1,133 (2001). The complaint trend shows a sharp rise from the low 2020‑2023 range (e.g., 260 in 2020) to a peak in 2014, then a steady decline, indicating that 2014 sits at the high point of a post‑2000 upward swing. Power‑train issues dominate the 2014 complaint profile, accounting for 932 of the reported problems, with engine‑related complaints at 140 and an additional 97 overlapping entries. The model also logged 55 crash‑related complaints and 16 fire‑related complaints, figures that are modest compared with the overall complaint count but still notable. Given the elevated complaint volume, high TSB count, and concentration of power‑train concerns, the 2014 Cherokee is not the safest or most reliable choice in this generation, so prospective buyers should weigh these factors carefully before purchasing.

13
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
563
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
4
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2,636
Owner complaints
55 involved a crash · 16 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2,636 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train932
Engine140
Unknown Or Other123
Power Train,Engine97
Electrical System86
Fuel/Propulsion System86
Service Brakes72
Power Train,Electrical System57

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 13 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V447000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionReported 13/06/2019

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.2L engines. In the event that a clutch becomes stuck in the transmission, the transmission software may shift the transmission to… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission software, free of charge. The recall began August 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…

18V332000Electrical System:WiringReported 17/05/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 563 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S1408000384 REV.J2026-03-04Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…
S1408000384 REV.I2026-02-14Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…
S1721000016 REV.B2025-12-19Power TrainService 4wd Light On, AWD System Service Required Message Illuminated. Diagnostic Trouble…
1074182025-09-18Service BrakesSWITCH - CLUTCH STARTER INTERLOCK & MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY - CLUTCH
31-001-25 REV. B2025-08-16StructureAluminum Body Panel Corrosion Repair Aluminum corrosion or bubbling along the leading…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2014 Cherokee have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.2L get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 26 highway / 22 combined mpg.