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WK platform

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 3.6L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Grand Cherokee 3.6L.

Body SUVEngine 3.6LTransmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.6L is built on the WK platform as a midsize SUV and is powered by a 3.6‑liter engine paired with an eight‑speed automatic transmission, drawing 6.0 qt of 5W‑30 API oil and achieving an EPA rating of 17 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and a combined 20 mpg. While its mechanical layout is conventional for the segment, the model recorded the highest number of owner complaints in the 1993‑2026 data set—2,369 issues, most frequently centered on the seats, and it was subject to 19 recalls. This concentration of complaints makes the 2014 year a reliability outlier within the Grand Cherokee lineage, suggesting that researchers should treat its service record with particular scrutiny compared with later, markedly smoother years such as 2026, which logged only nine complaints.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque110 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy17/25/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04884899AC. 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 49 · 800 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP245-70R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	04884899AC alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter	04861756AA alt 04861688AB
Fuel filter	04726067AB alt 04726067AA
Spark plug	SP149125AF alt SP143877AB
Battery	BBH7A001AA alt BBH8A001AA
Front wiper blades	68194931AB alt 68194930AB
Serpentine belt	04627031AA alt 05184647AB
Thermostat	52028898AJ alt 68157217AA
Cabin air filter	68606182AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	189.8 in
Overall width	76.4 in
Overall height	69.3 in
Wheelbase	115 in
Curb weight	4676 lb
Track (front / rear)	63.8 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 25 / 20 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent published road-test results.

7.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.50 sec — 2014 Overland

290 hpHorsepower (as tested)

260 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2014	Overland 3.6L V6	7.50 sec	15.70 sec	290 hp	4x4
2016	Summit 3.6L V6	7.10 sec	15.40 sec	295 hp	4x4
2011	Laredo 3.6L V6	8.20 sec	16.40 sec	290 hp	4x4
2011	Laredo 3.6L V6	8.40 sec	16.60 sec	290 hp	4x4
2011	Limited 3.6L V6	8.40 sec	16.30 sec	290 hp	4x4
2011	Limited 3.6L V6	8.70 sec	16.60 sec	290 hp	4x4
2017	Trailhawk 3.6L V6	7.60 sec	15.90 sec	295 hp	4x4
2021	L Limited 3.6L V6	7.30 sec	15.50 sec	290 hp	4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 110 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. 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 Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.3
Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	9
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.1 Pints
Differential Gear Oil	75W-85 · GL-5

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	7 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	70 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	9 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	110 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	Steel case: 35.0, Aluminum case: 18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	Steel case: 35.0, Aluminum case: 18.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	229 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	229 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.37 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	800 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	16-20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	195 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	56-60 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	11.4-12.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi
Engine Oil Pressure	5
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH PERFORMANCE BRAKES / WITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket	41 ft-lbs / 20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	148 ft-lbs / 89 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.040 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.040 in
Brake Application	WITH PERFORMANCE BRAKES / WITH STANDARD
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.00047 in / 0.00035 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

15 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

30 ft. lbs., step 2: 105

30 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 9 stages

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	33.0 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
3	75 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.	75 degrees
4	50 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.	50 degrees
5	Loosen bolts in reverse sequence
6	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
7	33.0 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
8	70 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step.	70 degrees
9	70 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 6,000 mi.

Every 6,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 mi	Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 18,000 mi	Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
At 24,000 mi	Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter Water Separator (drain)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · PCV Valve (inspect)

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 required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter 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 needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The 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.

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee marks the apex of a complaint surge that began in 2011 (1,638 complaints) and continued through 2012 (1,637) before spiking dramatically to 2,369 in 2014—nearly triple the 2013 figure of 799—then declining sharply to 1,344 in 2015 and 307 in 2016, suggesting the manufacturer addressed underlying issues within the model cycle. That same year logged the highest recall count (19) and technical service bulletins (632) in the entire dataset, alongside 10 federal investigations, indicating the widest scope of documented federal involvement for any model year examined. The top complaint categories—seats (283), powertrain (263), electrical system (176), and engine (172)—showed breadth rather than concentration in a single system, and the vehicle recorded 149 crash-related complaints and 40 fire complaints. By contrast, 2016 and subsequent model years show normalized complaint levels (307–840), lower investigations (0–3), and fewer recalls (3–12), reflecting an improving reliability trajectory as the generation matured. The 2014 model year sits at the peak of a well-documented trouble period within the WK2 generation and carries the highest aggregate federal record of the entire series; this is not a year to seek unless the price delta versus a 2016+ example is substantial enough to absorb the elevated risk of unresolved or latent defects suggested by the 2014 data.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

632

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

2,369

Owner complaints

149 involved a crash · 40 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

’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13’14’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2,369 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Seats283

Power Train263

Electrical System176

Engine172

Unknown Or Other143

Service Brakes121

Seat Belts116

Air Bags71

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 19 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V475000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:DieselReported 13/08/2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to… Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that…

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 632 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
S1623000028 Rev. K	2026-06-12	Electrical System	Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.J	2026-06-05	Structure	Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.I	2026-05-29	Electrical System	Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S2623000023	2026-04-08	Electrical System	Power Liftgate Inoperative.
S1623000028 REV.H	2026-04-01	Structure	Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…

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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 49 battery Vehicles taking 6.0 qt WK-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 04884899AC Engine air filter 04861756AA Fuel filter 04726067AB Spark plug SP149125AF

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 Grand Cherokee 3.6L take?

6.0 qt of 5W-30 API MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS-6395, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 Grand Cherokee have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 19 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.6L get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined mpg.