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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 6.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Grand Cherokee 6.4L.

Body SUVEngine 6.4L

Positioned as a WK-platform SUV powered by a 6.4L engine requiring 7.0 quarts of 0W-40 API SM oil, the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee presents a specific hardware configuration that is heavily offset by its reliability record. This model year sits at the absolute nadir of the vehicle's 1993-2026 complaint history, having amassed 2,369 owner complaints alongside 19 recalls, with seat issues serving as the primary grievance. Consequently, this peak in documented unreliability means that any evaluation of the 2014 iteration must fundamentally weigh its mechanical specifications against a deeply troubled ownership legacy.

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Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-40 API SMOEM · verified
Lug nut torque110 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94r · 730 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 94r · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245-70R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04884899AC alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter04861756AA alt 04861688AB
Fuel filter04726067AB alt 04726067AA
Spark plugSP149125AF alt SP143877AB
BatteryBBH7A001AA alt BBH8A001AA
Front wiper blades68194931AB alt 68194930AB
Serpentine belt04627031AA alt 05184647AB
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 68157217AA
Cabin air filter68606182AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.8 in
Overall width76.4 in
Overall height69.3 in
Wheelbase115 in
Curb weight4676 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent published road-test results.

4.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.60 sec — 2014 SRT
470 hpHorsepower (as tested)
465 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014SRT 6.4L V84.60 sec13.20 sec470 hp4x4
2012SRT8 6.4L V84.60 sec13.30 sec470 hp4x4
2012SRT8 6.4L V84.70 sec13.40 sec470 hp4x4
2012SRT8 6.4L V85.00 sec13.70 sec470 hp4x4
2012SRT8 6.4L V85.00 sec13.50 sec470 hp4x4
2017SRT 6.4L V84.40 sec13.00 sec475 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 0W-40 API SM 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 FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.3
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.1 Pints
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel BoltsAT: 70 ft-lbs, MT: 55 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts110 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill PlugSteel case: 35.0, Aluminum case: 18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain PlugSteel case: 35.0, Aluminum case: 18.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub229 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub229 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.37 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94r
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16-20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)56-60 psi
Injector Primary Resistance11.4-12.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Injector Primary Resistance11.4-12.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression100
Engine Oil Pressure4 psi @ Idle, 25-110 psi @ 3000 rpm 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 Thickness0.040 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.040 in
Brake ApplicationWITH PERFORMANCE BRAKES / WITH STANDARD
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.00047 in / 0.00035 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
133 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6033 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages
1Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
2Bolts 11-1515 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-1040 ft. lbs
4Bolts 11-1515 ft. lbs
5Bolts 1-1090 degrees
6Bolts 11-1525 ft. lbs

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 miBrake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miBattery (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 miExhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 18,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
At 24,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter Water Separator (drain)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miDrive 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 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.

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee sits at the peak of a sharp, anomalous spike within the WK2 generation’s federal record. Complaints surged to 2,369—nearly triple the 2013 total of 799 and well above the 2015 figure of 1,344—while recalls hit 19, the highest of any model year from 2011 through 2016, and investigations reached 10, also a generation high. Technical service bulletins (632) more than doubled the 2013 count, indicating a heavy service burden. The top complaint areas—seats, powertrain, electrical system, and engine—along with 149 crash-related and 40 fire-related complaints, point to widespread issues, though the data does not specify root causes. This year represents a clear outlier in an otherwise improving trend from 2011–2013 and a subsequent decline in 2015–2016. **Given the elevated risk across multiple safety and reliability metrics, the 2014 model year is a poor choice to buy; a 2013 or 2015 example would be far more dependable.**

19
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
632
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
10
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.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S1623000028 Rev. K2026-06-12Electrical SystemOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.J2026-06-05StructureOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.I2026-05-29Electrical SystemOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S26230000232026-04-08Electrical SystemPower Liftgate Inoperative.
S1623000028 REV.H2026-04-01StructureOutside 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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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 94 batteryVehicles taking 7.0 qtWK-platform vehiclesEngine oil filter 04884899ACEngine air filter 04861756AAFuel filter 04726067ABSpark 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 6.4L take?

7.0 qt of 0W-40 API SM MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS-10725, 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.