WK2 (4th generation) · 2012–2021 · Mid-size 2-row SUV
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee parts and specs
Everything you need to own and maintain this exact model year. Verified specifications, part numbers, and the problems that recur, in one place.
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Quick facts
Specifications for the 2012–2021 Grand Cherokee

Oil & filter
Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval

Battery
BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded

Tires & wheels
Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque
Wiper blades
Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths

Air & cabin filters
Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals

Brakes
Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes

Fluids
Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities

Service schedule
What's actually due at every mileage interval
Problems & reliability
Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid

Oil light reset
Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools

Key fob battery
Which coin cell the remote takes

Specs
Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy
These specifications are shared across every Grand Cherokee of the WK2 (4th generation) generation. See the 2012–2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee overview for the full picture, or the Jeep Grand Cherokee guide to compare every generation.
What changed for the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 2014Mid-cycle facelift: new front/rear fascias, 8-speed automatic standard, 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 introduced, monostable rotary shifter introduced (see rollaway recall)
Known problems with the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
4 of the 5 issues we track for the 2012–2021 generation are documented against the 2014 model year, and 2 carry a recall or service bulletin.
Monostable shifter rollaway (recall)
majorNHTSA 16V-240Grand Cherokees with the 8-speed automatic's monostable (spring-loaded, non-detent) rotary-style shift lever didn't give drivers reliable tactile/visual confirmation the vehicle was in Park, letting some owners exit with the vehicle still in gear and roll away. FCA's fix was a software update (adds an auto-Park feature when the driver's door opens) rather than a hardware shifter replacement.
Typical cost: Free under recall (software update)
Quadra-Lift air suspension leaks and compressor failure
moderateThe optional/standard-on-upper-trims Quadra-Lift air suspension is prone to leaking air springs (commonly at the top shock/strut fitting) and worn-out compressors, especially as the vehicle ages, symptoms include sagging overnight, the ride height stuck in one mode, or an audible compressor running constantly trying to keep up. It's a known-quantity failure across the whole generation rather than a specific recall; some owners convert to aftermarket coil-over conversions to avoid repeat repairs.
Typical cost: $150–$400 per air spring/strut; $800–$1,500 for a compressor
EcoDiesel EGR cooler cracking (recall)
majorNHTSA 20V-699A batch of 3.0L EcoDiesel EGR coolers can develop internal cracks that let coolant leak into the EGR/intake system, risking overheating or (in FCA's own risk assessment) a compartment fire in worst cases. Dealers inspect and replace the EGR cooler under recall. This came on top of a broader 2019 FCA settlement over EcoDiesel emissions-control software, which owners should also be aware of when buying used.
Typical cost: Free under recall
Uconnect touchscreen freezes / reboots
minorEarly-to-mid-cycle Uconnect head units (8.4-in and 8.4NAV) can freeze, reboot on their own, or lose Bluetooth pairings. Software updates via USB or a dealer visit resolve most cases; persistent hardware failures need a head-unit replacement. Cosmetic/convenience issue, not a safety item.
Typical cost: $0 (software update) – $600+ (head unit replacement out of warranty)
1 more issue reported in other 2012–2021 years
- TIPM fuel pump relay failure / stall (recall) — 2012–2013 (recall population); sporadic TIPM complaints reported through the generation
Full detail, costs and sources on the Jeep Grand Cherokee problems and years to avoid guide.
Which engines were offered in the 2014 Grand Cherokee?
| Engine | Trims | Oil | Oil capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L Pentastar V6 | Laredo, Laredo E/X, Limited, Trailhawk, Overland, High Altitude, Summit (V6) | 0W-20 | 6 qt |
| 5.7L HEMI V8 | Laredo X, Limited, Limited X, Trailhawk, Overland, High Altitude, Summit (V8) | 5W-20 | 7 qt |
| 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 (VM Motori) | Laredo, Limited, Overland, Summit (diesel) | 0W-40 | 8 qt |
| 6.4L HEMI V8 (392, SRT8/SRT) | SRT8 (2012–2013), SRT (2014–2021) | 0W-40 | 7 qt |
About the Jeep Grand Cherokee
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is Jeep's mid-size, unibody flagship SUV, and the 2012–2025 window covers two very different generations plus a messy handoff year. 2L supercharged Trackhawk performance flagships from 2012 and 2018 respectively. It earned a reputation for comfort and off-road ability (Quadra-Lift air suspension, Quadra-Drive II) alongside a rap sheet of electrical and recall headaches, a Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) that could kill the fuel pump relay and stall the engine, a monostable 8-speed shifter that let cars roll away because drivers didn't feel it click into Park, and (on the EcoDiesel) a cracked-EGR-cooler recall layered on top of the wider FCA/VM Motori diesel-emissions settlement.
6L only. 0L turbo-four 4xe plug-in hybrid rated around 25 miles of EV range. Jeep dropped the HEMI V8 from the 2-row Grand Cherokee after the 2023 model year, leaving just the Pentastar and 4xe for 2024–2025 (the inline-six "Hurricane" that replaced the V8 elsewhere in the Stellantis lineup did not come to the 2-row Grand Cherokee in this window).
The WL's early years brought their own recalls: a steering intermediate shaft that could disconnect, rear coil springs that could detach while driving, and, on 4xe models, a serious high-voltage battery fire recall that told owners to park outside. Across both generations the 12V battery lives in the cabin, not the engine bay (under the front passenger seat on WK2; split between a main battery under the driver's seat and a small auxiliary start-stop battery under the passenger seat on WL), which trips up a lot of first-time DIYers expecting to pop the hood.
For how the specifications changed across every generation, see the full Jeep Grand Cherokee guide.
Other Jeep Grand Cherokee years
Sources
- Wikipedia, Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK2), engine table and generation history
- NHTSA recall 14V-530, TIPM fuel pump relay
- NHTSA recall 16V-240, monostable shifter rollaway
- NHTSA recall 20V-699, EcoDiesel EGR cooler
- Fontana CDJR, Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity Guide (2011–2026), aggregated by-engine oil specs
- Victorville Motors, Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Type & Capacity
- Collierville CDJR, Jeep Grand Cherokee Bolt Pattern Guide (1999–2026)
- Wheel-Size.com, 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee wheel/tire fitments
- Firkins CJ, How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator on a Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Suncore Industries, Common Quadra-Lift air suspension issues (WK2)
