Service bulletins for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
563 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| 18-004-16 REV. A | 2020-10-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. Flash: 2.4L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Some customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following DTCs: 2015 KL Only · **P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit.** · P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. · P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire. · P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. · P0302 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. · P0303 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. · P0304 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. · P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. · P1607 - PCM Internal Shutdown Timer Rationality. · U0402 - Implausible Data Received From TCM (ED6). · P0116 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Performance. · P050D - Cold Start Rough Idle. · P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. · P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. 2014 KL Only · P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. · P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. · P106A - Cylinder 3 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch Off Time Out Of Range. · P2251 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Negative Current Control Circuit Open. · P0031 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Circuit Low. In addition, some customers may experience one or more of the following conditions: · Cold Engine Startup Flare and Idle Surge (ED6). · Intermittent elevated engine RPM at start up. · Less than desired gear engagement in lower ambient temperatures. · Less than desired idle performance. |
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| S2008000113 | 2020-09-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle |
| 09-006-20 REV. B | 2020-08-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test. The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of oil leaking from the engine. |
| 09-006-20 REV. A | 2020-06-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE. 2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test. The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of oil leaking from the engine. |
| 09-006-20 | 2020-06-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE. 2.4L Engine Oil Consumption Test This bulletin involves performing an oil consumption verification test. The customer may comment that the vehicles engine oil level is low or they need to add oil between oil change intervals and no visible signs of oil leaking from the engine. |
| 9003968 | 2019-10-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. CONDENSER, Air Conditioning If it is determined that the A/C compressor does not engage due to a refrigerant leak at the receiver/drier plug on the A/C condenser, order the receiver/drier plug kit P/N 68447796A$ and follow the repair instructions included on the instruction sheet. |
| 21-070-15 | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. Flash: PTU Motor Position Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the software in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU), Rear Driveline Module (RDM) and Drivetrain Control Module (DTCM). A customer with a KL vehicle may experience difficulty shifting out of 4 Wheel Low (4WL). A customer with a UF vehicle may experience All Wheel Drive (AWD) not operating correctly. On further inspection the Technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ? C1494-92-PTU Fork Position - Performance or Incorrect Operation. ? C1499-92-RDM Motor Position - Performance or Incorrect Operation. ? C1496-92-PTU Motor Position - Performance or Incorrect Operation. |
| 18-005-15 REV F | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Flash: 2.4L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Some customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): 2015 KL Only ? P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. ? P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire. ? P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. ? P0302 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. ? P0303 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. ? P0304 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. ? P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. ? P1607 - PCM Internal Shutdown Timer Rationality. ? U0402 - Implausible Data Received From TCM (ED6). ? P0116 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Performance. ? P050D - Cold Start Rough Idle. ? P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. ? P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. 2014 KL Only ? P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. ? P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. ? P106A - Cylinder 3 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch Off Time Out Of Range. ? P2251 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Negative Current Control Circuit Open. ? P0031 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Circuit Low. In addition, some customers may experience one or more of the following conditions: ? Cold Engine Startup Flare and Idle Surge (ED6). ? Intermittent elevated engine RPM at start up. ? Less than desired gear engagement in lower ambient temperatures. ? Less than desired idle performance. These conditions apply to 2015 model year vehicles only. |
| 68317470A | 2019-05-20. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE. Part Description: 2014 KL 9-Speed service transaxle with 2015 common hardware Issue Description: This 9-speed transaxle must be ordered thru Mopar?s Powertrain Service Center (PSC) for a specific VIN and must be installed in that vehicle or the correct calibration will not load to the Engine Control Module (ECM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM).~ This 9-speed transaxle assembly requires an update to the Engine Control Module AND the Transmission Control Module using WiTech. Failure to complete both updates will result in possible damage and/or incorrect operation of this unit. |
| 18-005-15 REV-E | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Flash: 2.4L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). 2015 KL Only ? U0402 - Implausible Data Received From TCM (ED6). ? P0116 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Performance. ? P050D - Cold Start Rough Idle. ? P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. ? P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. 2014 KL Only ? P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. ? P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. ? P106A - Cylinder 3 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch Off Time Out Of Range. ? P2251 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Negative Current Control Circuit Open. ? P0031 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Circuit Low. In addition, some customers may experience one or more of the following conditions. These conditions apply to 2015 model year vehicles only. ? Cold Engine Startup Flare and Idle Surge (ED6). ? Intermittent elevated engine RPM at start up. ? Less than desired gear engagement in lower ambient temperatures. ? Less than desired idle performance. |
| 18-005-15 REVC | 2018-12-10. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Flash: 2.4L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). 2015 KL Only: ? P0116 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Performance. ? P050D - Cold Start Rough Idle. ? P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. ? P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. 2014 KL Only: ? P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. ? P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. ? P106A - Cylinder 3 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch Off Time Out Of Range. ? P2251 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Negative Current Control Circuit Open. ? P0031 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Circuit Low. In addition, some customers may experience one or more of the following conditions. These conditions apply to 2015 model year vehicles only: ? Intermittent elevated engine RPM at start up. ? Less than desired gear engagement in lower ambient temperatures. ? Less than desired idle performance. |
| 11-001-15 | 2018-11-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Sputter Type Noise Emitted From Exhaust This bulletin involves inspecting and replacing the resonator if required. The customer may notice a sputter type noise coming from under the vehicle. |
| 07-002-15 | 2018-11-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Idler Pulley Noise During Cold Start This bulletin involves replacing the idler pulley. The customer may describe a loud high frequency noise that happens within 20 seconds of engine startup and lasts about 90 seconds intermittently during a cold engine start, approximately 0 degrees C (32 degrees F) and below. |
| 07-002-15 REV. A | 2018-09-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Idler Pulley Noise During Cold Start This bulletin involves replacing the idler pulley. The customer may describe a loud high frequency noise that happens within 20 seconds of engine startup and lasts about 90 seconds intermittently during a cold engine start, approximately 0 degrees C (32 degrees F) and below. |
| 18-005-15 REV. B | 2018-09-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. Flash: 2.4L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find one of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Additionally this PCM update includes the enhancements listed below. 2015 KL Vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine (Sales Code ED6 or ED8) built on or before October 21, 2014 (MDH 1021XX). ? P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. ? P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. ? Improved software to enable Transmission Control Module (TCM) quick learn enhancements once TCM is updated. 2014 KL Vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine (Sales Code ED6). ? P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. ? P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. ? P106A - Cylinder 3 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch Off Time Out Of Range. ? P2251 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Negative Current Control Circuit Open. ? P0031 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Circuit Low. |
| 18-004-16 REV. A | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. Flash: 2.4L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Some customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following DTCs: 2015 KL Only · **P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit.** · P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. · P0300 - Multiple Cylinder Misfire. · P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire. · P0302 - Cylinder 2 Misfire. · P0303 - Cylinder 3 Misfire. · P0304 - Cylinder 4 Misfire. · P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. · P1607 - PCM Internal Shutdown Timer Rationality. · U0402 - Implausible Data Received From TCM (ED6). · P0116 - Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Performance. · P050D - Cold Start Rough Idle. · P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. · P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. 2014 KL Only · P2172 - High Airflow/Vacuum Leak Detected. · P219A - Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. · P106A - Cylinder 3 Oil Supply Solenoid Valve Switch Off Time Out Of Range. · P2251 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Negative Current Control Circuit Open. · P0031 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Heater Circuit Low. In addition, some customers may experience one or more of the following conditions: · Cold Engine Startup Flare and Idle Surge (ED6). · Intermittent elevated engine RPM at start up. · Less than desired gear engagement in lower ambient temperatures. · Less than desired idle performance. |
| 18-034-14 REV. A | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE. P0520- Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit This bulletin involves replacing the oil pressure sensor with a revised part. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set: P0520 - Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit |
| 05047457A | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Multi-Air Actuator Assembly For 2.4 Tigershark Engine ONLY: When attempting to diagnose P Codes related to the MultiAir Unit, please note that there are multiple causes listed for each in the diagnostic procedure. This procedure must be followed to ensure the correct condition is being addressed. ~ Please verify the following (as listed in the first step in diagnostics) is not present before attempting repair:~ - Low Engine Oil - Incorrect oil filter that does not meet OEM specifications - Oil Dirty or Deteriorated (Lack of scheduled oil changes) - Incorrect Oil Viscosity/Weight - Engine Oil Contaminated (i.e. coolant and/or fuel) - Clogged Oil Galley Screen/Filter (top of block - feeds Multi-Air Unit) If there are any questions please contact: Seth Nankee at cell: (248) 303-5434 seth.nankee@fcagroup.com If no response within 15 minutes, please continue with diagnostics/repair. |
| 9003694 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of place please call Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466 bob.jackson@fcagroup.com, or Joe Lovell (734) 309-6467 joe.lovell@fcagroup.com before proceeding. If unable to reach after 15 minutes record the following information and proceed with oil pump replacement and hold part for return to FCA via Fastrack system |
| 68105583A | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Pentastar Oil Filter Adapter: Before replacing this part, please call any one of the following people. Engineering is seeking information regarding this part.~ Dye must be used to determine where the leak is coming from before replacing. Also please check the recently updated Service Bulletin Number 09-008-15. ~ First: Nick Morand Cell (248) 410-8078 - Nick.morand@fcagroup.com Second: Bob Jackson Cell (248) 944-0466 - bob.jackson@fcagroup.com Third: Joe Lovell Cell (734 309-6467 - joe.lovell@fcagroup.com If a response is not received within 15 mins, then proceed with the necessary repair.~ |
| 08-094-14 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. STEERING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Does Not Start at The First Attempt This bulletin involves upgrading the software in the Electronic Steering Lock (ESL). The customer may experience where the engine fails to start at the first attempt. Initial cranking is inhibited but able to start/crank on the second attempt. On further inspection the technician may find DTC B1A92-09- ?Steering Lock Motor - Component Failures? stored in the ESL Module. |
| 18-054-14 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Intermittent Extended Crank, Long Crank Time. This bulletin involves inspecting the Bank 1 Camshaft Position Sensor serial number and if necessary, replacing the sensor. A small number of customers may experience an intermittent 1 to 5 second extended crank condition when starting their vehicle. No DTCs will be present when this occurs. |
| 09-006-14 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Blue Smoke At Start Up This bulletin involves replacing the cylinder head, if required. Customers may notice blue smoke coming from the tail pipe at start up. |
| 18-046-14 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Flash: MIL Illumination P219A-Air Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that Diagnostic Trouble Code P219A-Air-Fuel Ratio Cylinder Imbalance Bank 1 has been set in the PCM. |
| 09-003-14 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; SUSPENSION. Strong Vibration And Loud Boom When Placed In Reverse At High Idle Speed This bulletin involves replacing the rear engine mount. Strong vibration and loud boom sound when placed in reverse during cold high idle (over 1100 RPM) and engine coolant temperature less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius). |
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