2014 Jeep Wrangler Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler. Part of Generation 3 (JK) — 2007–2018.

20132015
Complaints
834
per 10K Sold
47.6
US Sales
175,328
Crashes
32
Fires
36
Injuries
20
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2014 Jeep Wrangler Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1321 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:54,690 mi
Fires:15
#286 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:48,937 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:2
#377 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:38,246 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:9
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler.

Engine Problems
321
complaints
Crashes
Fires
15
Avg Miles
54,690
Transmission / Drivetrain
86
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Avg Miles
48,937
Electrical Faults
77
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
9
Avg Miles
38,246
Airbags
69
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
Avg Miles
79,617
Brakes
51
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
39,433
Steering Defects
26
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
47,477
Fuel System
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
39,745
Unintended Acceleration
19
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
68,925
Body Structure
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
5
Avg Miles
37,290
Suspension Failures
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
41,158
Wipers & Visibility
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
48,375
Wheel Issues
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
37,970
Electronic Stability Control
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
46,006
Engine & Cooling
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
55,427
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
68,000
Seat Belt Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
57,500
Hydraulic Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
105,500
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication: Oil Cooler
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Jeep Wrangler

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,442,271 vehicles.

19V680000Seat Belts:front:anchorage
~11,463 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.

19V018000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~1,413,222 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

16V288000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~7,196 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.

14V632000Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
~10,390 affected

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured March 20, 2014, to April 22, 2014, and 2014 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured March 21, 2014, to April 22, 2014. Due to a software error, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may fail to learn the locations of the individual sensors while the vehicle is being driven. As a result, the low tire pressure warning light will illuminate, despite the the tire pressures being within specification. Should one of the tires lose air pressure, the driver would not be notified of the change in air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

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2014 Jeep Wrangler — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2014 Jeep Wrangler has 834 NHTSA complaints, 32 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 321 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Jeep Wrangler?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (321 complaints, avg 54,690 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (86 complaints, avg 48,937 mi); Electrical Faults (77 complaints, avg 38,246 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Jeep Wrangler?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 52,700 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler include 32 crash-related reports, 36 fire reports, 20 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,442,271 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Jeep Wrangler?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Jeep Wrangler reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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