2014 Jeep Wrangler

The most reported problem on the 2014 Jeep Wrangler is oil leak, with 124 complaints, usually around 56,000 miles.

613owner complaints
4recalls
18involved a crash
53,000median miles at failure

Newest report Sep 10, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026

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2014 Jeep Wrangler — Photo: OSX, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

What is your Wrangler doing?

Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2014 model year.

Is the 2014 Jeep Wrangler reliable?

The 2014 Jeep Wrangler has 613 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 1.7 times the median of 366 for 2014 SUVs on this site. Of the 13 Wrangler model years since 2014, it has the 5th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.

At a glance

Next to other model years: Complaints filed before 2015 aren't in the files this site reads, so the 2014 count runs short and isn't compared with the model years next to it.
Top problem: Oil leak leads with 124 of the 613 complaints (20%), ahead of airbag at 69. A quarter of the 111 owners who gave a mileage for oil leak saw it by about 36,000 miles, and half by about 56,000.
Crash, fire and injury reports: 41 of the 613 complaints (7%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 18 reports mention a crash, 22 mention a fire and 13 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 6 of 18, fall under airbag.
Recalls behind the top problems: Airbag has a recall on the same system (16V-288 and 19V-018). Oil leak and brake wear have none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
When owners filed: Filings peaked in 2019 at 109 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 35. So far in 2026, 31 more have come in. Filings on record start in 2015.

When each problem shows up

Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine leaks oil, 124 complaints.

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Every complaint with a mileage447 of 613

Multiple warning lights come on at once14 reports

Vehicle fire17 reports1 crash17 fires

Engine stalls or loses power while driving34 reports1 fire

Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails17 reports1 crash

Burns oil or oil level rises42 reports5 fires

Engine overheats or leaks coolant34 reports1 fire

Brakes grind, pulse or wear early68 reports3 crashes

Engine leaks oil124 reports6 fires

Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing25 reports3 fires

Wheel bearing, tires or wheels16 reports1 crash

Check engine light or misfire26 reports

Airbag warning light or recall69 reports6 crashesrecall

Engine rattles or ticks20 reports

middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.

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How this compares

2014 Jeep Wrangler613

Median 2014 model here (95 vehicles)304

Median 2014 SUV here (36)366

613 complaints is 2.0 times the median 2014 model on this site and 1.7 times the median 2014 SUV. Among the 13 Wrangler model years here it ranks 5th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.

Service bulletins for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler

Jeep filed 216 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2014 Jeep Wrangler. 25 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.

Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.

Engine leaks oil 3 bulletins · 124 complaints

Service bulletinS1809000007May 11, 2021
Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
Service bulletinS1809000007 Rev.Mar 31, 2021
Customer complaint may include engine oil leak/consumption.

1 more on this problem

Service bulletinSB-09-008-15Aug 7, 2015
VARIOUS VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING LOSS OF OIL, AND POSSIBLY AN OIL LEAKAGE POOLING IN ENGINE VALLEY AND POSSIBLY NEED REPLACING OIL FILTER HOUSING. MODEL 2014. *PE

Engine overheats or leaks coolant 4 bulletins · 34 complaints

Service bulletin0700723May 18, 2023
Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
Service bulletinS2109000004Jul 6, 2021
Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.

2 more on this problem

Service bulletinSB-07-001-14Feb 15, 2014
JEEP: VEHICLE'S AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IS LACKING COOLING OR THE ENGINE IS OVERHEATING AND NEEDS TO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. MODEL 2014 WRANGLER. *PE
Service bulletin07-001-14Feb 15, 2014
Intermittent Engine Cooling Fan Operation This bulletin involves an inspection of the Engine Cooling Fan Module and replacement if necessary. The customer may experience an engine overheat condition or lack of cooling from the air conditioning system.

Check engine light or misfire 5 bulletins · 26 complaints

Service bulletin1804823Apr 15, 2023
wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
Service bulletinS2025000005Jun 1, 2020
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0407 ? EGR Sensor B Circuit Low, or P0408 ? EGR Sensor B Circuit High Set

3 more on this problem

Service bulletin9003694Mar 15, 2017
Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached.
Service bulletin18-053-15 REV ANov 25, 2015
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination P0344 - Camshaft Position Sensor Intermittent This bulletin involves inspection and repair of the engine wire harness and replacing the harness retainer tower clip.
Service bulletin18-034-14 REV. AJul 15, 2014
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.

Engine rattles or ticks 1 bulletin · 20 complaints

Service bulletin11-002-14Apr 24, 2014
Exhaust Rattle At Idle Speeds This bulletin involves replacing the catalytic converter with a new assembly and hanger system. The customer may experience a buzz, squeak or rattle (BSR) at idle speeds.

Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 7 bulletins · 17 complaints

Service bulletin9003220Aug 7, 2019
RADIO [RES] New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF".
Service bulletin08-115-15Nov 19, 2015
Hands Free Feature Inoperative This bulletin involves updating the Hands Free Module (HFM) software. The customer may notice that the hands free feature (Bluetooth) does not work.

5 more on this problem

Service bulletin08-038-15Apr 18, 2015
RBZ Or RHB Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RBZ or RHB Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following. ? When changing the language on the radio, the navigation may still display English.
Service bulletin9002503Sep 10, 2014
Part Description: RHR Radio Issue Description: Issue 1: While performing RHR radio reflash (software update), on rare occasions, the flash can fail to properly update the radio resulting in the radio running in Emergency IFS mode.
Service bulletin9002503Sep 10, 2014
RHR Radio Issue Description: Issue 1: While performing RHR radio reflash (software update), on rare occasions, the flash can fail to properly update the radio resulting in the radio running in Emergency IFS mode.
Service bulletin08-024-14May 9, 2014
RHW RHP Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RHW or RHP Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following conditions. Navigation voice prompt is now announced near maneuvers such as exit ramps.
Service bulletin08-029-14Mar 8, 2014
Flash: Erroneous Message Displayed In The Odometer Or Trip Odometer Display Area While In the Messaging Mode This Bulletin involves reconfiguring the vehicle for proper messaging display.

Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 1 bulletin · 16 complaints

Service bulletin08-022-15Mar 11, 2015
Service Tire Pressure System Message This bulletin involves performing a wiTECH Misc-function routine. The customer may notice a message ?Service Tire Pressure System? displayed on the cluster.

Suspension noise, struts or alignment 3 bulletins · 14 complaints

Service bulletin9004022Dec 11, 2019
Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root cause without over repairing the system.
Service bulletin02-001-16Mar 25, 2016
Vibration/Shimmy At Low Speed With 4 Inch Mopar Lift Kit Installed This bulletin involves replacing the front track bar bracket to the front axle and checking alignment settings after repair.

1 more on this problem

Service bulletin16-001-14Aug 28, 2014
High Speed Vibration Coming From The Rear Of The Vehicle This bulletin involves replacing the rear propeller shaft. Customers may indicate that they feel a vibration coming from the rear of the vehicle at speeds between 80 kph (50 mph) and 120 kph (75 mph).

Windshield cracks or distorts 1 bulletin · 9 complaints

Service bulletin23-037-16Jul 19, 2016
Out Of Tolerance Door And Windshield Frame Gaps Causing Water Leaks This bulletin involves adjusting the windshield frame and A-pillar between the door to close gaps and prevent water leaks.

Complaints filed by year

109 complaints came in 2019. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.

NHTSA investigations

EA21-002opened Sep 17, 2021

Airbags · model years 2007 to 2018

Desiccated air bag inflator rupture. Open.

NHTSA summary

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been n

PE19-008opened Jul 29, 2019

Seat Belts · model years 2011 to 2018

Seat belt buckle bracket failure. Closed dec 12, 2019, led to recall 19V-680.

NHTSA summary

On July 17, 2019, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 19-008 after receiving three Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) reports alleging the driver's side seat belt buckle separated from the seat frame, rendering the seat belt non-functional. The VOQs involved model year (MY) 2015 and 2016 Jeep Wrangler (JK platform) that were configured for right-hand drive (RHD) use. On August 8, 2019, ODI issued an information request (IR) letter to FCA.The scope of the IR included all JK Wrangler produced for sale in the U.S. (both left- and right-hand drive), and amongst other things, requested any reports or allegations of driver's seat belt bracket failures on these vehicles. In its review of FCA's response, ODI determined that approximately 1.7 million JK Wrangler were produced from MY 2007 to 2018, about 16,000 of which were configured for RHD. ODI notes that the RHD Wrangler are typically used for rural postal delivery which often experience a more severe duty cycle. Also RHD JK was was not produced in MY 2007.As explained in the IR response, FCA identified three distinct populations of JK Wrangler concerning the driver's seat belt bucket bracket; specifically the MY 2007-2018 LHD (~1.7M units), the MY 2008-2010 RHD (4,563 units), and the MY 2011-2018 RHD (11,463 units) populations.FCA provided details on the designs used in each of these populations, identifying specific differences deemed pertinent to the strength and durability of each un

EA19-001opened Apr 19, 2019

Airbags · model years 2010 to 2018

Electrical overstress. Closed sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V-024.

NHTSA summary

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (ACU) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) manufactured by ZF-TRW. The ECU receives signals from crash sensors mounted in the vehicle and deploys the vehicle air bags and seat belt pretensioners in accordance with manufacturer design specifications. The ECU in the subject vehicles contains a model DS84 application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) which controls the communication of the crash sensor signal, firing commands (i.e., when to deploy the airbag(s) and/or pretensioners), and fault information (e.g., diagnostic trouble codes). In September 2016, FCA announced recall 16V-668 for certain model year (MY) 2010 to 2014 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep products manufactured with the subject ZF-TRW ACU. In this recall, FCA discussed an EOS condition that resulted in a failure of the subject DS84 ASIC, which caused air bag non-deployment. FCA noted that the defect condition had only been observed in vehicles equipped with sensor harnessing routed across the front of the vehicle. Other FCA vehicles

DP14-004opened Sep 25, 2014

Electrical · model years 2007 to 2014

Totally integrated power module failure. Closed jul 24, 2015.

NHTSA summary

In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 to evaluate the petition for a grant or deny decision. ODI analyzed complaint data provided by CAS as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers. In total, there were 296 complaints submitted by the petitioner in the original petition and five supplements, including 271 complaints related to the subject vehicles equipped with TIPM-7. Approximately 3 percent of CAS complaints are related to vehicles equipped with TIPM-6 and ODI?s review of these complaints did not identify any safety defect trends. ODI conducted a detailed review of complaints narratives submitted by CAS and consumers including careful analysis of vehicle repair histories, warranty claims obtained from the manufacturer and any available Customer Assistance Inquiry reports (CAIR). Analysis of the field data indicated that MY2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles exhibited significantly higher compla

Recalls that include the 2014 Jeep Wrangler

Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

19V-680Sep 26, 2019

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

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.

Risk and remedy

Risk: A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.

19V-018Jan 15, 2019

Do not drive Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

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.

Risk and remedy

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.

16V-288May 11, 2016

Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module

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.

Risk and remedy

Risk: Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.

14V-632Oct 8, 2014

Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

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."

Risk and remedy

Risk: If the TPMS light illuminates because the sensors cannot be located, it could mask an actual low tire pressure condition, possibly resulting in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the TPMS module, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P63.

All 4 recalls on the 2014 Jeep Wrangler, with the owner complaints on each recalled system

Guide One recall here carries a do-not-drive warning. What that means

Questions

What is the most common problem on the 2014 Jeep Wrangler?

Oil leak, with 124 of the 613 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 56,000 miles.

At what mileage do 2014 Jeep Wrangler problems start?

Of the 447 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 33,000 miles and half by about 53,000.

How many 2014 Jeep Wrangler complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?

41 of them (7%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.

Is there a recall for oil leak on the 2014 Jeep Wrangler?

No recall on file for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler is on the same system as oil leak. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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