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2014 Jeep Wrangler
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 658
- Received Nov 2013 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Head gasket leaks coolant into engine113 complaints · 17% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Engine burns excessive oil between changes86 complaints · 13% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up54 complaints · 8.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #19V018000Do not driveChrysler (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.
- Recall #19V680000Chrysler (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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Anti-lock brakes fail or lock upFirst signal: May 2024
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 21 crashes, 24 fires, 13 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.
Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Head gasket leaks coolant into engine
- Engine burns excessive oil between changes
- Engine knocking from rod or main bearings
7 more problems
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
- Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline
- Check engine light comes on repeatedly
- Plastic intake manifold cracks and leaks coolant
- Ford Escape engine overheats from coolant intrusion
- Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips
- Radiator transmission cooler leaks fluid into transmission
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 37 |
| 2015 | 49 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2017 | 72 |
| 2018 | 61 |
| 2019 | 109 |
| 2020 | 80 |
| 2021 | 66 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 35 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 35 |
| Total | 658 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 113 | 17% | – | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 86 | 13% | 2.9× | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 54 | 8.2% | 48.3× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: May 2024 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 2.9% |
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 27 | 4.1% | 6.5× | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 23 | 3.5% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 17 | 2.6% | – | NHTSA recall #16V288000 |
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 16 | 2.4% | – | |
| Horn fails with airbag warning light | 15 | 2.3% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 14 | 2.1% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 10 | 1.5% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 10 | 1.5% | – | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 9 | 1.4% | – | |
| Plastic intake manifold cracks and leaks coolant | 9 | 1.4% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 8 | 1.2% | – | |
| Ford Escape engine overheats from coolant intrusion | 6 | 0.9% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 6 | 0.9% | – | |
| Radiator transmission cooler leaks fluid into transmission | 6 | 0.9% | – | |
| Hood latch fails and hood flies open | 5 | 0.8% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 5 | 0.8% | – | NHTSA recall #19V680000 |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 5 | 0.8% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #19V018000January 15, 20191,413,222 vehicles affected
Do not drive: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #19V680000September 26, 201911,463 vehicles affected
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #16V288000May 11, 20167,196 vehicles affected
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #14V632000October 8, 201410,390 vehicles affected
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."
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.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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