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All cars · Jeep Wrangler · 2014

2014 Jeep Wrangler. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index107100 = average car
Complaints205NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold175,328U.S. model year
Per 100K sold117complaints
Year rank#9 of 23#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.6L 6-cylManual 6-spd4WD17 / 21 / 18Regular$3,450
3.6L 6-cylAuto 5-spd4WD16 / 20 / 18Regular$3,450

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 25,000 and 72,000 miles. Median 50,000, from 467 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Engine52,00030,400–74,000258
Transmission & drivetrain44,00022,900–63,50074
Electrical30,0009,000–59,50056
Airbags62,70037,000–74,80033
Brakes37,40012,400–62,50018

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Engine48%
Transmission & drivetrain17%
Electrical17%
Body structure6%
Steering6%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
65721249018

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

  • 19V680000 Sep 2019 Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage

    Defect. 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. 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.

  • 19V018000 Jan 2019 Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module

    Defect. 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. 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.

  • 16V288000 May 2016 Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module

    Defect. 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. 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.

  • 14V632000 Oct 2014 Tires / Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

    Defect. 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 wou

    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.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021–
ClosedElectrical overstress20192024
ClosedSeat belt buckle bracket failure20192019
ClosedTotally integrated power module failure20142015

Manufacturer communications 216

Jeep filed 216 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Vehicle's air conditioning system is lacking cooling or the engine is overheating and needs to be
  • Chrysler 2014-2015 jeep wrangler: information regarding transmission control module available…
  • Various vehicles are experiencing loss of oil, and possibly an oil leakage pooling in engine…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★☆☆
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited SUV 4WDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★☆☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

YouTube repair topics

100 videos about the 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler (JK), 30.1M views.

TopicVideosViews
Death wobble & steering104.3M
Heat, A/C & blend door41.2M
Oil leaks & gaskets7935K
Cooling system5594K
Intake, EGR & engine sensors1508K
Driveshaft, axles & 4x43433K
Brakes & ABS2420K
Windows, doors & mirrors3420K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201184120122,460Transmission & drivetrain
2012297455141,669Transmission & drivetrain
2013183345155,502Transmission & drivetrain
2014107205175,328Engine
201563125202,702Engine
201685166191,774Transmission & drivetrain
201769138190,522Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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