2014 Jeep Wrangler Reliability
The 2014 Jeep Wrangler has 658 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and powertrain / transmission. Compared with other Wrangler model years, it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Wrangler's typical year, while the 2015 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
658
NHTSA owner complaints
4
Recall campaigns
21
Complaints citing a crash
24
Complaints citing a fire
2014 Jeep Wrangler complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 model year, filed between 2013 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 322 | 49% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 88 | 13% |
| Electrical system | 82 | 12% |
| Service brakes | 75 | 11% |
| Air bags | 71 | 11% |
| Unknown or other | 49 | 7% |
| Steering | 26 | 4% |
| Speed control / throttle | 21 | 3% |
2014 Jeep Wrangler recalls
4 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2014 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V632000 | Oct 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… |
| 16V288000 | May 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. |
| 19V018000 | Jan 15, 2019 | 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,…NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
| 19V680000 | Sep 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. |
How the 2014 compares with nearby Wrangler years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Wrangler analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 836 | 10 | Powertrain / transmission | Caution |
| 2013 | 657 | 7 | Powertrain / transmission | Caution |
| 2014 (this page) | 658 | 4 | Engine | Caution |
| 2015 | 481 | 3 | Service brakes | Solid |
| 2016 | 464 | 5 | Service brakes | Caution |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2014 Jeep Wrangler
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 4 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2014 Jeep Wrangler reliability FAQ
Is the 2014 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
The 2014 Jeep Wrangler has 658 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and powertrain / transmission. Compared with other Wrangler model years, it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Wrangler's typical year, while the 2015 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2014 Jeep Wrangler problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler are engine (322), powertrain / transmission (88), electrical system (82), service brakes (75). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2014 Jeep Wrangler have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler, including 14V632000 (tires — pressure monitoring and regulating systems) and 16V288000 (air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2014 Jeep Wrangler compare with the 2013 and 2015 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2013 has 657 complaints and 7 recalls (caution); the 2015 has 481 complaints and 3 recalls (solid). The 2014 has 658 complaints and 4 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2014 Jeep Wrangler?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2014 Wrangler, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.