Reliable Auto DB

2014 Jeep Wrangler reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Jeep Wrangler holds 654 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 44 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Wrangler years here — under the median of the other years, which is 85. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Anchorage, Inflator, and Tire pressure monitoring.

2012 Jeep Wrangler
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Complaints

654

Per year

44

Recalls

4

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (322 of 654), then Powertrain (88) and Electrical system (82). Those filings include 21 that report a crash, 24 that report a fire, and 9 that report an injury.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Wrangler has 650 complaints, 96 per year, and the 2015 has 472 complaints, 29 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Jeep Wrangler. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall seat belts, front, anchorage 2019-09-26 · NHTSA campaign 19V680000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator 2019-01-15 · NHTSA campaign 19V018000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator 2016-05-11 · NHTSA campaign 16V288000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall tires, tire pressure monitoring 2014-10-08 · NHTSA campaign 14V632000
Summary 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."
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.

Complaints by component (654 total)

Engine
322
Powertrain
88
Electrical system
82
Air bags
70
Service brakes
63
Steering
26
Speed control
21
Structure
20
Fuel and propulsion system
19
Suspension
15
Visibility and wipers
12
Wheels
12
Electronic stability control (ESC)
10
Engine and engine cooling
9
Hydraulic brakes
8
Exterior lighting
6
Seat belts
6
Seats
4
Tires
3
Forward collision avoidance
2
Air brakes
1
Back-over prevention
1
Equipment
1
Parking brake
1
Traction control
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

21

Fire-flagged

24

Injury reports

9

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "2014 Jeep JK with 78,000 miles has a code C2200 abs module internal failure. The ABS module needs to be replaced. Part cannot be located as there is a national backorder"
    Electrical system, Service brakes · filed 2026-09-10
  • "2014 Jeep JK with 53,000 miles has a code C2200 abs module internal failure. The ABS module needs to be replaced. Part cannot be located as there is a national backorder. This is a known safety issue with no resolution…"
    Electrical system, Service brakes · filed 2026-09-04
  • "The ABS control module on my 2014 Jeep Wrangler JK failed approximately four years ago. Since that time, I have been unable to obtain a replacement module through Jeep/Mopar, leaving the vehicle without properly…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-09-01
  • "Have had this issue since I believe 2020 or 2021. Either way a long time. This issue concerns the ABS control module failure. The warning lights (Brake, ABS and traction control) are lit showing unavailable / issue. The…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-08-10
  • "The ABS module has failed and is apparently impossible to locate. I have been working with a mechanic for 8 months now, and both the dealership and MOPAR cannot provide a date for either a replacement solution or parts…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-08-01

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated 3 stars
2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited SUV 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated 3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Wrangler four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Four-wheel drive 17 21 18 MPG $3600
Wrangler four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 5-speed Four-wheel drive 17 21 18 MPG $3600
Wrangler Unlimited four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 5-speed Four-wheel drive 16 20 18 MPG $3600
Wrangler Unlimited four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Four-wheel drive 16 21 18 MPG $3600

Specs and fitment

JK generation, 2012–2017
Body styles SUV
Oil 5W-20 (3.6L Pentastar); 5W-30 (3.8L V6) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 225/75R16 to 255/75R17 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 3,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Safety recall 19V-018 (Chrysler V01) covers certain 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles among other FCA models: upon frontal air-bag deployment, excessive internal pressure may cause the passenger frontal inflator to explode, and metal fragments can strike occupants. Chrysler advises owners not to drive until the repair is complete; dealers replace the passenger frontal air-bag inflator free of charge. The campaign's published population also includes certain Ram, Dakota, Challenger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles under the same number.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Jeep Wrangler reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Jeep Wrangler holds 654 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 44 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Wrangler years here — under the median of the other years, which is 85. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Anchorage, Inflator, and Tire pressure monitoring.

What are common problems with a 2014 Jeep Wrangler?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (322 of 654), then Powertrain (88) and Electrical system (82). Those filings include 21 that report a crash, 24 that report a fire, and 9 that report an injury.

Is the 2014 Jeep Wrangler more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Wrangler has 650 complaints, 96 per year, and the 2015 has 472 complaints, 29 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Jeep Wrangler been recalled?

The 2014 Jeep Wrangler has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Jeep Wrangler?

Owners have filed 654 complaints about the 2014 Jeep Wrangler with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Jeep Wrangler get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler is 18 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Wrangler take?

5W-20 (3.6L Pentastar); 5W-30 (3.8L V6)

What does NHTSA recall 19V-018 cover on the Jeep Wrangler?

Safety recall 19V-018 (Chrysler V01) covers certain 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles among other FCA models: upon frontal air-bag deployment, excessive internal pressure may cause the passenger frontal inflator to explode, and metal fragments can strike occupants.

What generation is the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?

JK generation (2012-2017).