2014 Jeep Wrangler problems and complaints

Owners have filed 658 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Jeep Wrangler. The most-reported areas: Engine (322), Power Train (88), Electrical System (82).

Key takeaways

  • 658 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 21 involve a crash, 24 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine32249%
Power Train8813%
Electrical System8212%
Service Brakes7511%
Air Bags7111%
Unknown Or Other497%
Steering264%
Vehicle Speed Control213%
Structure203%
Fuel/Propulsion System193%
Suspension152%
Visibility/Wiper122%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

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NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2014 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated3/5

Latest complaints, as filed

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Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-23

The ABS module stopped working. This is causing the brakes to skid, and the tires to spin when turning and wet. My daughter has run off the road one time on a slippery road because the tires were spinning too fast. There are three warning lights on dash - ABS, Skid, BRAKE. There is also a OBD II diagnostic code - C2200

Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-12

ABS module failure. Common on Jeep Wrangler JK. Could cost $1,500 to repair. Things happen but this is a common occurrence according to forums. Confirmed by reputable licensed mechanic.

Air Bags - filed 2026-10-08

Fraudulent Safety Recall Completion Record — Recall V01 (NHTSA Campaign 19V-018) I am filing a complaint against Stellantis (FCA US LLC) and dealership Northwest Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram for fraudulent completion reporting of Safety Recall V01 (Takata Passenger Airbag Inflator Replacement) on a 2014 Jeep Wrangler. Key...

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More for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler

Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.