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2014 Jeep Wrangler: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

651 NHTSA owner complaints · 4 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
Jeep Wrangler
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Owner complaints: 651 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 54.25

Engine322Power Train88Electrical System80Air Bags70Service Brakes69Unknown Or Other49

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

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 computer is throwing code C2200. The parts to repair are not available. Online forums show this is a big issue within the Jeep Wrangler community. It has been reported that Internally, Jeep has acknow…
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 availability. This seems to be a widespread issue for the Wranglers from this period. Stellantis should at least provide an alternative. Thanks,
Recalled part not in stock, back-ordered, unavailable and no estimated time of availability; I did not receive a loaner vehicle/I need a loaner vehicle and would like an a “vehicle off road priority tag” placed on my VIN. Case filed with Jeep, case no.s 97461935 and 97468071.

Recalls: 4 campaigns (3 severe)

201420162019
CampaignComponentSummary
14V632000Tires:Pressure Monitoring And RegulatingChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured M…
16V288000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator MoChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to M…
19V018000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:InflatorChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015…
19V680000Seat Belts:Front:AnchorageChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap …

True cost of ownership

Fuel (your region) $0
Maintenance band (your region) $2,051$4,150
Estimated running cost this year (age 12) $4,150

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$4,705vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Jeep Wrangler?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Engine (322 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2014 Jeep Wrangler a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is AVOID with a reliability score of 20/100, computed from 651 NHTSA complaints and 4 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

Does the 2014 Jeep Wrangler have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler, 3 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 08/10/2014. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2014 Jeep Wrangler really cost YOU per year?

Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

20RELIABILITY / 100
AVOID
  • 651 NHTSA complaints on record (54.2/yr of exposure)
  • 4 recall campaigns, 3 touching safety-critical systems

How this score is computed →

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