At a glance
What can fail
The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap can fracture and separate from the seat frame.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle at no cost to you.
This page covers 3 recalls, 640 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler.
18 mpg combined
13.1 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler centers on the engine, which accounts by far for the largest share of reports, followed by drivetrain and electrical concerns. On the engine side, owners frequently describe stalling, rough running, and loss of power, with some reporting the engine shuts off unexpectedly while driving. The second notable cluster involves the ABS control module, owners across multiple reports describe the module failing and triggering warning lights for ABS, traction control, and braking systems simultaneously. When this happens, anti-lock braking and traction control stop functioning, and owners note the vehicle becomes harder to manage on wet or loose surfaces. A recurring frustration in these reports is that replacement modules have been difficult to source, leaving vehicles sidelined for extended periods. A smaller but consistent thread involves steering, with some owners describing a pronounced high-speed steering oscillation commonly called "death wobble."
640
Total Complaints
21
Crash-Related
24
Fire-Related
9
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Jeep Wrangler has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the passenger-side airbag inflator, which can explode during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, risking serious injury to occupants.
Two additional recalls affect right-hand-drive models only. On those vehicles, a clockspring assembly that collects dust contamination can cause the driver's frontal airbag circuit to fail, leaving the airbag unable to deploy in a crash when it is needed most. There is also a seatbelt concern on right-hand-drive models: the driver's seatbelt buckle mounting strap can crack and break away from the seat frame, leaving the driver with a buckle that cannot be fastened and no functioning restraint in a collision.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap can fracture and separate from the seat frame.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle at no cost to you.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's frontal air bag inflator may build up excessive internal pressure during deployment and rupture or explode.
What the fix does
The passenger frontal air bag inflator will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Dust contamination in the clockspring assembly can cause the air bag circuit to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.