2014 Jeep Wrangler Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 322about this part
- Share
- 49%of 658 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 322 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Jeep Wrangler, 49% of the 658 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 15 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Found oil all over the floor of my garage, had not driven Jeep. It has just 30,000 miles on it. Brought to dealers over 3 weeks ago, they are still waiting for a backordered part. And I am without my Jeep. Was told 14,000 on backorder-if its that bad for breakage why is this $1200+ repair is recall? I googled it and found it to be a big issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11406218, filed 2021-04, 30,000 miles“My 2014 Wrangler has the dreaded oil filter housing / oil cooler leak. While driving I smelled burning oil. The next morning I found oil on my garage floor and took the vehicle to the dealership. $875 to replace the part. In researching the issue on line, I discovered this is a very common occurrence as the manufacturer chose to make the part out of plastic.”
NHTSA complaint #11399183, filed 2021-03, 74,000 miles“Smelled a oil burning smell inside the cab. Noticed a dripping of oil on the ground. Took it to an independent mechanic and was told the oil filter housing was cracked. When trying to order the part, was told several thousand were on back order and they had no time frame to get one. I use this vehicle for work and no one can tell me when I can drive my vehicle. Totally unacceptable.”
NHTSA complaint #11399151, filed 2021-03, 156,000 miles“Loud ticking from the left side of engine. A known problem with many model years of jeeps. I was told I do not have the warranty any longer because my warranty for the vehicle started in 2013. If I did, this known issue would not be covered. Shop wanted 3k dollars to repair. Sound happens with car running all the time in drive or just idle. Gets louder as I accelerate.”
NHTSA complaint #11343027, filed 2020-08, 59,000 miles“I was driving down road and lost power like it dropped into neutral. Pull over to side of the road and by time I stopped had smoke coming into the cab. Got out and saw flames in engine compartment. Called police and fire but vehicle was total loss. Consumer stated there were no electrical issues and no engine light came on. Flames were coming from the bottom of the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #11353076, filed 2020-09, 96,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11002828Jun 25, 2024"Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic…
- 10230029May 11, 2021Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
- 10223257May 11, 2021Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
- 10151781Oct 30, 2015Flash: Diagnostic and System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. A small number of…
- 10148960Aug 7, 20153.6L Oil Loss Diagnostic Aid This bulletin involves additional information on oil loss.
- 10058301Aug 7, 2015Various vehicles are experiencing loss of oil, and possibly an oil leakage pooling in engine valley and possibly need replacing oil filter housing. Model 2014.
- 10058037Jun 25, 2015Chrysler 2012-2015 jeep wrangler (rhd): bulletin information involves repairs and inspection of the engine harness and replacing the harness retainer tower clip.
- 10141224Jul 15, 2014P0520- Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit This bulletin involves replacing the oil pressure sensor with a revised part. A small number of customers may experience a Malfunction…
- 10056046Jun 6, 2014On some model vehicles and jeeps, (my 2013-2014)malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminates and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) is set regarding engine oil pressure sensor circuit.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 29 | 40% |
| 2024 | 417 | 56% |
| 2023 | 108 | 29% |
| 2022 | 93 | 23% |
| 2021 | 222 | 23% |
| 2020 | 56 | 9% |
| 2019 | 45 | 6% |
| 2018 | 99 | 5% |
| 2017 | 62 | 20% |
| 2016 | 88 | 19% |
| 2015 | 128 | 27% |
| 2014 | 322 | 49% |
| 2013 | 140 | 21% |
| 2012 | 172 | 21% |
| 2011 | 36 | 7% |
| 2010 | 38 | 6% |
| 2009 | 18 | 5% |
| 2008 | 37 | 4% |
| 2007 | 33 | 6% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 19 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 4% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2014 Jeep Wrangler
88 complaintsElectrical system
82 complaintsBrakes
75 complaintsAir bags
71 complaintsOther or unknown
50 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsWheels
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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