2014 Jeep Wrangler Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 2%of 658 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the suspension of the 2014 Jeep Wrangler, 2% of the 658 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I am on the highway and I'm going at faster speed then on the city street there is a wobble and my truck feels as if it is going to flip over or something. Also when I am on the city streets and drive over and uneven pavement I get the same wobble or sometimes it feels as if my truck is being lifted off the ground.”
NHTSA complaint #11234461, filed 2019-07, 5 miles“I have the death wobble happening on my Jeep for the last 3 months - but over the last month - it has gotten worse and happens at least twice a day and has gotten so bad that it has pulled my vehicle into the other lane and is sometimes uncontrollable. It eventaully is going to kill me or someone else. …”
NHTSA complaint #10837711, filed 2016-02, 20,000 miles“In september of 2017 I purchased a certified pre-owned vehicle from autonation Jeep dodge chrystler in katy texas. With this purchase there was written notice of it being certified with a complete inspection done. This inspection notes and certifies that the vehicle was safe, usable, and with no defects. This document specifically noted several items that are included in the suspension of the Jeep. All noted as certified. After possession of the vehicle an event occurred where the Jeep lost control, putting my life and family's life at risk as we were thrown into another lane of traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11230170, filed 2019-07, 50,000 miles“While driving at approximately 50 MPH the Jeep front end and steering started to violently stake and wobble and did not stop until the Jeep came to full stop. This happened again a few miles down the road after encountering a small bump in the road. Again this violent wobble did not stop until the Jeep came to a complete stop.”
NHTSA complaint #11194230, filed 2019-04, 58,000 miles“While driving, the vehicle, which was 3 days new to us, exhibited the classic Jeep death wobble. The vehicle started to violently shake from side to side and only stopped once the brake was activated. This happened 4 times before the alignment was righted and a part replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10911220, filed 2016-10, 68,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244356Sep 20, 2023LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
- 10170314Dec 11, 2019Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root…
- 10224608Mar 25, 2016Vibration/Shimmy At Low Speed With 4 Inch Mopar Lift Kit Installed This bulletin involves replacing the front track bar bracket to the front axle and checking alignment settings…
- 10218004Mar 25, 2016Vibration/Shimmy At Low Speed With 4 Inch Mopar Lift Kit Installed.
- 10140152Mar 25, 2016Vibration/Shimmy At Low Speed With 4 Inch Mopar Lift Kit Installed This bulletin involves replacing the front track bar bracket to the front axle and checking alignment settings…
- 10074204Mar 25, 2016Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10160047Dec 16, 2015Vibration/Shimmy At Low Speed With 4 Inch Mopar Lift Kit Installed This bulletin involves replacing the front track bar bracket to the front axle and checking alignment settings…
- 10139594Sep 10, 2014Part Description: RHR Radio Issue Description: Issue 1: While performing RHR radio reflash (software update), on rare occasions, the flash can fail to properly update the radio…
- 10139708Aug 28, 2014High Speed Vibration Coming From The Rear Of The Vehicle This bulletin involves replacing the rear propeller shaft. Customers may indicate that they feel a vibration coming from…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 2% |
| 2023 | 39 | 10% |
| 2022 | 60 | 15% |
| 2021 | 181 | 19% |
| 2020 | 51 | 8% |
| 2019 | 133 | 18% |
| 2018 | 343 | 19% |
| 2017 | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 | 8 | 2% |
| 2015 | 17 | 4% |
| 2014 | 15 | 2% |
| 2013 | 20 | 3% |
| 2012 | 20 | 2% |
| 2011 | 39 | 8% |
| 2010 | 42 | 6% |
| 2009 | 63 | 17% |
| 2008 | 108 | 12% |
| 2007 | 100 | 18% |
| 2006 | 72 | 10% |
| 2005 | 51 | 8% |
| 2004 | 59 | 31% |
| 2003 | 18 | 18% |
| 2002 | 19 | 18% |
| 2001 | 21 | 12% |
| 2000 | 25 | 10% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 26 | 10% |
| 1997 | 27 | 7% |
| 1995 | 7 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2014 Jeep Wrangler
322 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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