2014 Jeep Wrangler Engine Problems
Owners have filed 322 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2014 Jeep Wrangler, 49% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 52,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “oil filter” (39% of reports).
- 322engine complaints
- 52,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 36%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Oil filter: mentioned in 125 of 322 complaints (39%)
- Fire hazard: mentioned in 40 of 322 complaints (12%)
- Cooler housing: mentioned in 35 of 322 complaints (11%)
- Top engine: mentioned in 21 of 322 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2014 Jeep Wrangler at $1,300, and half of them between $970 and $2,200.
Based on 26 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2016–2025), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 258 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 322 complaints, 15 a fire, 1 an injury.
Jeep Wrangler engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Wrangler | 1 | 9% | — |
| 2025 Wrangler | 28 | 39% | — |
| 2024 Wrangler | 415 | 56% | 20,000 |
| 2023 Wrangler | 106 | 29% | 6,500 |
| 2022 Wrangler | 93 | 23% | 18,500 |
| 2021 Wrangler | 217 | 23% | 26,200 |
| 2020 Wrangler | 54 | 9% | 22,846 |
| 2019 Wrangler | 44 | 6% | 12,000 |
| 2018 Wrangler | 99 | 5% | 15,050 |
| 2017 Wrangler | 62 | 20% | 52,000 |
| 2016 Wrangler | 88 | 19% | 44,000 |
| 2015 Wrangler | 128 | 27% | 47,140 |
| 2014 Wrangler | 322 | 49% | 52,000 |
| 2013 Wrangler | 140 | 21% | 63,500 |
| 2012 Wrangler | 172 | 21% | 40,500 |
| 2011 Wrangler | 36 | 7% | 69,000 |
| 2010 Wrangler | 38 | 6% | 62,000 |
| 2009 Wrangler | 18 | 5% | 64,000 |
| 2008 Wrangler | 37 | 4% | 82,715 |
| 2007 Wrangler | 33 | 6% | 70,500 |
| 2006 Wrangler | 9 | 1% | 72,681 |
| 2005 Wrangler | 19 | 3% | 86,500 |
| 2004 Wrangler | 4 | 2% | 114,000 |
| 2003 Wrangler | 1 | 1% | 38,425 |
| 2002 Wrangler | 4 | 4% | 169,000 |
| 2001 Wrangler | 2 | 1% | 134,000 |
| 2000 Wrangler | 9 | 4% | 120,000 |
| 1999 Wrangler | 1 | 0% | 146,000 |
| 1997 Wrangler | 2 | 0% | 135,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The plastic oil filter housing was leaking oil onto my exhaust I had to quit driving it because of fear of a FIRE, SO MY QUESTION IS : IF YOU HAVE OIL RUNNING DOWN AND DRIPPING OF YOUR EXHAUST AND YOU GUYS WONT RECALL IT BECAUSE YOU SAY ITS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE? YOU GUYS ARE NUTS, THE MANUFACTURE…
Oil housing failed , caused oil into engine and exhaust
I was driving on I35 on 10/23/2025 when I saw a small spark then my vehicle caught fire and i exited the vehicle called 911 Lewisville Fire Department and was informed that they responded to vehicle fire on 10/23/2025 at 9:45 pm, their case number is 2025-0012175. The representative stated that the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Jeep Wranglers have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 322 owner complaints about engine for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler (49% of the 657 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Jeep Wrangler engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 52,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2014 Jeep Wrangler?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $970 and $2,200), from 26 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2014 Jeep Wrangler?
The most frequent phrase is “oil filter”, in 125 of 322 complaints, followed by “fire hazard” (40).
Other 2014 Jeep Wrangler problems
See all 2014 Jeep Wrangler problems or engine problems across all Wrangler years.