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2014 Jeep Wrangler Engine Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are engine problems on the 2014 Jeep Wrangler?

330 owners have reported engine problems on the 2014 Jeep Wrangler, 50% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 31,000–74,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.

330 complaints 50% of all 2014 complaints 52,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Oil cooler 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (264 of 330). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.

Engine complaints by Wrangler year

2008 Wrangler 48
2009 Wrangler 23
2010 Wrangler 53
2011 Wrangler 42
2014 Wrangler 330
2016 Wrangler 93
2017 Wrangler 63
2019 Wrangler 48
2020 Wrangler 59
2022 Wrangler 95
2025 Wrangler 28

Related recalls

No recall covers engine problems on the 2014 Jeep Wrangler. See all 4 recalls for this year.

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Common questions

What are common 2014 Jeep Wrangler engine problems?

Complaints most often name the oil cooler.

At what mileage do 2014 Jeep Wrangler engine problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 31,000–74,000 miles. The middle value is about 52,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2014 Jeep Wrangler engine problems?

NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2014 Jeep Wrangler. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.

Which Wrangler year has the most engine complaints?

The 2024 Wrangler, with 415 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.