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2014 Jeep Wrangler: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler, most recently filed September 2019. Owners have filed 654 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine.

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Recalls (4)

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2014 Jeep Wrangler. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V680000 Filed Sep 26, 2019

Seatbelt Buckle May Separate From Seat Frame

Seat belts · front · anchorage
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
Consequence
A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
45.6% repairedof 11,463 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2014 Jeep Wrangler. Not checked against your VIN.
NHTSA: Do not drive. NHTSA says owners should not drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. What a Do Not Drive recall means
Recall 19V018000 Filed Jan 15, 2019

Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01.
63.9% repairedof 1,413,222 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2014 Jeep Wrangler. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V288000 Filed May 11, 2016

Clockspring Assembly May Become Contaminated

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail.
Consequence
Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40.
78.6% repairedof 7,196 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 14V632000 Filed Oct 8, 2014

Tire Pressure Warning may Illuminate/FMVSS 138

Tires · pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured March 20, 2014, to April 22, 2014, and 2014 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured March 21, 2014, to April 22, 2014. Due to a software error, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may fail to learn the locations of the individual sensors while the vehicle is being driven. As a result, the low tire pressure warning light will illuminate, despite the the tire pressures being within specification. Should one of the tires lose air pressure, the driver would not be notified of the change in air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Consequence
If the TPMS light illuminates because the sensors cannot be located, it could mask an actual low tire pressure condition, possibly resulting in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the TPMS module, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P63.
75.8% repairedof 10,390 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (654)

654 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.

21involved a crash
24involved a fire
13injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 654.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2014 compares with other Wrangler years

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This year (2014)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 18 mpg combined

18
mpg combined
17
city
21
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,700
CO₂ tailpipe
481 g/mi
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$3,628per year
$302per month
833gallons a year

Miles ÷ 18 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2014 Jeep Wrangler configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual4-Wheel Drive17 / 21 / 18$3,700481
3.6 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive16 / 20 / 18$3,700504
3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual4-Wheel Drive16 / 21 / 18$3,700502
3.6 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive17 / 21 / 18$3,700481

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2014 Jeep Wrangler FAQ

How many recalls does the 2014 Jeep Wrangler have?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 19V680000 (seat belt), 19V018000 (air bag), 16V288000 (air bag), 14V632000 (tire). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2014 Jeep Wrangler problems?

Owners filed 654 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (322), Power train (88), Electrical system (82) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2014 Jeep Wrangler get?

EPA rates the 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual version at 17 city, 21 highway and 18 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2014 Wrangler compare with other years?

Among the 2010–2019 Jeep Wrangler model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (310) and the 2018 the most (1,824). The 2014 drew 654. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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