2014 Jeep Wrangler engine problems
322 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2014 Jeep Wrangler — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 6, 2026
“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…”
filed Dec 23, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 23 | 39% |
| 2024 Wrangler | 390 | 59% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 95 | 28% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 85 | 23% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 213 | 24% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 50 | 8% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 42 | 6% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 98 | 5% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 61 | 20% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 88 | 19% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 125 | 27% |
| 2013 Wrangler | 140 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Jeep Wrangler
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.