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2014 Jeep Wrangler Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 87 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler, 13% of its 654 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 35,000. Owners report fires, dash and fuse-box malfunctions, and sudden stalling, though no related recall is listed for this issue.

Electrical System complaints
87
13% of 654
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
9
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
35,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Wipers, dashboard lights, and warning chimes activate on their own while driving, sometimes followed by the vehicle stalling and refusing to restart until towed and diagnosed as a TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) failure.
  • Steering wheel controls, including the horn, radio, and hands-free system, stop responding, and the dash display goes blank, in one case contributing to a crash after the horn failed.
  • The horn stops working and the alarm activates randomly, with dealers attributing the issue to a static electricity problem.
  • The fuse box in the engine compartment catches fire or smolders while the vehicle is parked and turned off, accompanied by tail lights flashing and wipers running unprompted.
  • Smoke or flames come from the dashboard area while driving, in one case requiring a bystander's fire extinguisher to put out.

When 2014 Jeep Wrangler electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 14, 2014, latest Sep 10, 2026.

2014 Jeep Wrangler electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter62014 Q22015 Q32017 Q22018 Q42020 Q22021 Q32023 Q32025 Q3
87 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2015 Q2 (6).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Wrangler model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2010103 (15%)
  2. 201185 (18%)
  3. 2012153 (18%)
  4. 2013107 (16%)
  5. 201487 (13%)
  6. 201583 (18%)
  7. 201658 (13%)
  8. 201748 (16%)
  9. 2018273 (15%)
  10. 2019151 (20%)
  11. 2020182 (30%)
  12. 2021305 (33%)
  13. 2022171 (43%)
  14. 2023192 (53%)
  15. 2024413 (57%)
  16. 202536 (55%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2014 Jeep Wrangler have?
NHTSA lists 87 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Wrangler, which is 13% of its 654 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler electrical system?
No related recall is listed in the data for this component on the 2014 Wrangler.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for electrical complaints on the 2014 Wrangler is 35,000 miles.
Are the electrical issues dangerous?
NHTSA data tied to this component on the 2014 Wrangler includes 9 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 1 crash, including cases involving fuse box fires and dash fires.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.