2014 Jeep Wrangler Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 346 engine complaints for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler, 53% of all complaints filed for this model year, with 16 fire reports tied to the engine area. No related recall is listed for this problem area. The median mileage at failure is 51,747.
- Engine complaints
- 346
- 53% of 654
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 16
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 51,747 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Oil cooler/filter housing cracks and leaks engine oil onto the exhaust manifold and transmission, producing smoke, burning odors, and in several cases visible flames under the hood.
- Some owners report the oil leak reaching the cabin as smoke or fumes while driving, forcing them to pull over.
- A few complaints describe a sudden loud engine noise followed by smoke entering the cabin and fire under the hood while driving at highway speed.
- One owner reported losing power and feeling the vehicle drop into what felt like neutral before smoke and flames appeared in the engine compartment.
- Several owners noted the oil cooler housing failure occurred with no warning light illuminated before the leak or fire was discovered.
When 2014 Jeep Wrangler engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 31, 2013, latest Jul 6, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Wrangler model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2014 Jeep Wrangler?
- NHTSA lists 346 engine-related complaints for the 2014 Wrangler, accounting for 53% of the 654 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler engine oil cooler leak?
- The data provided does not list any recall tied to this engine problem area for the 2014 Wrangler.
- At what mileage do 2014 Wrangler engine problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on this model year is 51,747 miles.
- Are the engine complaints linked to fires?
- Yes, NHTSA complaint data for this engine problem area on the 2014 Wrangler includes 16 fire reports and 1 injury.
- How does 2014 compare to other Wrangler model years for engine complaints?
- The 2014 Wrangler's engine complaints make up 53% of its total complaints, the highest share among the listed years, compared to 33% in 2015 and 27% in 2016.