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2014 Jeep Wrangler Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 26 steering complaints for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler, 4% of its 654 total complaints that year. Three crashes were linked to steering failures, at a median 38,000 miles, and no related recalls are listed.

Steering complaints
26
4% of 654
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
38,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Steering wheel suddenly seizes or locks up at low speed, sometimes causing a collision.
  • Steering box or gear box shears or wears out, producing excessive play in the wheel that worsens over tens of thousands of miles.
  • Bolts in the steering shaft or flange bolt in the steering column break or fall out, disconnecting the wheel from the front tires.
  • Vehicle drifts or pulls to one side during a turn and fails to respond to steering correction.
  • Front end shudders or 'death wobble' at highway speed, especially after hitting a bump, causing a loss of control.

When 2014 Jeep Wrangler steering complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 31, 2013, latest Mar 22, 2026.

2014 Jeep Wrangler steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2013Apr 2015Oct 2016Oct 2017Apr 2019Jan 2020Dec 2021Sep 2025
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2013 to Mar 2026; peak Aug 2015 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Wrangler model year

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

  1. 201065 (9%)
  2. 201158 (12%)
  3. 2012204 (24%)
  4. 2013167 (26%)
  5. 201426 (4%)
  6. 201529 (6%)
  7. 201628 (6%)
  8. 201719 (6%)
  9. 20181,115 (61%)
  10. 2019445 (60%)
  11. 2020238 (39%)
  12. 2021250 (27%)
  13. 202282 (21%)
  14. 202356 (15%)
  15. 202468 (9%)
  16. 20253 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2014 Jeep Wrangler have?
NHTSA lists 26 steering complaints for the 2014 Wrangler, which is 4% of the 654 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for steering issues on the 2014 Wrangler.
Did the 2014 Jeep Wrangler steering problems cause crashes?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes linked to steering complaints on the 2014 Wrangler, with no reported fires or injuries.
At what mileage do steering problems usually appear on the 2014 Wrangler?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2014 Wrangler is 38,000 miles.
Are steering complaints worse on other Wrangler years?
Yes, the 2018 model year has 1,115 steering complaints (61% of its total), and 2019 has 445 (60%), both far higher than the 2014 model's 26 complaints (4%).

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.