How many transmission complaints does the 2014 Jeep Wrangler have?

NHTSA lists 88 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Wrangler, which is 13% of the 654 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler transmission?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this Transmission & Powertrain complaint category on the 2014 Wrangler.

At what mileage do 2014 Wrangler transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 44,000 miles.

Did the 2014 Wrangler transmission issues cause crashes or fires?

NHTSA data tied to this complaint category shows 5 crashes and 2 fires, with 0 injuries reported.

2014 Jeep Wrangler Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 88 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler, 13% of its 654 total complaints, with 5 crashes and 2 fires reported. Median mileage at failure was 44,000 miles, and no related recall is listed for this component.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 88; 13% of 654
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 44,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicles parked in gear or park roll away unexpectedly, sometimes on an incline, leading to crashes with other vehicles or property.
Owners describe the transmission hesitating or not shifting gears while pulling away from a stop, with RPMs revving before the vehicle catches gear.
Some report the gear shifter popping out of park on its own shortly after the vehicle was put into park.
Oil filter or oil cooler housing cracks were described as a common issue, causing oil leaks near the exhaust that owners say could risk engine failure or fire.
A rear main seal leak allowed transmission-area oil to drip onto the exhaust crossover pipe.

When 2014 Jeep Wrangler transmission complaints were filed

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

88 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q4 to 2026 Q1; peak 2018 Q4 (9).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Wrangler model year

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

201068 (10%)
201140 (8%)
2012282 (34%)
2013230 (35%)
201488 (13%)
201551 (11%)
201674 (16%)
201750 (16%)
2018176 (10%)
201979 (11%)
202047 (8%)
2021143 (15%)
202263 (16%)
202350 (14%)
2024175 (24%)
202511 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2014 Jeep Wrangler have?: NHTSA lists 88 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Wrangler, which is 13% of the 654 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler transmission?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this Transmission & Powertrain complaint category on the 2014 Wrangler.
At what mileage do 2014 Wrangler transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 44,000 miles.
Did the 2014 Wrangler transmission issues cause crashes or fires?: NHTSA data tied to this complaint category shows 5 crashes and 2 fires, with 0 injuries reported.