Jeep Wrangler Complaints (2014)

658 consumer complaints on file.

#11464905May 16, 2022
ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The antilock brake module shorted out causing the line to melt and shut down my vehicle
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463551May 5, 2022
POWER TRAIN
Parts R2123503AC & 68087998AA which are available for inspection failed while driving my vehicle a day after in was serviced by the dealer. I heard a loud bang emit from under vehicle. At which point all forward motion stopped & the vehicle would not move at all when the accelerator was pressed. The engine was running and all electrical components continued to function. It stopped in the road and was not able to make it to the shoulder without being pushed. Fortunately traffic was light and the vehicles behind me were able to stop before a collision. Had this happened on the highway or at an intersection the outcome could have been much worse. There were no warning lights prior to or after the failure. I had the vehicle towed to the dealer who requested 3 hours of shop time to disassemble the powertrain. At which point i was contacted and told i needed a new transfer case. When i went to look at the transfer case i saw that the transfer case adapter and external housing was rusted and the gears were worn away. (photos) . Upon taking the part to mechanics and another dealer I was informed such wear was not a result normal usage, wear and tear. I opened a case with FCA (82582111) to enquire as to how the failure occurred. The FCA nor the dealer provided any explanation as to how the failure occurred. For background , the vehicle was custom ordered from the factory, and purchased new in 2014. It a had 64990 miles at the time of the failure. I'm the original owner & only driver of the vehicle. The vehicle has never been off-roaded or driven through high water. The vehicle has not been modified other than a Mopar 2" lift kit installed by the dealer. All scheduled factory service , maintenance and inspections were performed by the dealer. The extent of the rusting and the wearing of the components would indicate that the issue had been occurring for some time. Yet it was not detectable without the vehicle being lifted and the transfer case removed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11462988May 2, 2022
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The vehicle stalls, losing power steering and brakes in the middle of the road. It is critical to have this addressed before someone dies in a wreck. It also over heats to the point it will catch on fire.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11461502April 20, 2022
ENGINE
oil filter housing unit leaks oil causing fire hazard and engine seizure, had to have repaired 2 times in a one year period.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460505April 12, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while the vehicle was running there was a ticking sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under an unknown Extended Warranty. The contact was referred to NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was 98,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456995March 16, 2022
ENGINE
Oil cool on the top of the motor failed filling top of motor with oil and spilling over in back and front. This is a very common problem that should be looked at closer could easily get on exhaust causing a potential fire.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11454735March 1, 2022
ENGINE
2014 jeep wrangler unlimited Sahara oil filter housing fail twice already. Causes oil to leak all over top of engine and then drips onto other components. Could cause fire, could cause engine to sieze, no warning lights to indicate an issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11454409February 28, 2022
ENGINE
Engine oil cooler failed. No warning lights or chimes. Problem found by smell of burning oil covering the intake valley and drainage from there onto the exhaust pipe throughout the underside of the vehicle. Can result in a vehicle fire.This is a known problem with the 3.6l jeep engine. This is a costly repair and replacement part of OEM quality or better is difficult to locate because of so many failures.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11453814February 24, 2022
ENGINE
Oil Filter Housing failed leaking oil onto top of motor and hot exhaust manifold nearly causing a fire and catastrophic engine failure in heavy traffic. Dealer has confirmed this is a known issue on the 3.6 pentastar engines from after 2014. Currently replacement part has a 58000 unit back order. Failed with no warning until oil light and temp lights triggered.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11453167February 21, 2022
WHEELS
These are aftermarket , designed and marketed as for off-road use and used as up-fit parts on newly manufactured Jeep and Ram vehicles. I own five wheels and this far two wheels have developed hairline cracks and are leaking air. According to online forums/AEV forum, people claim this is a common issue. Since two wheels have developed hairline cracks in the exact same location, I believe it could be a nationwide unsafe situation for unsuspecting AEV wheel owners.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11451501February 11, 2022
ENGINE
After a short drive to town I could smell oil burning .. Oil was Pouring on the the ground from under my jeep. I was told from the dealer it is a common problem on that motor and it was the OIL COOLER . It was cracked on the plastic part . I had it repaired and it cost me 800$ . There were no warning lamps . If I did not catch the problem in time the motor would have locked up.. the oil hitting the hot manifold could have caught fire .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11451571February 11, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the oil filter cap blew off the housing. As a result, the vehicle was losing oil. The contact noticed oil on the engine and smoke was detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called the local dealer. However, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted but no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11450532February 5, 2022
ENGINE
3.6l Pentastar V6, vehicle had a failed oil cooler housing. This caused the vehicle to leak a considerable amount (more than a quart) of oil into the valley between the cylinder heads, but showed no outward signs of leaking oil. This has the potential to ignite a vehicle fire during operation. Could also potentially cause catastrophic engine failure secondary to oil starvation at highway speeds.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11450472February 4, 2022
AIR BAGS
According to the dealership the part for this recall is on indefinite back order with no eta of arrival I want to know why I can’t get my recall fixed if it’s saying parts are readily available
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11447563January 14, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The vehicle will unexpectedly not be able to shift gears up or down suddenly due to a switch sensor located in the transmission transfer case that malfunctions due to corrosion due to lack of protection on the wiring which is exposed to the elements. I noticed this happening a few times before I had a chance to take it into the dealer repair shop. When I was on my way home from work commuting through evening rush hour, I was driving at normal residential street speeds and as traffic sped up my car did not shift gears but rather kept revving higher. I was driving along with traffic and noticed as we were slowing down it didn't downshift either. I was able to pull over and inspected the vehicle but didn't notice any wrong. I had to drive home with my hazards and at a set speed as much as possible. It was not a safe situation nor would it be good for the engine had it got pushed harder.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11446792January 9, 2022
ENGINE
Engine oil leak, front of engine, under/at bottom of oil filter housing. Loss of oil from motor, oil all over under carriage of Jeep, found first on garage floor. Jeep has 62,000 miles on it. Oil on engine, transmission, transfer case and exhaust. Unit smoking, fire hazard. No warning lamps for low oil or low oil pressure.12
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11446647January 7, 2022
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Clock spring, which is located behind the steering wheel, has become bad and no longer works. This affects the horn’s ability to function.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11445260December 28, 2021
ENGINE
Engine light on when change in oil needed @ 50%. Oil pressure fluctuates when driving 2% to 30%. Noticed oil leaks in my driveway and had it checked by mechanic. Found out it was the oil filter housing/oil cooler and that it is a common problem with 3. 6 motor also, found out the part is on back order due to a lot of customers having same issue. Found the following in my search: " ATTENTION - 2014 Wranglers have bad oil leak problems! ________________________________________ For 2014, Chrysler made a change to a part called the "oil filter adapter" which sits on top of the engine, under the intake manifold. There are now a parade of people with various Chrysler vehicles that use the 3.6L reporting that the new part cracks, causing a major oil leak, potentially a fire, and can cause your engine to be drained of all oil. If you have had an oil leak, and the dealership told you the issue was the oil filter adapter, the oil cooler or the oil cooler cover, post up here. We are going to try to get pressure on Chrysler to at least redesign the part. Part number is 68105583AA and it applies only to 2014 3.6L Chrysler V6 engines, at least so far. Similar issues have been reported with the new 3.2L V6 used in the Cherokee, but it apparently has a different part number. This is a MAJOR issue if you own a 2014 Wrangler. There is no way to know if/when the part will crack, and if it does, it is not a trail repair. The adapter is buried under the intake manifold, and ever getting to it with some putty would be nearly impossible. You had better have extra oil with you at all times if you are trail riding a 2014 Wrangler. Post here if you have the issue, and go to safercar.gov and file a complaint. If Chrysler doesn't fix this issue, you will never feel safe wheeling your 2014 Jeep in the backcountry. They need to fix this, NOW. ALL 3.6L vehicles are affected"
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11444621December 21, 2021
SUSPENSION, STEERING
With less than 30,000 miles, this car developed a "death wobble." At unpredictable moments, the whole car will start shaking and it is nearly impossible to control the steering wheel. Until you slow down to almost a stop, the shaking continues indefinitely. I've since discovered that this a known problem with Jeeps, but Jeep refuses to contribute a penny to fixing it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11444359December 19, 2021
ENGINE
Concerning all Jeep Wrangler vehicles with the Pentastar 3.6L V-6 engine. These engines utilize variable valve timing with DOHC’s. Jeep dealers and owners are aware of a very common issue with bearing failures in these assemblies, resulting in damage to the camshafts requiring replacement of all 4 camshafts, 24 hydraulic lifters and 24 rocker assemblies. Approximate labor for this work is $1,220 plus parts cost of approximately $2,770. The issue is signaled by a loud tapping noise from one or both engine banks and typically occurs around or shortly after 80,000 miles though there are a number of reports that can be found where this issue appeared earlier. Jeep technicians diagnose the issue using a stethoscope and automatically assume all components will require replacement without further disassembly or investigation. An internet search will indicate just how prevalent this issue is. My vehicle is currently in the shop and I am told there are currently a total of three Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vehicles in said shop with the SAME issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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