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2014 Jeep Wrangler repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 131 repairs.
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2014 Jeep Wrangler engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (16%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

7840 mi Water pump had a leak, they replaced the thermostat as well. 
50000 mi

US $670
Replaced oil cooler/filter housing Leaking radiator 
79000 mi Had a coolant flush performed on the vehicle. As a result, the radiator started leaking. Dealer replaced it on their dime.  
70000 mi

US $1000
Water pump ,pulleys, broken bolts 

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2014 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

7000 mi Oil pressure sensor replaced 
15168 mi Water Pump replaced - was making screeching sound since 12,000mi but part took time to get in/coordinate repair. 
25377 mi Heat did not work, just blew cold air. Dealer replaced thermostat and some coolant hose. Heat works, but did not work as well as before. Returned and they added more coolant. 
38000 mi

US $100
While in for AC Compressor replacement, determined leaking radiator. 
40000 mi

US $100
Oil Pan was leaking oil from the gasket/seal area. Pan was coated in oil, and oil was creeping vertically to the underside of the vehicle. 
23000 mi Radiator leaking. Replaced under warranty 
92000 mi

US $100
Oil filter and cooling reservoir was leaking. Dealer replaced and covered under extended warranty. $100 deductible. 
105000 mi

US $100
Engine oil filter reservoir was cracked and leaking. 
41000 mi Repeat repair attempt for check engine and traction control warning lights. Replaced cam position sensor for third time in two months. Second attempt to solve check engine light with traction control/anti skid light. Replaced cam position sensor (second time, was told the first sensor might have been"just a bad part from mfr") took two weeks to get part. 
43000 mi Third attempt to solve check engine light with anti skid light. Replaced "other" cam position sensor. Took over two weeks to get part. Car was marginally driveable, sometimes in limp mode. Lights came back on on way home from dealership. Fourth attempt to solve check engine light with anti skid light. Replaced oil control valve and sensor. Drove car less than a week before same problem reaccured. 
72000 mi Continuation of ongoing problem with dashboard Christmas tree and limp mode. Dealer as last resort ordered new head, found lose bolt in oil pressure supply path. 
36000 mi oil filter housing cracked and jeep was leaking oil real seal leaking 
9300 mi Oil sending failed, send a single to read full press on the gauge. 
12000 mi Oil pressure sensor malfunction; replaced 
The oil filter housing on the top of the engine is made of plastic (of all things). It cracked open at the bottom and began leaking oil. Dealer stated this on one of many so had the part in stock. 
43000 mi

US $800
Water pump leaking 
68600 mi

US $551
Oil filter adapter failed 
66000 mi

US $280
Repair cooling leak 
75000 mi

US $600
Oil pressure sensor 
108000 mi

US $500
Cooling system was leaking and repair with new radiator 
1000 mi Engine cooling system problem. 
32000 mi

US $750
Cooling system, replaced leaking radiator 
40000 mi

US $435
Check engine light on. Replaced oil pressure switch/sensor 
21000 mi Oil cooler housing cracked and leaked oil. 
12400 mi Oil sensor failed after regular maintenance completed. 
26660 mi Leak found upper rear radiator by overflow bottle, radiator replaced, system flushed and new antifreeze filled. 
26691 mi Leak found at oil cooler, tech found a few drops in engine valley. Replacement oil cooler ordered during March trip then installed 4 April 2018. 

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2014 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV

285-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

42000 mi Oil cooler/ filter housing cracked leaking oil down back of engine. 
55255 mi

US $1356
Heater core plugged. Here core replaced, and cooling system flushed. 
3300 mi I found casting sand in the coolant reservoir. The dealership flushed the cooling system twice. 
4000 mi Engine oil cooler started leaking. 
6000 mi Casting sand appeared in cooling reservoir for 3rd time. 
4000 mi Rear Main Seal Leak 
10000 mi Oil leak 
13000 mi Engine oil leak 
15000 mi Engine Oil Leak. 
25000 mi Surges when AC was on; repair was "a software patch." 
35000 mi Surge at ~2000 rpm. Fixed with software patch. 
68000 mi

US $106
Fuel delivery line came loose from injector rail. Gas leak, strong gas smell in vehicle. Line and connector were replaced. 
10000 mi Leaking Oil Sending Unit & Housing both replaced by dealer 11-month old 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sport. 

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2014 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV

285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

42000 mi

US $1200
Seal failure in oil cooling unit, required replacement. Replacement involved flushing coolant and oil. 
29000 mi leaking radiator. split seam on radiator. replaced. 
38000 mi valve on gas tank replaced gas tank 
74000 mi

US $55
Oil filter assembly cracked, O ring kit put in. Failed within 4 weeks. 
76000 mi Oil Filter assembly started leaking again. This time the assembly was replaced. 

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