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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (62%)

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Chart based on 81 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

Jeep Wrangler in Connecticut, United States
May 2015 - Jan 2022
Apr 2020

65000 mi

US $4000
Shocks,ball joints,stabilizer bar,tie rods, intake gasket,spark plugs. 
Jul 2021

70000 mi

US $1000
Water pump ,pulleys, broken bolts 
Jeep Wrangler in Missouri, United States
Jul 2014 - Oct 2015
Dec 2014

8000 mi
Thought doors were always open even though they werent - they replaced the central locking system's computer under warranty. 
Jeep Wrangler in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2016 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016

79000 mi
Had a coolant flush performed on the vehicle. As a result, the radiator started leaking. Dealer replaced it on their dime.  
Mar 2017

80614 mi
Jeep did not have warning chime. Dealer diagnosed and replaced instrument cluster at their expense. 
Mar 2018

90000 mi

US $100
Soft top was leaking. Needed new foam kit installed. 
Jun 2018

93000 mi
Rear drive shaft pinion seal failed 
Jeep Wrangler in Alberta, Canada
Jul 2014 - Mar 2016
Jul 2015

7840 mi
Water pump had a leak, they replaced the thermostat as well. 
Jeep Wrangler in Minnesota, United States
Oct 2013 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017

39000 mi

US $1300
Replaced tie rod ends and ball joints 
Jan 2018

50000 mi

US $670
Replaced oil cooler/filter housing Leaking radiator 
Jeep Wrangler in New Hampshire, United States
Jan 2014 - Jan 2022
Oct 2021

192000 mi

US $400
Wheel bearing,  u joint 

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2014 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV

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

Jeep Wrangler in Kentucky, United States
Dec 2014 - Mar 2016
Sep 2015

34000 mi
Roar noise and harmonic vibration most noticeable at 72 MPH. Not tires. Dealer thought issue was front differential bearings. All replaced, but no improvement. Still have to take it back again. 
Jeep Wrangler in Florida, United States
Dec 2013 - May 2021
Jul 2015

11500 mi
Speed sensor, left rear replaced. 
Nov 2015

14000 mi
Rear window defroster / defogger power cable came loose from window. Rear window assembly replaced. 
Mar 2016

16000 mi
Defogger/defrost cable came loose on rear window. I soldered the connection to save a trip for another window change out. 
Jun 2017

24000 mi
Passenger side water leak around door and dumps onto floorboard. I applied silicon to an area to see if that works, also purchased a new door gasket but have not installed it yet. Occurs mostly during heavy rain and parked on flat driveway. 
Aug 2017

26000 mi

US $35
Replaced the front door gasket on passenger side. Only leaks during rain and parked. Water was always a puddle on floor mat. The new gasket did not help. Not successful. 
Dec 2017

27000 mi

US $21
Wheel speed sensor on left rear wheel. Caused ABS system to fail. Had to fine a shop that could read ABS problems and identify which wheel was causing the issue. Traction control and ABS lamps on, pulsing brakes and erratic engine power. 
Jeep Wrangler in Virginia, United States
Jul 2014 - Jul 2022
Nov 2021

92000 mi

US $100
Oil filter and cooling reservoir was leaking. Dealer replaced and covered under extended warranty. $100 deductible. 
May 2022

105000 mi

US $100
Engine oil filter reservoir was cracked and leaking. 
Jul 2022

110 mi

US $100
Power steering pump failure. Second trip to replace steering box and gears. Had replace steering box gear. 
Jeep Wrangler in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2014 - Mar 2016
Jun 2015

7000 mi
Oil pressure sensor replaced 
Jeep Wrangler in Michigan, United States
Feb 2016 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016

23000 mi
Aux port on radio was lose and not functional. Radio replaced under warranty Radiator leaking. Replaced under warranty Hinge on rear hatch made a popping noise when opening and closing. Hinge replaced under warranty Squeak coming from rear suspension over bumps. Rear sway bar links lubricated under warranty. 
Jeep Wrangler in Kansas, United States
Sep 2013 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017

36000 mi
oil filter housing cracked and jeep was leaking oil real seal leaking 
Jeep Wrangler in Texas, United States
Nov 2015 - Mar 2018
Jul 2017

30000 mi

US $200
ABS sensor failed on right rear 
Jeep Wrangler in Kansas, United States
Jul 2016 - Mar 2018
Jul 2016

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. 
Aug 2016

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. 
Aug 2017

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. 
Jeep Wrangler in Ohio, United States
Aug 2014 - Sep 2016
May 2015

5000 mi
Navigation system went out, replaced with a new (used) unit. screen was damaged prior to install but installed anyways. Nav now works but unit needs be replaced because of sirus not working and screen damaged. 2 replacement unit. screen was messed up on radio/nav unit. 
Aug 2015

7000 mi
Water leaking on passenger side. Dealer ordered parts, still not fixed. Repaired drivers side tape for freedom top. Windshield header panel replaced. 
Aug 2016

15000 mi
Freedom Panel leak, replaced header panel and seals again. Rear tailgate was making a loud noise going down the road. 
Sep 2016

15000 mi
Passenger side door hinges paint was flaking. 
Jeep Wrangler in Louisiana, United States
Apr 2016 - Jan 2018
Oct 2016

12000 mi
Hard top was leaking f 
Jeep Wrangler in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2014 - Apr 2016
Jun 2014

15168 mi
Water Pump replaced - was making screeching sound since 12,000mi but part took time to get in/coordinate repair. 
Aug 2014

20215 mi

US $120
Rear window showed signs of water leak. Asked dealer to take a look when doing oil change. They ended up charging a diagnostic fee and repair time to wipe dust off of the gasket. It still leaks. 
Sep 2014

21206 mi
Extremely loud creaking sound like a wooden door when on uneven ground (eg. driving up onto street off of dirt road or pulling up on curb (any "Flexing"). Dealer applied a lot of grease to door latches, problem solved. 
Dec 2014

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. 
Jun 2015

35000 mi
Blend Door Actuator failed/broke. Was 50*F outside, and vehicle had no heat. Second time during ownership with no heat, different problem this time though. Currently makes odd belt noise when AC on, will fix at next oil change. Power Steering intermittently cuts out, or becomes hard to use. Able to demonstrate at higher RPM, but was told this is "Normal" by dealership. Vehicle did not do this before, will make them replace when it fails. Vehicle makes loud whining noise (similar to a supercharger) when AC is on coldest and fan 1/3 or higher up. Directly tied to engine RPM, noise is present from 2.5-3k RPM and higher. AC stopped blowing cold air for 1 minute but resumed. 
Sep 2015

38000 mi

US $100
Replaced AC compressor and expansion valve. While in for AC Compressor replacement, determined leaking radiator. While in for AC Compressor replacement, determined leaking front axle seals. 
Dec 2015

40000 mi

US $208
Front Axle Seal was leaking heavily. Replaced axle seal (had previously been done 3k earlier). 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. Steering made loud clunk when wet, vibrated steering column. Track Bar was tightened, charged $208 because dealer did not replace any parts and wouldn't cover labor under warranty. Noise began almost immediately after prior repair. 
Jeep Wrangler in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2014 - Jun 2022
Apr 2016

9300 mi
Oil sending failed, send a single to read full press on the gauge. 
Jeep Wrangler in Nevada, United States
Jan 2014 - Jun 2018
Apr 2015

38300 mi
Nav unit stopped working 
Oct 2015

66000 mi

US $280
Repair cooling leak 
Jan 2016

75000 mi

US $600
Oil pressure sensor 
Apr 2017

108000 mi

US $500
Cooling system was leaking and repair with new radiator 
Jeep Wrangler in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2014 - Mar 2016
Jun 2014

1000 mi
Rust on frame components and shock mounts 
Jeep Wrangler in Idaho, United States
Jun 2013 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014

12000 mi
Oil pressure sensor malfunction; replaced 
Jeep Wrangler in New York, United States
Aug 2013 - Nov 2015
Jul 2014

13700 mi
Oil sending unit sensor 
Jan 2015

9300 mi
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. 
Jeep Wrangler in Virginia, United States
Jul 2013 - Sep 2015
Feb 2014

5700 mi
Transmission temperature sensor was failing. 
Jeep Wrangler in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2013 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015

43000 mi

US $800
There was a short circuit in the steering wheel column and some wiring had to be replaced. Water pump leaking 
Nov 2016

68600 mi

US $551
Oil filter adapter failed 
Jeep Wrangler in Maryland, United States
Apr 2014 - Apr 2019
Mar 2018

38000 mi

US $100
Battery died 
Jeep Wrangler in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2014 - Nov 2018
Jun 2014

1000 mi
Engine cooling system problem. 
Oct 2017

32000 mi

US $750
Cooling system, replaced leaking radiator 
Jun 2018

40000 mi

US $435
Check engine light on. Replaced oil pressure switch/sensor 
Jeep Wrangler in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2014 - Aug 2020
Feb 2016

22320 mi
Wire tab fell off the rear screen defroster. Defroster stopped working. 
Mar 2017

42780 mi
Navigation system failed. Wouldn't connect to detailed Garmin maps. Problem is irreparable and a new radio unit had to be ordered. 
Jul 2017

50601 mi

C $550
New radio/navigation unit installed under extended warranty Rear brakes needed repairs - rotors warped and scored. 
Nov 2017

54560 mi

C $35
Sway bar knocking on Steering Damper on full lock. Damper had twisted in its mount. The mount was reset and tightened to prevent a repeat of the problem. 
Jan 2019

73470 mi

C $690
Right front UV badly worn, damaged by hitting a deep pothole. Both front UVs replaced. Also had oil change and brake check done at the same time. 
Jul 2019

81220 mi

C $285
Rear windshield washer/wiper assembly replaced after washer started leaking into the trunk area. 
Jeep Wrangler in Florida, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2018
May 2015

21000 mi
Oil cooler housing cracked and leaked oil. 
Feb 2016

30000 mi
After a short trip where the vehicle started normally, the vehicle failed to restart. I was able to jump-start but it seemed like an internal fault in the battery. Dealer later confirmed. (I was a professional auto mechanic.) 
Jeep Wrangler in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2014 - Jun 2022
Mar 2016

12400 mi
Oil sensor failed after regular maintenance completed. 
Jul 2016

14460 mi
Leaking seals both sides front axle. Repaired under warranty. 
Mar 2018

26660 mi
Leak found upper rear radiator by overflow bottle, radiator replaced, system flushed and new antifreeze filled. 
Apr 2018

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. 
Jun 2018

28520 mi
Door hinge paint pealing due to galvanic corrosion. Replacement covered by extended warranty. 
Jun 2022

57660 mi

C $350
There was a leak in the return line for the power steering unit. The entire return line was replaced. 

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2014 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV

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

Jeep Wrangler in Georgia, United States
Jul 2014 - Jul 2022
Jun 2015

25000 mi
Surges when AC was on; repair was "a software patch." 
Jun 2016

35000 mi
Surge at ~2000 rpm. Fixed with software patch. 
Mar 2018

68000 mi

US $106
Fuel delivery line came loose from injector rail. Gas leak, strong gas smell in vehicle. Line and connector were replaced. 
Jeep Wrangler in Michigan, United States
Feb 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2014

4000 mi
Rear Main Seal Leak Trans hard to shift from 4-5-6 gears after driving on the highway for about 30 miles. 
Nov 2014

4000 mi
Gear Shifter Seal not installed correctly. I had to show them how to do it. 
Sep 2015

10000 mi
Oil leak 
Dec 2015

13000 mi
Engine oil leak 
Mar 2016

15000 mi
Engine Oil Leak. 
Jeep Wrangler in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2013 - Jun 2018
Feb 2017

42000 mi
Oil cooler/ filter housing cracked leaking oil down back of engine. 
Jan 2018

55255 mi

US $1356
Heater core plugged. Here core replaced, and cooling system flushed. 
Jeep Wrangler in California, United States
Jul 2013 - Jul 2018
Aug 2013 Interior squeak when traveling over bumps. Removed roof and bolts that join windshield to sport bar. Applied grease where windshield and sport bar interface and put everything back together. 
Sep 2013

1000 mi
Driver seat squeaked when traveling up an incline. Found rubbing area in seat height adjuster mechanism and greased it. Squeak solved. 
Feb 2014

3300 mi
I found casting sand in the coolant reservoir. The dealership flushed the cooling system twice. 
Jun 2014

4000 mi
Engine oil cooler started leaking. Driver's seat sounds like a wooden ricking chair. Dealer replaced seat base. Dash trim below radio warped. Dealer replaced dash piece. 
Sep 2014

5000 mi
Rear seat headrest base fell apart after first use. Hubcap fell off in pieces. 
Dec 2014

6000 mi
Dash warped again. Replacement piece doesn't fit right either. Lead for rear defroster fell off of back window. Back glass being replaced but is on national backorder. Casting sand appeared in cooling reservoir for 3rd time. Drivers seat squeaking again. 
Apr 2015

8300 mi
Radio bezel not fitting right. Driver's seat squeaking again. 
Jan 2016

6800 mi
Radio bezel warped. Removed myself and fixed problem. 
Oct 2016

18300 mi
Rear defroster lead came off again! 
Jeep Wrangler in Connecticut, United States
Apr 2015 - Dec 2015
May 2015

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

Jeep Wrangler in California, United States
Aug 2017 - Jan 2022
Jun 2018

25000 mi
HVAC harness was loose from time of purchase (aug 2017), it finally wiggled itself free and stopped the "cool" side of the system from working. Dealer waived the labor fee since i have had all maintenance and repair work done with their shop. 
Mar 2020

42000 mi

US $1200
Seal failure in oil cooling unit, required replacement. Replacement involved flushing coolant and oil. 
Jeep Wrangler in Texas, United States
May 2017 - Mar 2018
Dec 2017

74000 mi

US $55
Oil filter assembly cracked, O ring kit put in. Failed within 4 weeks. 
Jan 2018

76000 mi
Oil Filter assembly started leaking again. This time the assembly was replaced. 
Jeep Wrangler in Nevada, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2022
Jul 2016

22500 mi
Replace battery under warranty. 
Apr 2017

28000 mi

US $30
Replaced rear window support struts on hardtop. 
Jeep Wrangler in Louisiana, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

5000 mi
Touch screen lost calibration 
Jeep Wrangler in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2013 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015

11160 mi
Instrument cluster replaced and clockspring replaced 
Jeep Wrangler in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 Driver seat squeaked over bumps; dealer disassembled, greased, and reassembled under warranty. No charge, and no more squeaks! 
Jeep Wrangler in Connecticut, United States
Jan 2015 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016

29000 mi
leaking radiator. split seam on radiator. replaced. 
Jeep Wrangler in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2014 - Jul 2022
Jun 2017

38000 mi
valve on gas tank replaced gas tank 
Jeep Wrangler in British Columbia, Canada
Apr 2015 - Aug 2015
May 2015

7740 mi

C $150
Front right hinge for the convertible was replaced due to wear and tear. 
Jeep Wrangler in Maryland, United States
Jan 2014 - Jul 2018
Dec 2017

33000 mi

US $700
Ball joints on outer C were replaced by teraflex units to correct steering wobble. 

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