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1C4BJWDG1EL••••••2014 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2014 Jeep WRANGLER build (9 vs 5).
9on this build
608on the model
124builds in total
Most reportedEngine 7Power Train 2Electrical System 1Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesDec 2025
The vehicle has been virtually trouble-free for many years. Recently, it began to have some issues. The vehicle is covered under a lifetime warranty from Chrysler and has been serviced by the local Jeep dealer. We brought the vehicle in to service in November, 2025. One of the…
Power TrainDec 2020
Vehicle stalls when started, brake depressed and shifted into reverse. Will occur several times in a row, unless brake pedal is released as soon as vehicle is shifted into reverse. When brake is released, vehicle accelerates unusually fast, in reverse, without depressing the…
Electrical SystemMay 2020
Four months after purchasing a used wrangler unlimited I got a check engine light and codes p0205 and p0305. Upon reading up on these codes it is a very well known issue with the 3.6l pentastar engine. The injector coil had already been replaced in cylinder 5 so my guess is the…
EngineFeb 2020
Oil cooling filter housing cracking/leaking on 2014 model wrangler jku. Eep has a known epic failure is design flaw in its 2014 wrangler when it switched from a metal oil filter cooler housing to a plastic oil filter cooler housing. Hundreds of cases of the part breaking/leaking…
EngineOct 2019
2014 wrangler, less than 60,000 miles, oil filter housing cracked. Leaks a ton of oil now, splashed in the exhaust, stinks, and could possible start a fire. For some reason this is a known issue for this particular year and model but there isn't a recall 🤔
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1C4BJWDG1EL179753 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.