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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1C4BJWEGXEL••••••2014 Jeep WRANGLER
That is about average for the 2014 Jeep WRANGLER — 5 complaints per build across 124 builds.
7on this build
610on the model
124builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 3Service Brakes 2Air Bags 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireAug 2021
Fuse box on right hand side of engine compartment caught fire and was smoldering. Jeep at time was turned off and in a parked position when this occurred. Tail lights were flashing and windshield wiper were going without being turned on. Remote would not unlock Jeep and entire…
Service BrakesFeb 2026
The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The traction control, cruise control, and ABS features were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and DTC: C2200…
EngineNov 2022
I smell burning oil in my vehicle after short or extended drives and discovered that this issue was widely reported for 2014 Jeep Wanglers. The fumes have the potential to diminish my health and should be addressed immediately
Power TrainApr 2019
Jeep 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 oil all over lower engine and exhaust which is a fire hazard. My part…
Air BagsMay 2017
On the 2014 jeep wrangler (lhd) dashboard, the airbag warning light flashes on every other minute with a chime, an indication that there is something malfunctioning or interfering with the vehicle's airbags.this has been a recurring issue and concern for many jeep wrangler (lhd)…
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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 1C4BJWEGXEL283690 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.