2014 Jeep Wrangler transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Nov 10, 2025CABrakesElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   Abs module failing in 1000's of vechiles and jeep has no solution to any customers. No parts are available world wide. Leaving people stranded in remote places unable to use a expensive vechile. Abs module fails and then your vechil is stuck in gear will not change gears in the transmission, speedo fails and vechile sitting on bicks for years until some time a part becomes available in a scrapyard.

   NHTSA complaint #11698478 · source
2. Filed Jan 1, 2025KSEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Starting in March of 2024 the vehicle began to leak copious amounts of oil. This was noted once the vehicle was parked after driving. It was anywhere from the size of a half dollar to a dinner plate size of oil pooled underneath the oil filter housing on the ground. At this time the Jeep had approximately 103,000 miles. While diagnosing the issue, I had to consistently add many quarts of oil to keep the vehicle operating. During the diagnosis stage, there were many instances…

   NHTSA complaint #11633539 · source
3. Filed Dec 19, 2024TXBrakesElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   Abs ,traction control, and brake lights stay on I took it to the dealer they told me it was internal failure on the abs module I can't afford 1200$ to fix it I'm in a jeep club this is a common problem it should be recalled and fixed for free it's a safety hazard. And you lose power you can't even pass another car when all the lights are illuminated.

   NHTSA complaint #11631545 · source
4. Filed Jan 24, 2024ALSteeringSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

   When it first started, I would have to be going at minimum 55-60 mph. But it got so bad to the point that I would be going 15-20 mph and out of nowhere my vehicle would start violently shaking and my steering wheel would jerk side to side. The ONLY way to get it to stop would be to completely let off the pedals and let it come to a complete stop by itself. Hitting the brakes could cause it to flip. Having to come to a stop, regardless of the location could cause a serious…

   NHTSA complaint #11567664 · source
5. Filed Nov 4, 2023VATransmission & Drivetrain

   Oil filter Housing and Intake Manifold had to be replaced dues a coolant leak. "Common" issue on Jeep's they said. But Despite knowing about this issue, the company has never issued a recall, instead, they redesigned the oil filter housing.

   NHTSA complaint #11553572 · source
6. Filed Dec 14, 202240,000 miNMTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, the vehicle shut off inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the failure was associated with the transmission. An unknown repair was completed. However, the failure reoccurred several months later. The vehicle was taken back to…

   NHTSA complaint #11497433 · source
7. Filed May 5, 2022FLTransmission & Drivetrain

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11463551 · source
8. Filed Jan 14, 2022MATransmission & Drivetrain

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11447563 · source
9. Filed Jun 24, 2021NYTransmission & Drivetrain

   The other day I was changing the fluids in my transfer case and I noticed that the cv bolts were broken and coming out my Jeep is not lifted nor is there larger tires on it. If these all snapped the possibility the drive shift my fall out. If you contact me immediately I won't proceed with fixing the drive shaft if not I'm replacing it tomorrow.

   NHTSA complaint #11422116 · source
10. Filed Apr 1, 202158,000 miTXTransmission & Drivetrain

    Mopar oil cooler housing, which houses a cooler and oil filter, sits on the engine and has cracked, causing oil to leak out of it. Oil leaks down the engine and onto the transmission housing.

    NHTSA complaint #11405914 · source
11. Filed Mar 16, 202139,677 miILEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    My oil filter housing has a leak and no one can get the part. Apparently this is happening to a lot of people as the part is in high demand. Jeep should issue a recall.

    NHTSA complaint #11403318 · source
12. Filed Mar 1, 202163,000 miWATransmission & Drivetrain

    At 63,000 miles my 2014 jeep wrangler sport 4x4 started leaking oil really bad. Looked up problems people have with oil leaks via the internet. Found out there have been more than a thousands of problems with this happening all of a sudden. Took it to a shop and they confirmed that is leaking from a cracked "engine oil cooler and oil filter housing adapter". Called around for this part and all dealers had a back order on this part and didn't know when they would be getting…

    NHTSA complaint #11398581 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology