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2014 Jeep Wrangler electrical system problems

82 owner reports1 crashes9 fires2 injuries

What owners report

  • “2014 Jeep JK with 78,000 miles has a code C2200 abs module internal failure. The ABS module needs to be replaced. Part cannot be located as there is a national backorder”

    NHTSA complaint · filed 09/10/2026

  • “2014 Jeep JK with 53,000 miles has a code C2200 abs module internal failure. The ABS module needs to be replaced. Part cannot be located as there is a national backorder. This is a known safety issue with no resolution by Stellantis.”

    NHTSA complaint · filed 09/04/2026

  • “I own a 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sahara JKU with approximately 67,000 miles. The vehicle has experienced a failure involving the ABS control module and related braking/stability systems. Current symptoms include: * ABS warning light illuminated * Brake warning light illuminated * Traction control warning light illuminated * Intermittent speedometer malfunction * Brake pedal occasionally vibrates and becomes soft during operation * Vehicle hesitates for several seconds when accelerating from a stoppe…”

    NHTSA complaint · filed 06/04/2026

  • “ABS module has internal failure rendering the ABS inop. This is known issue across JK body style Jeep Wranglers.”

    NHTSA complaint · filed 05/21/2026

  • “Jeep ABS system failed. Known widespread issue. Replacement module is on back order after multiple revisions. Failed module disables the traction control with a warning on dash. Warnings also include Brake light and ABS light. With traction control disabled I have had the vehicle spin out of control in wet situation. Once it has caused me to lose control and end up off the road. Vehicle was at dealer for other recall and the ABS module needs to be replaced but on back order.”

    NHTSA complaint · filed 04/29/2026

  • “My ABS module failed, which is a very well know issue with the 2014 to 2018 models. When the ABS module failed I was driving the vehicle and it went into fail safe mode while I was on the freeway service road. The speedometer stopped working and the vehicle would not go over about 20 mph. The vehicle was fine one minute and then I had no control of how fast I was going. I was with traffic that was going 60 mph and it could have been extremely dangerous for me or other drivers. The vehicle has …”

    NHTSA complaint · filed 02/19/2026

  • “I was driving on I35 on 10/23/2025 when I saw a small spark then my vehicle caught fire and i exited the vehicle called 911 Lewisville Fire Department and was informed that they responded to vehicle fire on 10/23/2025 at 9:45 pm, their case number is 2025-0012175. The representative stated that the Lewisville Police Dept. also completed a report, case number 250068809.”

    NHTSA complaint · filed 12/23/2025 · fire

  • “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 · filed 11/10/2025

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How common are 2014 Jeep Wrangler electrical system problems?
82 owners reported electrical system issues to NHTSA for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler, 1 involving a crash and 9 a fire. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Is there a recall for 2014 Jeep Wrangler electrical system problems?
No matching recall is on file. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

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