Jeep WRANGLER - 2014
164.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2014 is 198.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Jeep WRANGLER, model year 2014.
Sample size: 449 cars, 1,167 tests and 1,920 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 449 cars
The 2014 Jeep Wrangler demonstrates a lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, recording 165 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 15% better than the average of 194 defects. However, it shows notable weaknesses in categories such as Lights & Electrics and Equipment, where its defect rates are significantly higher than the average. In contrast, the model performs well in Steering and Wheels, Suspensions & Axles, with substantially lower defect rates in these areas. Mileage-related trends indicate increasing defects with age, particularly in the highest mileage range. Overall, while the Wrangler stands out positively in some categories, it has specific areas requiring attention to improve reliability.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 449 cars
Categories
Brakes
▼ 10.7% worse
102.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.8 / 100 tests
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 26.9% better
8.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 17.4% worse
20.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.2 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 67.8% worse
66.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 39.5 / 100 tests
- A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 56.3% better
86.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 198.8 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 24.4% better
11.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 113.3% worse
9.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 4.5 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 45.2% worse
22.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.7 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 170
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 169
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 110
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 100
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 94
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 84
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 57
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 45
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
MINOR
Occurrences: 41
Serious faults (Top 10)
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 45
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 40
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 26
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 26
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 21