2017 Jeep Wrangler

● Typical for this model

2017 Jeep Wrangler
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2017: 309 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1984	0
1985	0
1986	1
1987	41
1988	53
1989	63
1990	80
1991	77
1992	77
1993	109
1994	159
1995	202
1996	2
1997	401
1998	265
1999	213
2000	251
2001	170
2002	108
2003	98
2004	192
2005	649
2006	730
2007	555
2008	873
2009	371
2010	686
2011	485
2012	833
2013	649
2014	651
2015	467
2016	458
2017	309
2018	1809
2019	732
2020	604
2021	906
2022	381
2023	341
2024	679
2025	60
2026	9

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 25%

25% of complaints: service brakes — 76 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with 44,000 rear brake calipers sticking and burning smell. Had brake pads and calipers replaced on all 4 wheels. At approx 60K miles, rear brakes were sticking and smoking.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230908

ABS MODULE HAS FAILED VIN [XXX] No ABS and no cruise control The ABS module is on back order and cannot be purchased by OEM. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI report, 20260722

Also filed under FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

ENGINE 20%

20% of complaints: engine — 62 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 50 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing clutch assembly.

FIRE INJURY

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We were driving home from about a location an hour away. We were almost to our home when the transmission started to slip. The hot oil light came on as we were trying to ascend our hill where we live.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240206

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 45 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing horn.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, AN ABNORMAL BURNING ODOR EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.

NHTSA ODI report, 20161201

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing driver clockspring/spiral cassette.

CRASH INJURY

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The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while traveling at 60 MPH, the vehicle struck a deer. The airbags failed to deploy upon impact. No injuries were reported. No police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260605

AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEAT BELT DID NOT PREVENT FACE FROM HITTING STEERING WHEEL AFTER BEING REAR ENDED VERY HARD. DRIVER SEATBACK WAS FORCED AND BROKEN BACKWARDS INTO A 45 DEGREE RECLINED POSITION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171106

Also filed under SEAT BELTS and SEATS

WAS IN MAJOR FRONT ACCIDENT AIR AS NOR TENSIONER WORKED JEEP WAS TOTALED. VIN WAS NOT ON RECALL LIST HOWEVER HEAD LAMP CAME OUT AND NOTHING HAPPENED THIS VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE CHECKED FURTHER. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20170202

Also filed under SEAT BELTS

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20161110 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to August 14, 2016.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the front impact sensor wiring and relocate the impact sensor branch, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 16V734000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170112 — fuel system, gasoline

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured November 1, 2016, to November 3, 2016.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and Jeep dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace fuel tank and sending unit, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 12, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 16V849000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180322 — exterior lighting

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Caravan and Jeep Wrangler vehicles.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switches, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U09.

Campaign 18V098000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20181002 — electrical system

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and...

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

Campaign 18V524000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

I 20190729 — PE (closed 20191212)

Seat belt buckle bracket failure

R 20200326 — seat belts

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.

Remedy: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019.

Campaign 19V680000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture