Worst 2017 Jeep Wrangler Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 69 | 2 | 2 | 35,615 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 60 | — | 5 | 48,861 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 49 | — | 7 | 25,855 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 42 | 1 | 8 | 36,793 mi | |
| Airbags | 24 | 13 | — | 25,720 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 19 | 3 | — | 24,514 mi | |
| Body Structure | 19 | 1 | 1 | 14,666 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | 1 | — | 43,610 mi | |
| Fuel System | 13 | — | 1 | 24,950 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 8 | 2 | — | 14,233 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | 1 | — | 5,515 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 8 | — | — | 47,500 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 7 | — | — | 30,792 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 4,108 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | 4,867 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | — | 9,000 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Jeep Wrangler
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~246,800 vehicles.
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.
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 Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Caravan and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The brake switches on these vehicles may malfunction, keeping the brake lights illuminated and/or allowing the vehicle to be shifted out of the PARK position without the brake pedal being pushed.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured November 1, 2016, to November 3, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a fuel tank that has a cracked or broken control valve, possibly resulting in a fuel leak in a rollover event, debris in the fuel tank and/or the potential of over fueling the vehicle.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to August 14, 2016. In certain crash conditions, the front impact sensor wiring may be pulled until it detaches before a signal can be received by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).
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2017 Jeep Wrangler — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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