2017 Jeep Wrangler
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 309 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 19th highest complaint count among 26 Wrangler model years with reports.
Of the 2017 reports, 19 involved a crash and 21 involved a fire. 21 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Seat belts, front, anchorageSep 26, 2019
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.
A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6.
Campaign 19V680000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiring, front underhoodAug 9, 2018
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.
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchFeb 8, 2018
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.
Having the brake lamps continuously illuminated or being able to shift the vehicle out of PARK when the brake pedal is not pressed (and the ignition is in the RUN mode) can increase the risk of a crash.
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 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assemblyNov 23, 2016
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.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S90.
Campaign 16V849000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, sensor/control module-inactiveOct 13, 2016
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).
If the ORC module does not receive a signal from the front impact sensor, both frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S76.
Campaign 16V734000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine
63 reports, newest first. Show all
Engine, Forward collision avoidance, Jan 16, 2023
Liquid oil, apparent is oil cooler assembly
Engine, Jan 3, 2023
Oil Filter housing cracked an leaking. Took to repair shop and he said its extremely common and should be recalled but hasn't been.
Engine, Dec 30, 2022
My oil filter housing is cracked. I have a 2017 and it is plastic I know after 2017 Jeep knew of the issue and changed the production type then. This is a known issue. Happens to many Jeeps I hear about it a lot. It’s a $1000 fix for something that is common in Jeeps and other pentastar 3.6l engines. I am getting it fixed this week for I am getting a kidney transplant and need it done before the surgery.
Engine, Dec 27, 2022
Oil cooler assembly cracked and warped (also k own as oil filter housing) this led to a large oil leak and depleted all oil from engine. Repair was over $1,000. All mechanics are saying this is a known issue and becomes expensive because both intake manifolds need to be removed to replace
Engine, Nov 20, 2022
Oil filter housing has failed
Engine, Nov 20, 2022
Oil cooler warp/crack because the bottom is made of plastic stored inside engine where extreme heat causes warp/crack on the cooler. Ultimately leaks out oil, causing saftey hazards to the community and owner. A known defect/issue with all penstar engines (other vehicles with this engine are affected). There should be a recall for this issue/defect. I hope NHTSA do a thorough investigation on this issue. Thanks!
Seats, Engine, Jul 11, 2022
Driver seatbelt will not lock into buckle. Major oil leak from OFA
Engine, May 21, 2022
Oil cooler housing has serious design flaw. It is made made of plastic and is subject to warp and crack from constant heat exposure leading to failure and catastrophic oil leakage onto hot engine with significant risk of fire as result.
Engine, Mar 3, 2022
Oil Filter Assembly failure. This issue has been consistent in respective Chrysler engines since 2014 without resolve or re-design. I have been without vehicle since the 24th (today is 3/3) and renting a car out-of-pocket. The parts are backordered as I've been told there are restrictions by Chrysler on these discontinued replacement parts. Repairs cost upwards of $1,000 depending on the dealer and situation (if oil hasn't damaged other surrounding parts). All forums are consistent in that there has been no recourse by any representative from Chrysler or, in my case, Jeep. The anticipated costs in my situation are likely to exceed $2,500 given the schedule of the repair and any secondary damages by the leaking oil.
Engine, Feb 9, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the check engine warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing cylinder number 2 replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE OIL FILTER AND CYLINDER HEAD WERE BOTH REPLACED.
Engine, Jan 28, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted however, the failure recurred ten miles later. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,712.
Engine, Jan 25, 2022
The Oil Filter Assembly is defective. It leaks oil. Yes it’s available for inspection. Oil leaks onto engine and eventually to exhaust system.This will result in smoking and fire. This has been identified by an independent service center and numerous social media sites. Has not been inspected by those listed above. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to a scheduled oil change wherein the defect was discovered. This first appeared 6 months ago.
Engine, Jan 20, 2022
2017 wrangler, ~39k miles. leaking oil - oil visible below car (in pools on ground and on components in engine and under car when I went under it). no electronic reporting of low oil or low oil pressure. no oil visible on dipstick. see attached pic of leaking from oil filter housing - oil pooled below filter housing cap.
Engine, Jan 6, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and initially diagnosed with cylinder #3 misfire. Additionally, there was an abnormal antifreeze odor detected. The engine code was reset. After getting the vehicle back from the mechanic, there was lots of white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic and diagnosed with a cracked cylinder head. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
Engine, Mar 10, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT THE LOCAL DEALER LEE CHRYSLER JEEP (765 CENTER ST, AUBURN, ME 04210) FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER HAD CRACKED CAUSING OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
Engine, Mar 9, 2021
ENGINE OIL COOLER. CRACKS CAUSING MASSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAKS. MY JEEP WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. I NOTICED THE OIL ON THE FLOOR. I FOLLOWED IT UP BOTH SIDES OF THE ENGINE TO THE COOLER. I HAVE NOT CHANGED THE OIL IN MONTHS. IT WAS BELOW ZERO HERE FOR 3 DAYS IN NORTH TEXAS. THE COOLER IS MADE FROM PLASTIC. IT GETS HOT THEN COLD THEN HOT AGAIN AND IT CRACKS. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE AND IS A MASSIVE ISSUE AS WELL. JEEP/CHRYSLER KNOWS THIS, HOW DO I KNOW? BECAUSE THEY HAVE NO MORE PARTS, THEY RAN OUT FOR REAL GONE NO COOLERS. NHTSA WAS MADE FOR THIS. EVERY JEEP HAS THIS ISSUE! MY JEEP IS AT AUTONATION IN KELLER TEXAS WAITING FOR PARTS THEY TELL ME IT COULD BE MONTHS!!! I NOTICED THE OIL ON THE 1ST OF MARCH THE JEEP HAD BEEN PARKED SINCE FEB.20TH NO HISTORY OF ANY LEAKS. JEEP HAS 66000MILES ON IT 1 OWNER ME.
Engine, Feb 24, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL FILTER HOUSING WAS CRACKED, CAUSING OIL TO LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE, WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AND INFORMED HIM THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART WAS ON BACKORDER. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED HIM THAT THE PART WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR ANOTHER TWO TO THREE MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000.
Power train, Engine, Feb 22, 2021
OIL SPILLAGE ON DRIVEWAY. STARTED AFTER COLD WEATHER MOVED INTO AREA. NOW COSTING 1500.00 TO FIX PROBLEMS. HAVE NOTICED OF SEVERAL COMPLAINTS OF SAME AREA BREAKAGE ON MULTIPLE OTHER SAME YEAR AND STYLE VEHICLES VIA INTERNET SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES.
Engine, Feb 22, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE OIL FILTER HOUSING WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE OIL FILTER HOUSING FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED SINCE THE PART WAS ON A NATIONAL BACK ORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 72,000.
Power train, Engine, Feb 1, 2021
NOTICED OIL LEAK SMELL, TOOK TO MECHANIC AND DIAGNOSIS SHOWS THE OIL HOUSING UNIT, PLASTIC COVER ON THE COOLER IS CRACKED AND LEAKING. VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEN OFF ROAD AND IS COMPLETELY STOCK.
Engine, Jan 22, 2021
OIL LEAK COMING FROM THE OIL HOUSING UNIT, PLASTIC COVER ON THE OIL COOLER WAS CRACKED AND THE LEAK SHOWS SYMPTOMS OF A REAR MAIN SEAL LEAKING WHEN IN FACT IT IS NOT. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. COMPLETELY STOCK AT THIS TIME.
Service brakes, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 11, 2021
WHEN THE HEAT WAS TURNED ON A BURNING SMELL WAS DETECTED. VEHICLE WAS TAKING TO THE DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND AN ANALYZE FOR THE BURNING ODOR, THIS VEHICLE IS AT 52000 MILES. RESULT: MAJOR LEAK TO THE OIL FILTER HOUSING AND THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT IS ALSO LEAKING GREASE. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT BEING USING FOR OFF-ROADING OR 4WD DEALER STATED THAT THE OIL FILTER HOUSING WAS FIXED AND THE VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN WHILE WAITING ON THE OTHER PARTS. I CONTINUE TO DETECT THE BURNING ODOR. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO LEAK OIL. ON FURTHER INSPECTION THE COOLANT AND THE RADIATOR IS EMPTY. DEALER MECHANIC STATED THAT THE RADIATOR IS LEAKING AND THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE. I AM NOT THE ONLY CUSTOMER THAT IS HAVING THIS ISSUE; WHEN INQUIRED ABOUT A RECALL, I WAS TOLD THAT CURRENTLY THE MANUFACTURE DOES NOT HAVE ONE IN PLACE. I WAS TOLD THAT THE MANUFACTURE IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE IT AND ONCE THE VEHICLE REACHES 50,000 MILES AND OUT OF WARRANTY, IT IS NOW THE CUSTOMER PROBLEM.
Engine, Jan 2, 2021
ADAPTER ENEGINE OIL FILTER .WIRING K1-2 WAY.
Engine, Sep 25, 2020
WE WERE PARKED, WITH MOTOR RUNNING AND GOT A SLIGHT WHIFF OF THE SWEET ANTI FREEZE SCENT. TOOK IT TO A SHOP WHO SAID WE HAD A VERY SMALL HOLE NEAR THE TOP OF THE RADIATOR. AFTER RESEARCH, WE SEE THIS IS A HIGHLY REPORTED PROBLEM. ON A 3 YEAR OLD VEHICLE? WE HAVE A 15 YEAR OLD VW BUG CONVERTIBLE AND A 20 YEAR OLD FORD F150 AN HAVE NEVER HAD ISSUES WITH THE RADIATORS. SO DISAPPOINTED IN THIS!
Engine, Sep 23, 2020, fire
I HAD BEEN DRIVING ABOUT 2 HOURS WHEN I NOTICED A SMELL. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND GOT OUT TO TAKE A LOOK. I FIRST WALKED TO THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE AND FOUND NOTHING. I TURNED AROUND AND STARTED FOR THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN I NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD. I LEANED IN THE TO DRIVERS SIDE TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND SAW FLAMES. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY ISSUES, NO LIGHTS, NO PERFORMANCE ISSUES, ETC. EVERYTHING WAS STILL WORKING FINE WHEN I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF.*DT THE CONSUMER PROVIDED PHOTOS. *TR