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
309 reports, newest first.
Power train, Jan 20, 2020
I BOUGHT A NEW 2017 JEEP WRANGLER MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE CAR WILL POP OUT OF REVERSE AND WILL GRIND THE GEARS UNTIL I PUT THE CLUTCH IN OR TAKE IT OUT OF GEAR. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS THE SHIFTER. THEY SAID IT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED THAT IS THE ISSUE AND THEY ARE REPLACING UNDER WARRANTY.
Service brakes, Jan 16, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT IS REFERENCED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V098000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000
Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Jan 13, 2020
THE VEHICLE'S TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ALARMED AND AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED BRAKES HEAVILY RESULTING IN A NEAR MISS REAR END COLLISION. THE VEHICLE HINDERED THE GAS PEDAL AND I WAS FORCED TO A STOP ON THE MIDDLE OF A HEAVILY TRAVEL ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY. I CALLED CHRYSLER AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT. AFTER 4 DAYS, I WAS TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE.
Other or unspecified, Jan 13, 2020
IN THE MORNING WHEN PUTTING IT INTO REVERSE THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STALLS
Steering, Jan 9, 2020
MY 2017 JEEP WRANGLER NEEDS A NEW CLOCKSPRING. BOTH MY 2008 AND 2012 JEEP WRANGLER HAD RECALLS ON THE CLOCKSPRING. WHY IS THERE NOT A RECALL ON THE 2017?
Wheels, Jan 4, 2020
UPON INSPECTION OF LEAKING TIRE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE STEEL RE-ENFORCEMENT WAS PROTRUDING IN TWO (2) LOCATIONS, APPROXIMATELY 8-10" APART INSIDE TIRE AND OUTSIDE TIRE. TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH SPARE TIRE FOR NOW. GOOD YEAR WRANGLER SR-A 255/75 R17, MANUFACTURED 2017, ORIGINAL TIRE ON 2017 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED, 13,200 MILES. VEHICLE WAS AT DODGE/JEEP DEALER FOR SERVICE ON 02 JAN 2019 WITH TIRE ROTATION - NO MENTIONING OF TIRE ISSUE FROM DEALER. TIRE CHANGED NEXT MORNING IN OUR DRIVE WAY.
Power train, Jan 2, 2020
THE JEEP STALLS WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE WHEN I FIRST TRY TO MOVE THE VEHICLE IN THE MORNING.
Suspension, Power train, Seats, Dec 23, 2019
GEARS POP OUT WHILE IN REVERSE AND GRIND WHEN IN REVERSE MY JEEP IS COVERED IN RUST AND SOUNDS LIKE IT'S ABOUT TO FALL APART THE DEALERSHIP ACTUALLY SOLD ME A BRAND NEW RUSTY JEEP THAT THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE EVEN CHRYSLER IS GIVING ME A HARD TIME. I HAD SEVERAL LEAKS AROUND THE DOORS WINDOW AND THE TOP AND STILL THEY REFUSE AS WELL AS ME AND MY GRANDSON HAVE CUT OUT HANDS ON SHARP EDGES ON ALL THE SEATS AND TWO OF THE REAR SEAT THE SEAT BELTS DON'T WORK
Engine, Nov 27, 2019
HUGE AMOUNT OF OIL LEAKING FROM UNDER VEHICLE. OIL POOLED WHERE OIL FILTER HOUSING IS LOCATED AND RAN DOWN BACK OF ENGINE ONTO EXHAUST AND TRANSMISSION HOUSING. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD TO HAVE HOT OIL LEAKING INTO HOT EXHAUST PIPES. THIS APPARENTLY IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH JEEP WRANGLERS AS THE PART IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND CRACKS. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 22, 2019
ENGINE SURGING. TRIES TO STALL. LOSS OF POWER.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Nov 19, 2019
THE HORN JUST STOPS WORKING, IT BASICALLY WORKS WHENEVER IT WANTS TOO. THIS IS THE 3RD HORN I HAVE HAD INSTALLED
Vehicle speed control, Oct 14, 2019
OUR SON WAS DRIVING ON 287 SOUTH IN NEW JERSEY AROUND ON 7-21-2019. IT WAS A HOT DAY. HE HAD BEEN DRIVING HOME FROM THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS FOR ABOUT 3 HOURS AND 15 MINUTES. HIS SPEED WAS JUST UNDER 70 MPH IN THE MIDDLE LANE WHEN SUDDENLY THE CAR WOULDN'T MAINTAIN ITS SPEED. THE CAR SLOWED DOWN AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE MADE A SOUND LIKE IT WAS TRYING TO ACCELERATE. THE RED THROTTLE WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. HE PULLED OVER SAFELY AND STOPPED AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. HE WAITED ABOUT 10 MINUTES TO START IT AGAIN... WHEN HE TURNED THE ENGINE BACK ON THE RED LIGHT WAS OFF AND HE DROVE HOME SLOWLY IN THE RIGHT LANE WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE NEXT DAY WE TOOK IT TO THE JEEP SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY TRIED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES AND COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM, AND WE TOOK IT HOME. WE ARE SCARED, HOWEVER, TO DRIVE IT ON THE HIGHWAY NOW!
Other or unspecified, Oct 8, 2019, fire
DRIVING AT 90KM/H SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER HOOD NEAR WINDSCREEN, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, ENGINE RAN ROUGH AND STALLED, PULLED OVER TO HARD SHOULDER, TRIED TO RESTART SEVERAL TIMES, WOULD START AFTER A WHILE BUT WOULD STALL. GOT OUT, WAS ABOUT TO OPEN HOOD WHEN THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION/ FIRE BALL FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT (PRIMARILY UNDER VEHICLE AND FROM WHEEL WELLS. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE, VEHICLE COMPLETELY BURNT OUT.
Electrical system, Oct 4, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP WRANGLER. WHEN THE KEY WAS INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE VEHICLE DID NOT START. THE CONTACT PULLED THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH APPROXIMATELY 20 TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE FINALLY STARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED SINCE THE BEGINNING OF AUGUST 2019. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TWICE TO BAYSIDE CHRYSLER JEEP (212-19 NORTHERN BLVD, BAYSIDE, NY 11361) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY. THE BATTERY WAS RECHARGED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V524000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO CALL NHTSA AND FILE A COMPLAINT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Engine, Oct 2, 2019
ENGINE OVERHEATS HAD TO TAKE IT TO DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY, PROBLEM THEY SAID WAS INTERNAL ENGINE FAILURE, THEY WANT TO REPLACE WITH SAME ENGINE BUT ARE NOT OFFERING WARRANTY IF INCIDENT HAPPENS AGAIN ONLY THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY
Steering, Oct 2, 2019
7 EPISODES OF VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT OF THE CAR WHEN DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. SLOWING DOWN AND STOPPING THE CAR WERE THE ONLY SOLUTIONS TO RESOLVE IT. EPISODE #7 WAS SO STRONG THAT THE CAR SHIFTED FROM THE MIDDLE LINE TO THE RIGHT LANE. THE CAR WAS INSPECTED FOR THIS PROBLEM AT JEEP SERVICE IN GLENDALE,CA BUT NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR WERE FOUND.
Steering, Suspension, Structure, Sep 23, 2019
VEHICLE DELAYS WHEN STARTING AT TIMES. NOT ALWAYS. TURN THE KEY AND WAIT ABOUT 2 SECONDS THEN IT WILL CRANK. RADIO GOES BLANK AT TIMES. AFTER POWERING VEHICLE OFF AND ON IT COMES BACK ON. BIGGEST CONCERN IS THE STEERING AND THE HOOD. HOOD HAS COME UP ENOUGH TWICE TO BREAK THE BLACK STRAPS THAT HOLD IT DOWN. AFTER THE 1ST TIME I REPLACED WITH JEEP SUPPLIED REPLACEMENT PARTS BUT IT STILL HAPPENED AGAIN. LOCAL DEALER WHERE I WENT TO GET PARTS CLAIMS IT'S A REGULAR PROBLEM AND JEEP OWNERS NEED TO JUST DEAL WITH IT. WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 55MPH FEELS LIKE THE JEEP IS GOING TO JUST COME APART. GETS VERY LOOSE AND I SLOW BACK TO UNDER 55. TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL DEALER, NOT WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND THEY CLAIM EVERYTHING LOOKS NORMAL. SOMETHING IS WRONG, I BROUGHT IT TO ANOTHER DEALER, A TOYOTA DEALER, THEY PLACED IT ON THE RACK AND CLAIM THERE IS TOO MUCH PLAY WITHIN THE STEERING. THEY DID NOT MAKE ANY CORRECTIONS AS THE RECOMMEND JEEP FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY. WENT BACK TO JEEP DEALER AND THEY INSPECTED AND CLAIM ALL IS FINE. TRUTH IS IT IS NOT FINE, IT IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. I HAVE DRIVEN MANY JEEPS AND NONE DROVE LIKE THIS ONE. I REACHED OUT TO A JEEP FORUM AND IT TURNS OUT THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM A LOT OF PEOPLE MENTIONED BUT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET JEEP TO CORRECT. MOST PEOPLE CLAIM THEY HAD TO PAY FOR OUT OF POCKET TO GET A BETTER SWAY BAR. MOST SAY THEY STILL HAVE FACTORY WHEELS AND SUSPENSION, NO ADDED LIFTS.
Steering, Sep 21, 2019
WHILE TURNING MY VEHICLE TO GO AROUND A PARKED CAR APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, I HEARD A SNAP AND FELT SOMETHING BUT I DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT WAS. I LEFT THE STOP SIGN AND AT THE NEXT CURVE, THE STEERING DID NOT WORK PROPERLY, THE TRACTION CONTROL TURNED ON, AND IT FELT LIKE I HAD A FLAT TIRE. I PULLED OVER AND CHECKED THE VEHICLE, FINDING THAT THE WELD BETWEEN THE TRACK BAR BRACKET AND FRAME HAD BROKEN. MY VEHICLE IS A STOCK WRANGLER WITH THE STOCK TIRES AND WHEELS, AND IT HAS NOT BEEN OFF ROADING. I AM THANKFUL THAT I WAS ALONE IN THE VEHICLE AND TRAVELING VERY SLOWLY WHEN THE WELD FAILED. HAD I BEEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE RESULTS WOULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC. IT DID NOT APPEAR THAT THE WELD HAD MADE PENETRATION INTO THE FRAME, AND THAT IT WAS LIKE THAT FROM THE FACTORY. I AM AWARE OF THE CURRENT PROBLEMS WITH THE JL WRANGLERS AND THIS WELD, BUT I HAVE NOT SEEN ANYTHING ABOUT 2017 JK VEHICLES. CHRYSLER HAS WELDED A BRACKET BACK ONTO THE FRAME, BUT I QUESTION THE OTHER WELDS ON THE REST OF VEHICLE AND THE OVERALL QUALITY CONTROL. I DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH DRIVING THE VEHICLE, OR PUTTING MY FAMILY IN IT. I WORRY ABOUT EVERY BUMP OR TWIST WHEN I AM DRIVING IN THIS JEEP. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW AND HAVE LOST CONFIDENCE IN CHRYSLER PRODUCTS.*DT *DT*JB
Electrical system, Traction control system, Sep 18, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED FOR THE SAME FAILURE AT CROWN DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM FIAT (2707 SHORTCUT RD, PASCAGOULA, MS 39567, (228) 769-1660), HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
Suspension, Sep 12, 2019, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SWAY BAR AND J-LINK SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE VEERED OUT OF CONTROL AND STRUCK A MAIL BOX, FENCE, AND CONCRETE WALL, WHICH CAUSED THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COVER TO SEPARATE AND LEAK FLUID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP WHEN IT STRUCK A METER AT A PROPANE DISTRIBUTION CENTER, CAUSING A PROPANE LEAK. POLICE REPORT NUMBER: 201901663 WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE FACE AND NOSE, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,328. *JS
Power train, Sep 9, 2019
I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2017 JEEP WRANGLER MANUAL TRANSMISSION 4 WEEKS AGO. THE CAR POPS OUT OF REVERSE AND GRINDS TERRIBLY. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. THEY, AT FIRST, SAID FOR SURE, SOMETHING WAS WRONG. THEN TRIED TO TELL US THAT THAT WAS 'NORMAL' FOR 2017 MODELS. WE DISAGREED AND MADE THEM KEEP DIGGING. AFTER LOOKING AT NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON FORUMS ABOUT THE 2017 TRANSMISSIONS POPPING OUT OF REVERSE, THEY FINALLY AGREED SOMETHING IS WRONG. NOW THEY HAVE HAD MY CAR 5 DAYS AND THEY ARE DRIVING IT AND NOW STATE THE PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS STARING THAT THIS IS A TREND WITH 2017 TRANSMISSIONS. THEY STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH MY BRAND NEW CAR. I DON'T WANT A NEW TRANSMISSION BECAUSE THE 2017 ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE AND MY BRAND NEW CAR SHOULDN'T HAVE A REBUILT TRANSMISSION IN EITHER. JEEP NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS.
Other or unspecified, Aug 25, 2019
I OWNED A 2015 JEEP WRANGLER AND NOW A 2017 JEEP WRANGLER BOTH OF THEM HAVE HAD RADIATORS THAT LEAK IN THE SAME PLACE ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THIS IS NOT A CONSIDENCE THERE IS A FACTORY PROBLEM THAT CAUSES THIS.
Vehicle speed control, Aug 23, 2019, crash
WHILE I WAS PARKING IN MY APARTMENT COMPLEX PARKING SPACE, THE CAR ACCELERATED ITSELF SO DRASTICALLY WHILE I WAS NOT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. I HIT THE BREAK SEVERAL TIMES AND COULD NOT STOP THE ACCELERATION. THE CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING WHEN I TURNED IT OFF. THIS WAS A VERY SCARY EXPERIENCE AS NO ONE EXPECT THE CAR TO ACCELERATE ITSELF. JUST BY LOOKING AT THE PICTURE YOU CAN NOTICE HOW FAR THE CAR WENT, HOW MUCH DAMAGE IT CAUSED BY THIS STRANGE ACCELERATION AND YOU CAN IMAGINE HOW FAST THE CAR ACCELERATED.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Aug 17, 2019
AFTER BACKING UP MY JEEP AND PLACING IT IN DRIVE I NOTICED MY STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON AND MY JEEP STOPS.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Aug 17, 2019
MY VEHICLE WENT IN FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR. SINCE THEN MY ENGINE LIGHT HAS CONTRIBUTED TO COME ON. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THE NEW VEHICLE FROM TO FIGURE OUT THE ISSUE FIVE TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF THIS SUMMER. THEY HAVE CLAIMED TO REPAIR COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLE, YET THE LIGHT IS STILL ON. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING IN A VEHICLE THAT A SERVICE DEPARTMENT CAN NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT'S GOING ON.