2017 Jeep Wrangler Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
10/100
#19 most-complained of 21 Wrangler years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2017 Jeep Wrangler has 309 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 10 out of 100 — #19 highest of 21 Wrangler model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is brakes (80 complaints, 26% of the total). Complaints report 19 crashes, 21 fires, and 21 injuries.
- Complaints
- 309
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 19 / 21
- Injuries / deaths
- 21 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16.5 city / 21 hwy
Top 2017 Jeep Wrangler problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes80 (26%)
- Engine75 (24%)
- Transmission & Powertrain50 (16%)
- Electrical System48 (16%)
- Other37 (12%)
- Airbags26 (8%)
- Structure & Body26 (8%)
- Steering19 (6%)
- Fuel System15 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires13 (4%)
2017 Jeep Wrangler recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 19V680000Sep 26, 2019Seat Belts11,463 vehicles
Seat belts:front:anchorage
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.
Risk: 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.
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. 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.
- NHTSA 18V524000Aug 9, 2018Electrical System12,779 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
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.
Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 18V098000Feb 8, 2018Electrical System39,456 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
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.
Risk: 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.
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.
2017 Jeep Wrangler fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16.5 MPG
- Highway
- 21 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other Wrangler years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Jeep Wrangler a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 Jeep Wrangler ranks #19 of 21 among Wrangler model years (Complaint Index 10/100, verdict: Best). It has 309 complaints and 5 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jeep Wrangler?
- The most reported problem areas are brakes (80 complaints), engine (75 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (50 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 23,700 miles.
- Does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler, most recently reported 2019, covering seat belts, electrical system, fuel system, and airbags.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler?
- EPA rates the 2017 Jeep Wrangler at 18 MPG combined (16.5 city / 21 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.