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2017 Jeep Wrangler Brakes Problems

Brakes account for 80 complaints on the 2017 Jeep Wrangler, 26% of its 309 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 31,765 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this brake issue, and the year has fewer brake complaints than 2015 or 2016 but more than most years after 2018.

Brakes complaints
80
26% of 309
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
31,765 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report unintended forward creep or rollaway while stopped with foot on the brake, sometimes resulting in a collision.
  • Rear brake calipers reportedly stick and overheat, producing a burning smell and uneven pad wear between the left and right sides.
  • Several owners describe the brake pedal traveling to the floor with little resistance while the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminate.
  • Traction control and stability control systems reportedly activate unevenly at highway speed, pulling the vehicle to one side.
  • Some owners report the vehicle stalling or entering limp mode alongside brake-related warning lights, requiring the engine to be restarted.

When 2017 Jeep Wrangler brake complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 12, 2017, latest Aug 4, 2026.

2017 Jeep Wrangler brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter72017 Q42019 Q12020 Q32021 Q42022 Q42024 Q22025 Q22026 Q2
80 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2020 Q3 (7).

Brakes recalls for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Wrangler model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201047 (7%)
  2. 201137 (8%)
  3. 201275 (9%)
  4. 201379 (12%)
  5. 201481 (12%)
  6. 2015140 (30%)
  7. 2016142 (31%)
  8. 201780 (26%)
  9. 2018111 (6%)
  10. 201940 (5%)
  11. 202016 (3%)
  12. 202126 (3%)
  13. 202214 (4%)
  14. 20237 (2%)
  15. 202420 (3%)
  16. 20252 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler have?
NHTSA lists 80 brake-related complaints for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler, which is 26% of the 309 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the brake issues reported on the 2017 Jeep Wrangler.
At what mileage do 2017 Jeep Wrangler brake problems usually start?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2017 Jeep Wrangler is 31,765 miles.
How does the 2017 Wrangler compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2017 Wrangler's brake complaints make up 26% of its total complaints, lower than the 30% and 31% shares seen in 2015 and 2016, but higher than the 6% or less seen from 2018 onward.
Have brake problems on the 2017 Jeep Wrangler caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this brake issue on the 2017 Jeep Wrangler shows 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.