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2017 Jeep Wrangler Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 19 steering complaints for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler, 6% of its 309 total complaints that year. Three crashes and one injury are tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 20,500. No related recall exists for this issue.

Steering complaints
19
6% of 309
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
20,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Steering wheel locks up and becomes impossible to turn while off-roading over obstacles, with front and rear axles locked.
  • Vehicle drifts or veers to one side without warning at various speeds, sometimes leading to loss of control and a crash.
  • Steering pulls to the right at both low and high speeds, with dealers unable to find a cause or telling owners this is normal for the model.
  • Wheel alignment repeatedly fails to hold, requiring multiple dealer visits without a lasting fix.
  • A snapping noise and sudden steering malfunction occurred at speed, later traced to a broken weld at the track bar bracket.

When 2017 Jeep Wrangler steering complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 6, 2017, latest Feb 3, 2025.

2017 Jeep Wrangler steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2017Oct 2018Feb 2019Jul 2019Oct 2019Feb 2020Jan 2022Feb 2025
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2017 to Feb 2025; peak Apr 2017 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Wrangler model year

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

  1. 201065 (9%)
  2. 201158 (12%)
  3. 2012204 (24%)
  4. 2013167 (26%)
  5. 201426 (4%)
  6. 201529 (6%)
  7. 201628 (6%)
  8. 201719 (6%)
  9. 20181,115 (61%)
  10. 2019445 (60%)
  11. 2020238 (39%)
  12. 2021250 (27%)
  13. 202282 (21%)
  14. 202356 (15%)
  15. 202468 (9%)
  16. 20253 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler have?
NHTSA lists 19 steering complaints for the 2017 Wrangler, which is 6% of the 309 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for steering on the 2017 Wrangler.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2017 Wrangler is 20,500 miles.
Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?
Yes. NHTSA records 3 crashes and 1 injury linked to steering complaints on the 2017 Wrangler, with no fires reported.
How does the 2017 Wrangler compare to other years for steering complaints?
The 2017 Wrangler's steering complaint share is 6%, much lower than the 2018 Wrangler's 61% and 2019 Wrangler's 60% share, per NHTSA data.

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.