How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler have?

NHTSA lists 50 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Wrangler, which is 16% of the 309 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this component on the 2017 Wrangler.

At what mileage do 2017 Wrangler transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 19,000 miles.

Did any 2017 Wrangler transmission complaints involve fire?

Yes. Seven of the transmission-related complaints report fires, and two report injuries.

How does the 2017 Wrangler compare to other years for this problem?

The 2017 Wrangler's transmission complaints are 16% of its total, similar to 2016 and 2022 at 16%, but lower than 2012 (34%) and 2013 (35%), which had far higher shares.

2017 Jeep Wrangler Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 50 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler, 16% of its 309 total complaints. Seven complaints involve fires and two involve injuries, with median mileage at failure around 19,000 miles. No related recall is listed.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 50; 16% of 309
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 7
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 19,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Manual transmissions pop out of reverse or grind entering reverse, sometimes requiring the driver to manually hold the shifter in place.
Some owners report the clutch disintegrating and catching fire while driving at highway speed.
A driveshaft failure was reported with a loud banging noise and violent side-to-side shaking at highway speed, along with heat coming from the floor.
Owners describe the automatic transmission failing outright at low mileage, in one case requiring replacement of the transmission, torque converter, and transcooler.
A transfer case reportedly failed and caught fire while driving at highway speed in 2wd.
One owner reported the transmission slipping and an oil warning light coming on before flames appeared, resulting in the vehicle burning completely.

When 2017 Jeep Wrangler transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 17, 2017, latest Feb 6, 2026.

50 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2017 to Feb 2026; peak Feb 2021 (5).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Wrangler model year

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

201068 (10%)
201140 (8%)
2012282 (34%)
2013230 (35%)
201488 (13%)
201551 (11%)
201674 (16%)
201750 (16%)
2018176 (10%)
201979 (11%)
202047 (8%)
2021143 (15%)
202263 (16%)
202350 (14%)
2024175 (24%)
202511 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler have?: NHTSA lists 50 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Wrangler, which is 16% of the 309 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this component on the 2017 Wrangler.
At what mileage do 2017 Wrangler transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 19,000 miles.
Did any 2017 Wrangler transmission complaints involve fire?: Yes. Seven of the transmission-related complaints report fires, and two report injuries.
How does the 2017 Wrangler compare to other years for this problem?: The 2017 Wrangler's transmission complaints are 16% of its total, similar to 2016 and 2022 at 16%, but lower than 2012 (34%) and 2013 (35%), which had far higher shares.