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2017 Jeep Wrangler
The most reported problem on the 2017 Jeep Wrangler is brake wear, with 76 complaints, usually around 37,000 miles.
- 309owner complaints
- 5recalls
- 19involved a crash
- 30,000median miles at failure
Newest report Aug 26, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Wrangler doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2017 model year.
Is the 2017 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
The 2017 Jeep Wrangler has 309 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, close to the median of 307 for 2017 SUVs on this site. Of the 13 Wrangler model years since 2014, it has the 11th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2016 and 2018
- At 31 complaints for each year on the road, the 2017 runs below the 2016 (42) and well under the 2018 (203).
- Top problem
- Brake wear leads with 76 of the 309 complaints (25%), ahead of airbag at 26. A quarter of the 40 owners who gave a mileage for brake wear saw it by about 22,000 miles, and half by about 37,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 43 of the 309 complaints (14%) report a crash, a fire or an injury. The typical vehicle on this site sits at 6%, so this one runs well above it. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 19 reports mention a crash, 21 mention a fire and 21 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 14 of 19, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Airbag has a recall on the same system (16V-734). Brake wear has none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2019 at 51 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 29. So far in 2026, 20 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: brakes grind, pulse or wear early, 76 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
309 complaints is about the median for a 2017 model on this site and about the median for a 2017 SUV. Among the 13 Wrangler model years here it ranks 11th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler
Jeep filed 142 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2017 Jeep Wrangler. 22 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 1 bulletin · 76 complaints
A/C Pressure Transducer A/C inoperative and diagnosis leads to pressure transducer. Call Steve Rice at cell (248) 867-0061 before replacing the pressure transducer. If no response in 15 minutes, please proceed with repair.
Engine leaks oil 2 bulletins · 19 complaints
Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
Customer complaint may include engine oil leak/consumption.
Check engine light or misfire 7 bulletins · 15 complaints
wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0407 ? EGR Sensor B Circuit Low, or P0408 ? EGR Sensor B Circuit High Set
5 more on this problem
Fuel Tank and Fuel Evap System Components 1) For JK MIL On ? P0441: Before replacing this part due to fault code P0441, check for restriction due to plastic over-flash in the Purge Hose Port of the Intake Manifold.
Fuel Tank 1) Before replacing this part due to fault code P0441, check for restriction due to plastic over-flash in the Purge Hose Port of the Intake Manifold for the ERB (3.6L engine only).
Fuel Tank and Fuel Evap System Components Before replacing this part due to fault code P0441, check for restriction due to plastic over-flash in the Purge Hose Port of the Intake Manifold.
Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached.
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor and Purge Valve Canister Before replacing this part due to fault code P0441, please call David Thomas at cell (248) 613-6908. Engineering may want to visit dealers in the metro Detroit area with this condition.
Seat belt or seat problems 2 bulletins · 13 complaints
Dimpled Driver Side Front Leather Heated Seat This bulletin involves inspecting and installing heater element patches and replacing seat cushion cover, on the driver?s front seat.The customer may describe, the driver?s front leather seat has dimples in the ...
Squeaking Noise Below The Front Seat While Turning and Going Over Bumps This bulletin involves replacing the bolt and bushing on driver and passenger side seat slide mechanism to resolve a squeaking issue (Two door models only).
Battery dies or the car will not start 4 bulletins · 11 complaints
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Battery Drain Concern, Dual USB Port Normal Operational Draw, Extended Illumination Or Extended Operation After Key Off
2 more on this problem
No Start, Cannot Complete Module Replace, Proxi Or Module Proxi Configuration
RA2 Radio 5" Uconnect Before replacing this radio, make sure you can reproduce the customer issue. If the radio is locked up, has a blank screen, or no sound, please perform a vehicle battery reset.
Suspension noise, struts or alignment 1 bulletin · 8 complaints
Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root cause without over repairing the system.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 2 bulletins · 6 complaints
USB PORT Media Hub For Android Auto and Apple Carplay issues, do not replace this part. Android Auto and Apple Carplay applications may not operate with the vehicle if an aftermarket cable is being used.
RADIO [RES] New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF".
Engine overheats or leaks coolant 3 bulletins · 6 complaints
Suspected Engine Coolant Leak
Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant
1 more on this problem
Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
Complaints filed by year
51 complaints came in 2019. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture. Open.
NHTSA summary
Seat belt buckle bracket failure. Closed dec 12, 2019, led to recall 19V-680.
NHTSA summary
Electrical overstress. Closed sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V-024.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2017 Jeep Wrangler
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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).
Risk and remedy
Remedy: 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.
All 5 recalls on the 2017 Jeep Wrangler, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide NHTSA has an open investigation on this car. What the investigation stages mean
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2017 Jeep Wrangler?
Brake wear, with 76 of the 309 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 37,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2017 Jeep Wrangler problems start?
Of the 189 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 13,000 miles and half by about 30,000.
Is the 2017 Jeep Wrangler better or worse than the 2016 and 2018?
Counted per year on the road, the 2017 has fewer complaints than both the 2016 and the 2018: 31 a year against 42 and 203.
How many 2017 Jeep Wrangler complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
43 of them (14%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for brake wear on the 2017 Jeep Wrangler?
No recall on file for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler is on the same system as brake wear. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.