2017 Jeep Wrangler Problems

What owners have reported about the 2017 Jeep Wrangler, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

Is the 2017 Jeep Wrangler a good year?

It's one of the better years for the Wrangler. Owners have filed 311 complaints with NHTSA, the 17th most of 18 Wrangler model years. The most reported problems involve the brakes, engine and transmission.

311 complaints 5 recalls, 1 fire risk 17th worst of 18 Wrangler years

Which parts fail most

Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.

Brakes 25%

Engine 20%

Transmission 16%

Electrical 14%

Unknown or Other 12%

Airbags 8%

Steering 6%

Body 6%

Fuel System 5%

Acceleration 5%

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (156 of 311). The amber line is the middle value, about 24,000 miles.

0k25k50k75k100k125k150k

When problems were reported

Complaints by the year the problem happened.

175

2017 Jeep Wrangler recalls

Driver seat belt buckle strap may break

Injury risk

The strap that holds the driver's seat belt buckle to the seat frame can crack and separate. If that happens, the seat belt cannot be used, which raises the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: A dealer will replace the driver's seat belt buckle free of charge.

Recall 19V680000 · Sep 2019

Front underhood

Can stall

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. A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge.

Recall 18V524000 · Aug 2018

Brake switch can fail and allow shifting out of Park

Crash risk

The brake switches may malfunction, leaving the brake lights on constantly or letting the vehicle shift out of Park without the brake pedal pressed. This increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will replace the brake switches free of charge.

Recall 18V098000 · Feb 2018

Tank assembly

Fire risk

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. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and Jeep dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace fuel tank and sending unit, as necessary, free of charge.

Recall 16V849000 · Nov 2016

Front airbags may not deploy in crash

Injury risk

In certain crashes, the wiring to the front impact sensor can be pulled loose before the signal reaches the airbag control module. If that happens, the frontal airbags and seat belt pretensioners will not deploy, raising the risk of injury.

Fix: The dealer will reroute the front impact sensor wiring and relocate the impact sensor branch at no cost to you.

Recall 16V734000 · Oct 2016

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Wrangler years to avoid

Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.

2018 Wrangler 1,827

2021 Wrangler 951

2008 Wrangler 873

2012 Wrangler 835

2019 Wrangler 744

2024 Wrangler 741

2010 Wrangler 686

2014 Wrangler 657

2013 Wrangler 654

2020 Wrangler 613

2011 Wrangler 485

2015 Wrangler 476

2016 Wrangler 461

2022 Wrangler 404

2009 Wrangler 372

2023 Wrangler 368

2017 Wrangler 311

2025 Wrangler 71

Common questions

Is the 2017 Jeep Wrangler a reliable year?

What are the most common 2017 Jeep Wrangler problems?

Owners most often report problems with the brakes, engine, transmission and electrical system. 78 complaints (25%) name the brakes, most often the caliper.

At what mileage do 2017 Jeep Wrangler brakes problems start?

Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 19,000–43,000 miles, with a middle value near 31,000 miles.

How many recalls does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler have?

5. Driver seat belt buckle strap may break (19V680000); Front underhood (18V524000); Brake switch can fail and allow shifting out of Park (18V098000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Should I buy a used 2017 Jeep Wrangler?

Ask for service records covering the brakes, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2025, 2017 and 2023 models, which have the fewest complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.