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2017 Jeep Wrangler
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 312
- Received Dec 2016 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up28 complaints · 9.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Head gasket leaks coolant into engine21 complaints · 6.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving18 complaints · 5.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #19V680000Chrysler (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.
- Recall #18V524000Chrysler (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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Anti-lock brakes fail or lock upFirst signal: Aug 2020
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 19 crashes, 21 fires, 21 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
- Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up
- Front brake rotors warp and wear early
- Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal
1 more problem
Electrical & lights
- Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving
- Vehicle catches fire from wiring
- Ignition key sticks or will not turn
1 more problem
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 51 |
| 2020 | 36 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 25 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 23 |
| Total | 312 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 28 | 9.0% | 28.1× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Aug 2020 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 3.0% |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 21 | 6.7% | 2.3× | |
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 18 | 5.8% | 11× | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 17 | 5.5% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 14 | 4.5% | – | NHTSA recall #16V734000 |
| Hood latch fails and hood flies open | 11 | 3.5% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 10 | 3.2% | – | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 9 | 2.9% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 9 | 2.9% | – | NHTSA recall #18V524000 |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 8 | 2.6% | – | NHTSA recall #19V680000 |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 8 | 2.6% | – | |
| Transmission will not engage reverse gear | 8 | 2.6% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 7 | 2.2% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 6 | 1.9% | – | NHTSA recall #16V849000 |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 6 | 1.9% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 5 | 1.6% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 4 | 1.3% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 4 | 1.3% | – | |
| Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal | 4 | 1.3% | – | |
| Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly | 4 | 1.3% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #19V680000September 26, 201911,463 vehicles affected
seat belts: front: anchorage
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.
A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
NHTSA recall #18V524000August 9, 201812,779 vehicles affected
electrical system: wiring: front underhood
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.
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA recall #18V098000February 8, 201839,456 vehicles affected
exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
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.
Having the brake lamps continuously illuminated or being able to shift the vehicle out of PARK when the brake pedal is not pressed (and the ignition is in the RUN mode) can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA recall #16V849000November 23, 2016359 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
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.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
NHTSA recall #16V734000October 13, 2016182,743 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
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).
If the ORC module does not receive a signal from the front impact sensor, both frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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