Reliable Auto DB

2017 Jeep Wrangler reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2017 Jeep Wrangler holds 309 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 34 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Wrangler years here — under the median of the other years, which is 85. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Anchorage, Front underhood wiring, and Switch.

2012 Jeep Wrangler
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Complaints

309

Per year

34

Recalls

5

Years on the road

10

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (75 of 309), then Engine (62) and Powertrain (50). Those filings include 19 that report a crash, 21 that report a fire, and 15 that report an injury.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 Wrangler has 460 complaints, 32 per year, and the 2018 has 1,820 complaints, 384 per year. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Jeep Wrangler. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

Recall seat belts, front, anchorage 2019-09-26 · NHTSA campaign 19V680000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall electrical system, wiring, front underhood wiring 2018-08-09 · NHTSA campaign 18V524000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall exterior lighting, brake lights, switch 2018-02-08 · NHTSA campaign 18V098000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall gasoline fuel system, storage, tank 2016-11-23 · NHTSA campaign 16V849000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall air bags, frontal, inactive sensor control module 2016-10-13 · NHTSA campaign 16V734000
Summary 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).
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.

Complaints by component (309 total)

Service brakes
75
Engine
62
Powertrain
50
Electrical system
45
Air bags
26
Steering
19
Structure
19
Speed control
14
Fuel and propulsion system
13
Visibility and wipers
9
Seat belts
8
Suspension
8
Electronic stability control (ESC)
7
Seats
6
Wheels
6
Exterior lighting
5
Forward collision avoidance
5
Fuel system, gasoline
2
Latches, locks, and linkages
2
Traction control
2
Engine and engine cooling
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
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Crash-flagged

19

Fire-flagged

21

Injury reports

15

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The first time happening I was driving on the interstate going about 70 miles an hour in the dark, the car completely shut down with no warning I was able to coast then tried to restart the vehicle and it started. I was…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-26
  • "ABS system module has failed and the manufacturer has it on indefinite backorder. I read reports of some customer waiting over 400 days for this part. It compromises the effectiveness of the antilock braking system. How…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-08-04
  • "My ABS module is confirmed faulty resulting in an unsafe car to drive. The ABS module is extremely hard to come by, on an indefinite backorder, and I cannot get the part anywhere. Maybe people waiting over a year for…"
    Electrical system, Service brakes · filed 2026-07-31
  • "During a routine maintenance visit, a pre-purchase/general inspection was performed on my 2017 Jeep Wrangler, which documented the front axle and differential housing as intact and in one piece. Subsequent to that…"
    Wheels, Unknown or other, Service brakes · filed 2026-07-30
  • "ABS MODULE HAS FAILED VIN [XXX] No ABS and no cruise control The ABS module is on back order and cannot be purchased by OEM. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)"
    Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-07-22

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2017 Jeep Wrangler 2 DR 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated 3 stars
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4 DR 4WD Not rated 3 stars Not rated 3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Wrangler four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Four-wheel drive 17 21 18 MPG $3600
Wrangler four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 5-speed Four-wheel drive 17 21 18 MPG $3600
Wrangler Unlimited four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 5-speed Four-wheel drive 16 20 18 MPG $3600
Wrangler Unlimited four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Four-wheel drive 16 21 18 MPG $3600

Specs and fitment

JK generation, 2012–2017
Body styles SUV
Oil 5W-20 (3.6L Pentastar); 5W-30 (3.8L V6) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 225/75R16 to 255/75R17 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 3,500 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Safety recall 19V-018 (Chrysler V01) covers certain 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles among other FCA models: upon frontal air-bag deployment, excessive internal pressure may cause the passenger frontal inflator to explode, and metal fragments can strike occupants. Chrysler advises owners not to drive until the repair is complete; dealers replace the passenger frontal air-bag inflator free of charge. The campaign's published population also includes certain Ram, Dakota, Challenger, and Chrysler 300 vehicles under the same number.

Compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Jeep Wrangler reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2017 Jeep Wrangler holds 309 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 34 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Wrangler years here — under the median of the other years, which is 85. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Anchorage, Front underhood wiring, and Switch.

What are common problems with a 2017 Jeep Wrangler?

The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (75 of 309), then Engine (62) and Powertrain (50). Those filings include 19 that report a crash, 21 that report a fire, and 15 that report an injury.

Is the 2017 Jeep Wrangler more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 Wrangler has 460 complaints, 32 per year, and the 2018 has 1,820 complaints, 384 per year. The 2017 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2017 Jeep Wrangler been recalled?

The 2017 Jeep Wrangler has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Jeep Wrangler?

Owners have filed 309 complaints about the 2017 Jeep Wrangler with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Jeep Wrangler get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler is 18 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Wrangler take?

5W-20 (3.6L Pentastar); 5W-30 (3.8L V6)

What does NHTSA recall 19V-018 cover on the Jeep Wrangler?

Safety recall 19V-018 (Chrysler V01) covers certain 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles among other FCA models: upon frontal air-bag deployment, excessive internal pressure may cause the passenger frontal inflator to explode, and metal fragments can strike occupants.

What generation is the 2013 Jeep Wrangler?

JK generation (2012-2017).