2017 Jeep Wrangler Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 311 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

20/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2017 Jeep Wrangler

The 2017 Jeep Wrangler shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls

5 recalls on record

311

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

21 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Jeep Wrangler (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Jeep dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Seat Belts: Front: Anchorage

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….

NHTSA #19V680000

🔧 Electrical System: Wiring: Front Underhood

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…

NHTSA #18V524000

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly

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….

NHTSA #16V849000

🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

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…

NHTSA #16V734000

🔧 Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch

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…

NHTSA #18V098000

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Most Common Problems — 2017 Jeep Wrangler

Based on 311 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Service Brakes

Power Train

Engine

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Air Bags

Steering

Structure

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Jeep Wrangler — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Jeep Wrangler

Is the 2017 Jeep Wrangler reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Jeep Wrangler has 5 recall campaigns and 311 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler have?

The 2017 Jeep Wrangler has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jeep Wrangler?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler are: Service Brakes, Power Train, Engine, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2017 Jeep Wrangler safe to buy?

The 2017 Jeep Wrangler has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Jeep Wrangler should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Jeep Wrangler are: 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2018.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.