2017 Jeep Wrangler problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (60) · Engine (46) · Power Train (35)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
159 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
Seat Belts:front:anchorage 2019-09-26 · campaign 19V680000 · 11,463 vehicles
Defect: 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: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood 2018-08-09 · campaign 18V524000 · 12,779 vehicles
Defect: 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 o
Risk: 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. 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.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 2018-02-08 · campaign 18V098000 · 39,456 vehicles
Defect: 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: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2016-11-23 · campaign 16V849000 · 359 vehicles
Defect: 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: 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. 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.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module-Inactive 2016-10-13 · campaign 16V734000 · 182,743 vehicles
Defect: 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: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (142)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-03-04 · S1408000384 REV.J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Electrical System 2026-02-14 · S1408000384 REV.I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Electrical System 2025-12-10 · 9100736 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify "z" part number availability. order a "z" part number for all exchange orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order"68" part number for new unsold units only
Service Brakes 2025-09-18 · 107418 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
switch - clutch starter interlock & master cylinder assembly - clutch
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100653 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100645 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Showing the 6 most recent of 142 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-26 · Unknown Or Other“type: equipment (suspension/steering - ball joints) manufacturer: synergy mfg incorrect/used/damaged part distributed by: utm distributing co. dba purely power sports business address: 125 w crescentville rd, cincinnati, oh 45246 retail platform: amazon marketplace (order # [xxx]) tracking: the physical package contains an internal fedex routing st…”
2026-10-08 · Service Brakes“the abs warning light remains illuminated and the vehicle is displaying diagnostic trouble code c2200, indicating an internal failure involving the anti-lock brake system (abs) control module. i am concerned that this is a safety-related defect rather than normal wear. i have found multiple reports from other owners of 2017 jeep wranglers describi…”
2026-10-03 · Service Brakes“the jeep wrangler has a notoriously bad reputation with abs modules. mine has been broken for over 2 years and i am unable to find a replacement part. i’ve ordered the part 4 times only to find that the item is back ordered. almost every jeep owner i know is driving without abs due to the module breaking and no parts available. i think someone shou…”
2026-08-26 · Engine“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 able to get off the road and to my destination. the second time this happened, it was 5am in the morning getting on the interstat…”
2026-08-04 · Service Brakes“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 do they get away with this?…”
2026-07-31 · Service Brakes“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 the part. this is resulting in aftermarket or refurbished parts, which are risky and unsafe. i am out of a vehicle because i cannot g…”
2026-07-30 · Wheels“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 inspection, while the vehicle was undergoing service, it was discovered that the front axle housing bracket on the driver’s side had fra…”
2026-07-22 · Service Brakes“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)…”
2026-06-10 · Engine“oil cooler split due to warming up and cooling down in winter and being made of plastic all brake calipers needed to be replaced on it too …”
2026-06-05 · Air Bags · 140,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2017 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that while traveling at 60 mph, the vehicle struck a deer. the airbags failed to deploy upon impact. no injuries were reported. no police report was filed. the vehicle remained operable and was driven to the residence. two days later, the airbag warning light illuminated. the manufacturer wa…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.