2017 Jeep Wrangler reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 412
- 201 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SERVICE BRAKES
- 71 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 5
- see below
- Reported harm
- 25 reported crashes · 32 injuries · 30 fires
What owners report fails — 2017 Jeep Wrangler
- SERVICE BRAKES 71
- ENGINE 61
- POWER TRAIN 49
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 43
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 36
5 recalls on record for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler
- NHTSA 19V680000 · 2020 · 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 t
- NHTSA 18V524000 · 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 18V098000 · 2018 · 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 n
- NHTSA 16V849000 · 2017 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEM A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 16V734000 · 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-I If the ORC module does not receive a signal from the front impact sensor, both frontal air bags and the seat belt preten
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2017 Jeep Wrangler units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
NHTSA has 412 consumer complaints on record for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (71 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2017 Jeep Wrangler units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jeep Wrangler?
Owners most often report problems with: service brakes (71), engine (61), power train (49), electrical system (43). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2017 Jeep Wrangler?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.