2017 Jeep Wrangler problems and complaints
Owners have filed 312 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (78), Engine (62), Power Train (50).
Key takeaways
- 312 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 19 involve a crash, 21 a fire, 21 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 78 | 25% |
| Engine | 62 | 20% |
| Power Train | 50 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 45 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 38 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 26 | 8% |
| Steering | 19 | 6% |
| Structure | 19 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 9 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Jeep Wrangler 2 DR 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-26
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 contain...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-08
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 o...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-03
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 a...
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More for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.