repaired · 2021 Q2
Front: anchorage
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.
2017 Jeep WranglerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 312 owner complaints about the 2017 Jeep Wrangler, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-680 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Jeep Wrangler has problems
312 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
77Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
62Engine5 crash/fire/injury
50Power train8 crash/fire/injury
45Electrical system9 crash/fire/injury
26Air bags15 crash/fire/injury
19Structure
19Steering
14Vehicle speed control
13Fuel/propulsion system
6213 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 77 | 4 |
| Engine | 62 | 5 |
| Power train | 50 | 8 |
| Electrical system | 45 | 9 |
| Air bags | 26 | 15 |
| Structure | 19 | 2 |
| Steering | 19 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 62 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2017 Jeep Wrangler recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Wiring: front underhood
Risk. A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Brake lights: switch
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…
repaired · 2018 Q2
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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repaired · 2018 Q1
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do service brakes problems start?
28kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 24 service brakes complaints. 96% were reported before 100,000 miles.
12under 30k miles23under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Service brakes
8 owners mentioned a cost$1,800median
Middle half: $1,370 – $2,591
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Wrangler year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Wrangler median. How we score
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NHTSA crash tests
2017 Jeep Wrangler safety ratings
2017 Jeep Wrangler 2 DR 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (27.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Jeep Wrangler, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Seat belt buckle bracket failureLed to recall 19V-680
In owners' words
What Wrangler owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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?
Own a 2017 Wrangler?
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