Jeep Wrangler / 2017
2017 Jeep Wrangler problems
Owners have filed 422 complaints about the 2017 Jeep Wrangler with NHTSA. Service brakes account for 17.8% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine at 14.5%.
Complaints422
Crashes26
Fires30
Injuries32
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes 17.8% · 75
Engine 14.5% · 61
Power train 11.8% · 50
Electrical system 10.7% · 45
Unknown or other 8.8% · 37
Air bags 6.2% · 26
Steering 4.5% · 19
Structure 4.5% · 19
Severity
Of those complaints, 26 describe a crash, 30 describe a fire and 32 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 35 model years of the Jeep Wrangler in this data, 2017 sits 21st by complaint volume. 2018 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 104 in the last three years against 118 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 23,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact stated the vehicle was exhibiting a pulling sensation and jerking. The vehicle did not display any warning lights. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership who diagnosed that the calibers failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware and confirmed the repair was not covered under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 31,069. Service brakes
My 2017 Jeep Wranger Sahara Unlimited has 36,000 miles on it and the front right brake caliper seized up. It should not already be faulty with that low of miles. I have done researched and found numerous other people have had the same problem with the same year jeep as mine. I replaced the pads, rotor and caliper on it at my expense but it shouldnt have gone bad already. A definate recall should be done Service brakes
DTCs for left AND right rear wheel sensors. wiring was open on sensors and caused the speed sensors to not read properly at times 3.00. the sensors were replaced at Mac Haik. 3 other jeeps had the same issue the same day. ABS and traction control lights on dash came on before the sensors were replaced and applying gas did nothing. my jeep was automatically applying my breaks even when I went 5 mph. Service brakes
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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