The Verdict
Worst problem area
Brakes
Brakes leads by volume: 82 of 312 complaints (26%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (14) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 464 in 2016 to 312 in 2017.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 312
- Recall campaigns
- 5
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $3,450
- Combined MPG
- 18
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | vs. 2017 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,450 | 3,450 | 3,450 | 3,100–3,500 | 2,600–3,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18–24 | 19–24 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 16–17 / 20–21 | 16–17 / 20–21 | 16–17 / 20–21 | 16–23 / 20–25 | 17–23 / 23–25 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 481–504 | 481–504 | 480–504 | 375–504 | 375–459 | |
| Complaints filed | 481 | 464 | 312 | 1,829 | 749 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 9 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 15 | 28 | 19 | 22 | 10 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 27 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 11 | |
| Injuries reported | 13 | 38 | 21 | 13 | 8 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 6 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler have?
5 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Jeep Wrangler?
Brakes: 82 of 312 NHTSA complaints (26%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler get?
EPA rates it 18 MPG combined across 4 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Jeep Wrangler?
EPA estimates $3,450 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 3.6L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 17 mpg (high) | 21 mpg (high) | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 481 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.6L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 17 mpg (high) | 21 mpg (high) | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 480 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 5-spd | 6 | 3.6L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 16 mpg (low) | 20 mpg (low) | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 504 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 4 | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.6L | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 16 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (high) | 18 mpg | $3,450 | 502 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 63 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 50 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 45 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 82 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 13 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 31 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 26 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 38 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (5)
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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
- 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 or a no start condition.
- Consequence
- A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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
- 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.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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
- 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).
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.