2017 Jeep Wrangler: True Cost, Problems & Verdict
308 NHTSA owner complaints · 5 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
308 NHTSA owner complaints · 5 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Complaints per year on the road: 34.22
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
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?
My ABS module is confirmed faulty resulting in an unsafe car to drive. The ABS module is extremely hard to come by, on an indefinite backorder, and I cannot get the part anywhere. Maybe people waiting over a year for the part. This is resulting in aftermarket or refurbished parts, which are risky and unsafe. I am out of a vehicle because I cannot get the part and no one wants to buy a faulty car.
ABS MODULE HAS FAILED VIN [XXX] No ABS and no cruise control The ABS module is on back order and cannot be purchased by OEM. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
What the community is saying right now.
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 18V098000 | Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Caravan and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The brake switches on these vehicles may malfunct… |
| 18V524000 | Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey,… |
| 16V734000 | Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-I | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to August 14, 2016. In c… |
| 16V849000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assem | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured November 1, 2016, to November 3, 2016. The a… |
| 19V680000 | Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap … |
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The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Service Brakes (76 complaints in our indexed sample).
Our data verdict is AVOID with a reliability score of 14/100, computed from 308 NHTSA complaints and 5 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler, 5 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 08/02/2018. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
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Last updated: 2026-08-20.