The 2017 Jeep Wrangler has 608 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and engine. Owners most often flag poor on-road handling and ride quality: vehicle wanders, requires constant steering input, rides rough. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 13 Wrangler model years we track, complaint volume runs from 102 (2003) to 2,656 (2021). With 608 complaints, the 2017 Wrangler sits belowthe model's median of 962.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
seat belts:front:anchorage
Campaign 19V680000Chrysler (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.
electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Campaign 18V524000Chrysler (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 Wran…
fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Campaign 16V849000Chrysler (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,…
air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Campaign 16V734000Chrysler (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 de…
Mixed sentiment with a clear division based on intended use. The vehicle is universally praised for its exceptional off-road capability, iconic styling, the ability to remove the top and doors, and a strong, supportive owner community.
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Used Wrangler listings typically run $34,596–$45,351 across 2024 to 2026 model years.
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