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The 2017 Jeep Wrangler is associated with 309 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 5 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 43 reports (14% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.6l 6-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 18 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 309 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 5 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Engine (43 / 14%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 19 crash / 21 fire / 15 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 18–18 MPG across 4 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Wrangler 4WD 3.6L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd 17 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $3,400 / yr
Wrangler 4WD 3.6L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 17 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $3,400 / yr
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 3.6L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd 16 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $3,400 / yr
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 3.6L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $3,400 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
2 DR 4WD 27.900000000000002%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2017 Jeep Wrangler models.
View complete 2017 Jeep Wrangler crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler?

Summary of 309 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
309
Crash Reports
19
Fire Reports
21
Complaints w/ Injury
15
Total Injuries
21

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Engine 43 complaints
Service Brakes 43 complaints (2 crashes)
Powertrain 30 complaints
Electrical System 21 complaints
Air Bags 16 complaints (9 crashes)

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2017 Jeep Wrangler problems & component breakdown (78 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2017 Jeep Wrangler?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #19V680000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #18V524000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #18V098000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2017 Jeep Wrangler recalls & campaign history (5 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2017 Jeep Wrangler

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler

How many safety recalls does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler have?

The 2017 Jeep Wrangler is associated with 5 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler?

NHTSA records list 309 consumer defect complaints for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Engine, appearing in 43 filings (14% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler range from 18 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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