The JK Wrangler at its most refined
The last full year of the JK Wrangler has the lowest complaint rate of any recent year. Remaining reports cover ABS module faults and oil filter housing leaks on the 3.6-litre V6, both known and fixable.
Updated November 2026 · based on 312 owner complaints and 5 recalls
Not rated
164 56% below the Wrangler average
5 free to fix at a dealer
Every Wrangler year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
ABS and traction control faults
ABS and traction control lights come on, sometimes with braking trouble.
Fix: ABS module $800 to $1,500.
Brakes
Oil filter housing leak
The plastic oil filter housing and cooler on the V6 crack and leak oil.
Fix: Housing replacement $400 to $700.
Engine
Death wobble on modified Jeeps
Lifted Jeeps with large tires are more prone to steering shake.
Fix: Steering parts $200 to $1,500.
Steering
Recalls
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.
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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 ...
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 th...
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2017 Jeep Wrangler
- Confirm recalls 18V524 and 19V680 show as repaired.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2017 Wrangler has 5 recalls on record, listed below.
- Look for oil around the top of the engine.Fresh oil or fuel under or around the engine means a leak. Small leaks are cheap to fix, but fuel and oil near hot parts are a fire risk.62 of the 312 owner complaints about the 2017 Wrangler involve the engine (20%).
- Check that ABS and traction control lights go out after start.ABS stops the wheels locking when you brake hard. If the ABS or traction light stays on, those systems are switched off until repaired.78 of the 312 owner complaints about the 2017 Wrangler involve the brakes (25%).
- Ask about lifts and tire size, and drive over bumps at highway speed.Knocks over bumps point to worn suspension parts such as links, bushings or shocks. They affect handling and get worse over time.Owners filed 8 complaints about death wobble on the 2017 Wrangler.
Questions
Is the 2017 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
The JK Wrangler at its most refined. The last full year of the JK Wrangler has the lowest complaint rate of any recent year. Remaining reports cover ABS module faults and oil filter housing leaks on the 3.6-litre V6, both known and fixable.
How many recalls does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler have?
5 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Jeep dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2017 Jeep Wrangler problems?
ABS and traction control faults; Oil filter housing leak; Death wobble on modified Jeeps.
Crash rating shown for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler 2 DR 4WD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.