2017 JEEP WRANGLER — Owner-Reported Problems
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 308 complaints · 5 recalls
Verdict & Safety Summary
Most-reported system: ENGINE (50 complaints · 16.2%)
Safety signals:
- Crashes 19
- Fires 21
- Injuries 21
- Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution
Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.
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| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 50 | 16.2% | 0 crashes · 3 fires |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 46 | 14.9% | 2 crashes · 1 fires |
| POWER TRAIN | 40 | 13.0% | 0 crashes · 6 fires |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 28 | 9.1% | 1 crashes · 5 fires |
| AIR BAGS | 17 | 5.5% | 9 crashes · 0 fires |
| STEERING | 17 | 5.5% | 3 crashes · 0 fires |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 12 | 3.9% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 12 | 3.9% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| STRUCTURE | 11 | 3.6% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 67 | 21.8% | 1 crashes · 6 fires |
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Problem & Recall Timeline
Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time
- Campaign 18V098000 was reported 365 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 18V524000 was reported 616 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 19V680000 was reported 966 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2017-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2017-Q2 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2017-Q3 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2017-Q4 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2018-Q1 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2018-Q2 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2018-Q3 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2018-Q4 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2019-Q1 | Owner reports | 16 | |
| 2019-Q2 | Owner reports | 12 | |
| 2019-Q3 | Owner reports | 14 | |
| 2019-Q4 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2020-Q1 | Owner reports | 12 | |
| 2020-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2020-Q3 | Owner reports | 15 | |
| 2020-Q4 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2021-Q1 | Owner reports | 17 | |
| 2021-Q2 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2021-Q3 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2021-Q4 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2022-Q1 | Owner reports | 14 | |
| 2022-Q2 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2022-Q3 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2022-Q4 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 11 | |
| 2023-Q4 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2024-Q1 | Owner reports | 12 | |
| 2024-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2024-Q3 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2025-Q3 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2026-Q3 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 16V734000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 16V849000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 18V098000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 18V524000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 19V680000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | EA19001 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE19008 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | EA21002 |
Safety Recalls (5)
Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 16V734000
- Report date
- Component:
- AIR BAGS
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 16V849000
- Report date
- Component:
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 18V098000
- Report date
- Component:
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 18V524000
- Report date
- Component:
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 19V680000
- Report date
- Component:
- SEAT BELTS
- 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.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer
Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records
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Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
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Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.