Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Jeep Wrangler
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Jeep Wrangler has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 312 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V680000 Seatbelt Buckle May Separate From Seat Frame NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V524000 Voltage Regulator may Fail and Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V098000 Brake Switch may Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V849000 Fuel Tank may have Cracked Control Valve NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V734000 Front Impact Sensor may Disconnect in a Crash NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 77 complaints
- Engine 62 complaints
- Power Train 50 complaints
- Electrical System 45 complaints
- Unknown or Other 38 complaints
- Air Bags 26 complaints
Of the 312 complaints on file, 19 report a crash and 21 a fire; across all 312 complaints, owners report 21 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Jeep Wrangler has notable recall issues including seat belt separation and brake switch malfunctions. These, along with high complaint volumes on brakes and engines, suggest reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 40,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | occasional |
| electrical system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
| air bags | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pad replacement
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant system flush
- Air filter replacement
- Tire rotation
- Battery inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake warning lights
- Unusual engine noises
- Delayed gear shifts
- Electrical failures
- Airbag warning indicator
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.