{"id":"2017_jeep_wrangler","make":"Jeep","make_slug":"jeep","model":"Wrangler","model_slug":"wrangler","year":2017,"url":"/jeep/wrangler/2017/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":38220,"model":"Wrangler 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 5-spd","cyl":6,"displ":3.6,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":17,"hwy":21,"comb":18,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":481,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":3450,"save_spend":-6000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"CRX","modified":"Fri Dec 02 00:00:00 EST 2016"},{"id":38221,"model":"Wrangler 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Manual 6-spd","cyl":6,"displ":3.6,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":17,"hwy":21,"comb":18,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":480,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":3450,"save_spend":-6000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"CRX","modified":"Fri Dec 02 00:00:00 EST 2016"},{"id":38222,"model":"Wrangler Unlimited 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic 5-spd","cyl":6,"displ":3.6,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":16,"hwy":20,"comb":18,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":504,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":3450,"save_spend":-6000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"CRX","modified":"Fri Dec 02 00:00:00 EST 2016"},{"id":38223,"model":"Wrangler Unlimited 4WD","pt":"gas","drive":"4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Manual 6-spd","cyl":6,"displ":3.6,"eng":"","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":16,"hwy":21,"comb":18,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":502,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":3450,"save_spend":-6000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"CRX","modified":"Fri Dec 02 00:00:00 EST 2016"}],"vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Compact SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"19V680000","component":"SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC)","reported":"2019-09-26","owner_notified":"2020-03-26","units":11463,"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.","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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"VA6","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"18V524000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC)","reported":"2018-08-09","owner_notified":"2018-10-02","units":12779,"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.","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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"U87","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"18V098000","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC)","reported":"2018-02-08","owner_notified":"2018-03-22","units":39456,"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.","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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"U09","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"16V849000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC)","reported":"2016-11-23","owner_notified":"2017-01-12","units":359,"summary":"Chrysler (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, possibly resulting in a fuel leak in a rollover event, debris in the fuel tank and/or the potential of over fueling the vehicle.","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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"S90","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"16V734000","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE","mfr":"Chrysler (FCA US LLC)","reported":"2016-10-13","owner_notified":"2016-11-10","units":182743,"summary":"Chrysler (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 detaches before a signal can be received by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).","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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"S76","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":5,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":53,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":309,"crash":19,"fire":21,"injured":21,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Service Brakes",75],["Engine",62],["Power Train",50],["Electrical System",45],["Unspecified",37],["Air Bags",26]],"by_year":{"2016":1,"2017":17,"2018":33,"2019":51,"2020":36,"2021":28,"2022":35,"2023":34,"2024":25,"2025":29,"2026":20},"excerpts":[["2022-03-03","Engine","Oil Filter Assembly failure. This issue has been consistent in respective Chrysler engines since 2014 without resolve or re-design. I have been without vehicle since the 24th (today is 3/3) and renting a car out-of-pocket. The parts are backordered as I've been told there are restrictions by Chrysler on these discontin\u2026"],["2022-02-16","Electrical System","My jeep was on the rode approximately 5-10 minutes. Stopped at a light. Loud screech and instrument panel went haywire blinking. Before the traffic light could turn green smoke poured through the dashboard and vehicle was on fire. I was able to unlock the car doors and get out before the electrical shut down and locked\u2026"],["2022-02-09","Engine","The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the check engine warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing cylinder number 2 replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage wa\u2026"]]},"investigations":[{"action":"EA21002","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE","opened":"2021-09-17","closed":"","campaign":"","subject":"Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture","summary":"From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (\"PSAN\") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a \"desiccant\" (a substa"},{"action":"PE19008","component":"SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY","opened":"2019-07-29","closed":"2019-12-12","campaign":"19V680000","subject":"Seat belt buckle bracket failure","summary":"On July 17, 2019, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 19-008 after receiving three Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) reports alleging the driver's side seat belt buckle separated from the seat frame, rendering the seat belt non-functional. The VOQs involved model year (MY) 2015 and 2016 Jeep Wrangler (JK platform) that were configured for right-hand drive (RHD) use. On August 8, 2019, ODI issued an information request (IR) letter to FCA.The scope of the IR included all JK Wrangler produced for sale in the U.S. (both left- and right-hand drive), and amongst other things, requested any reports or allegations of driver's seat belt bracket failures on"},{"action":"EA19001","component":"AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE","opened":"2019-04-19","closed":"2024-09-19","campaign":"20V024","subject":"Electrical overstress","summary":"The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.\u00c2\u00a0 During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (ACU) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) manufactured by ZF-TRW. \u00c2\u00a0The ECU receives signals from crash sensors mounted in the vehicle and deploys the vehicle air bags and seat belt pretensioners in accordance with "}],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV 4WD","overall":null,"frontal":null,"side":null,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.279,"seats":4,"fcw":"No","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV 4WD","overall":null,"frontal":3,"side":null,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.279,"seats":5,"fcw":"No","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":18,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":18,"ncap":null,"complaints":309},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}