2017 Jeep Wrangler power train problems
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2017 Jeep Wrangler — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-45 MPH, the vehicle lost power. On another occasion, while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. While shifting into gear, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The check engine warning…”
filed Feb 6, 2026
“I bought my 2017 jeep with 29,000 miles on it. I had an issue with the rear driverside brake locking up around 40,000 miles. I feel this is a safety issue due to how hot the brakes got and at times would be smoking. It being the weekend and my only vehicle, repaired myself for approximately $280. I…”
filed Jan 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 11 | 17% |
| 2024 Wrangler | 169 | 24% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 49 | 14% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 63 | 16% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 139 | 15% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 47 | 8% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 78 | 11% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 174 | 10% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 74 | 16% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 51 | 11% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 88 | 13% |
| 2013 Wrangler | 230 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Jeep Wrangler
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.