Jeep Wrangler Complaints (2017)

312 consumer complaints on file.

#11518524April 23, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Clockspring needs to be replaced. I have had this happen twice in my Jeep Wrangler RHD that I previously owned. There is a recall for models through 2016, but mine is a 2017.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11514961April 1, 2023
ENGINE
Check engine light flashing then steady all of a sudden. Oil leaks
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11512709March 19, 2023
ENGINE
Transmission went out at 86k miles, all maintenance has been kept up with. Jeep broke down while driving, pouring transmission fluid in road, losing all power and unable to go forward or reverse. Problem has been confirmed by service center. Jeep has not yet been inspected by manufacturer, no warnings at all.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11506945February 13, 2023
AIR BAGS
2017 Jeep wrangler with 40,000 miles. Passenger Side Impact - No Air Bags. 1. the Safety restraint system. The Vehicle is now repaired and yes I'd like the EDR record examined for deployment criteria. Threshold, side safeing, Algorithm, etc. 2. My safety was at risk, No air bags deployed, I suffered bruising and I hit my head on the driver side window. 3. No, the Restraint Control Module/EDR record was not investigated. 4. No, the system was not indicating any air bag tell tale lights and was functioning normal. Heading North on ..., traveling 40 - 45 MPH, was broadsided by a vehicle traveling West on ... @ 30 MPH . My airbags did not deploy.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11506793February 11, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Faulty torque converter causes vehicle to stall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11506795February 11, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle stalls when going into reverse mainly during first start of the day, but has happened throughout the day as well. Many people in online wrangler forums are attributing this to a faulty torque converter. No symptoms prior to this failure but it’s affecting many jeeps with low mileage like mine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11506358February 9, 2023
ENGINE
I smell oil burning as I drive then found oil on the garage floor. Found the oil adaptor (Oil filter housing) worped causing oil to drip out and onto the hot exhaust. Oil on heat is a safety issue and should be addressed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11506034February 7, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Heater core constantly “clogs” and no longer blows hot air on drivers side of the vehicle. Either through the defroster vents or floor vents, this makes it difficult to defrost the drivers side windshield or side window (can’t see side mirror!). Jeep wants me to spend &3500 to replace entire system!!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11503709January 25, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The transfer case randomly blew up in a ball of fire while driving on a highway speeds of 65-70mph while the vehicle was in 2wd. Vehicle was totalled due to the fire.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11502017January 16, 2023
ENGINE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Liquid oil, apparent is oil cooler assembly
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499912January 3, 2023
ENGINE
Oil Filter housing cracked an leaking. Took to repair shop and he said its extremely common and should be recalled but hasn't been.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499491December 30, 2022
ENGINE
My oil filter housing is cracked. I have a 2017 and it is plastic I know after 2017 Jeep knew of the issue and changed the production type then. This is a known issue. Happens to many Jeeps I hear about it a lot. It’s a $1000 fix for something that is common in Jeeps and other pentastar 3.6l engines. I am getting it fixed this week for I am getting a kidney transplant and need it done before the surgery.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499081December 27, 2022
ENGINE
Oil cooler assembly cracked and warped (also k own as oil filter housing) this led to a large oil leak and depleted all oil from engine. Repair was over $1,000. All mechanics are saying this is a known issue and becomes expensive because both intake manifolds need to be removed to replace
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498030December 19, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
This event occurred on 12/16/2022. The temperature was 30 degrees Fahrenheit and was snowing in Chicago. Upon turning on the defrost setting in the vehicle, the windshield began to crack and put the safety of the passengers at risk. Upon keeping the defrost on, the crack on the windshield contend to grow (larger than 6"). There were no previous cracks or damage to the windshield. There were no warning lights or messages indicating any issues with the windshield.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11494285November 20, 2022
ENGINE
Oil cooler warp/crack because the bottom is made of plastic stored inside engine where extreme heat causes warp/crack on the cooler. Ultimately leaks out oil, causing saftey hazards to the community and owner. A known defect/issue with all penstar engines (other vehicles with this engine are affected). There should be a recall for this issue/defect. I hope NHTSA do a thorough investigation on this issue. Thanks!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11494291November 20, 2022
ENGINE
Oil filter housing has failed
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11494084November 18, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
The Front brake calibers ( both ) right and left have completely frozen and locked up under normal operation, twice, since the vehicle was bought new. It created direct emergent highway conditions as the vehicle became uncontrollable and created extremely high heat conditions to the rims/brake pads and bearings. Totaling over 2 thousand dollars in repairs
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485973September 23, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present inside and outside of the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that fuel had leaked underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank control valve had cracked causing fuel to leak from the fuel tank. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number 16V849000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000. The contact stated that the defective fuel tank was replaced by the local mechanic.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484658September 15, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2017 Jeep Wranger Sahara Unlimited has 36,000 miles on it and the front right brake caliper seized up. It should not already be faulty with that low of miles. I have done researched and found numerous other people have had the same problem with the same year jeep as mine. I replaced the pads, rotor and caliper on it at my expense but it shouldnt have gone bad already. A definate recall should be done
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11478219August 8, 2022
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
Airbag didn’t deploy and seatbelt didn’t lock with the collision
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0

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