2017 Jeep

Wrangler 4WD

Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Jeep Wrangler: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain: 4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission: Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system: NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City: 17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb: 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr: $3,450EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂: 480 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score: 3/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score: 6/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
SmartWay certified: No

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 153 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase: 95 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight: 4,101 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 5
Owner complaints: 302
Reported injuries: 21

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

SERVICE BRAKES17%
ENGINE15%
POWER TRAIN12%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER9%
AIR BAGS6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 411 total.

Jeep Wrangler: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
PE19008opened Jul 29, 2019SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Seat belt buckle bracket failure
EA19001opened Apr 19, 2019AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Electrical overstress

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

107 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

Mar 4, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS1408000384 REV.J
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Feb 14, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS1408000384 REV.I
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Dec 10, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9100736
Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders: Warranty, Mopar, Customer pay and Service contract. Order"68" part number for New unsold units only
Sep 18, 2025SERVICE BRAKES107418
SWITCH - CLUTCH STARTER INTERLOCK & MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY - CLUTCH
Aug 15, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER9100653
Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
Aug 15, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER9100645
Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
Apr 2, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER104087
ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
Apr 2, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER103954
ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
and 99 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.