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2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
304 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 15, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
The math, shown
Full methodology →Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Airbags (26) · Steering (19)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Brakes
24%72 complaints · typically near 41k mi · 26 in the last 2 years
“Front brake caliper became loose, moved away from the rotor, resulted in the caliper grinding against the inner wheel. Inspection by mechanic revealed missing caliper …”
Engine
20%61 complaints · typically near 60k mi · 9 in the last 2 years
“Oil cooler split due to warming up and cooling down in winter and being made of plastic All brake calipers needed to be replaced on it too”
Transmission & drivetrain
16%50 complaints · typically near 10k mi · 8 in the last 2 years
“Parts of the manual transmission are failing and appear in the bottom of the transmission when changing the fluid. It appears to be part of the synchro. This is appare…”
Electrical system
14%44 complaints · typically near 12k mi · 8 in the last 2 years
“It randomly will not start and will need a jump start to get going. My safety has been put at risk due to not being able to start the car while in unfamiliar locations…”
Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.