2017 Jeep Wrangler Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 78about this part
- Share
- 25%of 311 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,069miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 78 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler, 25% of the 311 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,069 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While in drive and my foot on the brake in traffic on the highway, my vehicle began creeping forward. I pressed firmly on the break and there was no change in movement. The vehicle kept rolling forward. I put it in park and no change. I turned off the vehicle and turned it back on. The vehicle then stopped, almost hitting the car in front.”
NHTSA complaint #11192329, filed 2019-03, 19,000 miles“The vehicle's traction control light alarmed and automatically applied brakes heavily resulting in a near miss rear end collision. The vehicle hindered the gas pedal and I was forced to a stop on the middle of a heavily travel roadway. The vehicle is still under factory warranty. I called chrysler and made an appointment. After 4 days, I was told nothing is wrong with my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11299108, filed 2020-01, 20,146 miles“On 04/28/2018 I went off roading to my favorite trail. The Jeep was stationary untilthe car startd to slowly move while it was on park. In an attempt to breaks and steer away from the water the truck steering and break wasn't responding to either direction. Took police enforcement a while to respond and as they arrive the tide took the vehicle and submerged all the way to the floor board”
NHTSA complaint #11166395, filed 2019-01, 22,000 miles“My dash keeps loosing power and when it does I have no breaks or lights. Everything drops to zero and then it will just jump back up again. My absolute, brakes,battery, seatbelt sensors keep going on and off. This happens moving and in park. Occasionally it won't start either. I have had the battery, alternator and starter tested. I was told there was a recall when getting it checked and inspection but upon calling the readership I was told no.”
NHTSA complaint #11359796, filed 2020-09, 88,493 miles“Driver side front and rear brake calipers failed. 31765 miles on vehicle. Smelled something burning and rough ride. Took vehicle to Jeep dealer. Told $2,100 to repair and caused by my only driving vehicle 31000 miles in 4 years. Told dealer I believed this was safety issue and I was filing NHTSA complaint. Fca provided replacement brake calipers for all 4 wheels and failed brake hose at no charge. Dealer repaired at $965 cost to me for damage caused by failed brake calipers.”
NHTSA complaint #11414411, filed 2021-04, 31,765 milesRelated recalls
- 18V098000Feb 8, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Caravan and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The brake switches on these vehicles may malfunction, keeping the…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2017, Dodge Caravan 2017
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- 10217451Nov 8, 2017A/C Pressure Transducer A/C inoperative and diagnosis leads to pressure transducer. Call Steve Rice at cell (248) 867-0061 before replacing the pressure transducer. If no…
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- 10223717Jul 19, 2017Stabilizer bar actuator water intrusion Customer comes in with flashing sway bar light and it stays flashing after button reset. If water intrusion or contact pin corrosion is…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 17% |
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 | 21 | 3% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 14 | 3% |
| 2021 | 27 | 3% |
| 2020 | 13 | 2% |
| 2019 | 32 | 4% |
| 2018 | 68 | 4% |
| 2017 | 78 | 25% |
| 2016 | 137 | 30% |
| 2015 | 136 | 28% |
| 2014 | 75 | 11% |
| 2013 | 66 | 10% |
| 2012 | 52 | 6% |
| 2011 | 30 | 6% |
| 2010 | 41 | 6% |
| 2009 | 14 | 4% |
| 2008 | 52 | 6% |
| 2007 | 41 | 7% |
| 2006 | 23 | 3% |
| 2005 | 13 | 2% |
| 2004 | 18 | 9% |
| 2003 | 10 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 14 | 6% |
| 1999 | 14 | 7% |
| 1998 | 19 | 7% |
| 1997 | 27 | 7% |
| 1995 | 70 | 35% |
| 1994 | 29 | 19% |
| 1993 | 20 | 19% |
| 1992 | 12 | 16% |
| 1991 | 20 | 26% |
| 1990 | 28 | 35% |
| 1989 | 12 | 19% |
| 1988 | 9 | 18% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler
62 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
50 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology