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2017 Jeep Wrangler Electrical system Problems

Complaints
45about this part
Share
14%of 312 total for the year
Median mileage
25,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler, 14% of the 312 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 8 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.

“In an accident 01/30/2018. Hit vehicle that ran a red light in driver's side at somewhere betwen 30-40 MPH with the front of my vehicle. The other vehicle flipped over on it's top. It was a full size pick-up with loaded service body. The impact stopped my vehicle. My vehicle was a 2017 Jeep Wrangler with 7500 miles on it. As a result of the damaged my vehicle was a total loss.”

NHTSA complaint #11076258, filed 2018-03, 7,500 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

“We purchased our brand new 2017 Jeep Wrangler unlimited sahara on dec 16, 17. On jan 6, 18, the heated seats on the drivers and passenger side went out. On 19 jan, 18 the Jeep dealership replaced the icp and blown fuse. On feb 16, 18, the Jeep was parked in a parking lot, not turned on, and caught fire somewhere in the dashboard. The fire and heat damaged the entire side of the driver side dashboard, making the vehicle inoperable.”

NHTSA complaint #11079727, filed 2018-03, 3,000 miles

“Constantly pops a check engine light and traction control light comes on goes into limp mode. Stalls no light. Same exact problem we had with 2015 Wrangler. If we take it to the dealer they cant get it to replicate problem. Garbage”

NHTSA complaint #11193256, filed 2019-04, 20,000 miles

“My power door locks would work sometimes and other times my door would remain locked and I couldn't even unlock it manually I would have to crawl across console and use other door”

NHTSA complaint #11400009, filed 2021-03, 88,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026325%
20253953%
202442256%
202319853%
202217342%
202130832%
202018330%
201915220%
201826815%
20174514%
20165712%
20158117%
20148212%
201310316%
201214818%
20118317%
20108613%
2009359%
200817820%
20078215%
2006264%
2005203%
2004126%
200399%
200276%
20013722%
2000239%
19995325%
19985822%
1997143%
1995136%
199443%
199366%
199268%
199179%
199045%
1989711%
198848%
1987411%

Other parts of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler

Brakes
78 complaintsEngine
62 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
50 complaintsOther or unknown
40 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 29, 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