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2017 Jeep Wrangler Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
2%of 312 total for the year
Median mileage
33,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler, 2% of the 312 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“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

“Speed sensor went out on passenger side rear tire at 8000 miles, nearly got in accident on interstate as vehicle in the middle of driving practically stopped to 10 miles an hour. Second sensor driver side rear went out at 40, 000 miles just outside warranty and the same thing happened on the interstate to my wife. She is now scared to drive vehicle. Called Jeep and they did nothing. I paid for repair, but can't repair my wife's syche. I expect a recall, it is not safe for the sensors to go out like that. There are many Jeep message boards that depict same issues. …”

NHTSA complaint #11351174, filed 2020-08, 39,950 miles

“Several times, at least 100 my stability control has activated on clear dry roads. When this happens at highway speed the vehicle twitches severely and it can be difficult to stay in your lane on a dry road. If you were on a slippery road it would likely cause a slide. Also when this happens the vehicle slows. I've had the stability control activate when merging on the freeway, my car slowed so much and suddenly the car behind me had to brake and honked their horn. I've had my vehicle serviced at, at least 2 different chrysler Jeep dealerships 5 different times so far, it's still not fixed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11317220, filed 2020-03, 33,000 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202030%
201991%
2018463%
201772%
2016133%
2015143%
2014102%
2013183%
2012304%
201182%
201091%
200992%
2008223%
2007132%
200610%
200520%
200411%
200111%
199710%

Other parts of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler

Brakes
78 complaints
Engine
62 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
50 complaints
Electrical system
45 complaints
Other or unknown
40 complaints
Air bags
26 complaints
Steering
19 complaints
Body and structure
19 complaints
Fuel system
15 complaints
Vehicle speed control
14 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
Seat belts
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.

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