2017 Jeep Wrangler Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 312 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler, 2% of the 312 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,200 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Oem LED headlights are useless whil driving at night during a snow storm. If I had not had additional halogen lights I could not have gone anywhere safely. In the attached photos the headlights are on high-beam and had been during my 10 mile drive home from work.”
NHTSA complaint #11154890, filed 2018-11, 8,500 miles“I purchased this vehicle new in august of 2017. The vehicle is the Wrangler unlimited (4 door) sahara package. This package includes LED headlights. On december 16th I drove the vehicle through falling snow at night. I was on a highway in a remote area traveling with traffic at reduced speeds, approximately 20 MPH. After approximately 30 minutes I noticed my visibility diminishing. The windshield was clear of snow. However, objects in front of me were becoming harder to see. I turned the lights on and off to see if it made a difference. It did not. …”
NHTSA complaint #11055947, filed 2017-12, 5,200 miles“This model year Wrangler is fitted with LED headlights. On 1/26/17 and 2/7/2017 they have frozen over during misty or foggy weather in minnesota. Both times it happened I was driving at about 6:30am, before the sun came up. The first occasion the temp was 29, next time it was 31. Please see attached photos. When this happens the headlights do not work very well making it very hard to see. I feel this is a danger to me and those around me and should be corrected. I have contacted both a dealer and jeepcares about the issue and they will do nothing to correct it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10950321, filed 2017-02, 900 miles“While driving all dashboard warning lights came on and the headlights and directional lights stopped functioning causing a dangerous driving condition in the dark. I immediately pulled over the 2017 wrangler and attempted to turn off the vehicle to reset the computer system. The Jeep would not turn off with ignition turned off and the key removed. The Jeep began overheating. I disconnected the battery terminals and the Jeep still would not shut off. Finally I was able to find a large fuse to remove which shut off the Jeep.”
NHTSA complaint #11440085, filed 2021-11Related 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
Related service bulletins
- 10224736Aug 10, 2017Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 6 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 9 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 9 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 | 10 | 2% |
| 2012 | 21 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 2% |
| 2010 | 25 | 4% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
| 2008 | 20 | 2% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1995 | 8 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler
78 complaintsEngine
62 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
50 complaintsElectrical system
45 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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