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2017 Jeep Wrangler Fuel system Problems

Complaints
15about this part
Share
5%of 311 total for the year
Median mileage
26,600miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler, 5% of the 311 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,600 miles. 1 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.

“Over the past few months, whenever I started up my 2017 Jeep Wrangler, I smelled a strong odor of gas fumes/exhaust. Then, two days ago my Malfunction Warning Light (check engine light) came in my dashboard and remained illuminated after an oil change and gas fill. I took my Jeep to the local Crystler/Jeep/Dodge/Ram dealership where they told me the code for the problem was a Evap System Small Leak, but they could not take my car in for another week to look into the issue further. …”

NHTSA complaint #11450614, filed 2022-02

“I'm unable to get my Jeep in reverse a lot of the time and the gears are constantly grinding being that I paid an additional in upgraded track. Misrepresentation from the dealership( gwinnett dodge Jeep ram) they altered my paperwork and committed fraud. My Jeep I purchased brand new is covered in rust and I've submitted warranty twice. They keep deleting actual information from other dealerships that have reported the rust oxidation problem. This Jeep is dangerous I've cut my hand sever times on this jeeps seats because of the rough edges from factory where they cut to fit in my Jeep. …”

NHTSA complaint #11217330, filed 2019-06

“Jeep caught on fire on the interstate. 17 year old boy had to pull over and escape vehicle. Vehicle left the side of the road even after being in park and brake. Vehicle continued unmanned on interstate into oncoming traffic engulfed in flames. It has not been confirmed by a dealer. Vehicle was inspected by State Farm. NO warnings given prior to incident.”

NHTSA complaint #11536634, filed 2023-08

“The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the independent mechanic for a State Inspection, the contact was informed that the fuel tank control valve was cracked. Additionally, an abnormally strong fuel odor was inside the vehicle. The independent mechanic related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V849000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11622493, filed 2024-10, 17,548 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present inside and outside of the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that fuel had leaked underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank control valve had cracked causing fuel to leak from the fuel tank. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number 16V849000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). …”

NHTSA complaint #11485973, filed 2022-09, 86,000 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026325%
20252433%
202419326%
20236718%
20227318%
202114215%
2020437%
2019101%
2018211%
2017155%
2016143%
2015153%
2014193%
2013335%
2012455%
20119920%
201022833%
20098022%
200814016%
200711420%
200647966%
200544869%
2004126%
20031111%
200244%
200174%
2000114%
199963%
1998208%
19975814%
1995136%
19943825%
19933230%
19922532%
19911824%
19902025%
19891931%
19881632%
19871437%

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
39 complaints
Air bags
26 complaints
Steering
19 complaints
Body and structure
19 complaints
Vehicle speed control
14 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
Seat belts
8 complaints
Suspension
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