2017 Jeep Wrangler Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 6%of 312 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler, 6% of the 312 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“I purchased this pre owned vehicle and it has been a safety issue. It has abruptly stopped in the middle of an intersection and highway 4 times since purchase date. It is a life threatening, hazardous vehicle and I'm terrified for my safety.”
NHTSA complaint #11181400, filed 2019-02, 15,000 miles“While driving my 2017 Jeep rubicon off road, in the middle of an obstacle, the steering wheel becomes frozen. With all my might I can not turn the steering wheel. I was slowly rolling back down off an obstacle, the front and rear axles were locked. As I backed up the drivers side front wheel started to get light so I was trying to steer so the Jeep leveled back out, but with all my might the steering wheel would not move and before I new it the Jeep was laying on its passenger side. …”
NHTSA complaint #11142441, filed 2018-10, 6,000 miles“My 2017 Jeep Wrangler needs a new clockspring. Both my 2008 and 2012 Jeep Wrangler had recalls on the clockspring. Why is there not a recall on the 2017?”
NHTSA complaint #11298283, filed 2020-01, 67,000 miles“Vehicle delays when starting at times. Not always. Turn the key and wait about 2 seconds then it will crank. Radio goes blank at times. After powering vehicle off and on it comes back on. Biggest concern is the steering and the hood. Hood has come up enough twice to break the black straps that hold it down. After the 1st time I replaced with Jeep supplied replacement parts but it still happened again. Local dealer where I went to get parts claims it's a regular problem and Jeep owners need to just deal with it. When driving above 55mph feels like the Jeep is going to just come apart. …”
NHTSA complaint #11257542, filed 2019-09, 30 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175674Apr 17, 2020Hands On Steering Wheel Message In EVIC
- 10159313Mar 14, 2019The SKU is a Tie Rod Center Stud. The Customer commnunication requested return of unsold inventory to inpsect for possible incorrect direction threads (right hand rather than…
- 10224701Aug 17, 2017Customer Satisfaction Notification T09 Interior Trim Level About 2,900 of the above vehicles may not have had the correct interior trim feature installed during the manufacturing…
- 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…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 17% |
| 2025 | 3 | 4% |
| 2024 | 72 | 10% |
| 2023 | 57 | 15% |
| 2022 | 86 | 21% |
| 2021 | 255 | 27% |
| 2020 | 239 | 39% |
| 2019 | 447 | 60% |
| 2018 | 1,117 | 61% |
| 2017 | 19 | 6% |
| 2016 | 28 | 6% |
| 2015 | 29 | 6% |
| 2014 | 26 | 4% |
| 2013 | 167 | 25% |
| 2012 | 204 | 24% |
| 2011 | 58 | 12% |
| 2010 | 66 | 10% |
| 2009 | 65 | 17% |
| 2008 | 156 | 18% |
| 2007 | 138 | 25% |
| 2006 | 86 | 12% |
| 2005 | 58 | 9% |
| 2004 | 67 | 35% |
| 2003 | 14 | 14% |
| 2002 | 10 | 9% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 16 | 6% |
| 1997 | 31 | 8% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 5 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler
78 complaintsEngine
62 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
50 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsOther or unknown
40 complaintsAir bags
26 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 30, 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