2017 Jeep Wrangler Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 50about this part
- Share
- 16%of 312 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler, 16% of the 312 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,000 miles. 7 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The 6 speed manual transmission has a reverse synchronizer that is faulty. Chrysler Jeep has the parts on backorder for more than 6 months and they can not honor their factory warranty. I'm being told to keep driving my brand new Jeep that grinds going into and pops out of reverse while driving. They are down playing this problem in an attempt to deceive customers.”
NHTSA complaint #11078843, filed 2018-03, 6,000 miles“I bought a new 2017 Jeep Wrangler manual transmission. The car will pop out of reverse and will grind the gears until I put the clutch in or take it out of gear. The dealer said it was the shifter. They said it has been confirmed that is the issue and they are replacing under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11300541, filed 2020-01, 11,000 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“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“Reverse would jump out of gear and grind while driving in gear every time. This required manually holding it down to remain in gear and properly drive in the reverse gear. Fields cjdr in sanford, fl said I would have to agree to pay +$1000 in labor for them to diagnose this if it turned out not to be a valid warranty issue. I declined and accepted living with it. On 12/05/2017, during normal driving suddenly the gearshift could not be put into any gear and the transmission completely failed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11084692, filed 2018-04, 5,100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11010205Oct 30, 2024Plate - Planetary
- 10221150Apr 16, 2021Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10224022Nov 5, 2020(Rev. A) Power Inverter Load Ratings
- 10223532Jun 5, 2020Service 4wd Light On, Message AWD System Service Required
- 10121749Sep 13, 2017Reverse Synchronizer If you are working on a 2017 Wrangler that has a customer concern of grinding into reverse or popping out of reverse and the synchronizer has damaged teeth…
- 10224736Aug 10, 2017Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. Customers may…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 13 | 18% |
| 2024 | 179 | 24% |
| 2023 | 51 | 14% |
| 2022 | 68 | 17% |
| 2021 | 149 | 16% |
| 2020 | 47 | 8% |
| 2019 | 80 | 11% |
| 2018 | 177 | 10% |
| 2017 | 50 | 16% |
| 2016 | 74 | 16% |
| 2015 | 51 | 11% |
| 2014 | 88 | 13% |
| 2013 | 230 | 35% |
| 2012 | 282 | 34% |
| 2011 | 40 | 8% |
| 2010 | 68 | 10% |
| 2009 | 34 | 9% |
| 2008 | 67 | 8% |
| 2007 | 46 | 8% |
| 2006 | 57 | 8% |
| 2005 | 41 | 6% |
| 2004 | 26 | 14% |
| 2003 | 22 | 22% |
| 2002 | 14 | 13% |
| 2001 | 23 | 14% |
| 2000 | 70 | 28% |
| 1999 | 20 | 9% |
| 1998 | 33 | 12% |
| 1997 | 53 | 13% |
| 1995 | 32 | 16% |
| 1994 | 19 | 13% |
| 1993 | 13 | 12% |
| 1992 | 11 | 14% |
| 1991 | 8 | 11% |
| 1990 | 5 | 6% |
| 1989 | 7 | 11% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler
78 complaintsEngine
62 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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