2017 Jeep Wrangler acceleration problems

Filed Feb 6, 2026 · Acceleration, Engine · 100,000 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-45 MPH, the vehicle lost power. On another occasion, while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. While shifting into gear, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The check engine warning light illuminated after the failure. The driver was able to pull over safely. The vehicle was running, and the heat was functioning. The vehicle was towed to a AAA Service Center, where the filter and oil were changed; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to AAA again, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2025 · Acceleration, Brakes · TX

Transmission clunking when changing gears, while my abs light is on. The break pedals rumble and the car is scary to drive. These issues are with a faulty abs control module.

Filed May 6, 2025 · Acceleration, Brakes · PA

Cruise control was not working. The Jeep would also idle too fast when stopped but not get to the proper speed while driving. ABS brake light was on with code that rear wheel brake sensor was not working. Sensor was replaced but it still doesn't work. C. Harper Jeep garage in Connellsville, PA says the ABS module is bad and not supplying power to the wheel sensors. This part is supposedly on back order with no known time of availability. The fuel injector also needed replaced but not sure what caused that problem. Other 2017 Jeeps had recalls for electrical problems but seems that my vin was not, maybe it should have been!

Filed Feb 16, 2025 · Acceleration, Brakes · FL

ABS module failed 2 years ago. No traction control, no cruise control, no stability management. This part has been on backorder for 2 years and affects many years. Issue started intermittently about 3 years ago while driving, now the vehicle is extremely unstable in wet conditions. Dealership has diagnosed and said to check back every few months for a solution. Additionally the plastic oil filter housing has been replaced 2 times in 2 years at a cost of $1,200, the second install was covered by parts warranty. Dealers won't install the metal version available on other years that do not have a cracking issue, aftermarket metal versions are available but dealers won't install them.

Filed Dec 4, 2024 · Acceleration, Brakes · NH

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Filed Dec 19, 2021 · Acceleration, Brakes · PA

Anti lock braking system and traction control activate at low speeds - at 5-10 MPH. It applies the brakes without warning and cuts power to the engine.

Filed Mar 13, 2021 · Acceleration, Brakes · 24,000 miles · MD

Driving highway speed of 63 MPH ABS and traction control lights illuminated jeep lost speed immediately. Felt like the brakes were stuck smelled a terrible burning smell

Filed Sep 18, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 88,493 miles · TX

My dash keeps loosing power and when it does I have no breaks or lights. Everything drops to zero and then it will just jump back up again. My absolute, brakes,battery, seatbelt sensors keep going on and off. This happens moving and in park. Occasionally it won't start either. I have had the battery, alternator and starter tested. I was told there was a recall when getting it checked and inspection but upon calling the readership I was told no.

Filed Oct 14, 2019 · Acceleration · 12,000 miles · NJ

Our son was driving on 287 south in new jersey around on 7-21-2019. It was a hot day. He had been driving home from the adirondack mountains for about 3 hours and 15 minutes. His speed was just under 70 MPH in the middle lane when suddenly the car wouldn't maintain its speed. The car slowed down and would not accelerate, even though the engine made a sound like it was trying to accelerate. The red throttle warning light appeared on the dashboard. He pulled over safely and stopped and turned the car off. He waited about 10 minutes to start it again... When he turned the engine back on the red light was off and he drove home slowly in the right lane without incident. The next day we took it to the jeep service department. They tried the vehicle several times and could not identify the problem, and we took it home. We are scared, however, to drive it on the highway now!

Filed Aug 23, 2019 · Acceleration · 30,800 miles · TX · crash

While I was parking in my apartment complex parking space, the car accelerated itself so drastically while I was not touching the gas pedal. I hit the break several times and could not stop the acceleration. The car stopped accelerating when I turned it off. This was a very scary experience as no one expect the car to accelerate itself. Just by looking at the picture you can notice how far the car went, how much damage it caused by this strange acceleration and you can imagine how fast the car accelerated.