2017 Jeep Wrangler: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed May 19, 2026 · Brakes · OH

Front brake caliper became loose, moved away from the rotor, resulted in the caliper grinding against the inner wheel. Inspection by mechanic revealed missing caliper mounting bolts on both driver and passenger side of brakes. Front caliper mounting bolts were replaced with OEM-spec hardware, torqued to spec, with blue Loctite added to threads of fasteners. The mechanic noted many well-documented failures of the same nature on Jeep JK, JL, and Gladiator models, although no formal recalls have been issued.

Filed May 23, 2024 · Brakes · FL

The brakes kept grinding and squealing even after we changed them, next the rotors and calipers were done. Then again one by one everything needed to be replaced and still didn't take and we kept smelling burning coming from the tires. We then replaced the master cylinder and the brake lines and still it won't take. I looked it up and there are countless complaints on this and Chrysler/Jeep do nothing about this huge safety risk ! Answers to your questions 1. Braking system as a whole and yes it can't move 2. If you do not have brakes in a vehicle you cannot stop so unsafe for the driver and everyone on the road bc of collision. 3. Yes my mechanic has re done this job multiple times and agrees there is a defect going on, not normal. 4. I did not know I needed my insurance or the police involved, the dealership is a joke. 5. No warning sensors or a heads up, just does it.

Filed Jan 11, 2024 · Transmission · TX

When driving at highway speed of appx. 60mph, driver heard a loud pop followed by grinding from under the vehicle. Driver pulled over, and assessed for visible damage, none was seen. A tow truck was called, as the severe grinding sound continued if the vehicle moved at all. It was taken back to the dealership where they discovered that the front driveshaft was completely destroyed. No one was injured, however had this happened during busy traffic it could have caused an incident. The front driveshaft, along with all applicable seals were replaced, at the owners expense as were the towing costs. No cause was found. See also the federal safety agency ID number: 11156532. My incident was not as severe, however very similar.

Filed Jul 25, 2022 · Transmission · PA

In November 2019, 47,000 miles I began experiencing issues with the vehicle popping out of reverse and grinding gears. A shift fork was replaced under warranty. Now, at 68,000 miles I am experiencing the exact same issue. The part is now out of 2 year warranty.

Filed Oct 5, 2021 · Visibility · OH

Windshield wiper motor was making a grinding noise, then today, stopped working. It was raining/foggy, couldn't see to drive.

Filed Jun 21, 2021 · Brakes · NJ

2017 jeep Wrangler sport JKU all stock, normal road tires from the dealership, rear and front driver side break caliper is sticking and causing break drag at 32,000. due to this causing the rear break pads to prematurely wear bi-lateral and damaging the rotor on the affected side, causing the vehicle to operate at higher RPMS as the breaks are dragging. due to the heat the caliper boot was damaged as well. Excessive dust on rim and burning break smell with excessive friction heat along with the vehicle pulls to affected side when you let go of the wheel at residential speeds. the heat causes a dangerous break lag and the break pedal is harder to depress as what i believe is fluid not making it back to the master cylinder. when the vehicle is in drive you let your foot off the break on level ground the vehicle dose not move as it should when the transmission is in drive at idle, no gas given, the breaks squeak and jump grip as the jeep tries to move when gas is given, the break is stuck on the rotor. rear breaks where replaced bilaterally cleaned with new calipers, high temp silicone grease , rotors and ceramic pads is hopes to fix the problem. after that is when the front driver caliper was noticeably showing the same signs as the rear did. to have a non dealership mechanic do the job is 970.00.vehicle drives as if the emergency break is on but was inspected and is not touching the inner drum. vehicle is not heavily uses ether 1.)no lights or check break lights luminated its all feel. no accidents due to the break lag but is very dangerous if you need to stop suddenly. 2.)issue confirmed by a independent service center mechanic 3.) at 15,000 miles vehicle was taken back to the dealership for a break groaning sound and squeak when backing up or when driving, dealer stated it was just dust on the pads, inspection found no issues. after the visit the sound would still periodically kept reoccurring but was kept being told "dust" not sure if that was a early sign

Filed Dec 1, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 53,000 miles · NY

My car was brought to the dealer for the same repair 3 times in the last three months. It was never corrected properly. Check engine light dashboard was on (while in motion and stationary on roads and highways)because there was a engine caliber misfire. Brakes were squeaking after being replaced. Brought my car back to the dealer on friday, november 27, demanding this repair be done properly. Name of the dealership is empire jeep dodge located on sunrise highway in west islip new york. My vehicle is still at the dealership - being worked on. Per the conversation with their associate today, my car should be ready by today 12/1 or tomorrow 12/2. The dealership is aware that when I brought my car in on friday, november 27 that I need to have the inspection done by november 30. Please let me know if you need further details.

Filed Jul 22, 2020 · Brakes · 19,000 miles · NJ

Front right brake on '17 wrangler (caliper) froze shut while in motion on highway moving approximately 45 MPH. Smoke was visible above front right wheel, vehicle shook while in motion. Vehicle has 19,000 miles, zero indication of low brake pads which should last well over 45,000 miles, and only the right brake pad wore down. Dealership claims low brake pad caused issue, therefore wear & tear. Due to no prior brake issues/slow braking/ squeaking, and current mileage, I'm of the opinion that brakes locked due to design or mechanical issues rather than lack of maintenance.

Filed Jan 20, 2020 · Transmission · 11,000 miles · IN

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.

Filed Dec 23, 2019 · Seats, Suspension · GA · 2 injuries

Gears pop out while in reverse and grind when in reverse my jeep is covered in rust and sounds like it's about to fall apart the dealership actually sold me a brand new rusty jeep that they refused to replace even chrysler is giving me a hard time. I had several leaks around the doors window and the top and still they refuse as well as me and my grandson have cut out hands on sharp edges on all the seats and two of the rear seat the seat belts don't work

Filed Sep 9, 2019 · Transmission · 500 miles · OH

I bought a brand new 2017 jeep wrangler manual transmission 4 weeks ago. The car pops out of reverse and grinds terribly. We took it to the dealer. They, at first, said for sure, something was wrong. Then tried to tell us that that was 'normal' for 2017 models. We disagreed and made them keep digging. After looking at numerous complaints on forums about the 2017 transmissions popping out of reverse, they finally agreed something is wrong. Now they have had my car 5 days and they are driving it and now state the problem is getting worse. The service department is staring that this is a trend with 2017 transmissions. They still don't know what to do with my brand new car. I don't want a new transmission because the 2017 are having this issue and my brand new car shouldn't have a rebuilt transmission in either. Jeep needs to do something about this.

Filed Jun 2, 2019 · Fuel system, Transmission · GA

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. So rough that my grandson grabbed his ball and the seat gashed his hand as well. This jeep shakes so much when driving over 50 at times. As well it is very loud when on the hwy. The soft top on my jeep seems like it may be to big and the extreme shaking is very loud scary when driving on hwy. My grandson and I are mostly in this jeep and we get hurt from the design of the seats. This is covered in excessive rust. The gears are not safe and never able to go into reverse. This jeep is not safe to have. If you reach under the seat you will definitely gash your hands open. The actual deal ship is fraud. The engine on my jeep and the speakers installed in my jeep are not that of what is on the window sticker and I do have my original window stick still. . Everything I've done it gets blocked somehow and chrysler will not do anything. Everything is either been deleted from their system. I've reported this issue when discovering it as well as in the roof of my jeep alone new at that finding about 10 leaks over a year ago. I have no carpet and my jeep smells like the swamp. They will eventually hear my story because I will never give this up and accept this. My grandson is only 3and he has hurt himself on this jeep a few times as well