2017 Jeep Wrangler: engine failure

Filed Apr 9, 2026 · Engine · PA

Oil plug in engine gets brittle and fails by cracking. This cause a complete engine failure with only 36k miles on it. Mechanic says this is a known issue. I could not operate the vehichle and broke down without warning. I have a reciept for the nrand new engine.

Filed Oct 20, 2023 · Engine · MA

The oil filter housing on this engine is made out of plastic and if you search online you will notice that it has failed for many many people. The housing cracks causing motor oil and coolant to mix and leak. We were fortunate to notice it before our engine seized up, but others have not been as fortunate. I believe this defect should be a recall, but there is no recall on this engine even though many many people have experienced this part failing prematurely. Ours failed when the Jeep was under 80,000 miles.

Filed Sep 15, 2022 · Brakes · IL

My 2017 Jeep Wranger Sahara Unlimited has 36,000 miles on it and the front right brake caliper seized up. It should not already be faulty with that low of miles. I have done researched and found numerous other people have had the same problem with the same year jeep as mine. I replaced the pads, rotor and caliper on it at my expense but it shouldnt have gone bad already. A definate recall should be done

Filed May 24, 2022 · Brakes · MD

This jeep has 60,000 miles and is 5 years old and has had all 4 calipers seized and rotators brakes replaced and cylinders misfired in the engine that has been replaced. All this on a new vehicle is insane and a safety hazard for a vehicle this young AND with this low of mileage. I took ownership of this jeep in March of 2020 with 33k miles. Then in January 2021 with about 40k miles on the car being 3 1/2 years old the back calipers seized causing smoke and burning smell and was a fire hazard and unsafe to drive. Fast forward another year and a few months later on May 13th I was driving the vehicle and the BACK calipers siezed while in operation and now both rear sides had to be replaced, rotators, calipers, brakes and hoses. A year and 1/2 later only 15,000 more miles. So now all 4 calipers siezed and were replaced, motors, brakes, hoses. This most recent time it was to the cost of $1427.15. I googled this issue and it is a common issue and a known issue in jeeps especially in 2017s. A complaint from 2017 shows a gentleman was reimbursed for this exact issue by FCA after his complaint and I am looking for the same. I have also had the engine cylinders misfire and go up in this jeep as well that occurred 2 months ago!

Filed Oct 2, 2019 · Engine · 46,000 miles · CA

Engine overheats had to take it to dealership under warranty, problem they said was internal engine failure, they want to replace with same engine but are not offering warranty if incident happens again only the original warranty

Filed Sep 12, 2019 · Suspension · 11,000 miles · OR · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the front passenger side sway bar and j-link separated while driving 40 MPH. As a result, the vehicle veered out of control and struck a mail box, fence, and concrete wall, which caused the rear differential cover to separate and leak fluid. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle came to a stop when it struck a meter at a propane distribution center, causing a propane leak. Police report number: 201901663 was filed. The contact suffered injuries to the face and nose, which did not require medical attention. The following day, the vehicle was towed home, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 11,328.