We were driving home from about a location an hour away. We were almost to our home when the transmission started to slip. The hot oil light came on as we were trying to ascend our hill where we live. We all of the sudden saw flames coming out the side of the vehicle. We were able to exit the vehicle and get to safety but the jeep burned completely to the ground. There was only 60k miles on it and it had been well maintained.
2017 Jeep Wrangler transmission complaints
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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.
Oil filter housing is made of plastic and over time the plastic, exposed to heat cycle and elements from being under the plenum, becomes brittle and cracks. The cracks in the oil filter housing create a susbtantial oil leak that drips engine oil onto the exhaust and is a potential for a fire. If the oil level is not properly maintained it could also create a lack of lubrication on the engine for a potential engine lock up while being driven.
Jeep caught on fire on the interstate. 17 year old boy had to pull over and escape vehicle. Vehicle left the side of the road even after being in park and brake. Vehicle continued unmanned on interstate into oncoming traffic engulfed in flames. It has not been confirmed by a dealer. Vehicle was inspected by State Farm. NO warnings given prior to incident.
Vehicle stalls when going into reverse mainly during first start of the day, but has happened throughout the day as well. Many people in online wrangler forums are attributing this to a faulty torque converter. No symptoms prior to this failure but it’s affecting many jeeps with low mileage like mine.
Faulty torque converter causes vehicle to stall.
The transfer case randomly blew up in a ball of fire while driving on a highway speeds of 65-70mph while the vehicle was in 2wd. Vehicle was totalled due to the fire.
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.
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.
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the contact saw smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the clutch disintegrated causing the clutch to catch on fire. There was no crash nor injuries due to the fire. The air bags did not deploy. The fire department was not contacted. A police report was not filed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with the clutch needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was relating the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 21V028000 (Power Train). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that the Vin was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.
Intermmittent stalling when put in reverse. Happens more frequently in cold weather. Has shuttered several times and one stall when put in drive but happens mostly when reversing. This has been going on since winter 2019 with no resolution after dealership checked it out. Hard to diagnose because it doesn't happen every time.
Bought the vehicle new in 2017, and in mid-2018, had a synchronizing arm repaired, as the transmission was slipping out of reverse. In 2019, had it looked at again because it was slipping out of 4th gear, and nothing was found. In late 2020, had it in to check a creaking noise when depressing the clutch (local transmission repair shop), and it was full of rust, they said it needed replaced sometime soon. So we took it in now (feb. 2021) and they suggested that the transmission needed replaced as well because it slipped out of 4th for them when they drove it. Called the dealership, they recommended calling chrysler, who opened a case, and now I'm taking it in to have it diagnosed at the dealership and followed up through the case at chrysler. This seems to be an issue, as I've read several complaints about the same problems and fixes.
Oil spillage on driveway. Started after cold weather moved into area. Now costing 1500.00 to fix problems. Have noticed of several complaints of same area breakage on multiple other same year and style vehicles via internet social networking sites.
Oil leaks from the oil cooler housing at 34000 miles
Noticed oil leak smell, took to mechanic and diagnosis shows the oil housing unit, plastic cover on the cooler is cracked and leaking. Vehicle is not driven off road and is completely stock.
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.
Anti lock braking system and traction control activate at low speeds - at 5-10 MPH. It applies the brakes without warning.
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.
The jeep stalls when I put it in reverse when I first try to move the vehicle in the morning.
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
Engine surging. Tries to stall. Loss of power.
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.
2017 jeep wrangler sahara unlimited smoky mountain 27000 bad driveshaft. No replacement part found jeep has been at the dealership for 35 days and noone can tell me when the part is going to be in.
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 jeep wrangler. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook violently and failed to shift into reverse. Additionally, the driver's side door was rusted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to gwinnett chrysler dodge jeep ram (5054 ga-78, stone mountain, ga 30087, (404) 492-6831) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to mike patton chrysler dodge jeep ram (1408 lafayette pkwy, lagrange, ga 30241, (706) 882-0600) where it was diagnosed that there was oxidation in the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to landmark dodge chrysler jeep ram (6850 mt zion blvd, morrow, ga 30260, (770) 968-4900) where it was diagnosed that there was corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 16,000. The VIN was not available.
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
The entire body of the jeep has rust corrosion inside and out the gears always grind especially in reverse seatbelts are not working in rear seats dealship says they can't help me fix the issue. They did a leak test and found several leaks throughout the jeep. I currently have no carpet due to the off and on leak issues. And the smell is so bad I can't drive the jeep. I have a three year old grandson and I'm scared to take a trip with him. I feel this particular jeep is unsafe in several ways.
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.
First start of the day. Weather cold. Upon shifting into reverse the engine speed drops dramatically to the point of stumbling / stalling. Stalling occurs approximately 20% of the time.
On extended highway driving jeep looses power suddenly and slows to a stop. Once stopped, the vehicle must keyed on/off several times to resume normal driving. This has happened three times, and each time it has been on extended interstate trips over 3+ hrs. No cel codes have been thrown so the dealer has not taken the problem seriously. I'm not even sure the dealership has even discussed the problem with jeep technical support. We are unsure what to do with the vehicle as we do not trust to take it for any type of trip. It has been to the dealer for many other issues under warranty and I wonder if they are all related somehow via an issue with the engine computer or electrical system.
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