2017 Jeep Wrangler drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 50 complaints for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 19,000 miles 29 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 15 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 29 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 19,000 miles, and 93% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
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
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that on two occasions while driving approximately 10 MPH, there was an abnormal burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and turned off. The vehicle was restarted, and when the gear shifter was shifted into the desired position, the vehicle failed to move. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the clutch needed to be replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler
- Brakes 78 complaints
- Engine 63 complaints
- Electrical system 45 complaints
- Air bags 26 complaints
- Steering 19 complaints
- Body & structure 19 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints