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Jeep Wrangler · Model year 2017

2017 Jeep Wrangler specs, maintenance & manuals

Shopping for a used 2017 Jeep Wrangler or keeping one on the road? Here are the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 7 manufacturer publications, straight from the factory sources.

Horsepower
285 hp
Combined MPG
18
Recalls
5
Schedule covers
150k miles
Wrangler towing capacity by yearTow ratings for every year we have charts for; the 2017 spec sheet's towing figures are in Specs & features below.See the towing chart

What changed for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler

The 2017 Wrangler versus 2016: what's different, from the factory charts and spec sheets.

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2016 and 2017. The manufacturer reorganized this year's equipment chart, so features can't be matched line by line with last year's; trims, packages and powertrains above are still compared. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2017 Jeep Wrangler specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2017 specification sheets.

Spec sheet
General information4 specs
Vehicle Type
Two-door sport-utility vehicle
Assembly Plant
Toledo Supplier Park, Toledo, Ohio
EPA Vehicle Class
Multipurpose vehicle
Introduction Date
1987
Body and chassis2 specs
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, four-wheel drive
Construction
Ladder-type frame, open steel body
Engine3.6-liter Pentastar V-6Engine: 3.6-liter Pentastar V-618 specs
Availability
Standard — all models
Type and Description
60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement (cu. in. / cc)
220 cu. in. (3604 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.78 x 3.27 (96 x 83)
Valve System
Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Construction
Aluminum deep-skirt block, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Power (SAE net) (hp / kW@rpm)
285 hp (209 kW) at 6,400 rpm
Torque (SAE net) (lb.-ft. / N•m)
260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) at 4,800 rpm
Max. Engine Speed (rpm)
6,600 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2
Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons)
18.6
Oil Capacity
6.0 quarts (5.7 liters)
Coolant Capacity
14 quarts (13.25 liters)
Emission Controls
Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy)
TBD
Engine Assembly Plant
Trenton South Engine Plant, Trenton, Mich.
Transmissions22 specs
W5A580 automatic, five-speed overdrive
AvailabilityOptional — all models
DescriptionAdaptive electronic control or Electronic Range Select (ERS) driver-interactive manual control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch
Final Drive Ratio3.06:1
Overall Top Gear2.54
NSG 370 manual, six-speed with overdrive
AvailabilityStandard — all models
DescriptionSynchronized in all forward gears and Reverse, multi-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever
ClutchHydraulic actuation
Final Drive Ratio3.21 standard, 3.73 optional (4.10 Rubicon)
Overall Top Gear2.53 standard, 2.95 optional (3.24 Rubicon)
Gear ratiosW5A580 automaticNSG 370 manual
1st3.594.46
2nd2.192.61
3rd1.411.72
4th11.25
5th0.831
6th—0.797
Reverse3.164.06

— not listed or not applicable

Transfer cases12 specs
NV241 Command-Trac
AvailableStandard — Sport and Sahara
TypePart-time
Operating Modes2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
Center Differential TypeNone
Low Range Ratio2.72:1
NV241OR Rock-Trac
AvailableStandard — Rubicon
TypePart-time
Operating Modes2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
Center Differential TypeNone
Low Range Ratio4.0:1
Axle Ratio3.21 standard, 3.73 optional (3.73 standard Rubicon with automatic); 4.10 standard Rubicon with manual (optional for automatic)
Overall Top-gear2.53 standard, 2.95 optional (2.95 standard Rubicon with automatic); 3.24 standard Rubicon with manual (optional for automatic)
Axles6 specs
Front
Dana 30, Dana 44 on Rubicon models
Front differential type
Open (Dana 30) or Tru-Lok electronic locking (Dana 44)
Front axle ratios
3.21, 3.73, 4.10
Rear
Dana 44
Rear differential type
Open (Sport and Sahara) with available Trac-Lok anti-spin, Tru-Lok electronic locking (Rubicon)
Rear axle ratios
3.21, 3.73, 4.10
Electrical system2 specs
Alternator
160 amp
Battery
600 CCA, maintenance free
Suspension5 specs
Front
Live axle, link coil, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Stabilizer bar
Electronic Sway-Bar Disconnect System — standard, Rubicon
Front shock type
Low-pressure (on 16-in. wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers — standard; Monotube high-pressure (on 17- and 18-in. wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers — standard
Rear
Live axle, link coil, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear shock type
Low-pressure (on 16-in. wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers — standard; Monotube high-pressure (on 17- and 18-in. wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers — standard
Steering5 specs
Type
Power, recirculating ball with damper
Overall Ratio
16.7:1 overall
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) (ft./m)
34.6 (10.54)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
3.5
Power Steering Pump
Hydraulic
Brakes6 specs
Type
Power-assisted, anti-lock braking system
Availability
Standard
Front rotor size and type
11.9 x 1.1 (302 x 28) vented rotor
Front caliper size and type
10 (254) single-diaphragm vacuum
Rear rotor size and type
11.9 x 1.1 (302 x 28) vented rotor
Rear caliper size and type
2.6 (66) single-piston floating caliper
Dimensions and capacities12 specs
Wheelbase
95.4 (2424.1)
Overhang — Front
26.7 (679.2)
Overhang — Rear
30.6 (777.9)
Track — Front
61.9 (1,572.3)
Track — Rear
61.9 (1,572.3)
Overall Length (includes spare tire)
164.3 (4,173.2)
Overall Width
73.7 (1,872.9)
Overall Height
72.5 (1,841.5)
Liftover Height
27.8 (706.1)
Cargo Width at Swing-Gate Opening
58.7 (1,491.0)
Cargo Height at Swing-Gate Opening
37.1 (942.3)
Load Floor Height
27.8 (706.1)

Dimensions are inches (millimeters), measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.

Clearances4 specs
P225/75R16 (standard on Sport)P255/75R17 (optional on Sport)P255/70R18 (standard on Sahara)LT255/75R17 (standard on Rubicon, optional on Sport)
Approach Angle (degrees)38.741.541.742.2
Breakover Angle (degrees)21.524.825.125.8
Departure Angle (degrees)29.131.631.832.3
Ground Clearance (inches)8.39.69.710
Curb weight6 specs
Wrangler Sport, Manual Transmission (lbs./kg)
3,760 (1,403)
Wrangler Sport, Automatic Transmission (lbs./kg)
3,785 (1,413)
Wrangler Sahara, Manual Transmission (lbs./kg)
3,951 (1,475)
Wrangler Sahara, Automatic Transmission (lbs./kg)
3,976 (1,484)
Wrangler Rubicon, Manual Transmission (lbs./kg)
4,104 (1,532)
Wrangler Rubicon, Automatic Transmission (lbs./kg)
4,129 (1,541)
Accommodations24 specs
Seating Capacity (front/rear)
2/2
SAE Total Interior Passenger Volume, (cu. ft. / cu. m)
88.4 (2.5)
Front headroom
41.3 (1,048.4)
Front legroom
41.0 (1,041.4)
Front shoulder room
55.8 (1,416.7)
Front hip room
55.6 (1,412.8)
Front seat travel
9.4 (239.5)
EPA Front Volume Index
54.6 (1.55)
Rear headroom
40.3 (1,024.6)
Rear legroom
35.6 (904.2)
Rear knee clearance
61.6 (1,565.9)
Rear shoulder room
44.7 (1,135.6)
Rear hip room
44.7 (1,135.6)
EPA Rear Seat Volume Index (cu. ft. / cu. m)
48.3 (1.367)
Liftover Height
27.8 (706.1)
Maximum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening
58.7 (1,491.0)
Minimum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening
41.2 (1,046.5)
Maximum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening
37.1 (942.3)
Minimum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening
37.0 (939.8)
Distance between Wheelhouse Interior Trim
44.7 (1,135.4)
SAE Cargo Volume, Rear Seat Folded (cu. ft. / cu. m)
56.5 (1.60)
SAE Cargo Volume, Rear Seat Removed (cu. ft. / cu. m)
61.2 (1.73)
SAE Cargo Volume, Behind Rear Seat (cu. ft. / cu. m)
12.8 (0.36)
Total Passenger plus Cargo Volume, (cu. ft. / cu. m)
120.05 (3.4)
Wheels3 specs
Type and materialSize
Standard — Wrangler SportPainted steel, available Low Gloss Black painted16 x 7.0
Standard — Wrangler SaharaPainted and polished cast-aluminum18 x 7.5
Standard — Wrangler RubiconPainted and polished cast-aluminum17 x 7.5
Tires4 specs
Size and typeMfr. and modelRevs per mile (km)
Standard — Wrangler SportP225/75R16, on/off-road, Black sidewallGoodyear Wrangler ST712 (441)
Available — Wrangler SportP245/75R16, on/off-road, OWLBridgestone Dueler A/T Revo2684 (424)
Standard — Wrangler SaharaP255/70R18, on/off-road, OWLBridgestone Dueler 693653 (404)
Standard — Wrangler RubiconLT255/75R17, on/off-road, Black sidewallBF Goodrich Mud Terrain650 (403)
Parking brake and stability systems4 specs
Parking Brake TypeDrum-in-hat
Power-assist Type
Four–wheel Anti-lock BrakesStandard
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
All-speed Traction ControlStandard
Towing capacities11 specs
EngineTrans typeTransmissionAxle ratioPayload (lbs.)Base weight (lbs.)Base weight front (lbs.)Base weight rear (lbs.)GAWR front (lbs.)GAWR rear (lbs.)GCWR (lbs.)Max. trailer (lbs.)
Wrangler Sport 4WD
M6 NSG370 6-speed Manual (DEH), 3.21 axle3.6-liter V-6 gas (EGT)M6NSG370 6-speed Manual (DEH)3.211,0003,8791,9661,9132,7753,2006,0292,000
M6 NSG370 6-speed Manual (DEH), 3.73 axle3.6-liter V-6 gas (EGT)M6NSG370 6-speed Manual (DEH)3.731,0003,8791,9661,9132,7753,2006,0292,000
A5 WA580 5-speed Automatic (DGL), 3.21 axle3.6-liter V-6 gas (EGT)A5WA580 5-speed Automatic (DGL)3.211,0003,8921,9611,9312,7753,2006,0422,000
A5 WA580 5-speed Automatic (DGL), 3.73 axle3.6-liter V-6 gas (EGT)A5WA580 5-speed Automatic (DGL)3.731,0003,8921,9611,9312,7753,2006,0422,000
Wrangler Sahara 4WD
M6 NSG370 6-speed Manual (DEH), 3.21 axle3.6-liter V-6 gas (EGT)M6NSG370 6-speed Manual (DEH)3.218804,0552,0352,0212,7753,2006,2052,000
M6 NSG370 6-speed Manual (DEH), 3.73 axle3.6-liter V-6 gas (EGT)M6NSG370 6-speed Manual (DEH)3.738804,0552,0352,0212,7753,2006,2052,000
A5 WA580 5-speed Automatic (DGL), 3.21 axle3.6-liter V-6 gas (EGT)A5WA580 5-speed Automatic (DGL)3.218804,0692,0302,0392,7753,2006,2192,000
A5 WA580 5-speed Automatic (DGL), 3.73 axle3.6-liter V-6 gas (EGT)A5WA580 5-speed Automatic (DGL)3.738804,0692,0302,0392,7753,2006,2192,000
Wrangler Rubicon 4WD
M6 NSG370 6-speed Manual (DEH), 4.10 axle3.6-liter V-6 gas (EGT)M6NSG370 6-speed Manual (DEH)4.108924,1322,0842,0492,7753,2006,2822,000
A5 WA580 5-speed Automatic (DGV), 3.73 axle3.6-liter V-6 gas (EGT)A5WA580 5-speed Automatic (DGV)3.738924,1462,0792,0672,7753,2006,2962,000
A5 WA580 5-speed Automatic (DGV), 4.10 axle3.6-liter V-6 gas (EGT)A5WA580 5-speed Automatic (DGV)4.108924,1462,0792,0672,7753,2006,2962,000

GCWR is base weight plus maximum trailer weight plus 150 lbs. for the driver.

Source: 2017 Jeep Wrangler Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2017 Jeep Wrangler fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2017 Jeep Wrangler at 18 MPG combined. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

VersionEngineTransmission · driveCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Wrangler 4WD3.6L 6-cylinder5-speed automatic · 4WD17MPG21MPG18MPG$3,450481
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD3.6L 6-cylinder5-speed automatic · 4WD16MPG20MPG18MPG$3,450504
Wrangler 4WD3.6L 6-cylinder6-speed manual · 4WD17MPG21MPG18MPG$3,450480
Wrangler Unlimited 4WD3.6L 6-cylinder6-speed manual · 4WD16MPG21MPG18MPG$3,450502

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2017 Jeep Wrangler wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

2-door

FitsTireWheelType
SportStandard
P225/75R16Goodyear Wrangler ST
16 × 7.0 in, painted steel
on/off-road, black sidewall
SportAvailable
P245/75R16Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo2
16 × 7.0 in, painted steel
on/off-road, outline white letters
SaharaStandard
P255/70R18Bridgestone Dueler 693
18 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
on/off-road, outline white letters
RubiconStandard
LT255/75R17BF Goodrich Mud Terrain
17 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
on/off-road, black sidewall

Unlimited 4-door

FitsTireWheelType
SportStandard
P225/75R16Goodyear Wrangler ST
16 × 7.0 in, painted steel
on/off-road, black sidewall
SportAvailable
P245/75R16Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo2
16 × 7.0 in, painted steel
on/off-road, outline white letters
SaharaStandard
P255/70R18Bridgestone Dueler 693
18 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
on/off-road, outline white letters
RubiconStandard
LT255/75R17BF Goodrich Mud Terrain
17 × 7.5 in, cast aluminum
on/off-road, black sidewall
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard, which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
The sheet lists no spare; the manual describes a matching full-size spare with a pressure sensor and other (temporary or non-matching) spares without one, depending on equipment.
Lug nut torque
100 ft-lb (135 N·m), 1/2" x 20 thread, 19 mm socket
Pressure monitor
A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2017 Jeep Wrangler Specifications, 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2017 Jeep Wrangler maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage.

Additional Inspections

  • Inspect the CV/Universal joints
  • Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
  • Inspect the front and rear axle fluid
  • Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary
  • Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes

Additional Maintenance

  • Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter
Service20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k130k140k150k
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid
Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes
Inspect transfer case fluid
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter
Replace spark plugs
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (commercial service), off-road, desert operation or more than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C)
Change transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary
Change front and rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing

At every oil change

  • Change oil and filter
  • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
  • Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
  • Inspect all door latches for presence of grease, reapply if necessary
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2017 Jeep Wrangler fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
Fuel tank (approximate)Two-door models18.6 gal70 L
Four-door models22.5 gal85 L
Engine oil with filter3.6L engine6 qt5.6 L
Cooling system3.6L engine10.5 qt9.9 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Engine coolant
OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10 Year/150,000 Mile coolantMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine oil
API Certified SAE 5W-20MS-6395
—
Engine oil filter
Mopar or equivalent filter
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
Mopar spark plugs
Mopar Spark Plugs
Fuel selection
87 octane, 0-15% ethanol
—

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Automatic transmissionIf equipped
ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid
Mopar ATF+4
Manual transmissionIf equipped
Manual transmission lubricantMS-9224
Mopar Manual Transmission Lubricant
Transfer case
ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid
Mopar ATF+4
Axle differential (front)
SAE 80W-90 gear and axle lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar Gear & Axle Lubricant (SAE 80W-90)
Axle differential (rear)226 RBI (Model 44)
SAE 80W-90 gear and axle lubricant, API GL-5
Mopar Gear & Axle Lubricant (SAE 80W-90)
Axle differential (rear)226 RBI (Model 44), trailer towing
SAE 75W-140 synthetic gear and axle lubricant
Mopar Synthetic Gear & Axle Lubricant (SAE 75W-140)
Brake master cylinder
DOT 3 brake fluid (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 unavailable)SAE J1703
Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid
Power steering reservoir
Power steering fluid +4 or ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid
Mopar Power Steering Fluid +4; Mopar ATF+4

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
3.6L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 15% (E15)

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Lug nuts/boltsThread 1/2" x 2019 mm socket100 ft‑lb (135 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacity includes the coolant recovery bottle filled to the MAX level.
  • Check the engine oil filler cap for the correct SAE grade.
  • Models with Trac-Lok rear differential require an additive.
  • Recheck lug nut torque after 25 miles (40 km).
  • Use only dealer-recommended lug nuts/bolts.

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2017 Jeep Wrangler recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler: 5 recall campaigns and 312 owner complaints. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA hasn't published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler.

Recalls (5)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Seat belts: front: anchorageSeptember 26, 2019 · Campaign 19V680000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.

Risk: A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Fix: FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 19V680000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system: wiring: front underhoodAugust 9, 2018 · Campaign 18V524000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles.

Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

Campaign 18V524000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switchFebruary 8, 2018 · Campaign 18V098000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Caravan and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The brake switches on these vehicles may malfunction, keeping the brake lights illuminated and/or allowing the vehicle to be shifted out of the PARK position without the brake pedal being pushed.

Risk: Having the brake lamps continuously illuminated or being able to shift the vehicle out of PARK when the brake pedal is not pressed (and the ignition is in the RUN mode) can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switches, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U09.

Campaign 18V098000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assemblyNovember 23, 2016 · Campaign 16V849000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured November 1, 2016, to November 3, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a fuel tank that has a cracked or broken control valve, possibly resulting in a fuel leak in a rollover event, debris in the fuel tank and/or the potential of over fueling the vehicle.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and Jeep dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace fuel tank and sending unit, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 12, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S90.

Campaign 16V849000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactiveOctober 13, 2016 · Campaign 16V734000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured June 16, 2015, to August 14, 2016. In certain crash conditions, the front impact sensor wiring may be pulled until it detaches before a signal can be received by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).

Risk: If the ORC module does not receive a signal from the front impact sensor, both frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the front impact sensor wiring and relocate the impact sensor branch, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S76.

Campaign 16V734000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
312
Crashes
19
Fires
21
Injuries
21
  • Service brakes78
  • Engine62
  • Power train50
  • Electrical system45
  • Unknown or other38
  • Air bags26
  • Steering19
  • Structure19

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Wrangler, Wrangler Unlimited. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2017 Jeep Wrangler owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2017 model year.

On Mopar.com

Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.

Great Lakes owner notes

What counts on a 2017 Jeep Wrangler from Michigan to Tennessee

Lake-effect squalls, roads soaked in brine, potholes that open with every thaw and long Appalachian grades: driving in the Great Lakes states asks a lot of tires, batteries and undersides. These notes take the 2017 Wrangler figures above and flag the ones that carry the most weight in Ohio.

Pothole season and the factory tire sizes

Smallest factory tire: P225/75R16. Freeze-thaw cycles break up asphalt across the Great Lakes states, and one jolt can knock the alignment out without leaving a mark on the wheel. If the steering wheel sits off-center or the Wrangler wanders after a pothole, get the alignment checked before the tire edges wear. A winter set on 16-inch wheels also keeps salt off the originals.

The oil grade on a January morning

The 2017 Jeep Wrangler fluids table lists SAE 5W-20, with 6 qt per change. Lake-effect winters are full of short, cold trips: to work, to school, to the store and home again before the engine reaches temperature. That pattern is tough on oil, so let the oil-change indicator set the interval and never stretch it.

Starting in single digits

Battery care in this schedule: inspect it and clean and tighten the terminals as required at each oil change, and the spec sheet rates it at 600 cold-cranking amps. A battery that bakes through a Nashville or Memphis summer ages faster, then gets found out by the first hard freeze. Have it load-tested in fall rather than waiting for a slow crank.

Drive systems for lake-effect snow

The 2017 lineup includes four-wheel drive. Power at both axles pays off when a band off Lake Erie buries the Snowbelt east of Cleveland, or on a steep, unplowed road out of a hollow in eastern Kentucky. It gets you moving; stopping on ice is still up to the tires.

Snow plowing is a listed condition

Snow plowing is named in this schedule as one of the uses that calls for earlier fluid service. Keeping a long driveway or a cottage lane open through a west Michigan winter is precisely the kind of work that line describes, so log plowing hours alongside towing.

Cold mornings and the tire-pressure light

Air pressure falls about 1 psi with each 10°F drop, so the swing from a gray, mild lake-effect afternoon to a clear, frigid morning can trip the warning light overnight. Set pressures cold, to the door-jamb placard. An underinflated tire is also easier to damage in a pothole, because the rim sits closer to the edge it hits.

Trailer duty in the schedule

The schedule lists automatic transmission fluid, manual transmission fluid, transfer case fluid and axle fluid service for frequent trailer towing, starting at 30,000 miles. Whether it is a fishing boat headed for the Ohio River or a pop-up camper bound for the Smokies, the extra heat of towing ages these fluids faster, most of all on long July climbs. The fluids table also specifies SAE 75W-140 synthetic gear lube for the rear axle in towing use.

Fuel reserve for storm closures

Fuel capacity: 18.6 to 22.5 gallons. Lake-effect whiteouts can shut stretches of I-94 in Michigan or I-90 through the Ohio Snowbelt for hours, so keep the tank from running low between November and March. If you do end up stranded, a running engine for heat needs a tailpipe clear of snow.

Each spec in these notes is pulled from the tables above. The commentary on salt, snow, potholes and grades is general guidance for the Great Lakes states; the owner's manual remains the authority.

2017 Jeep Wrangler questions

How much oil does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler take?

With a filter change: 3.6L engine, 6 qt / 5.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler use?

Engine oil: API Certified SAE 5W-20 (MS-6395) and Engine oil filter: Mopar or equivalent filter.

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2017 Jeep Wrangler?

At 20,000 miles: inspect the cv/universal joints; inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect the front and rear axle fluid; inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary; adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes; replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2017 Jeep Wrangler owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Jeep Wrangler at 18 MPG combined, depending on the version. 3.6L 6-cylinder, 5-speed automatic, 4WD: 17 city / 21 highway / 18 combined; 3.6L 6-cylinder, 6-speed manual, 4WD: 17 city / 21 highway / 18 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler use?

Factory tire sizes: P225/75R16 (Sport); P245/75R16 (Sport); P255/70R18 (Sahara); LT255/75R17 (Rubicon). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard on the vehicle, not in a single table.

What changed on the 2017 Jeep Wrangler?

New trim: Sport S; New body styles: 2-Door and 4-Door; New option packages: Cold Weather Group, LED Lighting Group, Max Tow Package, Mopar Premium Sound and Leather and 2 more; Packages no longer offered: Black Bear Appearance Package, Wrangler Rubicon Hard Rock Package, Willys Wheeler Package, Freedom V Package and 5 more.

Does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler have recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The most recent: Seat belts: front (September 2019), Electrical system: wiring (August 2018), and Exterior lighting: brake lights (February 2018). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2017 Jeep Wrangler?

Owners have filed 312 complaints about the 2017 Jeep Wrangler with NHTSA. The components named most often are service brakes (78), engine (62), and power train (50). 19 complaints involved a crash and 21 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.