2017 Jeep Wrangler Specs
The 2017 Wrangler comes with the 285 hp 3.6L Pentastar V6, a 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, as a two-door or a four-door Unlimited. Properly equipped, both the two-door and the Unlimited are rated to tow up to 3,500 lb.
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- Oil capacity
- 6.0 qt
- Tire size
- P225/75R16
- MPG combined
- 18 mpg
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Recalls #recalls
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Seat belt buckle strap may break on RHD models
NHTSA 19V680000 · Sep 26, 2019 · Driver seat belt buckle (right-hand drive)
On right-hand-drive Wranglers, the driver seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame.
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PCM voltage regulator may fail
NHTSA 18V524000 · Aug 9, 2018 · Powertrain control module
A voltage regulator chip in the powertrain control module may fail, causing a stall or a no-start.
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Brake switch may keep lights on
NHTSA 18V098000 · Feb 8, 2018 · Brake light switch
The brake switch may malfunction, keeping the brake lights on and/or letting the vehicle be shifted out of Park without pressing the brake pedal.
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Fuel tank valve may be cracked
NHTSA 16V849000 · Nov 23, 2016 · Fuel tank control valve
On Wranglers built November 1 to 3, 2016, the fuel tank control valve may be cracked or broken, which can cause a fuel leak in a rollover, debris in the tank or overfilling.
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Front air bags may not deploy in some crashes
NHTSA 16V734000 · Oct 13, 2016 · Front impact sensor wiring
On Wranglers built June 16, 2015 to August 14, 2016, the front impact sensor wiring may be pulled loose in certain crashes before its signal reaches the air bag controller, so the front air bags and seat belt pretensioners may not deploy.
FAQ
What is the lug nut torque on a 2017 Jeep Wrangler?
Jeep specifies 100 lb-ft (135 N·m) for the 1/2 x 20 lug nuts (19 mm socket).
How much can a 2017 Wrangler tow?
Up to 3,500 lb for both bodies, according to Jeep's 2017 brochure: the two-door needs the 3.73 axle ratio and the Trailer Tow Package, and the Unlimited the factory-installed Max Tow Package.
How big is the gas tank on a 2017 Wrangler?
18.6 gallons on two-door models and 22.5 gallons on four-door Unlimited models.
How much does a 2017 Wrangler weigh?
Edmunds lists 3,760 lb for the two-door Sport and 4,075 lb for the Unlimited Sport, both with the 6-speed manual.
What changed on the 2017 Wrangler?
Nothing in the specifications listed here: the 2017 owner's manual gives the same oil and coolant capacities and lug nut torque as the 2016 manual, and Jeep's brochure the same 285 hp and 260 lb-ft.
Sources: 2017 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual (Fifth Edition, 17JK72-126-AE), 2017 Jeep Wrangler brochure (horsepower, torque, towing), Edmunds 2017 Jeep Wrangler features & specs (base tire and wheel size, curb weight), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.