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It’s In The Heat!
Frustrated Owner, 07/15/2018
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
48 of 49 people found this review helpful
I purchased a brand new 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara with a manual transmission in January of 2017. The reverse failed immediately. I could use it as long as I held the stick in place. If I didn’t, it pooped out of reverse. They “fixed” it last summer, but it didn’t fix. I took it back this summer to get it fixed again and it needs a new transmission, which is, unbelievably, NOT attainable. It’s been parked in the back lot of the dealership, in the desert sun, for 46 days and counting. I’ve filed a claim with the company and get a phone call once a week so they can inform me that they still have no ETA for a transmission. They are “hoping” they can get one in August!
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Over 7 years with regular maintenance only!
N. S. Nelson, RN, 10/29/2017
updated 12/02/2024
2017 Jeep Wrangler Big Bear 2dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
50 of 54 people found this review helpful
Believe the hype. Weather doesn't matter, terrain doesn't matter, a Wrangler will get you there. In town it handles tight spaces well. Took out the back seat for more cargo space. There are compromises, wind noise and mileage aren’t great. If you have kids or need better mileage find a used 4xe four door PHEV. Bought new March of 2017. November 2024 58,000 miles just put new tires on. BFG Trail Terrain for better on-road comfort. Should get 50k out of them. At this rate I may never buy another vehicle. (Unless they finally make a 2 door hybrid)!
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2017 Recon
Ray Gleim, 06/19/2017
updated 01/17/2025
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Recon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
Top of the line Rubicon. Perfect if you don't plan to lift go big tires and regear. If that's what you want to do then buy a Sport and dump $20K extra in it. This one will stay stock and get me anywhere I want to go. (6 month update) Well the 2018 wranglers are now out and do look impressive. I am still very happy with my 2017 and we have nearly 7000 miles now. We also tow this Jeep behind our motorhome and I like the idea that Jeeps are very easy to set up to be towed. This has turned into my wife's daily driver and she is very happy with it. (She did have to learn the Jeep wave.) Aside from needing a backup camera, which can be installed and integrated into the stock radio, its just about perfect and the gas mileage has been acceptable. (1 year update) 12500 miles. Only issue we've had was a bad left rear tire traction control sensor that would come on intermittently. Scheduled an appt with the local Jeep Dealer and they found the problem and replaced the sensor. Still very happy with the Jeep and no other problems to this date. (18 month update) 18500 miles. Went to the San Diego Auto Show yesterday, test drove the new 2019 Rubicon Hard Rock Edition Wrangler with the 2.0 engine. The jeep was very nice and seemed to have a lot of pep. Is it worth trading in my 2017? No. There just isn't enough difference to me to replace my existing Jeep that is suiting our needs perfectly and been problem free after the above mentioned TC Sensor was replaced. We've spent the last two summers in Silverton Co running all the offroad trails with ease and comfort. I have come to the point that the best button on the dash when offroad is the "Sway Bar Disc", it turns the ride from night to day. Still very happy with the Jeep. (2 year update.) Installed Bartact seat covers with molle straps for adding molle bags, great investment to protect the leather seats. Still happy with the Jeep and no further problems. (2 1/2 year update.) Jeep still running strong, still stock and we have moved to Colorado . We've done several trips to Moab (1 1/2 hr away) and again the Jeep has done great. Still no problems and pushing 30k miles. Will need to invest in new tires soon as the stock BFG MT's are getting a little long in the tooth, (tread about half gone), and also getting noisy, (my fault for not rotating more frequently). Still very happy with the Jeep. (3 Year Update.) Still stock, still running the original BFG's and still happy with the Jeep. I've had no issues except for the original TC Sensor problem. Still see no reason to buy the JL body style. Probably change the tires before winter this year and that's it. 3 1/2 year update. Still on original tires but shopping next month for new ones. I now have an antifreeze leak but have not put in the time to figure out where it is coming from. Other than that the vehicle is still stock and still running good and still happy. 5 1/2 year update. At 4 years I replaced the original tires with Toyo Open Country ATIII 235 / 80 / 17's. Very pleased with their performance so far. Jeep has over 50k miles now with no issues except for the anti freeze drip that still I have not chased or corrected. The Jeep is still stock and I'm still happy with the vehicle and have no plans to replace with anything else in the foreseeable future. (6 year update). All is still good, no issues except for the above mentioned already. Still a daily driver and still happy. (6 1/2 year update) All is still good, no issues except for the above mentioned already. Still a daily driver and still happy. Glad I didn't go with a JL with all the problems they seem to have. (7 1/2 year update) Still good to go. Still stock Toyos are wearing well no issues. .
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2017 Hard Rock Unlimited is a Beast.
Granite Hard Rock, 02/05/2017
updated 08/14/2017
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
I own a 2012 Rubicon Unlimited (90K miles) and just recently purchased a 2017 Rubicon Hard Rock. Love the modular bumper and recently installed 10K Smittybuilt winch and Terraflex 2" leveling coil spacers. Same as what I did on my 2012. My wife has a 2015 Grand Cherokee diesel and the entertainment / nav system on hers is intuitive and well thought out. The entertainment / nav on my 2017, not so much. As far as off road capabilities, NOTHING comes close to a Rubicon. The electronic sway bar disconnect and lockers make off roading a breeze. I installed offset rims and 33 inch MTS Mickey Thompson's on my 2012 and it improves body roll and off roading capabilities, wish Jeep would do this on the Rubicon. The BF Goodrich KM's don't cut it. The 3 piece hard top is still tight and quiet on my 2012, great design. The LED headlights on the 2017 are a huge upgrade. The seats are very comfortable and the Alpine sound system is great. The beefer rock rails on the Hard Rock are a nice upgrade from the Rubicon, as I have leaned on the stock rails on my 2012 and they are not near as robust as on the Hard Rock. I love the design and performance of the 2017 albeit not alot of miles on it yet. Saw the new design and although would love a diesel, don't like the 2018 design. Taking it to Jeep Jamboree in Palo Duro to put it through the paces in May... Update to my review above. Put the Rubicon to task at Palo Duro. Aside from a few areas that were heavily rutted coming to a sharp peak causing us to high center, this vehicle can go anywhere. The trails in Palo Duro are technical, exceptionally steep blind approaches and exits that you don't believe the vehicle could manage. Auto sway bar release and auto lockers are a huge help with managing changing conditions on the fly. Since last review, put on Bushwacker flat fenders and 33" Ridge Grapplers. No reliability issues with the vehicle since my first review. If you are serious about off roading nothing comes close to the capabilities of a Rubicon off the dealer floor. Heading to next Jeep Jamboree in Sept 2017 at Ozark Arkansas. The more I see of the redesigned 2018, the less I like it except for power plant choices.
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2017 75th Anniversary Wrangler Unlimited
Mercdoc, 11/16/2016
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 75th Anniversary 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
50 of 55 people found this review helpful
This is our 2nd Jeep with our first being a 2015 2dr Willys. Now I know this is to be for 2016 models but, really there isn't much different and really you can say ours could be a 2016.5 LOL. But... really what do we think of our Jeep? First, new for the 75th edition and a huge improvement are the LED head lamps. I think Jeep finally got this one right and they are standard on the Sahara and Rubicon, but don't worry they are an upgrade for 495.00 on the Sport versions. They are a bright white(daylight) type which are bright on the roads. We have not had a chance to make a night run offroad to see how they light up the woods but I am sure they will be far better than what we had on our Willys. The overall look of the 75th Anniversary we really love. The Power dome hood and front/rear bronzed bumpers from the Hard Rock really set it apart. The tire size is ok but I think the 255-75r-17s that came on our Willys would have given a much better off road ready look than the Wrangler Armor Tracks that came on it. Don't get me wrong, the Armor Track tires are quiet and do have an off road look to them but it is just a personal preference. The ride is the same as any Sahara with the provided Jeep "heavy duty" suspension. I must admit that I like the ride of the Jeep "Performance suspension" that came on our Willys or standard for the Rubicons. The Sahara suspension like the Sport(s) suspension just seems too soft for what I expect a Jeep to ride, again it's just a personal preference. For most folks that spend much of their time "Mall Crawling" the ride would be perfect and most likely their preferred. Now moving to the inside and our impressions. First look inside there is a bit of EWWW and AHHH from the upgraded interior of the Sahara/75th Anniversary edition over the Willys. But that feeling is short lived as you get in and get comfy in your seat. The leather trimmed seats do feel nice but the lack of lumbar is a minus for me. When traveling the added lumbar support is a nice feeling on the lower back. The dash appears to be very close to what we had in our Willys but with some extra little touches. The speedo and tach lettering are nicer to look at with what appear to be larger letters and a cleaner look. Not really sure how to explain this other than for you to go look at a Sport then look at the 75th edition to know what I mean. Now I will admit that I did not look at any other trim level for 2017 so I am comparing it to our 2015 Willys, which also had the premium dash/cluster in it. The steering controls are the same for 17 as they were for 15 and I am sure the same for 16s. They do take a bit to get use to all the functions that they can do. The My-Gig 430 is a nice upgrade over the 130 standard radio that we had in our Willys. The touch screen for me is a novelty and the upgrade to navigation with travel link is a plus for the interstate traveler. It is not as refined as other systems from the other manufacturers but it does get the job done. We have not had a chance to explore all of the features of the 430N but I did find it to be easy to use without reading the manual. Finding some of the feature items could be easier to find with a dedicated button over searching thought the "Menu" button. Our Jeep also came with the Alpine speaker upgrade and it is a great improvement over the stock radio. Yes it is a pricey upgrade and many will say you can that they can build a nicer one for less but many will never do it and be disappointed with the stock system. The Alpine upgrade provides a much need bass response that is not in the stock system. You do lose your hide away in the back as the sub is mounted there. In the JKU it is not a big deal but if you have a JK you will miss that bit of storage. No matter what radio you have the Alpine system is available for an upgrade, my only issue is the lack of being able to tune it. You get Bass or Treble in one radio or you get Bass, Mids, or Treble with the touch screens. Not much there and maybe something that Jeep will touch on for the JL release. I love listening to music both in the Jeep and in my home and the Alpine has a very pleasant sound. The bass is firm but doesn't rattle your ear drums, now you can turn the bass up all the way and it will shake the mirrors and vibrate your back but it is by no means a 15-inch subwoofer. I did notice that the AM/FM tuner picks up stations better than the U130 that we had in the Willys. The ability to copy my CDs to the hard drive is a nice feature, it is a little slow but the playback is great. The U-Connect works great wth both my Android phone and my wife's iPhone and music playback is great with each. Our iPod touch that we use from time to time works well with Bluetooth or the data/charge cable. While using the cable the radio controls the iPod but Bluetooth you keep control on the device. Seating is great up front and spacious in the back but the seats are too up-right in the back. Wish i had more room.
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Return of the Wrangler man
Edwin Lofgren, 04/25/2017
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Only Jeep owners know the true value of these vehicles. Just purchased it 2 weeks ago and have about 400 miles on it. We love the simplicity with a dose of modern amenities. This Rubicon is my third jeep and I just love it. I sold my Unlimited Sahara a few years ago and missed the vehicle since. I wanted to replace it before the 2018's were on sale. Had a hard time finding the Hard Rock edition but well worth it. Remember that it is a truck and not a little SUV. This vehicle is tough and secure in the Northeast winters.
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Junk but it's a Jeep
Dodgeisjunk, 04/17/2020
updated 03/07/2024
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport RHD 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Have a 2017 JKU Sport that I've always wanted. Sometimes the dream of something is better than the reality. Style...check, cool factor...check, off road and snow capability...check. After all that it is the biggest piece of junk I have ever owned. Uncomfortable ride, horrible powertrain. It's the typical pos Chrysler product. Great resale which makes it less painful. I purchased this Jeep to tow behind my motorhome so it suits my purpose fine but it is such a piece of s#!+. Update: I'm adding a star because the wrangler has grown on me. Buy one and use it the way it was meant to be used and you'll be happy. Have the Jeep 4 years now. While little things break here and there this is a very tough off road vehicle. I've gone from hating it to not being able to do without one. Still don't love it but for my purposes and summer fun it's irreplaceable. Be prepared for annoying little things though to pop up. Sensors going bad that kind of stuff.
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Worst vehicle I have ever owned
LYB, 01/17/2018
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willys Wheeler 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
51 of 58 people found this review helpful
Constant leaks, constant repairs, complete transmission failure at 18k miles. Over 50 days in the repair bay
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Best ever
Doug, 04/06/2019
updated 04/10/2020
2017 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
noisy, rough ride, uncomfortable etc etc etc. All the bad things you have heard are true. If you know it going in you will be more than completely satisfied as I am. This is my fourth Wrangler and the best one yet. I have driven this thing to Colorado from Georgia several times and have enjoyed ever trip. While it's not much of a freeway flyer there are a lot of backroads that are just the ticket. Top down, seeing the countryside. Would not own anything else.
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Problems right off the bat!
Ross B., 01/15/2018
2017 Jeep Wrangler Willys Wheeler 2dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
Before driving off the lot ; 1, inspect the paint & interior. I found some sand through on the paint(under the passenger door window)and dodgy sealant work on the gate for the spare tire when hand washing for the first time.SEVERE water spots! Though this is likely a dealer issue. Some of the interior plastic had deep gouges / scratches as well.I bought this jeep in may 2017 and i don't quite yet have 4000 miles on it yet. After washing i smelt something odd around the front passenger wheel...so i removed the wheel and found signs of the brake caliper piston leaking brake fluid! The driver side was removed and found signs of a small leak on that side as well. This will be a warranty issue but if your reading this you should be prepared for early problems.The above mileage is not a typo. I keep this jeep garaged and was so excited to buy it.Now, with obvious issues being found while the jeep is so new i feel ripped off and completely regret buying this vehicle. I have purchased new vehicles from just about every U.S. based manufacturer and by far this has been the worst quality. :(
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I love my modified Rubicon Recon Unlimited!
Girly Girls don't ride jeeps!, 09/13/2017
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Recon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I don't understand why they say that this jeep is not comfortable. It's an awesome smooth ride. I was even surprised! I was so glad I waited years to get this improved jeep. BTW this is the first jeep I have ever owned. It took about 3 months straight from the factory for this jeep to arrive at the dealership. When it arrived couldn't wait to modify it. With the help of my buddy Sam in the jeep service department in Jeep/Chrysler Williamsburg VA. I added led 2 50 ft light bars, Roof rack, winch, lOOP bumper etc. Sam surprised me when I saw it in front of the dealership! Let me tell you it is a beauty! people compliment me when they see my jeep. Is all top of the line baby! I am not finished with modifying it. Is going to be worth every dime! I will definitely recommend those beautiful women to drive one! OMG red seat and red seat belts too! I wont say much about it let quality speak for itself Did I tell you I love my JEEP!
Wranglers are UNSAFE and UNRELIABLE
Sari Baskin-Blackman, 11/21/2017
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
24 of 28 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2017 Wrangler in December of 2016. In 11 months it has been in the dealership 5 times. 1 month after I purchased it my son got stranded on a highway with NO POWER STEERING! A month later the clutch needed to be replaced. Yesterday was the 4th time it would not start and needed a new battery. The worst part about this is that the dealership did not stand behind their word. Be very very careful buying a JEEP wrangler. They are unreliable and made poorly. I lost a lot of money this last year on that car. I also paid $2,000 for an extended warranty- totally wasted.
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Extremely Satisfied
Bob, 02/02/2018
updated 02/06/2019
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I researched Wranglers and other SUVs. None are inexpensive so it depends on what style you want. Wranglers are fun to drive and they are old fashioned war horses. Contrary to professional reviews I read, my Wrangler is not noisy at all and rides very comfortably but with a good road feel. If you want a sedan-like drive with no road sense, go for it. But if want to know you're grounded but very comfortable, this is it.
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Mail Carrier here!
Erin, 12/22/2018
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Wranglers are made to work, climb, and play. If you bought it to be "cool" and for it to run errands or sit in your garage, get something else. I am a mail carrier, I have a RHD that Jeep is kind enough to make for us. They will however only make us the very basic of models, no options allowed. So I basically live in my Jeep, but I cant get the comforts they offer for other Jeeps, that sucks, it's not very comfortable, the sound system sucks, but it's so much better than my 2003. I got this one in December 2016, the 2017 model. She's got 78,000 miles on her, that is not a typo, I got her with 6 miles on her. I have not encountered one problem at all, this Jeep is worked hard 6 days a week, she gets to rest on Sunday only. My backup Jeep, my 2003, has not been needed at all, it just gets dipped in the mud now and goes out for play. This reviewer asks for city or highway, none of the above, I am on dirt and mud and ice and snow. I need a vehicle that will go through anything mother nature has to throw at it, my Wrangler does this, I have only been stuck twice in all the years I've owned a Wrangler. Both of these times were me seeing how far I could push her, snow drift higher than the hood and about 100 yards long, I didn't get enough initial momentum and hung up about 15 feet from the end :( She did walk right out though once I got out and kicked some snow out from underneath. I only run BF Goodrich AT's though and that has a lot to do with it. I've pulled out plow trucks and cars and even my one ton dually diesel that were stuck, the power definitely surprises me, I thought I'd have to get the tractor going for that last one. So I'm sure there are a few with factory defects that haven't been so great, but I've put this one through the wringer and its passed with flying colors. I'm meticulous about my maintenance and my 2003 is retired with more miles than I thought was ever possible for a gas engine, we'll see how many I can get on this one.
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Great Jeep
Dave M, 12/19/2019
2017 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Tough, reliable, smooth shifting, good power and effective 4 wheel drive. Fun to drive under all conditions with multiple roof options.
Happy Wife, Happy Life
Shawki, 09/04/2017
2017 Jeep Wrangler Chief 2dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
This jeep is for my wife who wanted one for a long time. I always tried to change her mind thinking it was not very comfortable, noisey, hard to handle and more of just a utility vehicle. She persuaeded me to look and i must say, its not all those things. Its comfortable, pretty quiet, handles well and has the latest technology. We went to Freehold Jeep Chrysler and our salesman was Darrell Williams. She was not sure which type she wanted, looking at Rubicon, Smokey and others. Talked to Darrell on what she was doing and why she wanted it, he told us "you want the Sahara, and he was right. She loves it. The only downfall of the Jeep is it has no backup camera. Not even an option. With everything available today, this should be in the Jeep. Still shes happy!
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What the heck are the "so called" experts thinking
Dennis, 04/22/2017
updated 10/28/2022
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
40 of 50 people found this review helpful
I have the 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport, and this truck rides nice, the experts say it doesn't , well go test drive one, maybe these are the same experts that said Trump would not win the presidency. Interior is great, everything you could want except a back up camera(sure they will include that in the 2018 version). Engine is strong , seats are comfortable, and remember this is a truck. You want to be different or you can get an SUV that you can't tell one from another - they all look alike. Don't take my word go test drive one, you will be shaking you head at the experts just like me. Still love the truck - today's date is 10/25/17. Today is 10/26/2020, still own my Jeep and it’s been a Great. Did replace my brakes, and had to replace the blend door actuator (heater was blowing cold), also the battery. That’s it in three plus years. All normal repair work except for the actuator. Plan are keeping this for a while . Still have my Wrangler, today’s date is October 27 2021. Still a gem. Replace brakes, tires. Love this truck. God willin’ keep it another five years, and then buy a new one. 04/27/2022, decided to buyout my lease and keep my Jeep. Just love this truck. Thank God no major issues. 10/25/2022, still own my Wrangler- 40,000 miles now, still a gem, Thank god .
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Our first Wrangler
Julio Martinez, 09/19/2017
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
We purchased a Jeep Wrangler, mainly to tow behind our RV. It's easy to switch the transfer case to neutral and tow it on 4 wheels. The ride is a bit rough, but that was expected. The acceleration is good, as is the handling.
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Watch out for fender defects on new 2017's
Betty, 02/15/2017
2017 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I ordered a 2017 Jeep Sahara. It came with defects in the paint on the fenders that look like scratches. "Chrysler Care" offered no help, advising me to work with the dealer under the warranty. The dealer didn't build or paint the Jeep. Chrysler Care just closed the customer complaint number and moved on to their next complaint not resolving anything for their customer. So far the dealer has offered (through the warranty) to repaint the fenders on my brand new Jeep. Not happy. This is my 4th Jeep.
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Love it!
Jani Price, 09/02/2017
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
First car we have owned tat my husband says," I love this car!" This is our retirement jeep and we absolutely cannot wait to take it off road! Jeep is very comfortable and great fun! We are already customizing it! We have had three Cherokees(original) and 3 Grand Cherokees but this Unlimited is by far our favorite!!
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wrangler unlimited 75th anniversary
Marc, 09/13/2017
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I.ve had many cars and trucks . theres nothing like a jeep in bad weather and nothing like a jeep with the top off. Great fun , safe truck that is easily personalized.
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2017 chief unlimited
flyboy, 10/15/2017
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Chief 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
ALL AROUND A GREAT JEEP!!!!!! I had a 2008 Jeep JK Sahara unlimited prior to the Chief and I also own some Jeep CJ7 Laredos from the 1980s. The Chief has a much improved interior over the early JKs. The only down side to the Chief in my opinion are the MUD T/A tires. They make too noise on the highway and decrease the fuel efficiency too. These are GREAT TIRES FOR OFF ROADING, but the reality is you spend VERY LITTLE TIME OFF ROADING. They should offer an option for a less aggressive tire like the Bridgestone Dualer A/T which are standard on the JK Sahara.
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Extremely Satisfied
Bob, 02/02/2018
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I researched Wranglers and other SUVs. None are inexpensive so it depends on what style you want. Wranglers are fun to drive and they are old fashioned war horses. Contrary to professional reviews I read, my Wrangler is not noisy at all and rides very comfortably but with a good road feel. If you want a sedan-like drive with no road sense, go for it. But if want to know you're grounded but very comfortable, this is it.
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Great Jeep
Dave M, 12/19/2019
2017 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Tough, reliable, smooth shifting, good power and effective 4 wheel drive. Fun to drive under all conditions with multiple roof options.
Wranglers Are Awesome
Barry, 02/25/2020
updated 09/03/2020
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I’ve owned wranglers for 18 years this is my 4th. It’s my second jku. I just love this vehicle
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Smoky Mountain is sweet
JB, 11/20/2017
updated 05/20/2019
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Smoky Mountain 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have had 1 JK and 3 JKU's. They are great. The 4 door is nicer, rides smoother, and in my opinion is the best way to go. There is not another vehicle made that compares to a Jeep. My current JKU is a Smoky Mountain. It gets more questions and comments than my other Jeeps did. They only made a few Smoky Mountain editions so I don't have to worry about jumping in the wrong Jeep by accident. Anyone who has never owned a Jeep is really missing out on a fun reliable toy that can double as a every day driver. Update, the seats are very uncomfortable I sold my Jeep because of the uncomfortable seats.
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2017 JKU Rubicon, my third Jeep
Chuck, 11/06/2017
updated 05/12/2022
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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May 11 2022 and this is another update to my Jeep's review. The Jeep is now over 5 yrs old. I replaced the stock shocks. The shocks had seen better days. Replaced with Bilstein's shocks that were on sale. Yep, the old shock were indeed toast. The struts for the rear window failed and they were also replaced. Other than that there has been no major mechanical issues. I continue to change the oil every 5K, rotate tires and replace filters when needed. When I bought the Jeep I purchased the Chrysler life time warranty for it. Every five years the Jeep must be inspected. It was inspected Dec 2021 and passed the inspections. This covers the update for 2022. This is an update (Nov 6 2020) to my review. Additional oil changes, tire rotations and my 2017 is still mechanically bone stock. I use it often for off road with no issues. Original review begins here: My first Jeep was a 2010, a JKU Rubicon with the V6 3.8 motor with a manual trans. The engine upgrade in the 2017 (V6 3.6) is a day and night difference in performance. It's a much better performing motor than the old 3.8. The MPG in the 2010 (before major mods to the 2010) and 2017 are the same and I have a Auto trans in the 2017. I didn't buy the Jeep for an economy car. My 2nd Jeep was a 2015 JK (two door) Rubicon. Two doors does get better MPG but it's also weighs less than the four door. The 2017 JKU rubicon is white, purchased new on Dec 31, 2016, so it's almost a year old. To date I've had the oil changed twice and tires rotated twice. Zero mechanical problem or electrical issues. The present odometer reading is 7515. As with both of the other Jeeps, cabin noise is louder than a sedan. The noise is no louder than my previous two jeeps. On my 2015 I did buy the insulation panels which mount to the interior of the hard top. It does help to cool the interior during the summer. The heat doesn't transfer through the plastic hard top like it did without them. The 2017 is totally stock except for seat covers & insulation panels . I learned on my 2010 when I added after market front & rear bumpers, a Warn wench, and skid plates for the underside that my mileage really took a dive with all the extra weight; then, I installed a 4" lift kit and 35 inch tires and miles went further south. With that being said, I'm very content with the stock performance of the 2017 Rubicon. 2017: OTD price was 43,000.00 with a lifetime bumper to bumper warranty. UPDATED ON 11 - 01 - 2018. I replaced all four tires at 15500 miles. The stock muds tire, when worn are very, very loud. I bought a new set of tires and what's funny is the make/model of the tire I bought is now being sold with the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited. I instantly had a 4MPG increase. November 6, 2020 - My Jeep now has 38,000 miles on the odometer. The orginial mud tires did not wear well, meaning as the wore they got louder and l louder. In 2018 I purchased a set of Goodyear KT 02. They are not nearly as aggressive as the stock rubber on the Jeep, the do meet my needs and are much quieter. I continue to rotate tires, change oil & filter every 5K and air cleaner. I just bought differential oil and will change that as well. There have been no mechanical issues with this jeep. I continue to follow the maintenance schedule and so far, all is well. I'm enjoying the JKU Rubicon.
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2017 Recon-A Great Jeep!
DCW, 08/28/2020
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Recon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2017 Rubicon Recon from Dave Smith Motors in Kellogg, Idaho, in the Fall of 2017. It was a good experience, and may someday buy from them again if the need arises. I owned 3 Cherokee XJ's prior to getting this Wrangler; 1988, 1995, and a 1996. All 3 had the 4.0 L straight six, and all had close to or over 300,000 miles before I sold them and were still running strong. These vehicles really sold me on Jeep. But I'd always wanted a Wrangler, and when the Recon model came out, I knew it was the one for me. I debated about waiting for a JL but don't believe in getting a first year out model, as there are always some bugs. I'm happy I went the way I did. I have had zero problems with my Recon, and am currently at about 25,000 miles. I drove it stock for awhile, then put a Teraflex Ct3 suspension (3" lift), Falcon 3.3 shocks, Adams 1310 driveshafts front and rear, 17" Rugged Ridge Jesse Spade wheels and 315/70r/17 BFG KO2 tires. I also put a Warn 10s winch on, and am planning on making it a go anywhere overland vehicle. When the Jeep was stock I got about 22 mpg on the highway, and after all the mods I still get between 17 to 19 mpg. I like my Recon, it pulls amazingly. The BFG's are a decent snow tire, and winters in Washington can be fun. Whether I get 300,000+ miles on this rig like I did with my XJ's, only time will tell. But I love this thing.
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Buyers beware! Do your research on the vehicle!
Logan P, 09/08/2022
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S 3.6L V6 Automatic I purchased this vehicle CPO in June of 2020. It was 3 years old and had only 22k miles on it. Thank heavens we got the MPV CPO warranty AND the Fidelity Gold warranty. After just 2 months, the passenger front door lock actuator failed which is not covered under either warranty. Shortly after this, the driver rear brake caliper completely seized up at 60mph. 6 months later, the front axle and the steering stabilizer failed, 7 months after that, the engine began overheating when the vehicle was being driven on the highway at 70-75mph. I was told this was happening because it needed a coolant flush, which was performed by the dealer, problem continued. We stopped driving it for awhile and then when I went to move the vehicle out of my garage, the engine began to misfire. Took it in again and a fuel injector had failed which the dealer also blamed for the persisting overheating. Thought we were in the clear....NOPE!! Still overheating at highway speeds. Brought it back i again and the dealer discovered the radiator core had failed and as a result the Jeep is currently at the dealer awaiting a new engine....all at 54k miles. Trading it in as soon as we get it back! Avoid these things like the plague and get something else! Vehicle is a daily driver for my wife. Never goes off road, all services performed per the owners manual at Jeep Dealerships, it sits covered at her work and is garage kept when home. No modifications either.
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Fun but not practical
Tim, 07/17/2020
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
The Jeep Wrangler is a really fun vehicle, especially if you would like to go offroading once in a while. We took ours offroading quite frequently when we got it only to find out that the mud and water from the offroading ended up damaging the transmission. We weren’t new to offroading by any means as we have done it nearly all our lives with vehicles other than the wrangler. There were some pretty hefty repair bills and mechanically the vehicle is sub par especially for the price tag. This kinda begs the question... if taking your Jeep onto the trails can do potentially serious mechanical damage to it what are they for? Pros: Good styling and appealing body Adequate for offroading (pay another 20k in improvements and equipment to really off-road) Fun to drive especially in standard Very easy to clean Easy to remove doors and the roof Great sound system The Jeep community AC and heating systems are phenomenal best I’ve ever seen in a vehicle Cons: Very noisy for all driving especially on the highway Very bad on fuel Limited passenger space Not very reliable Way too expensive for what you’re getting Embarrassingly poor stereo system with with poor functionality Very uncomfortable Ride Poor quality soft top will let you down Very underwhelming power will always leave you wanting more Manual transmission is fun but poorly engineered Braking distance will have you feeling unsafe You will almost certainly have it rained in at one point Loses excitement quickly Poor quality build will leave you feeling ripped off
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Hipster Jeepsters drive off delighted ...
Suzy thatcher, 05/09/2017
2017 Jeep Wrangler Willys Wheeler 2dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Excellent vehicle. Impeccable service
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Test One
Roy Eller Jr, 06/10/2017
2017 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
You will either love it or hate it. It's just that simple.
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Fun Car to Drive - Thank God for Extended warranty
AJH, 01/17/2020
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
It is a fun car to drive, but not a reliable vehicle. Purchased 2017 4 door Wrangler Unlimited base model for my son and in first 45K miles, needed new clutch, new radiator, power steering pump, transmission synchros needed to be replaced, electrical issues, on third battery, and needed to replace leaking brake lines. Purchased Chrysler unlimited mileage/time extended warranty which covered all repairs except clutch. Only driven on paved roads.. Good second fun car, not realistic for car you need to depend on. But holds it's value which is a plus.
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Jeep Wrangler
Adam Brunson, 02/22/2017
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a solid vehicle that holds its value. However, because of its popularity, there is less room to negotiate the price. The best I could do was $3,600 of MSRP. In the end, I feel that I got a great vehicle at a fair price.
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I'm IN LOVE with my Recon!!
Mistyred19, 07/12/2017
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Recon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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I've had my Recon for a week and I'm in love! It's my 3rd JKU--started with an X in 2008, a Sahara in 2011, and now this one. I haven't found anything that I don't like about Wranglers. Either you like them or your don't; at the price-point of a completely loaded Recon, you could get a luxury SUV, but . . . I still have to get the front windows tinted and want to get a 2 inch lift, but it's really just perfect. It's so much fun and I don't ever worry about being stuck ANYWHERE! Can't wait to get that bad boy off road!!
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Terrific Off-Road Vehicle
Gordon Graham, 03/03/2018
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Jeep 4-DR Wrangler is a fun, versatile, high-performing off road vehicle. In 2017, Jeep responded to customer recommendations and moved the rear door catches down on the door frame eliminating the "hip bruising" that occurred for every rear seat passenger. Now, they need to add a stationary grip or retractable hand grip over each rear door for entry and exit.
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I feel like the Queen in my Chief
Helga, 09/04/2017
2017 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my new Jeep Sahara Chief. I don't know why people say it is uncomfortable, its very comfortable. I just bought it two weeks ago so I cannot rate/ review anything that comes with time. The sound system and navigation are easy to work. the voice command, Love it. I'm not a real off roader, but I do have German Shepherds I take places and do go off the road, but no rock climbing or anything intense. Its a great little truck, I sit up high giving a great view. I always wanted one, just love the look of it, but always heard it was to much of a utility vehicle and lots of noise WHAT!!, I have heated leather seats, it handles easily, and is pretty quiet. Granted its not a Mercedes with complete silence inside but I didn't notice anything. We saw Darrell Williams at Freehold Jeep and he was just an all around nice guy. Very, very knowledgeable about the jeep, answered all my questions and steered us to the type of jeep would suit me and why.
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Life style vehicle. Not the ideal daily driver
Ron Lee, 04/14/2021
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My jeep is my life, but for the price of the Jeep itself and the never ending list of upgrades I would not recommend it for daily driving. The upgrades that are required to replace all the generic plastic pieces and terrible stock suspension add up very quickly. The ride seems to be better some days than others depending on how well it starts up in the morning. The transmission doesn't know which gear to be in ever. That issue got worse as I added accessories. Even though my gear ratio is 4.10, the jeep cannot handle the extra weight very well, and has no power when entering the interstate or over taking a vehicle. Jeeps don't like hills by the way. I use my jeep on the weekends mostly and I have really made the vehicle style reflect my personality. Now that my truck is aging I find myself driving the Jeep more often. Every time I drive it I seem to like it less and less. It's made for off-roading. Keep the Jeeps on the dirt as it was intended to be.
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6 years 2017 jeep wrangler rubicon 3.6 pentastar
ExJeepLover, 10/25/2023
updated 04/14/2025
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Owned for 6 years, regular on time maintenance. The engine is the worst of any vehicle. Jeep engine random misfires and jeep engine coolant leaks, just replaced all coolant components, no leakage into engine. Automatic transmission just replaced at 75k. 2017 had 55k when I started dealing with the issues. It's just ridiculous. Have put at least 15k in problems.
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Jeep lover
Harmony, 10/03/2017
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Willys Wheeler 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love my new jeep!!!
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2017 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited is Wonderful!!
Josie W. , 04/01/2021
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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I couldn't be happier with my purchase of my new 2017 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Unlimited which I purchased in October of 2016. I have a hardtop vehicle with a very nice tan leather interior. I drive it mostly on City streets however, I take it off road often and the Jeep really performs. This is an exceptional machine and gives me great pleasure to drive. The Jeep is by far one of the best vehicles I have ever owned and I have not experienced any mechanical issues. If I upgrade my vehicle in the future, it's going to be another Jeep Wrangler. I am 63 years old and a mother of 5 adult children and a grandmother too!
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Outstanding.
Gil Rosado, 10/23/2021
updated 04/25/2022
2017 Jeep Wrangler Sport S 2dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased car today and drove it home. Decided to go to Publix and check engine light suddenly appeared. Waiting for call from dealership to pick up vehicle so they can resolve issue. Off lease was fantastic and did resolve issue. Actually check engine light came on a second time after a week. Called off lease and they completely fixed all issues. They were outstanding.
2017 Postal RHD four-door sport unlimited
Tennessee Rural Mail Carrier , 11/24/2021
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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I have had several jeeps that were excellent . of course this is a commercial use Jeep bought and sold as a right hand drive commercial but I have fixed everything on it starting about 100,000 miles Seems excessive- and no help from Jeep manufacture So far replaced- Clock spring -Front wheel assembly Power steering pump. Complete air conditioner compressor. Water pump. Serpentine belt and all the idler pulleys . Ridiculously even harmonic balancor. Serpentine belt tensioner. Traction control sensor completely disabled vehicle $2000 to replace-multiple parts of the system. Defective seatbelt and sensor such that the warning light/bell never went off -hooked -unhooked until thrown out the window. Defective airbag recalls but never fixed. Fatal rocker arm roller bearing -out rages defect and to take still going Tic Tic Dealership said they would replace them for $3000 because there's 24 of them. Of course oil change and filter and tires and brakes every three months. Bought it as a Right Hand Dr., Postal vehicle from the factory and goes 100 miles a day and 500 stops six days a week but only 120,000 miles but probably it never turns off so 200,000 miles. But it was sold as a commercial vehicle. I have used every make and model postal vehicle for 30 years and nothing has broke down this much this often! Disappointing!!
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Jeeper madness
Dan Burby, 01/27/2022
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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It’s purple and big!on to the toughest trails I can find!
My 2017 4DR JK
Mel, 08/15/2022
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Haven't had it long enough to form a solid review, but so far l'm very happy with the comfort. room and performance. This is my third Jeep, the other two were both TJ's 2drs
Love
laurin, 01/19/2024
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love my new Jeep Wrangler Unlimited just hate the passenger door leaks when it rains which is apparently a wrangler problem
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Take Your Top Off!
JH, 02/13/2025
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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I bought this as a 2nd vehicle just to have a little fun in with the family. Best part about the Jeep is being able to take the top off and enjoy the outdoors. I also really like the ease of customizing this vehicle to your own liking. The only negative things i ca really say about this vehicle so far, is the lack of power...lets just say i wont have to worry about any speeding tickets in this thing. Only other drawback is the interior is a little bland, with not much going on as far as storage or infotainment options....Will be purchasing a new radio with Carplay and adding a few storage accessories along with some phone charging options. Other than that, really like the Jeep for the sole purpose it was purchased for.....to have a little fun!
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Chrysler 3.6 pentastar is all problems
NeverBuyAJeep, 04/13/2025
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
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I'll never buy another vehicle from Chrysler if it has the 3.6 pentastar engine. I've had nothing but problems. From misfires to coolant issues that can't be fixed by the dealership or third party. Just save yourself the heartache and pocket punches. Tell her it's not a reliable vehicle no matter how much she wants the ducks on the dash.
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