Used 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Recon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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2017 Recon
Ray Gleim, Denver, CO, 06/19/2017
updated 07/23/2025
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Recon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
23 of 24 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. (8+ year update) Still going strong. Still stock. Still receiving ducks. Still no mechanical issues, Still happy with the vehicle.
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I love my modified Rubicon Recon Unlimited!
Girly Girls don't ride jeeps!, Newport News, VA, 09/13/2017
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!
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2017 Recon-A Great Jeep!
DCW, Moclips, WA, 08/28/2020
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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I'm IN LOVE with my Recon!!
Mistyred19, Mc Lean, VA, 07/12/2017
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Recon 4dr SUV 4WD (3.6L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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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