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2017 Jeep Wrangler
The 2017 Jeep Wrangler sees few changes in the final year of the JK generation, which Jeep marked with six special editions, and used prices start at $15,650 at Kelley Blue Book. NHTSA lists five recalls and 309 complaints. EPA rates it 18 mpg combined and $3,450 a year in fuel, the same as the Toyota 4Runner.
Configurations4
Model/option labels2
Combined efficiency18 MPG/MPGe
Electric rangeNot listed
Decision answers12
What changed on the 2017 Jeep Wrangler
JeepSpecs (opens in a new tab) says there were not many changes in the standard lineup, features or colors for 2017. TopSpeed (opens in a new tab) reports that Jeep said goodbye to the Wrangler JK with six special editions.
Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) puts used 2017 Wranglers at $15,650 for the Freedom edition to $21,100 for the Rubicon Recon at a dealership. EPA rates the 2017 Wrangler at 18 mpg combined and $3,450 a year in fuel, with four-wheel drive and a 3.6-liter V6.
Recalls and problems owners report
NHTSA lists five recall campaigns for the 2017 Wrangler. 16V849000 covers 2017 Wranglers built in early November 2016 whose fuel tank control valve may be cracked or broken, possibly causing a fuel leak, 16V734000 covers front impact sensor wiring that may detach in certain crashes before a signal is received, and 18V098000 covers brake switches that may malfunction and keep the brake lights on or allow the vehicle to be shifted out of park. 18V524000 covers a powertrain control module voltage regulator chip that may fail, and 19V680000 covers right-hand-drive Wranglers whose driver's seat belt buckle strap may fracture.
Owners have filed 309 complaints with NHTSA: service brakes with 76, engine with 62, power train with 50, electrical system with 45 and unknown or other with 37. CarComplaints (opens in a new tab) tracks the year's problems by category, and VinSpectorAI (opens in a new tab) keeps a reliability page.
2017 Wrangler against the 4Runner and Tacoma
EPA rates the 2017 Wrangler at 18 mpg combined and $3,450 a year in fuel. The Toyota 4Runner lists the same 18 at $3,450, and the Toyota Tacoma 18 to 21 at $2,950 to $3,450. The Wrangler matches the 4Runner and sits at the low end of the Tacoma's range.
Trim-by-trim specifications
The 2017 Jeep Wrangler: 29 trims compared.
Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | EPA city / hwy / comb | Seats | Basic warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom (Sport Utility 2D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 17 / 21 / 18 mpg | 4 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Big Bear (Sport Utility 2D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 17 / 21 / 18 mpg | 4 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Sport (SUV 2D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 17 / 21 / 18 mpg | 4 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Sport S (Sport Utility 2D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 17 / 21 / 18 mpg | 4 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Chief (Sport Utility 2D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 17 / 21 / 18 mpg | 4 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Winter (Sport Utility 2D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 17 / 21 / 18 mpg | 4 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Sport (SUV 4D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 16 / 20 / 18 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Sport S (Sport Utility 4D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 16 / 20 / 18 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Big Bear (Sport Utility 4D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 16 / 20 / 18 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Willys Wheeler (Sport Utility 2D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 17 / 21 / 18 mpg | 4 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Willys Wheeler W (Sport Utility 2D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 17 / 21 / 18 mpg | 4 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Smoky Mountain (Sport Utility 2D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 17 / 21 / 18 mpg | 4 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Freedom (Sport Utility 4D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 16 / 20 / 18 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Sahara (Sport Utility 2D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 17 / 21 / 18 mpg | 4 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Willys Wheeler (Sport Utility 4D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 16 / 20 / 18 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Willys Wheeler W (Sport Utility 4D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 16 / 20 / 18 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| 75th Anniversary Edition (Sport Utility 2D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 17 / 21 / 18 mpg | 4 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Winter (Sport Utility 4D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 16 / 20 / 18 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| 75th Anniversary Edition (Sport Utility 4D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 16 / 20 / 18 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Sahara (Sport Utility 4D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 16 / 20 / 18 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Rubicon (Sport Utility 2D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 17 / 21 / 18 mpg | 4 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Smoky Mountain (Sport Utility 4D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 16 / 20 / 18 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Sport RHD | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 16 / 20 / 18 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Rubicon Recon (Sport Utility 2D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 17 / 21 / 18 mpg | 4 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Rubicon Hard Rock (Sport Utility 2D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 17 / 21 / 18 mpg | 4 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Chief (Sport Utility 4D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 16 / 20 / 18 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Rubicon (Sport Utility 4D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 16 / 20 / 18 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Rubicon Recon (Sport Utility 4D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 16 / 20 / 18 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Rubicon Hard Rock (Sport Utility 4D) | 3.6-liter V6 | Automatic, 5-Spd | 4WD | 285 | 260 | 16 / 20 / 18 mpg | 5 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Trim | Curb weight | Length | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle | Fuel tank | Front headroom | Front legroom | Towing | Payload | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom (Sport Utility 2D) | 3,760 lb | 164.3 in | 72.5 in | 95.4 in | 8.3 in | 34.6 ft | 18.6 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 2,000 lb | 1,000 lb | P255/70R18 |
| Big Bear (Sport Utility 2D) | 3,760 lb | 164.3 in | 72.5 in | 95.4 in | 8.3 in | 34.6 ft | 18.6 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 2,000 lb | 1,000 lb | LT265/70R17C |
| Sport (SUV 2D) | 3,760 lb | 164.3 in | 72.5 in | 95.4 in | 8.3 in | 34.6 ft | 18.6 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 2,000 lb | 1,000 lb | P225/75R16 |
| Sport S (Sport Utility 2D) | 3,760 lb | 164.3 in | 72.5 in | 95.4 in | 8.3 in | 34.6 ft | 18.6 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 2,000 lb | 1,000 lb | P225/75R16 |
| Chief (Sport Utility 2D) | 3,951 lb | 164.3 in | 72.5 in | 95.4 in | 9.7 in | 34.6 ft | 18.6 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 2,000 lb | 880 lb | LT255/75R17C |
| Winter (Sport Utility 2D) | 3,951 lb | 164.3 in | 72.5 in | 95.4 in | 9.7 in | 34.6 ft | 18.6 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 2,000 lb | 880 lb | LT265/70R17C |
| Sport (SUV 4D) | 4,075 lb | 184.9 in | 72.6 in | 116 in | 8.2 in | 40.8 ft | 22.5 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 3,500 lb | 1,000 lb | P225/75R16 |
| Sport S (Sport Utility 4D) | 4,075 lb | 184.9 in | 72.6 in | 116 in | 8.2 in | 40.8 ft | 22.5 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 3,500 lb | 1,000 lb | P225/75R16 |
| Big Bear (Sport Utility 4D) | 4,075 lb | 184.9 in | 72.6 in | 116 in | 8.2 in | 40.8 ft | 22.5 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 3,500 lb | 1,000 lb | LT265/70R17C |
| Willys Wheeler (Sport Utility 2D) | 3,760 lb | 164.3 in | 72.5 in | 95.4 in | 8.3 in | 34.6 ft | 18.6 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 2,000 lb | 1,000 lb | LT255/75R17C |
| Willys Wheeler W (Sport Utility 2D) | 3,760 lb | 164.3 in | 72.5 in | 95.4 in | 8.3 in | 34.6 ft | 18.6 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 2,000 lb | 1,000 lb | LT255/75R17C |
| Smoky Mountain (Sport Utility 2D) | 3,951 lb | 164.3 in | 72.5 in | 95.4 in | 9.7 in | 34.6 ft | 18.6 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 2,000 lb | 880 lb | P255/70R18 |
| Freedom (Sport Utility 4D) | 4,075 lb | 184.9 in | 72.6 in | 116 in | 8.2 in | 40.8 ft | 22.5 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 3,500 lb | 1,000 lb | P255/70R18 |
| Sahara (Sport Utility 2D) | 3,951 lb | 164.3 in | 72.5 in | 95.4 in | 9.7 in | 34.6 ft | 18.6 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 2,000 lb | 880 lb | P255/70R18 |
| Willys Wheeler (Sport Utility 4D) | 4,075 lb | 184.9 in | 72.6 in | 116 in | 8.2 in | 40.8 ft | 22.5 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 3,500 lb | 1,000 lb | LT255/75R17C |
| Willys Wheeler W (Sport Utility 4D) | 4,075 lb | 184.9 in | 72.6 in | 116 in | 8.2 in | 40.8 ft | 22.5 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 3,500 lb | 1,000 lb | LT255/75R17C |
| 75th Anniversary Edition (Sport Utility 2D) | 3,951 lb | 164.3 in | 72.5 in | 95.4 in | 9.7 in | 34.6 ft | 18.6 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 2,000 lb | 880 lb | P245/75R17 |
| Winter (Sport Utility 4D) | 4,269 lb | 184.9 in | 72.6 in | 116 in | 9.7 in | 40.8 ft | 22.5 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 3,500 lb | 880 lb | LT265/70R17C |
| 75th Anniversary Edition (Sport Utility 4D) | 4,269 lb | 184.9 in | 72.6 in | 116 in | 9.7 in | 40.8 ft | 22.5 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 3,500 lb | 880 lb | P245/75R17 |
| Sahara (Sport Utility 4D) | 4,269 lb | 184.9 in | 72.6 in | 116 in | 9.7 in | 40.8 ft | 22.5 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 3,500 lb | 880 lb | P255/70R18 |
| Rubicon (Sport Utility 2D) | 4,104 lb | 164.3 in | 72.5 in | 95.4 in | 10 in | 34.6 ft | 18.6 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 2,000 lb | 892 lb | LT255/75R17C |
| Smoky Mountain (Sport Utility 4D) | 4,269 lb | 184.9 in | 72.6 in | 116 in | 9.7 in | 40.8 ft | 22.5 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 3,500 lb | 880 lb | P255/70R18 |
| Sport RHD | 184.8 in | 70.6 in | 116 in | 40.8 ft | 22.5 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 3,500 lb | 1,116 lb | P225/75R16 | ||
| Rubicon Recon (Sport Utility 2D) | 4,104 lb | 164.3 in | 72.5 in | 95.4 in | 10 in | 34.6 ft | 18.6 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 2,000 lb | 892 lb | LT255/75R17C |
| Rubicon Hard Rock (Sport Utility 2D) | 4,104 lb | 164.3 in | 72.5 in | 95.4 in | 10 in | 34.6 ft | 18.6 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 2,000 lb | 892 lb | LT255/75R17C |
| Chief (Sport Utility 4D) | 4,269 lb | 184.9 in | 72.6 in | 116 in | 9.7 in | 40.8 ft | 22.5 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 3,500 lb | 880 lb | LT255/75R17C |
| Rubicon (Sport Utility 4D) | 4,315 lb | 184.9 in | 72.6 in | 116 in | 10 in | 40.8 ft | 22.5 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 3,500 lb | 892 lb | LT255/75R17C |
| Rubicon Recon (Sport Utility 4D) | 4,315 lb | 184.9 in | 72.6 in | 116 in | 10 in | 40.8 ft | 22.5 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 3,500 lb | 892 lb | LT255/75R17C |
| Rubicon Hard Rock (Sport Utility 4D) | 4,315 lb | 184.9 in | 72.6 in | 116 in | 10 in | 40.8 ft | 22.5 gal | 41.3 in | 41 in | 3,500 lb | 892 lb | LT255/75R17C |
Equipment by trim
Which 2017 Jeep Wrangler trim has what.
Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available. The first 12 of 29 trims are shown.
| Equipment | Freedom (Sport Utility 2D) | Big Bear (Sport Utility 2D) | Sport (SUV 2D) | Sport S (Sport Utility 2D) | Chief (Sport Utility 2D) | Winter (Sport Utility 2D) | Sport (SUV 4D) | Sport S (Sport Utility 4D) | Big Bear (Sport Utility 4D) | Willys Wheeler (Sport Utility 2D) | Willys Wheeler W (Sport Utility 2D) | Smoky Mountain (Sport Utility 2D) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | ||||||||||||
| Anti-theft alarm | Std | Std | – | Opt | Std | Std | – | Std | Std | – | Opt | Std |
| Child door locks | – | – | – | – | – | – | Std | Std | Std | – | – | – |
| Child-seat anchors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hill-descent control | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Hill-start assist | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Electronic stability control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Traction control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Technology | ||||||||||||
| Bluetooth | Std | Std | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Opt |
| Hands-free calling | Std | Std | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Opt |
| Navigation system | Opt | Opt | – | – | Opt | Opt | – | – | Opt | – | – | Opt |
| Premium audio system | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Satellite radio | Std | Std | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering-wheel audio controls | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Touchscreen | Opt | Opt | – | – | Opt | Opt | – | – | Opt | – | – | Opt |
| Voice recognition | Std | Std | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Opt |
| Comfort | ||||||||||||
| Heated front seats | Opt | Opt | – | Opt | Std | Std | – | Opt | Opt | – | – | Std |
| Heated mirrors | Std | Std | – | Opt | Std | Std | – | Std | Std | – | Opt | Std |
| Leather seats | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Folding rear seat | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Exterior and convenience | ||||||||||||
| Alloy wheels | Std | Std | – | Std | Std | Std | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Fog lights | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Privacy glass | Std | Std | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| 12-volt power outlet | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power windows | Std | Std | – | Opt | Std | Std | – | Std | Std | – | Opt | Std |
| Remote keyless entry | Std | Std | – | Opt | Std | Std | – | Std | Std | – | Opt | Std |
| Remote engine start | Opt | Opt | – | Opt | Opt | Std | – | Opt | Opt | – | – | Opt |
| Cruise control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear-window defroster | Opt | Opt | – | Opt | Std | Std | Opt | Opt | Opt | – | Opt | Std |
| Limited-slip differential | Opt | Opt | – | Opt | Opt | Std | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Opt |
Complete certification table
4 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38220Wrangler 4WD | 3.6L 6-cylConventional | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 21 | 18 | N/A |
| 38221Wrangler 4WD | 3.6L 6-cylConventional | 4-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 21 | 18 | N/A |
| 38222Wrangler Unlimited 4WD | 3.6L 6-cylConventional | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 | N/A |
| 38223Wrangler Unlimited 4WD | 3.6L 6-cylConventional | 4-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 | N/A |
Model-specific answer center
12 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2017 Jeep Wrangler versus the 2016 Jeep Wrangler?
Model year
Nothing in the certification data changed, so the 2017 Jeep Wrangler carries the 2016 Jeep Wrangler's figures forward: 4 certification records labelled Wrangler 4WD, Wrangler Unlimited 4WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, 4-wheel drive on regular, rated 18 combined MPG/MPGe and an EPA annual fuel cost of $3,450. Federal recall campaigns on file went from 5 for the 2016 to 5 for the 2017.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02What size wheels does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler have?
Wheels and tires
The 2017 Jeep Wrangler's wheel diameter is 16 inches on the 5 trims (Sport (SUV 2D), Sport S (Sport Utility 2D) and Sport (SUV 4D) and 2 more), 17 inches on the 75th Anniversary Edition (Sport Utility 2D) and 75th Anniversary Edition (Sport Utility 4D) and 18 inches on the 6 trims (Freedom (Sport Utility 2D), Smoky Mountain (Sport Utility 2D) and Freedom (Sport Utility 4D) and 3 more). Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q03How do the 2017 Jeep Wrangler trims differ from one another?
Trims
All 29 trims share the 3.6-liter V6 making 285 hp. The Sport S (Sport Utility 2D) has alloy wheels, leather seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel as standard equipment over the Sport (SUV 2D). The Chief (Sport Utility 2D) has an anti-theft alarm, heated front seats, heated mirrors and 6 more as standard equipment over the Sport S (Sport Utility 2D). The Winter (Sport Utility 2D) has Bluetooth, hands-free calling, a limited-slip differential and 2 more as standard equipment over the Chief (Sport Utility 2D). The Sport (SUV 4D) has child door locks as standard equipment over the Winter (Sport Utility 2D). The Sport S (Sport Utility 4D) has an anti-theft alarm, alloy wheels, heated mirrors and 4 more as standard equipment over the Sport (SUV 4D).
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q04Does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler have a navigation system?
Equipment
Only as an option: a navigation system is optional on the Freedom (Sport Utility 2D), Big Bear (Sport Utility 2D), Chief (Sport Utility 2D), Winter (Sport Utility 2D) and 16 more; not offered on the Sport (SUV 2D), Sport S (Sport Utility 2D), Sport (SUV 4D), Sport S (Sport Utility 4D) and 5 more.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q05Does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler have a touchscreen?
Equipment
Only as an option: a touchscreen is optional on the Freedom (Sport Utility 2D), Big Bear (Sport Utility 2D), Chief (Sport Utility 2D), Winter (Sport Utility 2D) and 16 more; not offered on the Sport (SUV 2D), Sport S (Sport Utility 2D), Sport (SUV 4D), Sport S (Sport Utility 4D) and 5 more.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q06Does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler have satellite radio?
Equipment
Yes, on some trims: satellite radio is standard on the Freedom (Sport Utility 2D), Big Bear (Sport Utility 2D), Chief (Sport Utility 2D), Winter (Sport Utility 2D) and 19 more; optional on the Sport (SUV 2D), Sport S (Sport Utility 2D), Sport (SUV 4D), Sport S (Sport Utility 4D) and Freedom (Sport Utility 4D); not offered on the Sport RHD.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q07Does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler have a premium audio system?
Equipment
Yes, on some trims: a premium audio system is standard on the Chief (Sport Utility 2D), Winter (Sport Utility 2D), Winter (Sport Utility 4D), Rubicon Hard Rock (Sport Utility 2D) and 2 more; optional on the Freedom (Sport Utility 2D), Big Bear (Sport Utility 2D), Sport (SUV 2D), Sport S (Sport Utility 2D) and 19 more.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q08Does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler have heated front seats?
Equipment
Yes, on some trims: heated front seats is standard on the Chief (Sport Utility 2D), Winter (Sport Utility 2D), Smoky Mountain (Sport Utility 2D), 75th Anniversary Edition (Sport Utility 2D) and 8 more; optional on the Freedom (Sport Utility 2D), Big Bear (Sport Utility 2D), Sport S (Sport Utility 2D), Sport S (Sport Utility 4D) and 6 more; not offered on the Sport (SUV 2D), Sport (SUV 4D), Willys Wheeler (Sport Utility 2D), Willys Wheeler W (Sport Utility 2D) and 3 more.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q09Does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler have remote engine start?
Equipment
Yes, on some trims: remote engine start is standard on the Winter (Sport Utility 2D), Winter (Sport Utility 4D), Rubicon Recon (Sport Utility 2D) and Rubicon Recon (Sport Utility 4D); optional on the Freedom (Sport Utility 2D), Big Bear (Sport Utility 2D), Sport S (Sport Utility 2D), Chief (Sport Utility 2D) and 14 more; not offered on the Sport (SUV 2D), Sport (SUV 4D), Willys Wheeler (Sport Utility 2D), Willys Wheeler W (Sport Utility 2D) and 3 more.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q10What engine oil does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler take?
Maintenance
The 2017 Jeep Wrangler owner's manual specifies SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Source: 2017 Jeep Wrangler owner's manual. The 2016 model year has the same figure.
Source: Manufacturer owner's manual
Q11What torque do the 2017 Jeep Wrangler's wheel nuts need?
Wheels and tires
The 2017 Jeep Wrangler owner's manual gives 100 lb-ft as the wheel-nut tightening torque. Source: 2017 Jeep Wrangler owner's manual. The 2016 model year has the same figure.
Source: Manufacturer owner's manual
Q12What brake fluid, refrigerant and key-fob battery does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler use?
Maintenance
The 2017 Jeep Wrangler owner's manual names R-134a air-conditioning refrigerant. Source: 2017 Jeep Wrangler owner's manual. The 2015 model year has the same figure.
Source: Manufacturer owner's manual
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