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JK platform

2017 Jeep Wrangler — 3.6L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Wrangler 3.6L.

Body SUVEngine 3.6LTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2017 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L is a JK-platform SUV powered by a 3.6L engine with a 5-speed automatic transmission, carrying an EPA rating of 17/21/18 mpg and requiring 6.0 quarts of 5W-20 engine oil at service intervals. In the broader 1990–2023 Wrangler complaint record, this model year generated 304 owner complaints—five of which triggered recalls, with engine issues cited as the top concern—placing it well below the 2018 high of 1,793 complaints yet far above the 1996 low of 5. That positioning signals a mid-pack reliability standing within the nameplate's long production arc, neither the most troubled iteration nor the cleanest, but a year researchers should weigh against the markedly worse 2018 peak.

Model year20192018201720162015201420132012

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/21/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 68191349AC. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeLT255/75R17COEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter68191349AC
Engine air filter68257791AB
Spark plugSP149125AF
BatteryBBH7A001AA alt BBH6F001AA
Front wiper blades68002390AA
Thermostat05184894AA alt 05184651AI
Cabin air filter68535613AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length152.8 in
Overall width73.6 in
Overall height72.4 in
Wheelbase95.3 in
Curb weight4129 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)50/50

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 21 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2017 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

6.1–8.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.10 sec — 2018 Sport 2-door
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
201675th Anniversary Edition 2-door 3.6L V67.50 sec15.90 sec285 hp4x4
2016Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock 4-door 3.6L V68.20 sec16.30 sec285 hp4x4
2016Unlimited 75th Anniversary Edition 4-door 3.6L V68.40 sec16.60 sec285 hp4x4
2018Sport 2-door 3.6L V66.10 sec14.90 sec285 hp4x4
2018Unlimited Sahara 4-door 3.6L V66.80 sec15.20 sec270 hp4x4
2018Unlimited Sahara 4-door 3.6L V66.90 sec15.30 sec270 hp4x4
2018Rubicon 2-door 3.6L V67.40 sec15.80 sec285 hp4x4
2018Unlimited Rubicon 4-door 3.6L V67.50 sec15.90 sec285 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-20 engine oil, Synthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.3 qt
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity10.5
Engine Oil5W-20 · MS-6395
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs84.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)22.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)38.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)16.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts70.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugFront: 18.0; Rear: 20 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugFront: 18.0; Rear: 20 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts63.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug6.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub100.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque14.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58 +- 5 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 26; Rear: 26
ABS Sensor Torque8.5
Minimum Pad Thickness0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.049; Rear: 0.409
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.00035
Maximum Rotor Runout0.0008

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
290.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: + 10530 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 33.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 75 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Step 4: 50 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Step 5: Loosen bolts in reverse sequence Step 6: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 7: 33.0 ft. lbs. Step 8: 70 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Step 9: 70 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Bolts should be checked for stretching using a straight edge. Ay bolts that show stretching should be replaced.22 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep M11 Inner bolts

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
290 degrees; M8 Outer bolts90 degrees
116.0 ft. lbs.16 ft. lbs
290.0 degrees; M8 Side bolts90 degrees
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Parking Brake System (adjust)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miTransmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Jeep Wrangler records 304 complaints, 5 recalls, 3 investigations, and 142 TSBs — figures that sit at the bottom of a clear descending arc from the 20142016 model years, where complaints ranged from 453 to 647 and TSBs hovered between 195 and 225. Within the broader generation's federal record, 2017 represents the lowest complaint volume of that four-year stretch and is the calm point immediately before a dramatic 2018 spike (1,793 complaints, 14 recalls, 702 TSBs), implying the 2017 model benefited from the mature JK platform's refinement before either the JL transition or a specific large-scale recall inflated the 2018 numbers — the data does not specify which. The leading complaint areas are concentrated in conventional drivetrain categories — Engine (42), Service Brakes (42), and Power Train (30) — and the 19 crash and 21 fire complaints, while present, do not dominate the mix, though the underlying root causes are not specified. Recall and investigation counts (5 and 3) are stable relative to surrounding years, indicating no unusual escalation in federal safety action against this model year. For a used-buyer, 2017 looks like one of the cleanest, lowest-friction model years in this generation's record, making it a sensible target — provided you confirm the recall and TSB history on the specific VIN, since the 2018 outlier suggests the platform's heavier issues were concentrated elsewhere in the run.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
142
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
304
Owner complaints
19 involved a crash · 21 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 304 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine42
Service Brakes42
Power Train30
Unknown Or Other22
Electrical System21
Air Bags16
Fuel/Propulsion System9
Structure9

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V680000Seat Belts:Front:AnchorageReported 26/09/2019

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. Remedy: 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…

18V524000Electrical System:Wiring:Front UnderhoodReported 09/08/2018

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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 142 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S1408000384 REV.J2026-03-04Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…
S1408000384 REV.I2026-02-14Electrical SystemStart Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State…
91007362025-12-10Electrical SystemVerify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders…
1074182025-09-18Service BrakesSWITCH - CLUTCH STARTER INTERLOCK & MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY - CLUTCH
91006452025-08-15Unknown Or OtherVerify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Wrangler 3.6L take?

6.0 qt of 5W-20 Meeting Chrysler standard MS-6395 or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Wrangler have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.6L get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 21 highway / 18 combined mpg.