2017 Jeep Wrangler: Oil filter assembly leak
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2017 Wrangler report: oil filter assembly leak. CarComplaints.com lists 4 owner complaints, average mileage 71,050 miles.
NHTSA has 63 owner complaints for the 2017 Wrangler in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11759825 (filed 08/26/2026): “The first time happening i was driving on the interstate going about 70 miles an hour in the dark, the car completely shut down with no warning i was able to coast then tried to restart the vehicle and it started. i was able to get off the road and to my dest…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11743349 (filed 06/10/2026): “Oil cooler split due to warming up and cooling down in winter and being made of plastic all brake calipers needed to be replaced on it too…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace oil filter adapter/cooler (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,100 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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