The 2017 Jeep Wrangler has a fuel tank capacity of 18.6 to 22.5 gallons (70–85 liters), depending on the trim. The most common size is 22.5 gallons, used on 14 trims.
A full tank is good for roughly 391–473 highway miles or 316–360 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.
020 gal40 gal
22.5 gal · Bigger than 82% of 2017 models we list.
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Engine
All 27 trims
MPG and range are city / highway.
Trim
Engine
Drive
Tank
MPG city / hwy
Range city / hwy
75th Anniversary 2dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 17 / 21Range 316 / 391 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
18.6 gal70 L
17 / 21
316 / 391 mi
Big Bear 2dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 17 / 21Range 316 / 391 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
18.6 gal70 L
17 / 21
316 / 391 mi
Chief 2dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 17 / 21Range 316 / 391 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
18.6 gal70 L
17 / 21
316 / 391 mi
Freedom Edition 2dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 17 / 21Range 316 / 391 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
18.6 gal70 L
17 / 21
316 / 391 mi
Rubicon 2dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 17 / 21Range 316 / 391 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
18.6 gal70 L
17 / 21
316 / 391 mi
Rubicon Hard Rock 2dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 17 / 21Range 316 / 391 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
18.6 gal70 L
17 / 21
316 / 391 mi
Rubicon Recon 2dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 17 / 21Range 316 / 391 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
18.6 gal70 L
17 / 21
316 / 391 mi
Sahara 2dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 17 / 21Range 316 / 391 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
18.6 gal70 L
17 / 21
316 / 391 mi
Smoky Mountain 2dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 17 / 21Range 316 / 391 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
18.6 gal70 L
17 / 21
316 / 391 mi
Sport 2dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 17 / 21Range 316 / 391 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
18.6 gal70 L
17 / 21
316 / 391 mi
Sport S 2dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 17 / 21Range 316 / 391 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
18.6 gal70 L
17 / 21
316 / 391 mi
Willys Wheeler 2dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 17 / 21Range 316 / 391 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
18.6 gal70 L
17 / 21
316 / 391 mi
Winter 2dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 17 / 21Range 316 / 391 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
18.6 gal70 L
17 / 21
316 / 391 mi
Unlimited 75th Anniversary 4dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 16 / 21Range 360 / 473 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
22.5 gal85 L
16 / 21
360 / 473 mi
Unlimited Big Bear 4dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 16 / 21Range 360 / 473 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
22.5 gal85 L
16 / 21
360 / 473 mi
Unlimited Chief 4dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 16 / 21Range 360 / 473 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
22.5 gal85 L
16 / 21
360 / 473 mi
Unlimited Freedom Edition 4dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 16 / 21Range 360 / 473 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
22.5 gal85 L
16 / 21
360 / 473 mi
Unlimited Rubicon 4dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 16 / 21Range 360 / 473 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
22.5 gal85 L
16 / 21
360 / 473 mi
Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock 4dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 16 / 21Range 360 / 473 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
22.5 gal85 L
16 / 21
360 / 473 mi
Unlimited Rubicon Recon 4dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 16 / 21Range 360 / 473 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
22.5 gal85 L
16 / 21
360 / 473 mi
Unlimited Sahara 4dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 16 / 21Range 360 / 473 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
22.5 gal85 L
16 / 21
360 / 473 mi
Unlimited Smoky Mountain 4dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 16 / 21Range 360 / 473 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
22.5 gal85 L
16 / 21
360 / 473 mi
Unlimited Sport 4dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 16 / 21Range 360 / 473 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
22.5 gal85 L
16 / 21
360 / 473 mi
Unlimited Sport RHD 4dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 5A · 4WDMPG 16 / 20Range 360 / 450 mi
3.6L 6cyl 5A
4WD
22.5 gal85 L
16 / 20
360 / 450 mi
Unlimited Sport S 4dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 16 / 21Range 360 / 473 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
22.5 gal85 L
16 / 21
360 / 473 mi
Unlimited Willys Wheeler 4dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 16 / 21Range 360 / 473 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
22.5 gal85 L
16 / 21
360 / 473 mi
Unlimited Winter 4dr SUV 4WD3.6L 6cyl 6M · 4WDMPG 16 / 21Range 360 / 473 mi
3.6L 6cyl 6M
4WD
22.5 gal85 L
16 / 21
360 / 473 mi
No trim matches all of these filters.
Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.
How far a 2017 Jeep Wrangler goes on a tank
Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 18 MPG, a full 22.5-gallon tank covers about 405 miles.
Gauge
Gallons
Highway miles
City miles
Full
22.5
473
360
3/4
16.9
354
270
1/2
11.3
236
180
1/4
5.6
118
90
1/8
2.8
59
45
Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 833 gallons, roughly 37 full tanks.
Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.
Picked by body style and size: other 2017 SUVs within about 5% of the Wrangler's length and 15% of its curb weight, one model per brand.
2017 Jeep Wrangler fuel system recalls
NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler, out of 5 recalls in total. A recall applies only to the vehicles named in it, so check your VIN.
Storage · Tank assemblyNov 23, 2016 · NHTSA 16V849000 · Chrysler (Fca Us Llc) · 359 vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured November 1, 2016, to November 3, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a fuel tank that has a cracked or broken control valve, possibly resulting in a fuel leak in a rollover event, debris in the fuel tank and/or the potential of over fueling the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and Jeep dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace fuel tank and sending unit, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 12, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S90.
What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler?
The 2017 Jeep Wrangler holds between 18.6 and 22.5 gallons, depending on the trim. 22.5 gallons is the usual size; the smaller 18.6-gallon tank is on the 75th Anniversary 2dr SUV 4WD.
How many gallons and liters does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler gas tank hold?
The 2017 Jeep Wrangler tank holds 70–85 liters, or 18.6–22.5 gallons in US gallons.
Which 2017 Jeep Wrangler has the biggest gas tank?
The 22.5-gallon tank is on the Unlimited 75th Anniversary 4dr SUV 4WD, Unlimited Big Bear 4dr SUV 4WD, Unlimited Chief 4dr SUV 4WD and 11 other trims. The smallest tank, 18.6 gallons, is on the 75th Anniversary 2dr SUV 4WD.
How far can a 2017 Jeep Wrangler go on a full tank?
About 391–473 miles on the highway and 316–360 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.
How many miles can a 2017 Jeep Wrangler go on a quarter tank?
About 118 highway miles or 90 in town from the 22.5-gallon tank, which has roughly 5.6 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.
What gas does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler take?
Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.
How much does it cost to fill up a 2017 Jeep Wrangler?
At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 22.5-gallon tank from empty costs $96.07. It ranges from $83.25 in the Gulf Coast to $132.53 in California.
How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2017 Jeep Wrangler?
About 140 pounds for the 22.5-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.
Does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler have a bigger gas tank than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
Yes. The 2017 Jeep Wrangler holds up to 22.5 gallons; the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid holds up to 14.8.
Has the 2017 Jeep Wrangler had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler: 16V849000 (storage · tank assembly). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is affected.
Sources
Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, cross-checked against a second spec database. Updated October 2026.
MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.