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2017 Jeep Grand CherokeeProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 364 owner complaints about the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-406 the manufacturer reports only 55% of affected cars repaired.

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years61% below the Grand Cherokee median · #29 of 32 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 55%Owner complaints36444 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage36kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 19, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee has problems

364 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine1021
Power train884
Electrical system875
Fuel/propulsion system311
Service brakes295
Vehicle speed control213
Seats204
Steering181
Air bags159
15 other systems775

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

55%repaired · 2025 Q4

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 22V-406 · Jun 9, 2022 · 138,645 vehicles · 75,874 repaired

Risk. Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

79%repaired · 2022 Q4

Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

Recall 20V-699 · Nov 12, 2020 · 28,884 vehicles · 22,946 repaired

Risk. Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2019 Q4

Electrical system: software

Recall 18V-332 · May 17, 2018 · 4,815,661 vehicles · 3,629,629 repaired

Risk. If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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77%repaired · 2018 Q1

Equipment

Recall 16V-686 · Sep 23, 2016 · 100 vehicles · 77 repaired

Risk. If the tow bracket is loose, the bracket may detach from the vehicle while being it is being driven, possibly becoming a road hazard.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.

Mileage at failure

When do engine problems start?

36kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 42 engine complaints. 93% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
17under 30k miles39under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other Grand Cherokee year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Grand Cherokee median. How we score

'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee safety ratings

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 3 stars (20.4% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
  2. High pressure fuel pump failureEA23001 · still open
    Led to recall 24V-957
  3. Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentPE19014 · closed Feb 25, 2026
    No recall
In owners' words

What Grand Cherokee owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

On November 23, 2025, I was driving approximately 60 mph in the middle lane of I-495 near Exit 62 in Marlborough, Massachusetts, with a passenger in the vehicle. I signaled to change lanes to pass a slower vehicle, selected Sport Mode, and accelerated. The engine RPM increased sharply and, almost…
Complaint 11757968 · Aug 19, 2026
After purchasing the Jeep Cherokee Laredo 2017 in 2024, The jeep immediately in November/2024 started giving problems with the engine, I did report these issues to Belise Kia in West Springfield, Ma, after I dropped of the Jeep in July/2025, I was told that the jeep needed a new engine. In…
Complaint 11751590 · Jul 20, 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while seated inside the vehicle with his wife, the gear shifter was shifted into drive; however, while depressing the brake pedal the vehicle accelerated independently. The check engine warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted.…
Complaint 11747367 · Jun 30, 2026 · 85,000 miles

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