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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 360 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in power train. Owners whose Grand Cherokee has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 360 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee:

Power train84 complaints
Electrical system60 complaints
Unknown or other48 complaints
Engine40 complaints
Steering18 complaints
Air bags15 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"The contact owns 2017 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed to take the vehicle to the dealer. the vehicle was then taken to…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/30/2025
"The contact owns a 2017 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and was stuck in first gear. the transmission warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where i…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/29/2025
"The contact owns a 2017 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced unknown electrical failures. additionally, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and stalled. the contact stated that the instrument panel was flic…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/28/2022

NHTSA recall campaigns (6)

Electrical system:wiring
17/05/2018 · 18V332000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 201…
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
12/11/2020 · 20V699000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR sy…
Equipment
23/09/2016 · 16V686000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee manufactured August 8, 2016 through August 16, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear tow hook bracket or tow eye bracket may be loose.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
19/10/2017 · 17E061000
Accessible Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain ProCharger Superchargers, model numbers AB037A-100, AB037A-100P, and A037A-100B, sold for installation on 2012-2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and SRT vehicles. The supercharger mou…
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump
09/06/2022 · 22V406000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, p…
Engine and engine cooling
08/06/2023 · 23V411000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its abilit…

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Grand Cherokee been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Grand Cherokee has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 360 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee are power train, electrical system, unknown or other.

How many recalls does the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Grand Cherokee has had power train or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.