2017 Model Year

Jeep Cherokee

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
1,288
Recalls
3
Crashes
23
Severe
45

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

23V302000 Apr 2023

Other

No consequence data available

20V343000 Jun 2020

Other

No consequence data available

16V799000 Nov 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2026

Car has been broken down since May 2025. My car started jerking forcefully with my child in the car. Brought it in to be assessed. They could not figu...

Power Train
Oct 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the 4WD warning light illuminated. The vehicle w...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 2026

We continuously receive dashboard messaging related to this defect to replace the PTU. All lights illuminate near the shift knob, too. I'm scared I wi...

Power Train
Jun 2026

The service 4WD msg. related to Manufacturer Recall Number01C / NHTSA Recall number25V-011 has been illuminating in my 2017 Jeep Cherokee for almost...

Power Train
Apr 2026

PTU failure occurred in May of 2025. This was verified by the Jeep dealer. Vehicle rolled downhill into traffic and towards a residential home upon at...

Power Train
Mar 2026

Gear shift dash error. Getting all led lights let on my shift gear led indication. Car will run jumping or jerking movement. Then experiencing power l...

Power Train
Feb 2026

I have not had any issues with my 2017 Jeep Trailhawk that I have owned for 6 years. A couple of days ago I was exiting off the highway and felt a lou...

Power Train
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that after stopping at a stop sign, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. There was an...

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

I have had several different warning lights come on. 1. 4WD System Unavailable Service Required 2. 4WD Overheated Temporarily Unavailable 3. Stop/Sta...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

To Whom It May Concern, I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2017 Jeep that is currently under recall for the Power Transfer Unit (PTU). I exp...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2017 Jeep Cherokee has 1288 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 23 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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