2017 Model Year

Jeep Grand Cherokee

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
353
Recalls
2
Crashes
25
Severe
43

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

17E061000 Oct 2017

Other

No consequence data available

16V686000 Sep 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Jul 2026

I used my cruise control on the highway and once I turned it off my Jeep began vibrating a lot. My Jeep now vibrates all of the time when I accelerate...

Suspension
Mar 2026

On January 3, 2026, I test drove a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee (VIN [XXX] ) from a franchised Jeep dealership in Lewiston, Idaho. After the test drive, t...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Feb 2026

The Hood Ajar message stays on and then the service auto start/stop unavailable message comes on. Hood is actually closed and this warning is incorrec...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

THIS MODEL VEHICLE AND SEVERAL OTHERS THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED, HAVE A CENTER CONSOLE CUPHOLDER THAT IS TRIMMED IN CHROME. THE CHROME IS PEELING ON BOT...

Engine
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning illuminated. The...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER Fire
Jan 2026

It was cold out and my sister was driving my car with the heated seats on when she started to smell fire as well as her back got really hot. She pul...

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the vehicle became inoperable. The c...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Jan 2026

There have been several issues that have occured over the course of the last 3-4 years . Just this winter alone , i have had my 4wd serv needed mainte...

Engine
Dec 2025

The contact owns 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was ta...

Power Train
Dec 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...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 353 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 25 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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