Worst 2017 Jeep Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 624 | 5 | — | 52,121 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 337 | 3 | 3 | 42,045 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 253 | 3 | 2 | 41,923 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 59 | 2 | — | 39,718 mi | |
| Brakes | 54 | 4 | — | 37,180 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 45 | 1 | — | 37,883 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 42 | — | — | 56,279 mi | |
| Airbags | 25 | 13 | — | 43,647 mi | |
| Fuel System | 18 | 1 | 1 | 32,142 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 15 | 1 | — | 42,787 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 14 | 1 | — | 46,638 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 11 | 1 | — | 25,668 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | 1 | — | 29,972 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | — | 51,807 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 7 | — | — | 19,613 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 48,500 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 70,660 mi | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 5 | — | — | 60,461 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Gears | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Jeep Cherokee
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,994,349 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may cause some input spline teeth to wear off, which may eventually cause a loss of engagement between the transmission and the differential inside the PTU. If this occurs, power cannot be transferred between the front wheels and the transmission which results in a loss of drive while the vehicle is in motion and a loss of the Park function while stationary.
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, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification label was omitted during manufacturing, which may result in an incorrect tire and rim combination being installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 13, 2016, to October 17, 2016. Improper welds on the driver's knee air bag inflator may prevent the air bag from properly inflating.
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2017 Jeep Cherokee — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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