Worst 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 95 | — | 1 | 41,724 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 86 | 2 | 3 | 35,877 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 85 | 3 | — | 57,129 mi | |
| Fuel System | 29 | — | — | 25,561 mi | |
| Brakes | 28 | 5 | — | 33,221 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 19 | 3 | — | 28,489 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 18 | 1 | 1 | 33,079 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 18 | 1 | — | 35,990 mi | |
| Airbags | 15 | 9 | — | 51,600 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 14 | — | — | 26,956 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 10 | 1 | — | 41,885 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | 1 | — | 9,336 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | 66,435 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 95,153 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | — | 6,741 mi | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,063,919 vehicles.
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 ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
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, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
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 system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
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 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.
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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