MYRModel Year Report

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

▲ Better than typical
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Grand Cherokee Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 555 complaints 1994: 588 complaints 1994 1995: 719 complaints 1996: 893 complaints 1997: 991 complaints 1998: 1028 complaints 1999: 1638 complaints 1999 2000: 1447 complaints 2001: 883 complaints 2002: 1476 complaints 2003: 761 complaints 2004: 1294 complaints 2004 2005: 2051 complaints 2006: 1280 complaints 2007: 1108 complaints 2008: 733 complaints 2009: 138 complaints 2009 2010: 117 complaints 2011: 1639 complaints 2012: 1637 complaints 2013: 799 complaints 2014: 2367 complaints 2014 2015: 1340 complaints 2016: 306 complaints 2017: 361 complaints 2017 2018: 837 complaints 2019: 356 complaints 2019 2020: 224 complaints 2021: 396 complaints 2022: 247 complaints 2023: 371 complaints 2024: 231 complaints 2024 2025: 59 complaints 2026: 8 complaints 2026
2017: 361 complaints
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YearComplaints
19895
19905
19916
19923
1993555
1994588
1995719
1996893
1997991
19981028
19991638
20001447
2001883
20021476
2003761
20041294
20052051
20061280
20071108
2008733
2009138
2010117
20111639
20121637
2013799
20142367
20151340
2016306
2017361
2018837
2019356
2020224
2021396
2022247
2023371
2024231
202559
20268

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 28%

28% of complaints: engine — 100 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
POWER TRAIN 24%

24% of complaints: power train — 86 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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MY JEEP WAS ON A BLUFF IN PARK BUT RUNNING! I GOT OUT TO TAKE PICTURES I WALKED ABOUT 15 FEET IN FRONT OF MY CAR! SUDDENLY I HEARD A NOISE AND MY JEEP WAS ROLLING RIGHT TOWARDS ME! I HAD TO LEAP OUT OF THE WAY OR IT WOULD HAVE RUN ME DOWN!

NHTSA ODI report, 20170417

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%

24% of complaints: electrical system — 86 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES TO WORK I NOTICED A WHIRRING SOUND LIKE A BEARING GOING BAD IN THE WATER PUMP, ALTERNATOR, ETC. JUST BEFORE I ARRIVED THE "CHECK BATTERY" LIGHT CAME ON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170723

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 30 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 29 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I HAD THE CAR FOR ABOUT 35 DAYS. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON A SIDE STREET AND MY BRAKES FAILED. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AS I WAS COMING UPON A 3 WAY STOP SIGN. MY BREAKS JAMMED,AND FAILED TO STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171215

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20161031 — equipment

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.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will confirm both tow hook bracket bolts are properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 16V686000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171212 — engine and engine cooling

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.

Remedy: ATI will notify owners and will replace the supercharger brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact ATI customer service at 1-913-338-2886.

Campaign 17E061000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180604 — electrical system, vehicle speed control

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...

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018.

Campaign 18V332000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190909 — PE (closed 20260225)

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

R 20210311 — engine and engine cooling

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.

Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available.

Campaign 20V699000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

I 20230317 — EA (open)

High pressure fuel pump failure

R 20231031 — engine and engine cooling

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines.

Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023.

Campaign 23V411000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240111 — fuel system, diesel

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022.

Campaign 22V406000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (100 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (86 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (86 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V686000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17E061000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V332000 (electrical system, vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V699000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V411000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V406000 (fuel system, diesel) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rated "better than typical".

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

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.