2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems and complaints
Owners have filed 364 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most-reported areas: Engine (102), Power Train (88), Electrical System (87).
Key takeaways
- 364 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 26 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 19 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 102 | 28% |
| Power Train | 88 | 24% |
| Electrical System | 87 | 24% |
| Unknown Or Other | 76 | 21% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 31 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 29 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 6% |
| Seats | 20 | 5% |
| Steering | 18 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 15 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 | 4% |
| Structure | 10 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-08-19
On November 23, 2025, I was driving approximately 60 mph in the middle lane of I-495 near Exit 62 in Marlborough, Massachusetts, with a passenger in the vehicle. I signaled to change lanes to pass a slower vehicle, selected Sport Mode, and accelerated. The engine RPM increased sharply and, almost immediately, I heard a...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-02
I was pulling into my driveway and the vehicle accelerated by itself and crashed into my house looks like vehicle is beyond repair still waiting on adjuster report
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-07-20
After purchasing the Jeep Cherokee Laredo 2017 in 2024, The jeep immediately in November/2024 started giving problems with the engine, I did report these issues to Belise Kia in West Springfield, Ma, after I dropped of the Jeep in July/2025, I was told that the jeep needed a new engine. In January/2026 I got the jeep ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.