Model year
2017 Jeep Cherokee
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 1,337 complaints for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (645), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (343), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (340). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 21–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700–$3,600, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 369 complaints
- 2001 229 complaints
- 2014 2,650 complaints
- 2015 1,792 complaints
- 2016 1,412 complaints
- 2017 1,337 complaints
- 2018 687 complaints
- 2019 1,669 complaints
- 2020 331 complaints
- 2021 176 complaints
- 2022 52 complaints
- 2023 3 complaints
- 2026 8 complaints
Recalls
25V011000 · Jan 16, 2025
POWER TRAIN
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.
23V302000 · Apr 27, 2023
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
20V343000 · Jun 11, 2020
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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…
18V332000 · May 17, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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…
17V543000 · Aug 31, 2017
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; WHEELS:RIM
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.…
16V799000 · Nov 2, 2016
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
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.
Complaints
1,337 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 24, fire flag on 6, injury field 27, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee FWD · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Cherokee FWD · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 21 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Cherokee FWD · 3.2L · Automatic 9-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,150 |
| Cherokee 4WD · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Cherokee 4WD · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 21 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Cherokee 4WD · 3.2L · Automatic 9-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,300 |
| Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II · 3.2L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,600 |
| Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD · 3.2L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Midgrade Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,600 |
| Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II · 2.4L · Automatic 9-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
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