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2017 Jeep Cherokee Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2017 Jeep Cherokee has 6 recalls, 1303 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.

6

Recalls

1303

Complaints

★★★★★

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026

Recalls

20V343000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in...

18V332000

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 C...

17V543000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification la...

16V799000

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 ...

23V302000

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 tran...

25V011000

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 tran...

Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

Front Crash

★★★★★

Side Crash

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2017 Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD

Top Complaint Categories

POWER TRAIN
401
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
192
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
102
ENGINE
97
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
62
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
37
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
31
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
26

Problems by Component

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 2, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy car has randomly loss power and shut off and the SVD 4x4 light has came on.
Mar 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWhen driving a message popped up to "Service Shifter" and all the red lights turned on the shifter. ...
Mar 17, 2026POWER TRAINAbout 2 years ago my shifter started coming on like it was all lit up and I got a code saying to ser...
Mar 14, 2026POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEMy Jeep has been cutting off while driving for the past several months. I've taken it to be serviced...
Mar 13, 2026POWER TRAINThe contact owned a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. While driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. ...
Mar 12, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe service 4WD light is on in this vehicle. Upon taking it to my personal mechanic to fix the issue...
Mar 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERComponent: Power Transfer Unit (PTU) [XXX] , but my VIN is not included. The power transfer unit...
Mar 10, 2026FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEDaughter was driving the car when she approached a stop sign the electronic emergency brake engaged ...
Mar 9, 2026POWER TRAINMarch 2026: The 2017 Jeep Cherokee Warning light appeared on the dashboard "SVC4WD" Safety issue wit...
Mar 8, 2026POWER TRAIN2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 80,758 miles - I began to accelerate from a stop light and heard a larg...
Feb 25, 2026POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEMy car suddenly started making a loud noise while driving and one day , I was driving to work and my...
Feb 23, 2026POWER TRAINI have not had any issues with my 2017 Jeep Trailhawk that I have owned for 6 years. A couple of day...
Feb 3, 2026POWER TRAINGear shift dash error. Getting all led lights let on my shift gear led indication. Car will run jump...
Jan 26, 2026POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that after stopping at a stop sign, the ve...
Jan 21, 2026POWER TRAINHad the PTU recall serviced in 2023. This week the bolts from my ptu case to the transmission sheare...
Jan 19, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERTo Whom It May Concern, I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2017 Jeep that is currently und...
Jan 17, 2026POWER TRAINThe component that failed is the PTU: part #68307402AJ. The part is still on my vehicle as the deale...
Jan 16, 2026POWER TRAINThe vehicle started to not respond when I was pressing the gas pedal. It continued to not respond. I...
Jan 15, 2026POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINETacoma Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram at address: 4101 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma WA 98409 The service provider...
Jan 13, 2026POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2...