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