2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 364 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 20th highest complaint count among 26 Grand Cherokee model years with reports.
Of the 2017 reports, 26 involved a crash and 3 involved a fire. 19 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Engine and engine coolingJun 8, 2023
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
Campaign 23V411000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, diesel, delivery, fuel pumpJun 9, 2022
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
Campaign 22V406000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, exhaust system, emission control, gas recirculation valve (egr valve)Nov 12, 2020
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. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
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. Owners were mailed an interim notification on December 21, 2021. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be around March 11, 2021. The recall began March 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W79.
Campaign 20V699000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringMay 17, 2018
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 Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engine, gasoline, turbo/superchargerOct 19, 2017
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. The supercharger mounting bracket may contact and damage the ABS line, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentSep 23, 2016
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.
If the tow bracket is loose, the bracket may detach from the vehicle while being it is being driven, possibly becoming a road hazard. If the bracket detaches during a vehicle recovery, there may be a loss of control of the towed vehicle. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S73.
Campaign 16V686000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: other or unspecified
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Other or unspecified, Apr 18, 2023
Driving to work down the highway and the sun (moon) roof exploded.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Apr 13, 2023
The power life gate is not working properly , has knocked me in the head. I read that is very common. It stopped working a few months after purchasing (used). I have not had repaired, thought it might be a recall since it was reported a common problem.
Other or unspecified, Mar 5, 2023
Hello! its been 2 years since i bought my 2017 grand cherokee laredo, and I am reporting HUDSON CYRSLER RAM IN JERSEY CITY for selling car with mileage discrepancies, I bought and paid for the mileage that i did not use, in the mile showing in contract that i paid is 36,400 miles , the mileages of the car they give it to me is 41,900miles. The miles showing the stickers /pricelist when they selling is different mileages, and when i sign i noticed that this not match to the contract snd the car that they gave me, the car that i paid is with 36,400miles not for 40kmeage, this is odo meter fraud miles decrepamcy
Power train, Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 10, 2023
When driving the vehicle it's like the transmission is slipping through the first few gears then all of a sudden it takes off. if you try to accelerate it just winds up and then bang it takes off. when coming to a stop it downshifts hard. When driving around a corner you slow down your foot off the pedal, then when you get through the corner you go to accelerate again and it has a dead spot, no power, it's like it died and you have nothing then again it takes right off. Really dangerous, I first thought the car was dead, with no power but then it takes off like a rocket. It acts worse when the start-stop button is depressed so that the engine stops at red lights or when the vehicle comes to a stop. If you turn that off the vehicle seems to run a little better but still cuts out. Almost like someone flicking a light switch off and on with the power of the vehicle. The dealership says they are booked out until March 25th to even take a look at it.
Other or unspecified, Jan 13, 2023
I was driving this vehicle on a sunny 38 degree day on the highway when my front sunroof exploded. The glass was broken upwards, no rock or debris hit the glass. It spontaneously shattered.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Nov 22, 2022
The UConnect touch screen in my vehicle is “delaminating” causing phantom touches to the touch screen. This is an extreme safety hazard due to it causing distractions to the driver when attempting to use the touch screen/radio/etc for its intended purpose. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by Jeep to my knowledge. The component has not been inspected. There were no warning signs.
Other or unspecified, Visibility/wiper, May 24, 2022
The Dashboard of the car is rising and waving due to the heat of the Sun in Louisiana. This is reflecting a shean of direct/indirect sunlight off the wrinkles into the drivers eyes. It super distracting, a safety concern and a fault in the Adhesion used in the manufacturing process! HELP!! It needs to be fixed at the manufacturers level!!
Other or unspecified, Apr 15, 2022
Passenger side headrest deployed while traveling at 30 miles per hour down the road. No collison or incidents occurred at the time the headrest deployed.
Other or unspecified, Dec 17, 2021
Battery vent tube disconnected from the battery causing toxic gas to leak into the passenger compartment. Driver had been experiencing worsening feeling of suffocation for several months prior to discovery of the issue, which was found when replacing the original battery. Vent tube was reconnected and symptoms resolved completely within 72 hours. Approximately 6 weeks later, driver began experiencing the same symptoms, checked the battery vent tube and found that it was once again disconnected. Retaining feature does not appear sufficiently to retain the vent tube throughout vehicle life. Vehicle has less than 40,000 miles.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Aug 19, 2021
Midway through a 2.5hr. drive, I approached a stop sign to make a right hand turn. When I came to a stop to check for oncoming traffic, the Jeep completely shut off on me. The cluster panel displayed “Shift to P to start” and the cluster panel was flashing all the warning lights. (vehicle was still in the ON position) I had then shifted the vehicle to Park, shut off the ignition and then restarted the Jeep. A very scary situation to happen during a normal drive. I have done some browsing and see that I’m not the only one who has encountered this problem. Due to the extreme safety issues at hand, I truly believe Chrysler should be investigating this underlying issue. (I’ve read some people have experienced this while driving on the main road with traffic. I’ve also read that one person experienced this and it ended in a vehicle accident.) This is a serious issue.
Other or unspecified, Apr 22, 2021
SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY BYPASS AT 55 MPH. NO OTHER TRAFFIC ON THE ROAD. CLEAR DAY. NO BIRDS IN AREA. SMOOTH ROAD SURFACE.
Other or unspecified, Mar 31, 2021, crash
I OWNED A 2017 JEEP FOR ONLY 45 DAYS BEFORE THE THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN AND IT WAS TOTALED! I AM VERY FORTUNATE THAT NOBODY ELSE WAS INJURED BECAUSE MY JEEP SPED ACROSS THE CHURCH PARKING LOT, RAN OVER 3 TELEPHONE POLE (LYING ON THE GROUND AT THE EDGE OF THE PARKING LOT) AND CRASHED INTO THE FENCING OF MY CHURCH'S SOFTBALL FIELD. I PUSHED THE IGNITION BUTTON AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I PUSHED THE BREAKS AND IT WOULD NOT STOP! EVENTUALLY THE JEEP WAS STOPPED BY THE FENCE WHILE ALL 4 WHEELS CONTINUED SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW IT FINALLY SHUT OFF AS EVERYTHING I TRIED HAD NO EFFECT! I WILL NEVER TRUST A JEEP AGAIN IN MY LIFE!!!! THIS WAS VERY SCARY AND UNACCEPTABLE!!!!*DT
Other or unspecified, Jan 26, 2021, crash
PLACED CAR IN PARK, LEFT RUNNING, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE AND THE JEEP STARTED MOVING. PARK DID NOT FULLY ENGAGE CAUSING TO GO FORWARD HITTING A TREE. TRYING TO FIND OUT IF OTHER JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HAD NOT ENGAGED FULLY IN PARK WHEN LEFT RUNNING
Electrical system, Seats, Other or unspecified, Jan 4, 2021, crash
I I WAS DRIVING IN MY MOMS 2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET AND I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE SEAT SETTING BUTTON ON THE DRIVERS SIDE PANEL DOOR ITS POSITIONED IN A TERRIBLE PLACE FOR PEOPLE WITH LONGER LEGS, I HAD DROPPED A MILK SHAKE AFTER PICKING IT UP OUT OF THE CUP HOLDER AND IT SLIPPED OUT OF MY HAND AND BETWEEN MY LEGS ROLLING BEHIND THE BRAKE, IT HAD A LID ON IT SO I WASN'T WORRIED ABOUT IT SPILLING OR MAKING A MESS. I JUST CASULLY TRIED TO PICK IT UP BY SPRESDING MY LEGS AND REACHING DOWN TO PICK IT UP WHILE KEEPING MY EYES ON THE ROAD. BUT, THAT ENDED UP BEING THE WRONG THING TO DO ,MY KNEE HIT THE S BUTTON FOR THE DRIVERS 1 AND 2 MEMORY. THE SEAT STARTED GOING FORWARD AND I COULDN'T STOP IT. I HAD MY LEGS SPREAD TO PICK UP THE SHAKE I HAD NO TIME TO DO ANYTHING WITH THEM THE NEXT THING I KNEW I WAS PINNED BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE CAR SEAT MY LKNEES AND LEGS WERE SCRUNCHED. I COULDN'T STEER,I COULDN'T HIT THE BRAKES,I WAS, PINNED VERY TIGHT AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL. IM A BIG GU, IT WAS TIGHT,I COULDN'T BRAKE BECAUSE MY LEGS WERE PINNED AS WELL, I WAS HELPLESS., I WRECKED INTO A CAR AND THEN HITTING A BRIDGE BEING SO CLOSE TTO THE STEERING WHEEL THE AIR BAGS ALL WENT OFF ALL I REMEMBER WAS THE SEAT GOING DOWN AFTER GOING ALL THE WAY TO FRONT AND THEN DROPPING DOWN AND STAYING THERE I WAS DROPPING DOWN WHEN THE BAGS HIT ME . I KNEW THAT THE SEAT CONTROLS WERE DOWN ON THE LEFT SIDE OF ME. TRIED TO MAKE IT STOP, SO I COULD. IM WONDERING IF ANYONE ELSE HAS EVER HIT THIS BUTTON BY ACCIDENT AND THE SEATS STARTED DOING THE SAME THING TO THENM AS IT DID TO ME. IS THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL DEFEACT OR IT WAS JUST A FLUKE? AND WHY DOES THE SEAT DO THAT WHEN THE CAR IS MOVING. I THINK IT SHOULD BE AUTOMATICALLY TURNED OFF WHILE MOVING. IF THE BUTTON IS GOING TO BE THERE. IM SO SORRYFOR THE FAMILY. WE ALL SHOULDN'T HAVE HAD TO GO THROUGH THIS.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Dec 21, 2020
SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY WAITING FOR MY DAUGHTER, VEHICLE WAS IN PARK ON A VERY, VERY SMALL INCLINE - ALMOST FLAT. WITHIN A MINUTE OF SITTING THERE, IT STARTED TO COAST/MOVE BACKWARDS. I HAD TO PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO STOP IT FROM GOING ONTO THE ROAD.
Other or unspecified, Dec 19, 2020
PURCHASED A 2017 GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED 5 MONTHS AGO. IT HAS 17,000 MILES ON IT, WENT TO BACK OUT OF MY DRIVE- SCREEN FLASHED SERVICE SHIFTER. SHIFTER LOCKED UP AND COULD NOT PUT BACK IN PARK. I WAS ABLE TO SHIFT AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES OF IT BEING LOCKED,
Other or unspecified, Nov 21, 2020
WHEN TAKING OFF AND SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING, THE RPM'S REB WAY UP, ENGINE SLOWS DOWN, EATS GAS LIKE CRAZY. HAVE TO STOP, TURN ENGINE OFF, AND START AGAIN. IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON EXPRESS WAY, VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP AND START AGAIN. REPAIRMAN CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. HAPPENS AT DIFFERENT TIMES AND TO OFTEN FOR ME. NOV 10TH WAS THE LAST TIME.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Nov 5, 2020
SERVICE SHIFTER LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD DISPLAY AND THE ORANGE INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE P/D/N DISPLAY WENT OUT. JEEP WAS SERVICED AT JEEP DEALER AND DIAGNOSTICS DIAGNOSED SHIFTER BEZEL REPAIR NEEDED. PART ORDERED AND RETURNED FOR SERVICE AND SUBSEQUENTLY COULD NOT DRIVE OUT OF THE JEEP GARAGE! NOW A NEW SHIFTER UNIT IS NEEDED. THE JEEP LOCKED ITSELF IN PARK. THE TECH BROUGHT THE CAR OUT AFTER SERVICE AND WHEN I STARTED IT, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. I NOTIFIED THE TECH AND THEN HE COULD NOT GET THE JEEP OUT OF PARK. THEY PUT IT IN NEUTRAL TO PUSH IT BACK INTO GARAGE. CHECKED CARGURUS AND MANY, MANY COMPLAINTS FILED ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE. MY 2015 JEEP HAD A SHIFTER RECALL. MAYBE STILL AN ISSUE JEEP????
Other or unspecified, Sep 8, 2020
SERVICE SHIFTER COMES ON NOW AND MY FRIENDS CAR DID THIS WHILE DRIVING LOCKED UP HER WHEELS LOST CONTROL AND WAS LUCKY NOT TO GET INTO A DEADLY WRECK 2017 JEEP06 GRAND CHEROKEE
Other or unspecified, Aug 7, 2020
MY AC EVAPORATOR CORE FAILED IN MY JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WHICH IS ONLY THREE YEARS OLD. THE CORE IS UNDER THE DASH BOARD AND USES THE R-1234YF FREON WHICH IS A DANGEROUS GAS THAT LEAK OUT IN MY CABIN OF MY SUV. THE EVAPORATOR CORE SHOULD BE REDESIGNED NOT TO FAIL AND LEAK THE DANGEROUS GAS IN MY VEHICLE. THE R-1234YF FREON GAS IS EXPENSIVE AND THE EVAPORATOR CORE IS DESIGNED TO FAIL.. MOST CARS EVAPORATOR CORE WILL LAST ON CARS WAY OVER 6 YEARS OR MORE. THIS IS GAS LEAKING IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO THE DRIVER AND THE EVAPORATOR CORE SHOULD BE RECALLED DO TO ITS DEFECTIVENESS. I'M WAITING FOR THE DEALERSHIP TO ORDER AND REPLACE THE EVAPORATOR CORE AND RELOAD THE FREON AT $1900.00 COST. THIS SHOULD BE ON THE RECALL LIST MAY PEOPLE CAN BE EFFECTED ON THIS PLUS THIS FREON CAN EXPLODE IF THE CAR IS IN A ACCIDENT.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 27, 2020
SEVERAL ISSUES WITH THIS LEMON. NOT HAPPY WITH MY 2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE -ENGINE MOUNT REPLACED AT 46,000 MILES...(REPLACED OCT 2019) SERIOUSLY???!!!! THIS EARLY IN THE VEHICLE'S LIFE??!!! -AC CONDENSER (REPLACED MAY 2020) -CRACKED RADIATOR-(REPLACED JULY 2020) -NEW BATTERY- (REPLACED JULY 2020) -EVAP PURGE HOSE -(REPLACED JULY 2020) -EVAP PURGE SOLENOID-( REPLACED MARCH 2020) WILL HAPPILY PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION IF REQUESTED.
Other or unspecified, Jul 6, 2020, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON HIS WIFE EXITING THE VEHICLE TO GRAB AN ITEM OUT OF THE HOUSE, THE VEHICLE HAD INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND BARRELED INTO HIS GARAGE DOOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS WIFE WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PLACED IN DRIVE OR PARK UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS WIFE HAD DISENGAGED THE KEY FOB UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE AND THAT ALL FOUR DOORS WERE SHUT. THE DEALER BRANDYWINE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (3807 KIRKWOOD HWY, WILMINGTON, DE 19808) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED HIM THAT WHETHER OR NOT THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK OR DRIVE, THE VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE RESET ITSELF INTO THE PARK POSITION ONCE THE KEY FOB WAS REMOVED AND ALL FOUR DOORS WHERE SHUT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A CLAIM WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PLACED UNDER NHTSA RECALL NUMBER18V332000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED; THE CONTACT NEVER RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION REGARDING THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 15,000.*DT*JB
Other or unspecified, Engine, Jul 6, 2020
WHEN I TURN THE CAR OFF. IT AUTOMATICALLY STARTS UP. IT DOES THIS PERIODICALLY. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATION AND PARKED.
Other or unspecified, Jun 29, 2020
WHILE DRIVING MY 2017 JEEP, I RECEIVED A WARNING ON THE DASH WITH A DING THAT SAID SERVICE SHIFTER. MY VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 31,000 MILES. IT WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF DRIVE AND INTO PARK. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT BUT IT WAS CONSTANTLY DINGING WITH THE SERVICE SHIFTER ERRED.WHEN I STOPPED I COULD NOT MOVE THE SHIFTER. I HAD TO STOP KILL THE ENGINE AND WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE THE ERROR CLEARED AND I WAS ABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE. I TOOK IT TO OUR JEEP DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. HE REPLACED THE SHIFTER HARNESS. I HAVE READ MANY JEEP OWNERS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE HAD THE SHIFTER REPLACED ONLY TO HAVE IT OCCUR AGAIN. IT COST OVER $500 TO REPLACE.
Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Mar 8, 2020
MY ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL TURNED OFF AND WON'T TURN ON, MY FCW FRONT COLLISION WARNING IS OFF A WON'T TURN ON BUT THE SENSORS IN THE FRONT WORK FINE AND DETECT OBJECTS NEAR THE BUMPER