2017 Jeep Cherokee Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 102 brake-related complaints for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee, 8% of its 1,334 total complaints, with 4 crashes and 1 injury reported. No related recalls are listed for this issue, and the typical failure mileage sits at a median of 45,000 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 102
- 8% of 1,334
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 45,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake booster failing and hissing under the dash when the brake pedal is pressed, in some cases repeating at low mileage after a prior repair.
- Drivers describe losing power brakes and power steering when the engine unexpectedly shuts off while the vehicle is in motion, forcing a stop to restart it.
- Some report the anti-lock or traction system not engaging as expected during hard braking, leading to a skid and a rear-end collision.
- One driver reported the brakes and steering malfunctioning together during a loss of control that ended in a crash into a ditch.
- A parking brake was reported to apply itself independently while driving on the interstate, nearly causing a rear-end collision.
- One owner described the gas and brake pedal being positioned too close together, causing both to be pressed at once.
When 2017 Jeep Cherokee brake complaints were filed
First complaint May 13, 2017, latest May 26, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Cherokee model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2017 Jeep Cherokee have?
- NHTSA lists 102 brake-related complaints for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee, which is 8% of the 1,334 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the brake complaints reported on the 2017 Jeep Cherokee.
- Did the brake problems cause crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 1 injury linked to brake-related complaints on the 2017 Jeep Cherokee, with no fires reported.
- At what mileage do brake problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2017 Jeep Cherokee is 45,000 miles.
- Is the 2017 Jeep Cherokee better or worse than other years for brake complaints?
- The 2017 model's brake complaint share is 8%, lower than the 2014 model year's 11% and similar to 2018 and 2019, both also at 8%.