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2017 Jeep Cherokee Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 18 fuel system complaints for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee, 1% of the 1,334 total complaints filed for that year. Median mileage at failure was 32,000, with one crash and one fire reported and no related recalls on file.

Fuel System complaints
18
1% of 1,334
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
32,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle stalls or hesitates when turning shortly after a cold start.
  • Sudden loss of power during acceleration or while turning, paired with violent or delayed gear shifts.
  • Fuel filler door freezes shut in cold weather and requires forceful manual opening, sometimes breaking the door.
  • Vehicle shuts off unexpectedly at low speed while driving, then is slow or unable to restart.

When 2017 Jeep Cherokee fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 21, 2017, latest May 13, 2025.

2017 Jeep Cherokee fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2017Dec 2018Feb 2019Dec 2019Oct 2020Aug 2021Dec 2023Mar 2025
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2017 to May 2025; peak Dec 2018 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Cherokee model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20060 (0%)
  2. 2014200 (8%)
  3. 201540 (2%)
  4. 201644 (3%)
  5. 201718 (1%)
  6. 201826 (4%)
  7. 201942 (3%)
  8. 202010 (3%)
  9. 20215 (3%)
  10. 20224 (8%)
  11. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee?
NHTSA lists 18 fuel system complaints for the 2017 Cherokee, which is 1% of the 1,334 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the fuel system for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee.
At what mileage do fuel system problems appear on the 2017 Jeep Cherokee?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2017 Cherokee is 32,000 miles.
Did the fuel system problems cause any crashes or fires?
NHTSA data for this issue on the 2017 Cherokee records one crash and one fire, with no reported injuries.
How does the 2017 Cherokee compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
The 2017 model year has 18 fuel system complaints (1% share), lower than the 2014 model year's 200 complaints (8% share), based on NHTSA data.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.