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2017 Jeep Cherokee Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 27 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee, about 2% of its 1,334 total complaints. Median mileage at failure is 31,000 miles, with one crash and no fires reported, and no related recalls are listed for this component.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
27
2% of 1,334
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
31,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Front struts knock on rough or unpaved roads and can develop on both sides, sometimes with front-end shudder when braking.
  • Front-end components including the wheel hub assembly, axle, and strut have reportedly separated or failed while driving at low speed, leading to a crash.
  • Tires show irregular or inside-edge wear early in ownership, prompting owners to question alignment or steering defects.
  • Tires have blown out or shifted tread at low mileage, with owners noting the damage pattern did not match pothole impact.
  • Vehicle handling has become erratic at highway speed due to tire tread separation.

When 2017 Jeep Cherokee suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 22, 2018, latest Sep 4, 2026.

2017 Jeep Cherokee suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2018Jul 2019Apr 2020Sep 2020Mar 2021Mar 2023Apr 2024Apr 2026
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2018 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2020 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Cherokee model year

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

  1. 201484 (3%)
  2. 201566 (4%)
  3. 201638 (3%)
  4. 201727 (2%)
  5. 201810 (1%)
  6. 201937 (2%)
  7. 202013 (4%)
  8. 20216 (4%)
  9. 20222 (4%)
  10. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension, wheels & tire problems in the 2017 Jeep Cherokee?
NHTSA lists 27 complaints in this area for the 2017 model year, which is about 2% of the 1,334 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for suspension or wheel issues on the 2017 Jeep Cherokee?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the suspension, wheels & tires area on the 2017 Cherokee.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 31,000 miles.
Did any suspension or tire complaints involve crashes?
NHTSA data shows one crash linked to suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2017 Cherokee, with no fires or injuries reported.
How does 2017 compare to other Cherokee model years for this issue?
The 2017 Cherokee's 27 complaints and 2% share are lower than 2014 (84 complaints, 3%) and 2015 (66 complaints, 4%), suggesting this area was less reported that year relative to other years.

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.