YearToAvoid

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee ranks 17th out of 21 model years with a complaint index of 20, earning a Best verdict relative to other years. It has 364 complaints, 5 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls, with Engine issues as the top problem area.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
20/100
#17 of 21 Grand Cherokee years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
364
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
5
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
26
reported in complaints
Fires
3
Injuries
19
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2010
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
19
16 city / 23.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
19 / 0

Top 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine124 (34%)
  2. Electrical System94 (26%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain88 (24%)
  4. Other77 (21%)
  5. Brakes40 (11%)
  6. Fuel System33 (9%)
  7. Structure & Body29 (8%)
  8. Steering18 (5%)
  9. Airbags15 (4%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires14 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners describe sudden unintended forward movement while shifting into gear at low speed, sometimes striking parked cars or buildings.
  • Some report the vehicle rolling away after being placed in park, even with the parking brake applied and the key fob removed.
  • Electrical system complaints include a whirring noise from under the hood paired with a check battery warning light.
  • Drivers report brake failure while approaching intersections or stop signs, in some cases resulting in collisions.
  • Airbag complaints describe side-curtain or front airbags failing to deploy during crashes, including a Takata-related incident.
  • One complaint describes the accelerator pedal being pressed while the vehicle was in park, causing it to crash into a garage wall.
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee complaints: complaints filed per quarter172016 Q42018 Q12019 Q22020 Q32021 Q42023 Q12024 Q22025 Q3
364 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2020 Q3 (17).

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls

5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V411000Jun 8, 2023Engine80,629 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling

    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.

    Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: 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.

  2. NHTSA 22V406000Jun 9, 2022Fuel System138,645 vehicles

    Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump

    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.

    Risk: Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: 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.

  3. NHTSA 20V699000Nov 12, 2020Engine28,884 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

    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.

    Risk: Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: 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.

See all 5 recalls for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee →

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16 MPG
Highway
23.5 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,725
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2017 compared with other Grand Cherokee years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Avoid951,359919
2016Caution10310821
2017Best20364519
2018Avoid758531021
2019Good30367719

All Jeep Grand Cherokee years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 model has a complaint index of 20 and ranks 17th out of 21 model years, earning a Best verdict relative to other Grand Cherokee years.
What problems does the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
The top problem area is Engine, making up 34% of complaints, followed by Electrical System (26%) and Transmission & Powertrain (24%). Median mileage at failure for engine complaints was 36,543.5 miles.
Does the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2017 Grand Cherokee, covering the engine, fuel system, electrical system, and a tow hook bracket issue. None are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2017 Grand Cherokee compare to other years?
With a complaint index of 20 and 364 complaints, 2017 performs better than years like 2014 (complaint index 100) and 2012 (complaint index 90), which carry Avoid verdicts.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
EPA rates it at 19 mpg combined (16 city / 23.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,725.

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.