How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2017 model year, which is 4% of the 364 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

No related recall is listed in the data for airbag issues on the 2017 Grand Cherokee.

Did the airbag issues cause crashes or injuries?

Yes. Of the 15 airbag complaints, 9 involved crashes and 7 involved injuries, with no fires reported.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2017 Grand Cherokee is 34,945 miles.

How does the 2017 Grand Cherokee compare to other years for airbag complaints?

The 2017 model's 4% share is lower than 2014 (9%) and 2015 (8%), but similar to 2011, 2013, and 2016, which also sit around 3-4%.

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4% of that year's 364 total complaints. Nine of those complaints involved crashes and 7 involved injuries, with a median failure mileage of 34,945 miles. No airbag-related recall is on file for this year.

Airbags complaints: 15; 4% of 364
Crashes reported: 9
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 34,945 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Side-curtain or front airbags failed to deploy in moderate-to-severe crashes, including side impacts and front-corner collisions.
Owners report the airbag warning light staying on or repeatedly cycling despite dealer visits to diagnose the system.
The active head restraint activated on its own while parked or driving smoothly, with no crash or impact, striking the occupant's head or neck.
Airbags did not deploy even in high-speed impacts, in some cases resulting in occupants losing consciousness or suffering head and neck injuries.
A 'service electronic stability control' warning appeared intermittently before a crash in which the airbag system was implicated.

When 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 17, 2018, latest Nov 13, 2025.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2018 to Nov 2025; peak Aug 2018 (1).

Airbags recalls for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

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

200595 (5%)
200660 (5%)
200729 (3%)
200840 (5%)
200911 (8%)
201011 (9%)
201160 (4%)
201243 (3%)
201333 (4%)
2014209 (9%)
2015103 (8%)
201611 (4%)
201715 (4%)
201824 (3%)
201919 (5%)
202017 (7%)
202119 (5%)
20228 (3%)
202310 (3%)
20241 (0%)
20255 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee?: NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2017 model year, which is 4% of the 364 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee?: No related recall is listed in the data for airbag issues on the 2017 Grand Cherokee.
Did the airbag issues cause crashes or injuries?: Yes. Of the 15 airbag complaints, 9 involved crashes and 7 involved injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2017 Grand Cherokee is 34,945 miles.
How does the 2017 Grand Cherokee compare to other years for airbag complaints?: The 2017 model's 4% share is lower than 2014 (9%) and 2015 (8%), but similar to 2011, 2013, and 2016, which also sit around 3-4%.