How many electrical complaints does the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

NHTSA lists 94 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Grand Cherokee, which is 26% of all 364 complaints filed for that model year.

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

Yes. Recall 18V332000, reported May 17, 2018, covers a software flash for the electrical system on affected Chrysler/FCA vehicles including the 2017 Grand Cherokee.

At what mileage do electrical failures typically appear on the 2017 Grand Cherokee?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 30,500 miles at the time electrical failures were reported.

Have electrical issues caused fires or crashes in the 2017 Grand Cherokee?

NHTSA complaint data for the 2017 Grand Cherokee's electrical system reports 3 fires, 2 crashes, and 1 injury.

How does the 2017 Grand Cherokee's electrical complaint share compare to other years?

The 2017 model's 26% share is lower than years like 2012 (52%) and 2018 (41%), but higher than 2015 (11%) and 2016 (22%).

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 94 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 26% of its 364 total complaints for the year. Owners reported 3 fires, 2 crashes, and 1 injury tied to electrical faults, with a median failure mileage of 30,500 miles. A related recall, 18V332000, covers software issues on the powertrain control module.

Electrical System complaints: 94; 26% of 364
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 30,500 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report intermittent whirring noises paired with a false 'check battery' warning light.
Some describe fires starting from unclear sources, including seat heaters and possible battery-related ignition.
Power liftgates and rear windows have opened on their own without driver input.
Speedometer readings have shown wildly incorrect speeds, such as reading 70-80 mph while actually going much slower.
Start-stop system malfunctions have caused the vehicle to lunge forward or backward unexpectedly at stops.
Power liftgates have failed to fully close, reversing direction when a door is opened nearby.

When 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 28, 2016, latest Jul 20, 2026.

94 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2020 Q3 (6).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

NHTSA 18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System4,815,661 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Electrical System complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

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

201047 (40%)
2011796 (49%)
2012848 (52%)
2013384 (48%)
2014524 (22%)
2015154 (11%)
201669 (22%)
201794 (26%)
2018352 (41%)
201988 (24%)
202074 (31%)
2021152 (38%)
2022130 (50%)
2023183 (47%)
2024124 (51%)
202530 (41%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?: NHTSA lists 94 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Grand Cherokee, which is 26% of all 364 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee?: Yes. Recall 18V332000, reported May 17, 2018, covers a software flash for the electrical system on affected Chrysler/FCA vehicles including the 2017 Grand Cherokee.
At what mileage do electrical failures typically appear on the 2017 Grand Cherokee?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 30,500 miles at the time electrical failures were reported.
Have electrical issues caused fires or crashes in the 2017 Grand Cherokee?: NHTSA complaint data for the 2017 Grand Cherokee's electrical system reports 3 fires, 2 crashes, and 1 injury.
How does the 2017 Grand Cherokee's electrical complaint share compare to other years?: The 2017 model's 26% share is lower than years like 2012 (52%) and 2018 (41%), but higher than 2015 (11%) and 2016 (22%).