2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 124 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 34% of its 364 total complaints. Owners reported issues near a median mileage of 36,543. Two engine recalls tied to the 3.0L EcoDiesel (crankshaft sensor and EGR cooler) apply to related model years, though the 2017 falls within the affected range for one campaign.
- Engine complaints
- 124
- 34% of 364
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 36,544 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicle suddenly accelerates on its own after being shifted into drive, even though the driver's foot never touched the accelerator.
- Engine stalls or loses power abruptly while slowing down from highway speed, sometimes locking the transmission in high gear until the driver pulls over.
- Engine hesitates or responds sluggishly when the accelerator is pressed, taking many seconds to build speed during highway merging or passing.
- A pool of green fluid was found leaking from the engine area, later diagnosed by a dealer as an oil leak caused by debris inside the engine block.
- New vehicles exhibited a ticking noise from the engine along with other electrical and fuel system faults shortly after purchase.
When 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 4, 2017, latest Aug 19, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- 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.
- 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.
Engine complaints by Grand Cherokee model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
- NHTSA lists 124 engine complaints for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is 34% of the 364 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- NHTSA lists two engine recalls tied to the 3.0L EcoDiesel engine: campaign 23V411000 for a crankshaft position sensor tone wheel issue and campaign 20V699000 for an EGR cooler crack, both covering a range of model years that includes vehicles built alongside the 2017.
- At what mileage do engine problems show up on the 2017 Grand Cherokee?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on this model year is 36,543 miles.
- Did the engine problems on the 2017 Grand Cherokee cause crashes?
- NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint category shows 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries reported.