2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee: common problems and reliability

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 686 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag poor long-term reliability / high repair frequency — vehicles reported to be trouble-free for the first 100,000-120,000 miles, then experiencing frequent, costly failures (e.g., engines, transmissions, electrical systems) leading to breakdowns. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

686
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
49
Crash reports
5
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
185
electrical system
165
power train
161
fuel/propulsion system
58
service brakes
55

Recalls affecting the 2017 Grand Cherokee

electrical system:wiring

Campaign 18V332000

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 …

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

Campaign 20V699000

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 e…

equipment

Campaign 16V686000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee manufactured August 8, 2016 through August 16, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear tow hook bracket or tow eye bracket may be loose.

engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger

Campaign 17E061000

Accessible Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain ProCharger Superchargers, model numbers AB037A-100, AB037A-100P, and A037A-100B, sold for installation on 2012-2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and SRT vehicles. The …

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year and generation. Long-term owner reports for the WK2 generation (approximately 2011-2021) indicate a pattern of initial satisfaction followed by significant reliability concerns, particularly afte

  • Poor long-term reliability / high repair frequency — Vehicles reported to be trouble-free for the first 100,000-120,000 miles, then experiencing frequent, costly failures (e.g., engines, transmissions, electrical systems) leading to breakdowns. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Electrical system problems — Parasitic battery drains, faulty sensors, infotainment glitches, and module failures affecting various functions. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Engine failures — Specific reports of blown head gaskets on certain models (mentioned as common around 60,000 miles by a former technician), coolant leaks requiring full engine replacement, and camshaft issues. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Transmission issues — Concerns about reliability, "clunky" AWD engagement, and failures, particularly with the nine-speed unit in related models. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Interior build quality degradation (WL generation) — Use of cheaper-feeling plastics and components compared to the previous WK2 generation, particularly noted on door panels. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Grand Cherokee.

Typical used price

Used Grand Cherokee listings typically run $34,970–$44,186 across 2014 to 2026 model years.

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