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2017 Jeep Cherokee

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
10 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
52 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns6
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA1,333
Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA25 mpg
202620232022202120202019201820172016

The 2017 Jeep Cherokee is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Cherokee FWD, is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 1333 complaints, most often about the power train. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Cherokee FWDGasFWD2.4L 4-cyl213025$2,500
Cherokee FWDGasFWD2.4L 4-cyl213025$2,500
Cherokee FWDGasFWD3.2L 6-cyl212924$3,000
Cherokee 4WDGasAWD2.4L 4-cyl212823$2,700
Cherokee 4WDGasAWD2.4L 4-cyl212823$2,700
Cherokee 4WDGasAWD3.2L 6-cyl202723$3,100
Cherokee 4WD Active Drive IIGas4WD2.4L 4-cyl212723$2,700
Cherokee Trailhawk 4WDGas4WD2.4L 4-cyl192522$2,850
Cherokee 4WD Active Drive IIGas4WD3.2L 6-cyl182621$3,400
Cherokee Trailhawk 4WDGas4WD3.2L 6-cyl182421$3,400

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 37838, 37839, 37844, 37847, 37848, 37850, 38284, 37849, 37851, 37852.

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Recalls (6)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Power Train

01C
63,130 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function.RiskA loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.FixDealers will update the drivetrain control module and PTU software and replace the PTU, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 01C.
NHTSA campaign 25V011000reported Apr 29, 2025Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Power Train

45A
25,980 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.RiskA loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.FixFCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 45A. This recall expands previous recall number 20V-343.
NHTSA campaign 23V302000reported Apr 27, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
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Power Train

W47
67,248 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may cause some input spline teeth to wear off, which may eventually cause a loss of engagement between the transmission and the differential inside the PTU. If this occurs, power cannot be transferred between the front wheels and the transmission which results in a loss of drive while the vehicle is in motion and a loss of the Park function while stationary.RiskA loss of drive can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. A loss of the Park function can cause unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.FixFCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update that will maintain vehicle propulsion by engaging rear wheel drive and prevent rolling in Park by activating the electronic parking brake if a failed input spline occurs. This recall began July 14, 2020. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is W47.
NHTSA campaign 20V343000reported Jun 11, 2020Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Electrical System

U49,U59-U65,U68,U73
4,815,661 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (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 depressRiskIf the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.FixChrysler 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 transmissi
NHTSA campaign 18V332000reported May 17, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Wheels

T53
22,242 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification label was omitted during manufacturing, which may result in an incorrect tire and rim combination being installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."RiskThe missing tire and rim designation information may lead to an incorrect combination being installed on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixChrysler will notify owners and will provide a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T53.
NHTSA campaign 17V543000reported Aug 31, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Air Bags

S84
88 vehicles
ProblemChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 13, 2016, to October 17, 2016. Improper welds on the driver's knee air bag inflator may prevent the air bag from properly inflating.RiskIf the driver's knee air bag does not properly inflate, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.FixChrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's knee air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S84.
NHTSA campaign 16V799000reported Nov 2, 2016Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

NHTSA defect investigations

Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module — Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture open

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa

Opened Sep 17, 2021 · action EA21002

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
1333complaints filed

24 involved a crash · 6 a fire · 27 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2016: 2 · 2017: 32 · 2018: 90 · 2019: 284 · 2020: 311 · 2021: 123 · 2022: 75 · 2023: 95 · 2024: 84 · 2025: 170 · 2026: 67

Most-cited components

Power Train649
Unspecified343
Electrical System342
Engine258
Vehicle Speed Control60
Service Brakes55

What owners describe

““Service Shifterâ€� message appears and all gears (P, R, N, D, etc.) light up on the gear shift. I purchased my vehicle brand new and this has been happening since 28K miles. When I contacted the dealership, I was told it was not covered under warranty or a recall; it would cost about $400 with parts and labor to rep…”Aug 17, 2021 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“On the morning of 8/11/21, my 2017 Jeep Cherokee turned off on its own while I was still parked in my driveway. I took the key out and waited several seconds before turning the car on again. The car appeared to function correctly - no warning lights or messages. I went on to start my usual 30-minute commute to work. Ap…”Aug 11, 2021 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“Service shift warning message. Same as the complaints already filed by other people. Happens too often. Dealership never fixes the issue but wants to charge even though it will continue to happen .”Aug 10, 2021 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17%
SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Cherokee model years

C

2026 Jeep Cherokee

4 recalls · 3 complaints

A

2023 Jeep Cherokee

1 recalls · 3 complaints

C

2022 Jeep Cherokee

3 recalls · 48 complaints

D

2021 Jeep Cherokee

4 recalls · 156 complaints

B

2020 Jeep Cherokee

3 recalls · 289 complaints

F

2019 Jeep Cherokee

11 recalls · 1,628 complaints

F

2018 Jeep Cherokee

7 recalls · 683 complaints

F

2016 Jeep Cherokee

9 recalls · 1,406 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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