Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Jeep Cherokee has 6 recalls, 1337 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
1337
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 25, 2026
20V343000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in...
18V332000
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 C...
17V543000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification la...
16V799000
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 13, 2016, to October 17, 2016. Improper welds ...
23V302000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the tran...
25V011000
POWER TRAIN
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the tran...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | There was a leak in my trunk that completely shorted out my electric parking break module. My safety... |
| Sep 18, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Hello, I am writing to follow up on an issue I reported a month ago regarding an unaddressed recall... |
| Sep 18, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I was stopped at a red light. When the light turned green, I took my foot off the brake and pressed ... |
| Sep 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | PTU failed on my 2017 Cherokee Jeep. It should be involved in a recall BUT it is not and I’m paying ... |
| Aug 11, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was stopped at a red light and once the light turned green my vehicle made a grinding noise and wo... |
| Aug 10, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Jul 16, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I dropped off my Jeep at Chris Crain Jeep Hot Springs AR on 7/15/26 due to a recall. At the time I d... |
| Jul 7, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | CRITICAL VEHICLE SYSTEM SAFETY & TELEMATICS FAILURES: 1.ELECTRICAL & ELICTRICAL DEFECTS: The vehicle... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I’m trying to get my car fixed the diagnostic result was that I need a new transfer case as a right ... |
| Jun 24, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The vehicle unprompted shifted into 4wd and lost all propulsion. Revved high, but didn’t move. Ther... |
| Jun 15, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH and depressing t... |
| Jun 4, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk suffered a Power Transfer Unit failure leading to sudden motive power. ... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I am having a issue with my ptu on my vehicle unfortunately it’s not under the recall but I reach ou... |
| May 30, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | An authorized dealership performed the federal safety (Safety Recall 01C) software update on my 2017... |
| May 28, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH... |
| May 17, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while his wife was driving at an undisclos... |
| May 11, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The 4WD warning light illuminated on the dashboard of this 2017 Jeep Cherokee (only 67,000 miles). T... |
| Apr 21, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Service Shifter message has been persistent. Has been checked at multiple independent locations for ... |
| Apr 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | PER DIAGNOSTICS, PTU HAS BEEN COMPROMISED. I was driving on the highway and the car started to shak... |