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2017 Jeep Cherokee Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Jeep Cherokee has 626 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 3 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee

Powertrain
626
Other
229
Electrical
225
Engine
104
Steering
45
Brakes
28
Speed Control
23
Airbags
19
Suspension
13
Structure
5
Lights
5
Wheels
4
Visibility
3

626

Complaints

3

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 5, 2026

Powertrain Recalls

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...

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...

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 10, 2026POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed...
Jul 7, 2026POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed...
Jun 24, 2026POWER TRAINThe vehicle unprompted shifted into 4wd and lost all propulsion. Revved high, but didn’t move. Ther...
Jun 15, 2026POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH and depressing t...
Jun 4, 2026POWER TRAIN2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk suffered a Power Transfer Unit failure leading to sudden motive power. ...
Jun 1, 2026POWER TRAINI am having a issue with my ptu on my vehicle unfortunately it’s not under the recall but I reach ou...
May 30, 2026POWER TRAINAn authorized dealership performed the federal safety (Safety Recall 01C) software update on my 2017...
May 28, 2026POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH...
May 17, 2026POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while his wife was driving at an undisclos...
May 11, 2026POWER TRAINThe 4WD warning light illuminated on the dashboard of this 2017 Jeep Cherokee (only 67,000 miles). T...
Apr 16, 2026POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEPER DIAGNOSTICS, PTU HAS BEEN COMPROMISED. I was driving on the highway and the car started to shak...
Apr 15, 2026POWER TRAINThe contact's mother owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. While the owner was driving at an undisclosed speed,...
Apr 12, 2026POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 57 MPH, the check engin...
Apr 1, 2026POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe contact owns 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH the vehicle los...
Apr 1, 2026POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed...
Mar 17, 2026POWER TRAINAbout 2 years ago my shifter started coming on like it was all lit up and I got a code saying to ser...
Mar 14, 2026POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEMy Jeep has been cutting off while driving for the past several months. I've taken it to be serviced...
Mar 13, 2026POWER TRAINThe contact owned a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. While driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. ...
Mar 12, 2026POWER TRAIN1. Svc 4wd sys intermittent. 2. Code C14A7-97 shows. 3. Loss of power.
Mar 9, 2026POWER TRAINMarch 2026: The 2017 Jeep Cherokee Warning light appeared on the dashboard "SVC4WD" Safety issue wit...

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