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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 83 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Powertrain
83
Other
67
Electrical
60
Engine
44
Steering
18
Airbags
15
Brakes
13
Seats
13
Speed Control
9
Suspension
8
Lights
7
Structure
7
Wheels
4
Visibility
3

83

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 19, 2026POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to shift into ...
Feb 3, 2026POWER TRAIN,ENGINEVehicle head gasket blown. Stated by mechanic that this is a chronic problem with model due to cylin...
Dec 28, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately ...
Dec 22, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI used my cruise control on the highway and once I turned it off my Jeep began vibrating a lot. My J...
Nov 24, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while accelerating from a compl...
Nov 3, 2025POWER TRAINDefect in transmission causing a total replacement to be needed. Jeep is aware of issue and is chang...
Oct 11, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEWhile driving, my car stopped and on the dashboard was a message that said shift to p. This happened...
Oct 3, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving out of the drivew...
Sep 19, 2025POWER TRAINI was taking my daughter to school and we were stopped at a light when the check engine light came o...
Sep 1, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the ve...
Aug 21, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 45-50 MPH, the “S...
May 7, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEWhen I was driving onto the high way my jeep just cut off and I couldn’t accelerate only steer doing...
Mar 16, 2025POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMUnknown or uncertain about needing a recall. Recently my car has been having trouble with accelerati...
Mar 16, 2025POWER TRAINThe PTU and transfer case have the same issue outlined in this recall “Safety Recall W47 / NHTSA 20V...
Feb 17, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while making a U-turn at approx...
Jan 30, 2025POWER TRAINLost power(ability to accelerate) while jeep was still in drive. I had to switch to neutral and back...
Jan 7, 2025POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTIONTransmission failed. Stuck in drive while on busy road, could not put vehicle in park or neutral and...
Nov 1, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed...
Oct 25, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle st...
Sep 20, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed spee...

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