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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
4
of 5 stars
Recalls
6
on record
MPG
—
combined

Open recalls on record

6 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls6
Complaints362
Safety
Fuel2 Open Investigations

Vehicle Summary

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

6 recalls
362 complaints
4/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
6
Owner complaints
362
Complaints citing a crash
25

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

6 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

6 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 18V332000high

    Wiring harness issue

    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 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 depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

  • 20V699000high

    Engine issue

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

    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 enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.

  • 16V686000high

    Equipment issue

    EQUIPMENT

    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.

  • 17E061000high

    Engine issue

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

    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 supercharger mounting bracket may contact and damage the ABS line, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.

  • 22V406000high

    Fuel system issue

    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.

  • 23V411000high

    Engine issue

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

Consumer complaints

362 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

362
Total
25
Crashes
3
Fires
19
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE168
  • OTHER50
  • ELECTRICAL32
  • BRAKES27
  • FUEL SYSTEM18

Notable Issues

362 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 19 reports involve injuries. 25 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)168
miscellaneous issues50
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)32

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE19014

    Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

  2. Recall

    Recall 23V411000

    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

  3. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA23001

    High pressure fuel pump failure

  4. Recall

    Recall 22V406000

    Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  5. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture