Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Jeep Cherokee
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Jeep Cherokee has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,338 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V011000 Loss of Drive Power from Damaged PTU NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V302000 Loss of Drive Power from Damaged PTU NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V343000 Power Transfer Unit Input Splines May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V543000 Rim Information missing from Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V799000 Improper Welds on Driver's Knee Air Bag Inflator NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 650 complaints
- Unknown or Other 343 complaints
- Electrical System 342 complaints
- Engine 260 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 60 complaints
- Service Brakes 56 complaints
Of the 1,338 complaints on file, 24 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 1,338 complaints, owners report 27 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Jeep Cherokee has significant issues with the power train, evident from multiple recalls and a high number of complaints. Electrical system problems also persist frequently. These contribute to costly repairs and a reliability rating that's below average for its class.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power transfer unit | 50,000–90,000 miles | $1,200–$2,200 | very common |
| electrical system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations and balances
- Brake inspections and pad replacements
- Transmission fluid change
- Engine air filter replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission slipping or harsh shifts
- Check engine light with power loss
- Unresponsive electrical systems
- Irregular idle or stalling
- Unusual drivetrain noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.