Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 364 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V411000 Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V406000 High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V699000 EGR Cooler May Crack Internally NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V332000 Cruise Control cannot be Cancelled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17E061000 Supercharger Bracket may Damage ABS Line NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V686000 Tow Hook Bracket May Be Loose NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 102 complaints
- Power Train 88 complaints
- Electrical System 87 complaints
- Unknown or Other 76 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 31 complaints
- Service Brakes 29 complaints
Of the 364 complaints on file, 26 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 364 complaints, owners report 19 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $13,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee faces several recalls, especially regarding engine and fuel system components, notably for diesel models. High complaint counts for the engine, powertrain, and electrical system highlight ongoing reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| powertrain | 50,000–70,000 miles | $1,200–$3,000 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–60,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| fuel system | 50,000–70,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | occasional |
| service brakes | 60,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | 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 balancing
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant system flush
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light flashing
- Unusual engine noises
- Electrical issues like flickering lights
- Delayed acceleration response
- Noticeable fuel smell
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.