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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Based on reports from 546 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
546
Crashes
38
Fires
7
Recalls
6
TSBs
342
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 546 complaints, 38 crashes, 7 fires, and 6 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.8x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

not shifting properly

23 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX
2

wont start

5 complaints • Severity 9.2/10

$X,XXX
3

catastrophic failure blown apart

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

99 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 33K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

118
0–30K
91
30–60K
34
60–90K
14
90–120K
7
120–150K
7
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (118 reports) • Median: 33K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (99 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine99 (18%)
Electrical85 (16%)
Drivetrain83 (15%)
Other76 (14%)
Fuel System31 (6%)
Brakes28 (5%)
Speed Control19 (3%)
Steering18 (3%)

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 99 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 33,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 33K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 85 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 83 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with 31 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
16
36
17
65
18
70
19
66
20
47
21
54
22
67
23
50
24
77
25
13
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

16V686000Oct 2016

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.

17E061000Dec 2017

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.

18V332000Jun 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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.

20V699000Mar 2021

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.

22V406000Jan 2024

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.

+ 1 more recall in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Jeep Grand Cherokee is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

546

Class avg

309

1.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 546 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Jeep Grand Cherokee Model Years

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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee is related to the engine, with 99 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 546 complaints, 38 crash reports, and 7 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.8x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes, the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Jeep Grand Cherokee problems start?
Based on 271 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 33,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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