Model year 2017 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2017 Jeep Cherokee: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Jeep Cherokee at 21–25 mpg combined across 10 versions. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 1,338 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

21–25

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Jeep dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Jeep Cherokee recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recalls for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee, newest first.

Power train

NHTSA 25V011000 Reported Jan 16, 2025

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 01C)
Units affected: 63,130 (estimate)
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the drivetrain control module and PTU software and replace the PTU, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 01C.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Automatic transmission

NHTSA 23V302000 Reported Apr 27, 2023

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 45A)
Units affected: 25,980 (estimate)
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 45A. This recall expands previous recall number 20V-343.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Driveline: Differential unit and 1 more component

NHTSA 20V343000 Reported Jun 11, 2020

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. W47)
Components: Power train: Driveline: Differential unit; Power train: Automatic transmission
Units affected: 67,248 (estimate)
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may cause some input spline teeth to wear off, which may eventually cause a loss of engagement between the transmission and the differential inside the PTU. If this occurs, power cannot be transferred between the front wheels and the transmission which results in a loss of drive while the vehicle is in motion and a loss of the Park function while stationary.
Risk: A loss of drive can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. A loss of the Park function can cause unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update that will maintain vehicle propulsion by engaging rear wheel drive and prevent rolling in Park by activating the electronic parking brake if a failed input spline occurs. This recall began July 14, 2020. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is W47.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Software and 2 more components

NHTSA 18V332000 Reported May 17, 2018

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. U49,U59-U65,U68,U73)
Components: Electrical system: Software; Vehicle speed control: Cruise control; Electrical system: Wiring
Units affected: 4,815,661 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Equipment: Other: Labels and 1 more component

NHTSA 17V543000 Reported Aug 31, 2017

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. T53)
Components: Equipment: Other: Labels; Wheels: Rim
Units affected: 22,242 (estimate)
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification label was omitted during manufacturing, which may result in an incorrect tire and rim combination being installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: The missing tire and rim designation information may lead to an incorrect combination being installed on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and will provide a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T53.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags: Knee bolster

NHTSA 16V799000 Reported Nov 2, 2016

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. S84)
Units affected: 88 (estimate)
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 13, 2016, to October 17, 2016. Improper welds on the driver's knee air bag inflator may prevent the air bag from properly inflating.
Risk: If the driver's knee air bag does not properly inflate, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's knee air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S84.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Jeep Cherokee fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Jeep Cherokee EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Cherokee 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	21/28/23 mpg	$2,900	378
Cherokee 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl ffv	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85 / E85	21/28/23 mpg	$2,900	378
Cherokee 4WD	3.2L 6-cyl	Automatic 9-spd	All-Wheel Drive	Midgrade	20/27/23 mpg	$3,300	388
Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 9-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	21/27/23 mpg	$2,900	385
Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II	3.2L 6-cyl	Automatic 9-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Midgrade	18/26/21 mpg	$3,600	416
Cherokee FWD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 9-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	21/30/25 mpg	$2,700	361
Cherokee FWD	2.4L 4-cyl ffv	Automatic 9-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Gasoline or E85 / E85	21/30/25 mpg	$2,700	361
Cherokee FWD	3.2L 6-cyl	Automatic 9-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Midgrade	21/29/24 mpg	$3,150	377
Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD	2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 9-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	19/25/22 mpg	$3,050	412
Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD	3.2L 6-cyl	Automatic 9-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Midgrade	18/24/21 mpg	$3,600	432

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Jeep Cherokee crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Jeep Cherokee NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2017 Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	17.4%	Optional
2017 Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	16.9%	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Jeep Cherokee owner complaints

Owners have filed 1,338 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Jeep Cherokee, most recently on Oct 22, 2026. 24 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 27 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Jeep Cherokee complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Power train	646
Unknown or other	343
Electrical system	340
Engine	260
Vehicle speed control	59
Service brakes	56
Steering	45
Electronic stability control (ESC)	42
Air bags	26
Fuel/propulsion system	18

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Jeep Cherokee model years

Jeep Cherokee by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 Cherokee	37 mpg	4	9	—
2023 Cherokee	22–24 mpg	1	3	4/5
2022 Cherokee	21–26 mpg	3	52	4/5
2021 Cherokee	21–26 mpg	4	176	4/5
2020 Cherokee	21–26 mpg	3	334	4/5
2019 Cherokee	21–26 mpg	11	1,671	4/5
2018 Cherokee	21–25 mpg	7	688	4/5
2016 Cherokee	22–25 mpg	9	1,412	4/5
2015 Cherokee	21–25 mpg	11	1,778	4/5

All Jeep Cherokee years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Jeep models

2017 Jeep Compass 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017 Jeep Patriot 2017 Jeep Renegade 2017 Jeep Wrangler

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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