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Jeep Cherokee 2017 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,337Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
50Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train653 complaints

653 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V343000, 23V302000, 25V011000.

Unknown Or Other343 complaints

343 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System342 complaints

342 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V332000.

Engine265 complaints

265 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes64 complaints

64 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems63 complaints

63 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control60 complaints

60 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering46 complaints

46 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags26 complaints

26 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V799000.

Fuel and Propulsion System17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

16V799000Reported November 2, 2016 - 88 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 2, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 88 vehicles across all affected models.

17V543000Reported August 31, 2017 - 22,242 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 22,242 vehicles across all affected models.

18V332000Reported May 17, 2018 - 4,815,661 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 4,815,661 vehicles across all affected models.

20V343000Reported June 11, 2020 - 67,248 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 11, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 67,248 vehicles across all affected models.

23V302000Reported April 27, 2023 - 25,980 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 27, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 25,980 vehicles across all affected models.

25V011000Reported January 16, 2025 - 63,130 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 63,130 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20162
201732
201889
2019284
2020311
2021123
202275
202395
202484
2025170
202672
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.