2017 Jeep Cherokee Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026

258Engine complaints

19.4%Of all 1,333 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN642 · 48.2%

Unspecified / other343 · 25.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM340 · 25.5%

ENGINE258 · 19.4%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL59 · 4.4%

Share of the 1,333 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Jeep Cherokee overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS AND…”NHTSA complaint 11163419 — filed 12/26/2018

“VEHICLE HAS JUST SHUT OFF APPROX 10 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS. SOMETIMES ITS 'DINGS' WHILE DRIVING NORMAL AND DOES NOT STALL BUT MOST…”NHTSA complaint 11154105 — filed 11/26/2018

“AFTER STARTING THE CAR AND SHIFTING TO REVERSE THE CAR STALLS. ALSO WHILE DRIVING THE CAR HAS DISPLAYED THREE TIMES IN DIFFERENT OCCASIONS DISPLAYS "SERVICE…”NHTSA complaint 11150268 — filed 11/09/2018

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Jeep Cherokee have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Jeep Cherokee: 258 of 1,333 complaints on file (19.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Jeep Cherokee have in total?

1,333 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 24 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 27 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.