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2017 Jeep Cherokee

What 2017 Jeep Cherokee owners report most

Powertrain complaints dominate owner reports for this model, with transmission behavior being the most common concern. Electrical system failures, including unexpected shutdowns while driving, make up the next largest share of complaints, with some incidents involving fires or crashes. Engine and speed control issues round out the picture, with owners describing stop/start system interruptions and unintended acceleration during cruise control use.

Most reported areas

Power Train safety 48%
Owners report that the nine-speed transmission fails to engage its highest gear under any driving conditions, with dealers acknowledging the behavior but describing it as normal. · 5 crash · 3 injured
Electrical System safety 26%
Owners report the vehicle completely and randomly shutting down while in motion, with some incidents occurring on vehicles with very low mileage within months of purchase. · 3 fire · 3 crash · 1 injured
Engine safety 19%
Owners report that the stop/start feature cuts engine power at critical moments, such as mid-turn when pulling into traffic, interrupting acceleration when it is needed most. · 2 fire · 3 crash · 1 injured
Vehicle Speed Control safety 5%
Owners report that while cruise control is active, the vehicle independently accelerates and the engine revs without driver input, returning to normal speed only after brakes are applied. · 2 crash · 2 injured
Service Brakes safety 4%
58 reports (4%) · 4 crash · 1 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 1,320 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.