2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

100Engine complaints

27.7%Of all 361 complaints

#1Most-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

ENGINE100 · 27.7%

POWER TRAIN86 · 23.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM86 · 23.8%

Unspecified / other76 · 21.1%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM30 · 8.3%

Share of the 361 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AND DECELERATING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY RESTART. AFTER FOUR ATTEMPTS…”NHTSA complaint 11257637 — filed 09/24/2019

“WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH MY VEHICLE STARTED FLASHING EVERY POSSIBLE WARNING LIGHT. AIRBAGS, ABS, SLIP CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL ... EVERYTHING. MOST…”NHTSA complaint 11254100 — filed 09/09/2019

“THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHEN THE CONTACT…”NHTSA complaint 11251999 — filed 08/28/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 100 of 361 complaints on file (27.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

361 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 25 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 19 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 07/14/2026.