2017 Jeep Cherokee electrical system problems
341 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2017 Jeep Cherokee — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The component that failed/malfunctioned was the module that activates the EPB. It is available for inspection if requested. My safety was put at risk because the parking brake would engage every time the vehicle shut off leaving me stranded and could put other drivers at risk if my vehicle was…”
filed May 26, 2026
“PER DIAGNOSTICS, PTU HAS BEEN COMPROMISED. I was driving on the highway and the car started to shake and make a loud, grinding noise and seemed to be stuck in gear. When I stopped it wouldn't go into park or go into drive.”
filed Apr 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise…Campaign 18V332000 · May 17, 2018
Related service bulletins
Stop/Start Illuminated, 0x22 During Fork Wear Routine Technicians may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Negative response 0X22 after Recall 01C flash triggers one or more communication codes with controllers.
03-002-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 7 | 15% |
| 2021 Cherokee | 22 | 15% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 33 | 12% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 336 | 21% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 189 | 28% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 296 | 21% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 326 | 18% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 448 | 17% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 19 | 8% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 44 | 12% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 26 | 7% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 47 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Jeep Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.