2017 Jeep Cherokee engine problems
258 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Jeep Cherokee — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle and the contact pulled over to the side of the road. There were no warning lights illuminated. The…”
filed Aug 21, 2026
“The contact owns 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH the vehicle lost automotive power, and the transmission shifted into a lower gear. No warning lights were illuminated, however a message appeared on the instrument panel "Service Shifter". The contact veered off…”
filed Aug 18, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 7 | 14% |
| 2021 Cherokee | 26 | 16% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 40 | 14% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 457 | 28% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 155 | 23% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 314 | 22% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 364 | 20% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 515 | 19% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 4 | 1% |
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.