2017 Jeep Cherokee structure problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2017 Jeep Cherokee — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“CRITICAL VEHICLE SYSTEM SAFETY & TELEMATICS FAILURES: 1.ELECTRICAL & ELICTRICAL DEFECTS: The vehicle's primary infotainment and factory navigation display module suffers a total software and hardware failure. module suffers a total software and hardware failure. While operating on public roadway…”
filed Sep 4, 2026
“Electronic parking brake engaged and wouldn't release. Possibility of occurrence while driving. Problem has been confirmed by independent service center to have been caused by water leakage into the area where the parking control module is located. Water was found pooling in parking control module…”
filed Jun 18, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Door Latch, Handle And Ajar Additional Service Information.
S2523000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2026
Structure problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Cherokee | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 20 | 1% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 33 | 2% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 85 | 5% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 110 | 4% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 27 | 7% |
| 1997 Cherokee | 7 | 2% |
| 1996 Cherokee | 47 | 11% |
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.