2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee exterior lighting problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1. failure appears to involve the vehicle’s electrical control and communication systems, specifically (BCM), (TIPM), and/or CAN bus network. The malfunction caused multiple vehicle systems to activate or fail simultaneously, including windshield wipers, warning indicators, and the transmission…”
filed Dec 17, 2025
“The HID headlights failed and is available for inspection. Can't drive in the dark or rain, less visible to other motorists. Yes, confirmed by dealer. No other inspections. No notices were given. My friend noticed it and we drove home from an event at night with running lights. Numerous other Jeep…”
filed Nov 21, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 16 | 7% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 42 | 10% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 3% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 22 | 3% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 19 | 1% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 54 | 2% |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 23 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Jeep Grand 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.