2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee power train problems

87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 24% of all complaints for this model year.

Power Train complaints

24%

share of all complaints

47,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

3 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“My 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee just completely lost power again and almost got hit by the car following me. Almost got hit again coasting to the side of the road! This has happened before and the repair shop tried updating software which did not fix it. Why was the 2017 not included in your recall of…”
filed May 12, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to shift into park(P) to exit the vehicle, the vehicle started moving backwards down the slanted driveway. The contact depressed the brake pedal, and the vehicle stopped. The contact then started the vehicle and…”
filed Mar 26, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Power Liftgate Inoperative.
S2623000023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 8, 2026
The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may…
S2621000003 REV.A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2026