2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee power train problems
88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On November 23, 2025, I was driving approximately 60 mph in the middle lane of I-495 near Exit 62 in Marlborough, Massachusetts, with a passenger in the vehicle. I signaled to change lanes to pass a slower vehicle, selected Sport Mode, and accelerated. The engine RPM increased sharply and, almost…”
filed Aug 19, 2026
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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
Power Train problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 15% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 28 | 12% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 37 | 10% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 36 | 14% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 58 | 14% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 39 | 16% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 45 | 12% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 75 | 9% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 78 | 25% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 350 | 26% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 474 | 20% |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 55 | 7% |
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.