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2017 Jeep Cherokee recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 1,337
Latest campaign: Jan 16, 2025

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	3	Jan 16, 2025	25V011000 23V302000 20V343000
Electrical system	1	May 17, 2018	18V332000
Equipment	1	Aug 31, 2017	17V543000
Air bags	1	Nov 2, 2016	16V799000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jan 16, 2025Latest campaign


Jan 16, 202525V011000	Power train A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V011000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function. Risk A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy Dealers will update the drivetrain control module and PTU software and replace the PTU, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 01C. Campaign NHTSA 25V011000 · Jan 16, 2025
Apr 27, 202323V302000	Power train: automatic transmission A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V302000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function. Risk A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 45A. This recall expands previous recall number 20V-343. Campaign NHTSA 23V302000 · Apr 27, 2023
Jun 11, 202020V343000	Power train: driveline differential unit A loss of drive can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V343000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may cause some input spline teeth to wear off, which may eventually cause a loss of engagement between the transmission and the differential inside the PTU. If this occurs, power cannot be transferred between the front wheels and the transmission which results in a loss of drive while the vehicle is in motion and a loss of the Park function while stationary. Risk A loss of drive can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. A loss of the Park function can cause unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update that will maintain vehicle propulsion by engaging rear wheel drive and prevent rolling in Park by activating the electronic parking brake if a failed input spline occurs. This recall began July 14, 2020. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is W47. Campaign NHTSA 20V343000 · Jun 11, 2020
May 17, 201818V332000	Electrical system: wiring If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V332000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating. Risk If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped. Campaign NHTSA 18V332000 · May 17, 2018
Aug 31, 201717V543000	Equipment: other labels The missing tire and rim designation information may lead to an incorrect combination being installed on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V543000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification label was omitted during manufacturing, which may result in an incorrect tire and rim combination being installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Risk The missing tire and rim designation information may lead to an incorrect combination being installed on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners and will provide a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T53. Campaign NHTSA 17V543000 · Aug 31, 2017
Nov 2, 201616V799000	Air bags: knee bolster If the driver's knee air bag does not properly inflate, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V799000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 13, 2016, to October 17, 2016. Improper welds on the driver's knee air bag inflator may prevent the air bag from properly inflating. Risk If the driver's knee air bag does not properly inflate, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's knee air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S84. Campaign NHTSA 16V799000 · Nov 2, 2016

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component1,337

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

1,337Complaints filed

24Involving a crash

6Involving a fire

27Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	649	49	5	0	3
Unknown or other	343	26	4	2	9
Electrical system	342	26	3	3	1
Engine	260	19	3	2	1
Vehicle speed control	60	4	2	0	2
Service brakes	57	4	4	0	1
Steering	45	3	1	0	1
Electronic stability control (ESC)	42	3	0	0	0
Air bags	26	2	14	0	21
Fuel/propulsion system	18	1	1	1	0
Forward collision avoidance	17	1	1	0	1
Suspension	16	1	1	0	0
Structure	12	1	1	0	1
Wheels	12	1	1	0	0
Exterior lighting	8	1	0	0	0

7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Power train
“Hello, I am writing to follow up on an issue I reported a month ago regarding an unaddressed recall on my 2017 Jeep Cherokee.”
Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771329
Structure
“There was a leak in my trunk that completely shorted out my electric parking break module.”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11769104
Power train
“I was stopped at a red light. When the light turned green, I took my foot off the brake and pressed the accelerator. bI heard a loud cracking/crushing noise coming from underneath the vehicle.”
Filed 10/01/2026 · ODI 11768278

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2017 Jeep Cherokee recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Jeep Cherokee have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The most recent, 25V011000 (reported January 16, 2025), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Jeep Cherokee recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 3 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1), equipment (1), air bags (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Jeep Cherokee?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 649 complaints out of 1,337 filed with NHTSA (49%). Across all complaints, owners reported 24 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Jeep Cherokee?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Jeep dealer.

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Recall summary by component6

Safety recalls6

Power train

Power train: automatic transmission

Power train: driveline differential unit

Electrical system: wiring

Equipment: other labels

Air bags: knee bolster