2017 Jeep Cherokee drivetrain & axles problems
647 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee, which is 33% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 647 33% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 47,000 miles 403 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 63 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 104 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 107 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 39 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 38 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 20 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 18 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 403 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 47,000 miles, and 68% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2017 jeep cherokee. While the contact's spouse was driving 65 MPH, the service shifter warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently and then shifted into park independently. The vehicle became uncontrollable, spun around several times, and crashed into a tractor trailer. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact's spouse sustained a bruised knee and a concussion, but did not seek medical attention.
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V011000(Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the message "Service 4-Wheel Drive" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the PTU had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee
- Electrical system 342 complaints
- Engine 266 complaints
- Brakes 64 complaints
- Cruise control 60 complaints
- Steering 46 complaints
- Stability control 42 complaints
- Air bags 26 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints