2017 Jeep Cherokee engine problems
266 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 266 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 39,000 miles 178 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 31 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 59 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 54 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 19 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 178 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 39,000 miles, and 81% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
My jeep has about 26,000 miles on it, since I've purchased this vehicle brand new off the lot, it has been towed 6 times for engine failure. My engine is burning the oil, with out warning while driving, the car shuts off. The dealer insists this is normal, but it is not normal for a car to absorb or burn oil.
Driving 2017 jeep with only 40,000 miles down a major highway.. Battery light came on and jeep stalled almost causing accident. Went to dealer for repair, was told it needed and oil change?!! Unacceptable!! If issue isn't corrected, legal action will be pursued.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee
- Drivetrain & axles 647 complaints
- Electrical system 342 complaints
- Brakes 64 complaints
- Cruise control 60 complaints
- Steering 46 complaints
- Stability control 42 complaints
- Air bags 26 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints