2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical system problems
89 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is 16% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 89 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 33,000 miles 38 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 13 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 38 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 33,000 miles, and 82% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Not sure what component caused the vehicle to burst into flames. It is no longer (to the best of my knowledge) available for inspection (unless still at tow yard). The Jeep burned, caught another vehicle in the driveway on fire, as well as fence separating neighbor's house, and spread to structure (my house). Vehicle was inspected by ins. reps/others. It was taped off as battery was still live. Fire report states vehicle fire. Car was parked in driveway and was not driven for two days. No prior warnings or recalls.
Got in vehicle to leave school and dash board lights lit up like a xmas tree but car would not start. After 20 mins of trying if finally started but power steering was out. Took car to dealership, they drove it for a week before problem replicated and died twice on the road. They have had it 2 weeks now thinking it might be a pinched wire. Somewhere likely in the drivers side door. Will get back to me monday, april 1, 2019
Other problems reported for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Engine 108 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 88 complaints
- Fuel system 33 complaints
- Brakes 29 complaints
- Cruise control 21 complaints
- Seats 20 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints