2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems
108 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is 19% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 108 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 38,000 miles 48 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 14 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 12 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 48 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 38,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire, 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.
My car continues to stall and shut down while in motion. Extremely dangerous and terrifying when you're on a busy road and traveling at 30-35MPH and you lose all power and your car stalls out. I have googled this issue and there are tons of complaints about this happening to many other people. Some while on highways. Some while at stop signs. We contacted our dealership yesterday and were told they can't see it for 2.5 weeks, in the meantime just drive it. I don't think so. It is a deathtrap.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Electrical system 89 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