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Jeep Grand Cherokee

2017 only

547 classified complaints 5 recalls

240,696 sold in the US for 2017.

15 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee have 547 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 5 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 31,728 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2017 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Jeep Grand Cherokee report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2017 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 118 complaints · 4.9/10k sold

Median onset: 31,728 miles.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 64 complaints · 2.7/10k sold

Median onset: 22,000 miles. 1.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

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Stalling and no-start · Engine 44 complaints · 1.8/10k sold

Median onset: 38,000 miles. 6.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 29 complaints · 1.2/10k sold

Median onset: 34,010 miles. 27.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 28 complaints · 1.2/10k sold

Median onset: 34,965 miles. 7.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Transfer case · Drivetrain 26 complaints · 1.1/10k sold

Median onset: 116,387 miles. 3.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,280–$4,240 nationally.

Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 24 complaints · 1.0/10k sold

Median onset: 35,446 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 21 complaints · 0.9/10k sold

Median onset: 39,000 miles.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2017 compare with other Grand Cherokee years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2017 model year. See the full Jeep Grand Cherokee report for every year and full specs/safety data.