2017 Jeep Cherokee Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,338 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 Jeep Cherokee, 1% of the 1,338 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving car had no heat intermittent since 2018 for up to 3 times. Now is april 2020!! Windows fog up causing hazardous condition while on the highway! Had car checked at dealership and they claim it is functioning fine for last 2 services under warranty however now we are 4000 miles out of warranty and dealership in naperville illinois wont fix it for free even though its an on going issue!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11322760, filed 2020-04, 39,838 miles“Windshield cracking after taking no physical damage and parked. Service shifter light on at 18,000 miles when started. Transmission shifts rough 1st-3rd gear. Engine has also randomly shut off when started and will not start back up.”
NHTSA complaint #11233645, filed 2019-07, 18,000 miles“The rear view mirror create a doble vission its intended to dim if someone behind cams whit hig beams on to reduce the brightnes whit the doble mirror or shadow that creates but on thus case on day light that mirror creates a doble shadow or doble vission confiusing the vission I nees to be investigate and examin the rear view mirror if its been made it whit careles because it cams whit 911 and assist buttons or if need to ve replaced because cn cause any tipe of accident at the time to pass or back up becausw the doble vission that make it”
NHTSA complaint #11032806, filed 2017-10, 1,000 miles“Driver and passenger floor board become wet when it rains. Soaked to the point of molding so much moisture is in the floor and vehicle. The windshield leaks from the inside from the top/outside and interferes with visibility.”
NHTSA complaint #11578972, filed 2024-03“The far-left backup sensor 'just fell out' at some point, unknown if the car was stationary or in motion. There are no scratches or damage around the bumper that I can see which would indicate it having been knocked loose or pried out.”
NHTSA complaint #11233042, filed 2019-07Related service bulletins
- 10248508Sep 15, 2023Rain Sensor Before replacing the rain sensor during a front windshield replacement inspect the part for part numbers. If you have part numbers; 68507366, 68483780, 68384226 or…
- 10244347Sep 15, 2023Rain Sensor Before replacing the rain sensor during a front windshield replacement inspect the part for part numbers. If you have part numbers; 68507366, 68483780, 68384226 or…
- 10214585May 27, 2022A Rattle Or Creak Noise Is Heard From The Dual Pane Sunroof Area.
- 10221682Jul 1, 2020CONDENSER, Air Conditioning CONDITION 1: If it is determined that the A/C compressor does not engage due to a refrigerant leak at the receiver/drier plug on the A/C condenser…
- 10174172Mar 28, 2020LED Front Fog Lamps Flicker Or Intermittently Light, Are Dim Or Inoperative. A U11E9, or B16FB-15 may be set
- 10220098Nov 20, 2019Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of…
- 10169246Nov 20, 2019Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 11 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 13 | 1% |
| 2015 | 15 | 1% |
| 2014 | 75 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 35% |
| 2001 | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 | 9 | 2% |
| 1999 | 36 | 10% |
| 1998 | 16 | 4% |
| 1997 | 10 | 3% |
| 1996 | 16 | 4% |
| 1995 | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 | 11 | 2% |
| 1993 | 15 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 6 | 2% |
| 1989 | 5 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2017 Jeep Cherokee
650 complaintsOther or unknown
343 complaintsElectrical system
342 complaintsEngine
260 complaintsBrakes
62 complaintsVehicle speed control
60 complaintsSteering
45 complaintsElectronic stability control
42 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsForward collision avoidance
17 complaintsSuspension
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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