2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 102about this part
- Share
- 28%of 364 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,150miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 102 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 28% of the 364 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,150 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle having issues starting up. On multiple occasion the vehicle will not turn over. It is a push button start. I purchased this car brand new with only 52 miles on it and less than 4 years later its having issues coming one. I have found several complaints about the same issue. When this happened in all cases the vehicle had been parked. Once over night, once only for a couple hours.”
NHTSA complaint #11387350, filed 2021-01, 71,000 miles“D and r on transmission blinks then stalls. While on reverse, does not reverse. While on d, stalls, have to put it back to park and re-start engine. Took to dealer, they can not find anything, for me to wait till mal signal comes on in order for them to find code. Dangerous, as I already was stuck twice in traffic. Only has 24000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11220709, filed 2019-06, 24,000 miles“I am the original owner for 10 months. Several times over the last ten months, when stopped and then depressing the gas pedal fully without cruise control or launch control engaged, the throttle continues to accelerate even though my foot is removed fully from the gas pedal. It forces you to put the car in neutral and brake until the throttle becomes unstuck and the rpms of the engine come back down. …”
NHTSA complaint #11133589, filed 2018-10, 12,400 miles“I was stopped at a stop light on a busy 4 lane highway when my 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee stalled and would not re-start. The engine light came on, I could not push the break pedal in. I called u-connect roadside and they sent a tow truck.”
NHTSA complaint #11311567, filed 2020-02, 38,000 miles“I was waiting for my wife at the train station and when I saw her I placed the car in drive and it took off like a shot accelerating until I was able to hit the brake hard and threw it into netural. This has never happened before. I never touched the gas petal or accidentally touched anything else.it was so frightening.what was so frightening was the intensity of the acceleration. If anyone was in front of me they would have been killed”
NHTSA complaint #11089182, filed 2018-04, 4,300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11027837Jan 21, 2026Water Pump & Chain Case Cover
- 11027836Jan 21, 2026Water Pump & Chain Case Cover
- 11026565Dec 3, 2025Isolator - engine mount
- 11026570Dec 1, 2025Isolator - engine mount
- 11021845Aug 7, 2025Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units…
- 11021043Jul 26, 2025Engine Rattle Noise
- 11020608Jul 3, 2025When replacing a camshaft and parts kit (P/N 68661146xx and/or 68661147xx), it is NOT necessary to order the roller-finger followers (rocker arms) separately, as these are…
- 11019773Jun 18, 2025ADJUSTER Valve Lash Customer's complaint may include a ticking noise coming from the engine. Technician's observations can refer to spongy or stuck hydraulic lash adjusters…
- 11018451May 12, 20253.6L PSU Long Block Misfire DTC codes and/or rough idle and/or valvetrain noise. Refer to SOL # S2509000004. It is also important to confirm that the vehicle being repaired has…
- 11016107Apr 1, 2025Engine Rattle Noise
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 71% |
| 2025 | 23 | 29% |
| 2024 | 109 | 43% |
| 2023 | 86 | 21% |
| 2022 | 51 | 19% |
| 2021 | 61 | 15% |
| 2020 | 50 | 21% |
| 2019 | 64 | 17% |
| 2018 | 125 | 15% |
| 2017 | 102 | 28% |
| 2016 | 76 | 24% |
| 2015 | 204 | 15% |
| 2014 | 409 | 17% |
| 2013 | 106 | 13% |
| 2012 | 285 | 17% |
| 2011 | 344 | 21% |
| 2010 | 21 | 18% |
| 2009 | 22 | 16% |
| 2008 | 107 | 15% |
| 2007 | 170 | 15% |
| 2006 | 124 | 10% |
| 2005 | 134 | 7% |
| 2004 | 35 | 3% |
| 2003 | 16 | 2% |
| 2002 | 26 | 2% |
| 2001 | 19 | 2% |
| 2000 | 34 | 2% |
| 1999 | 22 | 1% |
| 1998 | 14 | 1% |
| 1997 | 15 | 2% |
| 1996 | 17 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 0% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
88 complaintsElectrical system
87 complaintsOther or unknown
77 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsSeats
20 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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