Jeep Cherokee Complaints (2017)

1,338 consumer complaints on file.

#11704668December 12, 2025
POWER TRAIN
This is one of the cars that does not fail under the PTU recall. It currently has the exact issue as the recall but my vin is not in the recall. They performed the reprogramming which has not fix the issue. This and others should be included in the current recall due to the exact same issue and model year. This was bought because it’s 4wd and this is now not useable while others are having them repaired by Jeep. This car has not been able at times to engage in park the 4wd service is on and the ptu code is on. Thank you
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11704279December 10, 2025
POWER TRAIN, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL), POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the “4WD Service Unavailable” warning light was illuminated and failed to turn off. The contact stated that there was oil leaking from the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a failure with the gear shifter. The contact stated that the vehicle slipped out of gear unexpectedly. The vehicle was turned off and restarted. During research, the contact located NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V011000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who determined that the oil gasket and oil housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was placed on a waiting list. The contact was informed that an email would be sent when parts were available. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703179December 5, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Power train failure while driving confirmed by dealer in February 2025 - 01C recall.vehicle is inoperable and sitting at dealer. Keep being told parts unavailable. Reimbursement for rental was nightmare and deliberately delayed, change terms mid rental etc. No updates, no remedies, no compensation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702683December 3, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
My car back in June 2025 left me stranded in the turn lane with traffic backing up after the emergency parking brake turned on without warning. I was not able to drive e my car or to release the brake and move my car. I did a thorough review of all possible reasonable switches that could have caused the malfunction. So I tried to turn off all of the warning systems. Once I did this I couldn't drive faster than 5 to 10 mph. I was able to get to a parking lot about 100 ft away. I called a tow truck, spoke with my mechanic at the local dealership. He suggested what I had already done including removing the battery cables. We did all this to no avail. He got the car then took 3 days to get it to release after opening and closing the door 10 times before starting the car again. He said I need a modulator valve. We have been waiting for over 6 months and my car is still waiting for this part. I can not drive the only car I own when I have a safety issue. Should this had happened while driving with my grandson in the car it is unsafe and it isn't what an autistic child needs to face. This incident has happened 4 times since it happened in June. Every time it takes place, I have to turn off the car open and close the door 10 times before the carvwill release and reset the computer system to make the car drivable again. I did check with the dealership yesterday and still other jeeps of this year has the same issues but my car is not in that listing. What does a person have do when it is clearly a manufacturer defect?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702291December 1, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V011000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a stop, there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The “Service Shifter” warning light was occasionally illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701440November 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the message "Service All-wheel Drive" was displayed. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the power transfer unit (PTU) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V343000 (Power Train) and 25V011000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recalls. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recalls. The failure mileage was 119,884.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701569November 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Service 4WD - See Dealer and Service Immediately" was displayed. The contact stated that the 4WD and AWD systems were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with transfer case and PTU failure. The contact was informed that the transfer case and PTU needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring intermittently for approximately two years but had become a permanent failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11700121November 18, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The Service 4WD light comes on intermittently and the vehicle goes from 4WD to no wheel drive. Local dealership and independent shops indicate this is an internal error in the PTU and it must be replaced. Research indicates there were ~26,000 recalled vehicles for my year, make and model due to this very issue. However, all have confirmed my VIN was not part of the recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699867November 17, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Nov 2023 while driving, car began grinding. Service engine light along with Service Shifter warning appeared. Took to my Independent Mechanic who diagnosed problem as the PTU. There were several complaints, but no official Recall for my VIN. Had PTU replaced. Nov 2024 similar problem except car rolled forward after being placed in Park, and warning lights appeared again. Returned to Independent mechanic who replaced the defective PTU. Still no active Recall for my VIN. Repair completed under warranty. Since repair, Intermittent "Service Shifter" light, but no codes or faults showing. Nov 2025 grinding noise when turning. Independent mechanic diagnosed the Rear Differential and hydraulic pumps to be the problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699208November 13, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with PTU failure. The contact was informed that the PTU needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the same failure. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V011000 (Power Train); however, parts for the recall repair were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699226November 13, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Car stopped working in an intersection then started rolling. Only way to stop was to put emergency brake on. Took to a mechanic and was told it was the ptu. There is a recall with no remedy as of right now since January. I need a vehicle to live. Want company to pay for a rental. Not me paying for it then being reimbursed
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699231November 13, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH and making a turn, the vehicle stalled. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the PTU was the cause of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V011000 (Power Train). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were on backorder. The contact called another local dealer, Colonial South Chrysler Ram Jeep and Dodge (42 State Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02747), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699263November 13, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the Power Transfer Unit (PTU), resulting in damage to the transmission and rear differential. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V011000 (Power Train); the VIN was included, but parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699014November 12, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The PTU failed and needs a new transfer case, per the dealership in Blue Ridge, GA. According to them, there is no repair; however, I have inquired about acquiring a refund / replacement vehicle. I am in touch with my lender regarding this matter.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11699019November 12, 2025
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Jeep Cherokee – Unexpected 4WD / PTU Issue Out of nowhere, my Jeep Cherokee displayed a message on the dashboard saying “Service 4 Wheel Drive.” I was driving normally at the time — no impact, no off-road driving, and nothing unusual occurred beforehand. After taking the vehicle to my mechanic, I was informed that the issue might be related to the PTU (Power Transfer Unit). It seems the system failed without any warning signs. Now, every time I start the car, the same “Service 4 Wheel Drive” message reappears. There are no strange noises or performance issues at the moment, but the warning remains, which is concerning and will need further inspection.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11697831November 6, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Need new transfer case. Why isn’t my jeep under a recall for this problem - when so many other 2017 jeeps are ?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11697849November 6, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Parking brake on the jeep automatically engaged while driving. Had vehicle towed to dealership where a new parking brake switch was installed and programed and told it was ready to go. Picked it up and it did the same thing again and turned on the auto start stop light. Took it back to the dealership and they said water had gotten into the back area and corroded the parking brake module and the connector. They wanted to charge me $2500 to fix. I took the vehicle home and parked it and started doing research. This is a known problem that could affect 1.2 million vehicles. My jeep only has 73,500 miles on it and is regularly serviced. It's driven roughly 4 miles a day. This is a safety issue so why isn't there a recall on it. It is a defect in design not a consumer made issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694474October 20, 2025
POWER TRAIN
While driving, the transmission failed to operate safely. We had the car towed to a Jeep dealership for repairs. They diagnosed the problem and told us that the transmission had to be replaced. After about a month, they then notified us that they had to re-install the software in order to complete the repair. Then, a couple of weeks later, notified us that now, they had to replace the PTU in order to complete the repair. During that timeframe, I did some research and found that a recall had been issued on that PTU, for that particular Jeep model. However, I was not notified of the recall. (Number O1C). After talking with a representative of the parent company's "claims" department, they stated that my specific vin number was not found on their file, in connection with the recall. I communicated the sequence of repairs needed to complete the "fix" for my car, and told the employee that it was my contention that the failed PTU, logically and reasonably was the cause of the transmission failure. I was told to "wait and see" if they could find out why my vin # was not listed. Subsequently, I've filed requests for reimbursement to multiple entities connected to Jeep, and have been told that my claim had been denied. In my opinion, a major transmission failure IS, in fact a serious SATETY concern, especially when you have no power to control your speed while driving. I am still researching other options to appeal my case.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694161October 17, 2025
POWER TRAIN
PTU has failed. Recal needs to include 2017 limited models. Driving while came on. Didn't know exactly if I was going to get home, out me at rush for an accident. Light it on dash, SVC 4x4.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11693615October 15, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, POWER TRAIN
I've owned this vehicle for about four years now. The car has been good up until JUST after my warranty expired and now I have a "Service 4WD" light on now. This light will come on most times when I'm driving. Sometimes not right away. But when it does light up it will say lit for the remainder of the drive. I belong to an online jeep group and I'm seeing a lot of the same issue. This light will come on most of the time. Any way I really hope you can help. Thank you.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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