2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
20 owners have reported fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems with the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 8% of all complaints about this model year. The typical problem appeared around 65,000 mi.
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion complaints
- 20
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Related recalls
- 1
- Median mileage
- 65,000 mi
Specific components reported
Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion covers: Fuel system (gas/diesel), fuel pump, hybrid and electric propulsion and battery.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 18 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion complaints across Jeep Grand Cherokee years
Mileage when the problem appeared
Related recalls
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Risk: Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
What owners say
- Filed Aug 2, 2026MACrashTowedFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
I was pulling into my driveway and the vehicle accelerated by itself and crashed into my house looks like vehicle is beyond repair still waiting on adjuster report
NHTSA complaint #11754248 · source - Filed May 20, 2026CABrakesEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
Q: What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A: 1) Sudden loss of propulsion at highway speeds, with inability to accelerate despite throttle input. Regained propulsion only after shifting from Drive → Neutral → Drive. Repeated occurrences. Prior dealership complaint before recall awareness. 2) Unresolved drivability issues after transmission work Q: How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? A: Sudden…
NHTSA complaint #11739098 · source - Filed Jan 15, 2026188,000 miDCTowedEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the vehicle became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump module and valve had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
NHTSA complaint #11711085 · source - Filed Nov 15, 2025UTEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
It and it had a weird knock to the engine. Did get searched five times until it was figured out. It was the lifters and camshaft that failed at 82,000. it was fixed it did stall on the highway once before that. complete fix the water pump issue. for the fuel system the EVAP code keeps showing up every few thousand miles even though it's been checked and serviced. No leaks of any kind even the very small code leak. No leaks were found in any parts of the car
NHTSA complaint #11699507 · source - Filed Jul 16, 2025OKFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain
Unknown or uncertain about needing a recall. Recently my car has been having trouble with acceleration in the sense that either it will lag or stall out and at times will give acceleration even without me trying to depress the gas harder. It sputters like it either cannot get gas or the fuel system is faulty, it keeps throwing codes and the check engine light dings and flashes. Cruise control sometimes will not come on, theres a burnt smell and rough idles, i have noticed a…
NHTSA complaint #11673957 · source - Filed Jan 27, 2025OHDriver Assistance & Safety TechFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain
Transmission failed. Stuck in drive while on busy road, could not put vehicle in park or neutral and could not turn vehicle off. Drove very slowly to dealership because no one would tow without being able to turn it off and stuck in drive. Dealership did diagnostic and decided transmission needed replaced. Safety of other drivers were put at risk because car could not be taken out of drive and could not be shut off. No warning lamps, no messages prior to failure. Message…
NHTSA complaint #11638957 · source - Filed Oct 28, 2024100,000 miTXTowedFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to start. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…
NHTSA complaint #11622278 · source - Filed Mar 9, 2024CAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
While driving on the freeway, in the fast lane, with children in the car the car lost all ability to accelerate, and lights came on. We had to coast to the side of the road and stop the car on the shoulder. We were almost hit while stuck there waiting for a tow truck. Nothing in the car worked, we were lucky to get one car window down as it was 103 degrees. We couldn't get out of the car bc we had two toddlers in car seats and no where safe to go. So we sat there praying and…
NHTSA complaint #11576396 · source - Filed Sep 4, 2023MIFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown
I was parked and my car was on and my gas gauge was less the halfway (dashboard indicated about 70 miles left) then my steering wheel started shaking so I turned off the car. I tried restarting the car but it wouldn’t turn on. I got my jumper cables out because I thought the battery had died but it wouldn’t turn on after multiple attempts. I ran to the nearest gas station and got some gas, filled my tank up and after a few attempts my car finally turned back on. Ever since…
NHTSA complaint #11542493 · source - Filed Jul 2, 2023WIEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain
Was traveling in the fast lane of highway when the engine just stopped. Able to coast to shoulder of highway. Put car in park and tried to restart the engine. It would not restart. Gas tank was 1/4 full. Had to be towed. The same situation happened in Feb 2020 but the weather was bad and the dealer could not find a problem so it was blamed on the moisture in the electrical system.
NHTSA complaint #11529953 · source - Filed Apr 15, 2023NJBrakesEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
My car loose power engine light and sometime A orange light . Vibration and cheking and clicking Temperature engine go up when start ac come down. I already change spark plug sprockets coil Water pump thermostat . I have same problem . Leaking oil. The inspection failed Code 0302 105
NHTSA complaint #11517219 · source - Filed Feb 10, 2023CAFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain
When driving the vehicle it's like the transmission is slipping through the first few gears then all of a sudden it takes off. if you try to accelerate it just winds up and then bang it takes off. when coming to a stop it downshifts hard. When driving around a corner you slow down your foot off the pedal, then when you get through the corner you go to accelerate again and it has a dead spot, no power, it's like it died and you have nothing then again it takes right off.…
NHTSA complaint #11506688 · source
Other 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee problem areas
- Engine (82)
- Transmission & Drivetrain (63)
- Electrical System (62)
- Other / Unknown (52)
- Seats & Seat Belts (19)
- Brakes (18)
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech (16)
- Acceleration & Cruise Control (15)
- Airbags (12)
- Steering (10)
- Lighting (9)
- Suspension (6)
- Body & Structure (4)
- Visibility & Wipers (3)
- Wheels & Tires (2)
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology