2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 19, 2026MAEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   On November 23, 2025, I was driving approximately 60 mph in the middle lane of I-495 near Exit 62 in Marlborough, Massachusetts, with a passenger in the vehicle. I signaled to change lanes to pass a slower vehicle, selected Sport Mode, and accelerated. The engine RPM increased sharply and, almost immediately, I heard an extremely loud bang from the engine area. Multiple warning lights began flashing on the instrument panel, the vehicle made abnormal noises, and the engine…

   NHTSA complaint #11757968 · source
2. Filed May 12, 2026ILEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   My 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee just completely lost power again and almost got hit by the car following me. Almost got hit again coasting to the side of the road! This has happened before and the repair shop tried updating software which did not fix it. Why was the 2017 not included in your recall of the Power Transfer Case? Repair shop diagnosed problem the last time it happened as the PTC! I am an Attorney and want this included in your 2019-2023 recall! Please do not force…

   NHTSA complaint #11737363 · source
3. Filed Mar 26, 202676,000 miCOTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to shift into park(P) to exit the vehicle, the vehicle started moving backwards down the slanted driveway. The contact depressed the brake pedal, and the vehicle stopped. The contact then started the vehicle and shifted into park(P). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. On another occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed or while the vehicle was stopped, the vehicle hesitated…

   NHTSA complaint #11727231 · source
4. Filed Mar 13, 2026ALEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Vehicle head gasket blown. Stated by mechanic that this is a chronic problem with model due to cylinder head warming and gasket failure. Shortly after repaired the left rear Factory OEM rocker arm broke and damaged one of the overhead cams. Again stated by mechanic that this is a common problem due to known oiling problems with this model. Repaired once again. Vehicle drove less than 500 miles before complete engine failure. Also stated by mechanic as well as multiple online…

   NHTSA complaint #11724173 · source
5. Filed Jan 15, 2026AKElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   There have been several issues that have occured over the course of the last 3-4 years . Just this winter alone , i have had my 4wd serv needed maintenance , the air conditioning doest get cold the heater doesnt heat up , i have checkee fluids && cleaned necessary components , i have checked all fuses . My vehicle seems to start most of it's issues once the temperature starts to his below 30degrees F . Tthermostat , ABS light had just turned on recently , unable to add…

   NHTSA complaint #11711061 · source
6. Filed Jan 7, 2026OREngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   I used my cruise control on the highway and once I turned it off my Jeep began vibrating a lot. My Jeep now vibrates all of the time when I accelerate. I took it to the shop and had over $2,200 in work done and they are unable to find the specific reason that it is vibrating when I accelerate and stated it likely to due to something with the transfer case. After hours of non stop research I discovered that the issue that I am having is exactly like the Stellantis 01C issue…

   NHTSA complaint #11709547 · source
7. Filed Dec 29, 202574,000 miCATransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and was stuck in first gear. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that an unknown internal transmission part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…

   NHTSA complaint #11707626 · source
8. Filed Nov 25, 2025150,000 miVATowedTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop at a stop sign at approximately 5 MPH, the contact heard an abnormally loud banging sound followed by an abnormal grinding sound coming from underneath the vehicle, near the driver's feet. The vehicle then shifted to neutral and failed to move. The contact was able to turn off the vehicle after disconnecting the ECM. The contact was able to push the vehicle to the…

   NHTSA complaint #11701429 · source
9. Filed Nov 5, 2025NJTransmission & Drivetrain

   Defect in transmission causing a total replacement to be needed. Jeep is aware of issue and is changing the way they’re built but not recalling.

   NHTSA complaint #11697742 · source
10. Filed Oct 6, 2025180,000 miMITransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving out of the driveway, the transmission unexpectedly shifted into neutral. The shift to park message was displayed on the screen. The shifter became stuck and failed to shift to park(P). The vehicle was restarted. While driving 55 MPH, the message “Shift to Park" was displayed. The "Vehicle was at too high a Speed" message was displayed. The vehicle failed to shift into park. The vehicle failed…

    NHTSA complaint #11691554 · source
11. Filed Oct 4, 2025AZTransmission & Drivetrain

    I was taking my daughter to school and we were stopped at a light when the check engine light came on. When the light turned green and I pressed the gas the vehicle didn’t seem to respond at all and I rolled my car at the right turn and parked it. I turned it off and back on and it was still doing the same thing. I had someone pick up my daughter and take her to school. I started scheduling a tow but after it sat for a while it was able to drive to a shop for inspection…

    NHTSA complaint #11691345 · source
12. Filed Sep 23, 2025116,387 miILTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 45-50 MPH, the “Service 4WD” message was displayed and flashing on and off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 116,387.

    NHTSA complaint #11689117 · source

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