2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Problems

325 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict AVOID 42/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Engine85
Electrical System79
Power Train74
Unknown Or Other72
Fuel/Propulsion System28
Service Brakes26

In the owners’ words

“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, 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT owner
“The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. Additionally, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe, and the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The vehicle eventually failed start and was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. ”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT owner
“System said car will shut off soon. All system lights started blinking and the car turned off. Car would not restart and would not go into neutral.”NHTSA complaint, 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT owner

Questions owners ask

Is the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT reliable?

On the federal record it scores 42/100: 325 owner complaints (36.11 per year on the road) and 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 85 of 364 categorised reports.

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The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT scored 42/100 on the federal record.

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