2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Srt
Common Problems
Ranked from 101 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
9 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Engine malfunction with check engine light and performance issues
26complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine malfunctions, causing check engine lights to illuminate and performance issues such as stalling and lack of acceleration.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Electrical System Failure Causing Dashboard Warning Lights to Flash
18complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe electrical system fails, causing multiple dashboard warning lights to flash simultaneously.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Transmission failure with shifting issues
15complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission frequently slips, fails to shift into gears, and requires multiple restarts to function properly.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Brake system failures with unexpected shutdowns
12complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe brake system occasionally fails, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly shut off while driving, posing a safety risk.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Unreliable and unsafe headrest deployments
10complaintsSafety riskOtherPassenger-side headrests deploy unexpectedly without warning, posing a significant safety risk during collisions.
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Faulty fuel system with oil leaks and fires
7complaintsSafety riskFuel systemThe fuel system experiences oil leaks and has caused fires, posing a significant risk of engine failure and vehicle damage.
$200–$1,600est. oil-leak repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Power Train Issues Causing Uncontrolled Movement
7complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe power train issues cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly, posing a safety risk.
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Steering Lock-up During Turns
6complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel locks up during turns, posing a significant safety risk.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Sunroof Explosions Without Apparent Cause
6complaintsHigh severityOtherThe sunroof spontaneously explodes without any apparent cause, posing a safety risk.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.