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2017 Jeep Cherokee recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The most recent was reported on April 29, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: CHEROKEE.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V011000April 29, 2025Power Train
23V302000April 27, 2023Power Train › Automatic Transmission
20V343000June 11, 2020Power Train › Automatic Transmission
18V332000May 17, 2018Electrical System › Software
17V543000August 31, 2017Equipment › Other › Labels
16V799000November 2, 2016Air Bags › Knee Bolster

Systems involved: Power Train (3) · Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1) · Equipment (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Wheels (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V011000Manufacturer no. 01C

Power Train

Report received by NHTSA
April 29, 2025
Owner notification
February 19, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
63,130 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee
October 10, 2016 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power and/or loss of park function.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the drivetrain control module and PTU software and replace the PTU, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning February 19, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 01C.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V011000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V302000Manufacturer no. 45A

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
April 27, 2023
Owner notification
May 11, 2023
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
25,980 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The power transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and differential, resulting in a loss of drive power or loss of park function.

Safety risk

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. A loss of park function can cause an unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 45A. This recall expands previous recall number 20V-343.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V302000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V343000Manufacturer no. W47

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
June 11, 2020
Owner notification
July 14, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
67,248 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Components: Power Train › Automatic Transmission; Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines and the transmission output shaft may cause some input spline teeth to wear off, which may eventually cause a loss of engagement between the transmission and the differential inside the PTU. If this occurs, power cannot be transferred between the front wheels and the transmission which results in a loss of drive while the vehicle is in motion and a loss of the Park function while stationary.

Safety risk

A loss of drive can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. A loss of the Park function can cause unintended vehicle rollaway which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update that will maintain vehicle propulsion by engaging rear wheel drive and prevent rolling in Park by activating the electronic parking brake if a failed input spline occurs. This recall began July 14, 2020. Owners may contact FCA USA LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is W47.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V343000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V332000Manufacturer no. U49,U59-U65,U68,U73

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
May 17, 2018
Owner notification
June 4, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,815,661 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee
November 5, 2012 – December 17, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Components: Electrical System › Software; Electrical System › Wiring; Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.

Safety risk

If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V332000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V543000Manufacturer no. T53

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
August 31, 2017
Owner notification
October 13, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
22,242 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee
February 27, 2017 – August 10, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Components: Equipment › Other › Labels; Wheels › Rim

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The tire and rim size information required to be on the Certification label was omitted during manufacturing, which may result in an incorrect tire and rim combination being installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety risk

The missing tire and rim designation information may lead to an incorrect combination being installed on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners and will provide a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T53.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V543000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V799000Manufacturer no. S84

Air Bags › Knee Bolster

Report received by NHTSA
November 2, 2016
Owner notification
November 9, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
88 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee
October 13, 2016 – October 17, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
CHEROKEE

Defect summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 13, 2016, to October 17, 2016. Improper welds on the driver's knee air bag inflator may prevent the air bag from properly inflating.

Safety risk

If the driver's knee air bag does not properly inflate, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's knee air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S84.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V799000, filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 29, 2025.