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Jeep Cherokee · Model year 2017

2017 Jeep Cherokee specs, maintenance & manuals

Everything the manufacturer published about the 2017 Jeep Cherokee in one place: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 6 manufacturer publications.

Horsepower
184–271 hp
Combined MPG
21–25
Recalls
6
Schedule covers
150k miles
Cherokee towing capacity by yearTow ratings for every year we have charts for; the 2017 spec sheet's towing figures are in Specs & features below.See the towing chart

What changed for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee

The 2017 Cherokee versus 2016: what's different, from the factory charts and spec sheets.

All the differences we found

EPA combined fuel economy changes

  • 3.2L 6-cylinder, 9-speed automatic (4WD): 22 → 21 MPG

Compared automatically from the manufacturer's trim feature charts, specification sheets, towing guides and the EPA's fuel-economy data for 2016 and 2017. The manufacturer reorganized this year's equipment chart, so features can't be matched line by line with last year's; trims, packages and powertrains above are still compared. Equipment varies by trim and market; confirm details on a specific vehicle.

2017 Jeep Cherokee specs & features

Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2017 specification sheet.

General information4 specs
Body Style
Sport-utility vehicle (SUV)
Assembly Plant
Toledo North Assembly Plant, Toledo, Ohio
EPA Vehicle Class
Multipurpose vehicle
Introduction Date
October 2013 as a 2014 model
Body and chassis2 specs
Layout
Transverse front engine, 4x2 and 4x4
Construction
Steel uniframe
Engines34 specs
3.2-liter Pentastar V-6 with engine stop-start (ESS)
AvailabilityOptional on Sport, Latitude, Limited and Trailhawk
Type and Description60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement197.7 cu. in. (3,239 cc)
Bore x Stroke3.58 x 3.27 (91.0 x 83.0)
Valve SystemChain-driven, DOHC, 24 valves, with hydraulic roller finger followers
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionDie cast aluminum block, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio10.7:1
Power (SAE net)271 hp (199 kW) @ 6,500 rpm (82.4 hp/liter)
Torque (SAE net)239 lb.-ft. (316 N•m) @ 4,400 rpm
Max. Engine Speed6,500 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel RequirementRegular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity6.0 quarts (5.7 liters)
Coolant Capacity9.7 quarts (9.2 liters)
Emission ControlsTwo mini-oxidation three-way catalytic converters; four heated oxygen sensors; and internal engine features(a); Engine stop-start technology
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy/combined)21/29/24 – 4x2; 20/27/23 – Jeep Active Drive I; 18/26/21 – Jeep Active Drive II; 18/24/21 – Jeep Active Drive Lock
Engine Assembly PlantTrenton Engine, Trenton, Mich.
2.4-liter MultiAir2 Tigershark I-4
AvailabilityStandard — Sport, Latitude, Limited and Trailhawk
Type and DescriptionInline four-cylinder, 16-valve MultiAir with multiport fuel injection
Displacement144 cu. in. (2,360 cc)
Bore x Stroke88 X 97
Valve SystemSOHC, four valves per cylinder (16 total)
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionAluminum block, aluminum cylinder head
Compression Ratio10:1
Power (SAE net — estimated)184 hp (137 kW) @ 6,400 rpm
Torque (SAE net — estimated)171 lb.-ft. (234 N•m) @ 4,600 rpm
Max. Engine Speed6,500 rpm
Fuel RequirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane
Oil Capacity5.5 quarts / 5.2 liters
Coolant Capacity7.1 quarts / 6.7 liters
Emission ControlsSingle catalytic converter, heated wide band lambda sensor upstream and mid-catalyst heated oxygen sensor(c); Partial zero-emissions vehicle in CARB states
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy (city/hwy/combined)21/30/25 - 4x2; 21/28/23 - Jeep Active Drive I; 21/27/23 - Jeep Active Drive II; 19/25/22 - Jeep Active Drive Lock
Engine Assembly PlantDundee Engine Plant, Dundee, Mich.

(a) Meets the ULEV II emission standard in all 50 states. (c) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 and LEV II requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington, Maryland, Arizona and Delaware (2014MY).

Transmission948TE nine-speed automaticTransmission: 948TE nine-speed automatic13 specs
Availability
Standard — all models
Description
Planetary gear train, transverse layout
Ratio Spread
9.81
1st
4.71
2nd
2.84
3rd
1.91
4th
1.38
5th
1.00
6th
0.81
7th
0.70
8th
0.58
9th
0.48
Reverse
3.83
Axle ratios7 specs
3.2-liter 4x2
3.251
3.2-liter 4x4 (non-trailer tow)
3.251
3.2-liter 4x4 (trailer tow)
3.517
3.2 liter 4x4 Active Drive II and Trailhawk
3.517
2.4-liter 4x2
3.734
2.4-liter 4x4 (non-Trailhawk)
3.734
2.4-liter 4x4 (Trailhawk)
4.083
4x4 systemsJeep Active Drive I, Jeep Active Drive II, Jeep Active Drive Lock4x4 systems: Jeep Active Drive I, Jeep Active Drive II, Jeep Active Drive Lock6 specs
Availability
Jeep Active Drive I is optional on Sport, Latitude, and Limited models. Jeep Active Drive II is optional on Latitude and Limited. Jeep Active Drive Lock is standard on Trailhawk
Type
Fully disconnecting 4x2 mode with automatic 4x4 engagement; Electronic 4x4 Low and Neutral range shifting for Active Drive II and Lock; Full-time 4x4 mode with active on demand clutch on all 4x4 systems
Operating Modes
Auto 4x2/4x4; 4x4 Low, Neutral for Active Drive II and Lock
Center Differential Type
None
Terrain Response
Unique tuning in all terrain modes
Low-range Ratio
2.92:1
Electrical system2 specs
Alternator
160-amp, 180-amp optional
Battery
600-amp maintenance-free, 730-amp optional, 700-amp AGM (with 3.2-liter engine with stop/start only)
Suspension2 specs
Front
McPherson strut, long travel coil springs, one-piece aluminum sub-frame, aluminum lower control arms, stabilizer bar
Rear
Four link rear suspension with trailing arm, aluminum lateral links, isolated high-strength steel rear cradle, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Steering4 specs
Type
Electric power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio
15.15 4x2 and 4x4, 15.36 4x4 Lock
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
4x2: 37.6 (11.5); 4x4 I: 37.7 (11.5); 4x4 II: 38.0 (11.6); 4x4 Jeep Active Drive Lock: 38.1 (11.6)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
2.56 4x2 and 4x4, 2.67 4x4 Lock
Brakes11 specs
Front: Size and Type
13 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor with 2.36 (60) single-piston floating caliper; 13 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor with 1.89 (48) twin piston floating caliper (available)
Front: Swept Area (per caliper)
100.9 sq. in. (651.1 sq. cm), 1 x 60; 130.1 sq. in. (839.4 sq. cm), 2 x 48
Rear: Size and Type
10.95 x 0.47 (278 x 12) solid rotor with 1.5 (38) single-piston floating caliper; 12.6 x 0.47 (320 x 12) solid rotor with 1.69 (43) single piston floating caliper (available)
Rear: Swept Area (per caliper)
99.0 sq. in. (638.6 sq. cm) 1 x 38; 117.0 sq. in. (754.8 sq. cm) 1 x 43
Power-assist Type
9 x 9 (230 x 230) tandem diaphragm, vacuum assist
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Standard
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Standard
Parking Brake Type
Electric motor on caliper
Parking Brake Type
Electronic park brake
Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes
Standard on front-wheel-drive Sport, Latitude and Limited
All-speed Traction Control
Standard
Dimensions and capacities22 specs
Wheelbase
106.26 (2,699.1) 4x2, 106.3 (2,700) 4x4 I, 107.0(2,718.8) 4x4 Lock
Track, Front
62.2 (1,580.0) 4x4 and 4x2, 62.7 (1,593.5) 4x4 II, and 63.5 (1,613.5) 4x4 Lock
Track, Rear
61.9 (1,573.2) 4x4 and 4x2, 62.7 (1,594.1) 4x4 II, and 63.5 (1614.1) 4x4 Lock
Overall Length (NAFTA vehicles)
182 (4,624)
Overall Width
73.2 (1,858.8) 4x2 and 4x4, 74.9 (1,903.6) 4x4 Lock
Overall Height (with roof rack)
66.2 (1,682.9) 4x4, 65.7 (1,670.2) 4x2, 67.3 (1,710) 4x4 II, and 67.8 (1,723.3) 4x4 Lock
Load-floor height
30.9 (785.6) 4x4
Sill-step height
17.9 (453.8) front step height, 18.1(460.8) rear step height, 4x4
Ground Clearances (4x4 with P245/65R17 tires)
8.7 (221.6) minimum running ground clearance (4x4 Lock)
Ground Clearances: Chassis
9.7 (247.8) cradle bolt head / 8.8 (222.9) front underbody skid plate
Ground Clearances: Fuel Tank
10.5 (266.2) (bolt under fuel tank) / 10 (255.3) brush guard
Ground Clearances: Front Axle
10.4 (265.4) two-speed PTU heat shield
Ground Clearances: Rear Axle
9.7 (246.4) two-speed RDM with locker
Approach Angle, (with air dam) (degrees)
29.9 4x4 Lock; 18.9 4x4 I, 21.0 4x4 II; 16.7 4x2
Breakover Angle (degrees)
22.9 4x4 Lock; 19.5 4x4 I; 21.7 4x4 II; 17.7 4x2
Departure Angle (degrees)
32.2 4x4 Lock; 25.0 4x4 I; 27.3 4x4 II; 24.6 4x2
Aero Cd
0.339 (2.4-liter FWD with grille shutters)
Fuel-tank Capacity
15.9 gal. (60.0 liter)
Maximum occupants and cargo weight, lbs. (kg)
1,000 (454)
All models without Trailer-tow Group and equipped with aftermarket Class II type hitch
2,000 (907)
2.4-liter engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III)
2,000 (907)
3.2-liter engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III)
4,500 (2,041)

(a) All dimensions are measured with two passengers.

Weights8 specs
Curb Weight, 2.4-liter 4x2, lbs. (kg)
3,655 (1,658)
Curb Weight, 3.2-liter 4x2, lbs. (kg)
3,779 (1,714)
Curb Weight, 2.4-liter 4x4, lbs. (kg)
3,953 (1,793)
Curb Weight, 3.2-liter 4x4, lbs. (kg)
4,046 (1835)
Curb Weight, 2.4-liter 4x4 Lock, lbs. (kg)
4,028 (1,827)
Curb Weight, 3.2-liter 4x4 Lock, lbs. (kg)
4,108 (1,863)
Weight Distribution, 4x4, percent F/R
57/43
GVWR
5,050 lbs. – 2.4-liter FWD; 5,500 lbs. – 2.4-liter 4x4, 3.2-liter FWD, 3.2-liter 4x4
Accommodations1 spec
Seating Capacity — Front/Rear
2/3
Accommodations21 specs
front row
Headroom without Sunroof39.4 (999.9)
Headroom with Sunroof37.9 (964.5)
Legroom41.1 (1,045)
Shoulder Room57.6 (1,462.3)
Hip Room53.8 (1,366.6)
Seat Travel8.3 (210) driver / 7.5(190) front passenger
Recliner Range (degrees)8 to 76 (manual) / 8 to 55.25 (powered)
SAE Volume (standard roof)53.98 cu. ft.
second row
Headroom38.5 (978.2)
Legroom40.3 (1,023.2)
Knee Clearance3.5 (90.1)
Shoulder Room55.1 (1,399.8)
Hip Room49.9 (1,268.1)
Recliner Range (degrees)19.25 to 25.25
SAE Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)49.47
cargo access
Liftover Height30.9 (785.6) 4x4
Maximum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening41.4 (1,051) without subwoofer
Minimum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening36.1 (917.2) at top of opening
Maximum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening32.5 (825.0) 4x4 Lock
Minimum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening30.7 (780.0) 4x2
Distance Between Wheelhouse Interior Trim39.4 (1,000.5)
Cargo volume6 specs
SAE Cargo Volume, Rear Seats Up, cu. ft. (cu. m)
24.6 (0.7)
SAE Cargo Volume, Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)
54.9 (1.555)
EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m)
128 (3.625)
Cargo Volume with Front Passenger Seat and Rear Seat Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)
58.9 (1.6678)
Behind Rear Seat
24.6 cu. ft. (0.7 cu. m) rear seat at design position; 26.9 ft.³ (0.76 m³) rear seat at mid travel; 29.1 ft.³ (0.82 m³) rear seat at full forward
Behind Front-row Seats with Rear Seats Folded, cu. ft. (cu. m)
54.9 (1.6)
Wheels3 specs
Wheel 1Wheel 2Wheel 3Wheel 4Wheel 5Wheel 6
AvailabilityStandard — SportStandard — Latitude / Available — SportStandard — LimitedStandard — Limited / Available — LatitudeStandard — TrailhawkOptional — Trailhawk
Type and MaterialPainted Silver full face steelPainted Silver cast aluminumPolished aluminum with non-painted pocketsPolished aluminum with painted pocketsPolished aluminum with painted pocketsJet Black Semi-gloss Painted Aluminum
Size17 x 717 x 718 x 718 x 717 x 7.517 x 7.5
Tires4 specs
Tire 1Tire 2Tire 3Tire 4Tire 5
AvailabilityStandard — Sport and LatitudeStandard — LimitedAvailable — Sport and LatitudeAvailable — LimitedStandard — Trailhawk
Size and Type225/60R17 BSW, All-season225/55R18 BSW, All-season225/65R17 BSW, All-season225/60R18 BSW, All-seasonP245/65R17 OWL All-terrain
Mfr. and ModelFirestone Destination LE2Continental ProContact TXFirestone Destination LE2Continental ProContact TXFirestone Destination A/T
Revs per Mile (km)757 (470)752 (467)734 (456)727 (452)713 (443)

Source: 2017 Jeep Cherokee Specifications (Stellantis media site).

2017 Jeep Cherokee fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2017 Jeep Cherokee at 21–25 MPG combined; the 2.4L 4-cylinder (FWD) is the most efficient and the 3.2L 6-cylinder (4WD) the thirstiest. Every EPA test configuration is below, from the government's fuel-economy database.

City, highway and combined figures are in MPG (MPGe on electricity).

VersionEngineTransmission · driveCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Cherokee FWD2.4L 4-cylinder9-speed automatic · FWD21MPG30MPG25MPG$2,500361
Cherokee FWD3.2L 6-cylinderstop-start9-speed automatic · FWD21MPG29MPG24MPG$3,000377
Cherokee FWD2.4L 4-cylinderFFV9-speed automatic · FWD21MPG30MPG25MPG$2,500361
Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II2.4L 4-cylinder9-speed automatic · 4WD21MPG27MPG23MPG$2,700385
Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD2.4L 4-cylinder9-speed automatic · 4WD19MPG25MPG22MPG$2,850412
Cherokee 4WD2.4L 4-cylinder9-speed automatic · AWD21MPG28MPG23MPG$2,700378
Cherokee 4WD Active Drive II3.2L 6-cylinderstop-start9-speed automatic · 4WD18MPG26MPG21MPG$3,400416
Cherokee Trailhawk 4WD3.2L 6-cylinderstop-start9-speed automatic · 4WD18MPG24MPG21MPG$3,400432
Cherokee 4WD3.2L 6-cylinderstop-start9-speed automatic · AWD20MPG27MPG23MPG$3,100388
Cherokee 4WD2.4L 4-cylinderFFV9-speed automatic · AWD21MPG28MPG23MPG$2,700378

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. MPG is miles per gallon (MPGe for electric operation). Plug-in hybrids list gasoline-only MPG with the electric rating underneath. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year at the EPA's fuel-price assumptions, so yours will differ. Range is total driving range on a full tank or charge.

2017 Jeep Cherokee wheels & tires

Factory tire and wheel sizes, spare and the pressure to run, from the spec sheet and owner's manual.

FitsTireWheelType
Sport and LatitudeStandard
225/60R17Firestone Destination LE2
17 × 7 in, steel or cast aluminum
black sidewall, all-season
LimitedStandard
225/55R18Continental ProContact TX
18 × 7 in, aluminum
black sidewall, all-season
Sport and LatitudeAvailable
225/65R17Firestone Destination LE2
17 × 7 in, steel or cast aluminum
black sidewall, all-season
LimitedAvailable
225/60R18Continental ProContact TX
18 × 7 in, aluminum
black sidewall, all-season
TrailhawkStandard
P245/65R17Firestone Destination A/T
17 × 7.5 in, aluminum
outline white letters, all-terrain
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard, which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
Compact, non-matching full-size or limited-use spare depending on equipment, stowed under the load floor behind the rear seat; the compact or non-matching full-size spare has no pressure sensor.
Lug nut torque
100 ft-lb (135 N·m), M12 x 1.25 thread, 19 mm socket
Pressure monitor
A tire pressure monitoring system warns when a tire is low.

Sizes and pressures vary by trim, wheel package and load: check the placard on your vehicle and the tire sidewall. Sizes from the manufacturer's specification sheet (2017 Jeep Cherokee Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2017 Jeep Cherokee maintenance schedule

The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.

A dot means the service is due at that mileage.

Additional Inspections

  • Inspect the CV joints
  • Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
  • Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function

Additional Maintenance

  • Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter
Service20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k130k140k150k
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints
Inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function
Inspect front accessory drive belt, tensioner, idler pulley, and replace if necessary
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter
Replace spark plugs
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary

At every oil change

  • Change oil and filter
  • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on
  • Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
  • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
  • Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
  • Inspect exhaust system
  • Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
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2017 Jeep Cherokee fluids & capacities

Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
Shared across engines
Fuel tank (approximate)2.4L and 3.2L engines15.8 gal60 L
2.4L engine
Engine oil with filterSAE 0W-20, API certified5.5 qt5.2 L
Cooling systemMopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula7.2 qt6.8 L
3.2L engine
Engine oil with filterSAE 5W-20, API certified6 qt5.6 L
Cooling systemMopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula10 qt9.5 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Engine coolant
OAT (Organic Additive Technology) coolant, 10 Year/150,000 Mile formulaMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
Engine oil2.4L engine
SAE 0W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
Mopar (Pennzoil and Shell Helix also named)
Engine oil3.2L engine
SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
Mopar (Pennzoil and Shell Helix also named)
Engine oil filter
—
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
—
Mopar Spark Plugs
Fuel selection2.4L Flex Fuel (E-85) engines
87 octane, up to 85% ethanol
—
Fuel selection2.4L and 3.2L engines
87 octane, 0-15% ethanol
—

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Automatic transmission
ZF 8&9 speed ATF or equivalent
Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid
Brake master cylinder
DOT 3 brake fluid, SAE J1703 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 unavailable)
Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
2.4L and 3.2L engines
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 15% (E15)
2.4L Flex Fuel (E-85) engines
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 85% (E85); E85 capable

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M12 x 1.2519 mm socket100 ft‑lb (135 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
  • Engine oil capacities include the filter.
  • Use only dealer-recommended lug nuts/bolts; clean off dirt or oil before tightening.
  • Use a deep-wall six-sided socket and a calibrated torque wrench on lug nuts.

Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.

2017 Jeep Cherokee recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee: 6 recall campaigns, 1,339 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD
16.9% risk
Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD
17.4% risk

Stars compare vehicles of similar weight; rollover shows the tested chance of a rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

Recalls (6)

Newest first. A campaign covers certain vehicles of this model year, not necessarily every one. To see which apply to a specific vehicle, and whether the fix has been done, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer; repairs are free of charge.

Power trainJanuary 16, 2025 · Campaign 25V011000

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.

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.

Fix: 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.

Campaign 25V011000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train: automatic transmissionApril 27, 2023 · Campaign 23V302000

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.

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.

Fix: 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.

Campaign 23V302000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train: driveline: differential unitJune 11, 2020 · Campaign 20V343000

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.

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.

Fix: 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.

Campaign 20V343000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system: wiringMay 17, 2018 · Campaign 18V332000

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.

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.

Fix: 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.

Campaign 18V332000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment: other: labelsAugust 31, 2017 · Campaign 17V543000

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."

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.

Fix: 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.

Campaign 17V543000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags: knee bolsterNovember 2, 2016 · Campaign 16V799000

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.

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.

Fix: 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.

Campaign 16V799000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
1,339
Crashes
24
Fires
6
Injuries
27
  • Power train651
  • Unknown or other343
  • Electrical system342
  • Engine260
  • Vehicle speed control60
  • Service brakes57
  • Steering45
  • Electronic stability control (ESC)42

Complaints are reports owners filed with NHTSA; they are not verified and a complaint can name more than one component. A high count reflects how many were sold as much as how often something fails.

Source: NHTSA public data (recalls, complaints and the New Car Assessment Program), covering Cherokee. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2017 Jeep Cherokee owner's manuals & publications

The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2017 model year.

On Mopar.com

Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.

Read for lake-effect country

What counts on a 2017 Jeep Cherokee from Michigan to Tennessee

Lake-effect squalls, roads soaked in brine, potholes that open with every thaw and long Appalachian grades: driving in the Great Lakes states asks a lot of tires, batteries and undersides. These notes take the 2017 Cherokee figures above and flag the ones that carry the most weight in West Virginia.

Pothole season and the factory tire sizes

Smallest factory tire: 225/60R17. Freeze-thaw cycles break up asphalt across the Great Lakes states, and one jolt can knock the alignment out without leaving a mark on the wheel. If the steering wheel sits off-center or the Cherokee wanders after a pothole, get the alignment checked before the tire edges wear. A winter set on 17-inch wheels also keeps salt off the originals.

Oil for a frozen-driveway start

Factory oil: SAE 0W-20 (2.4L) and SAE 5W-20 (3.2L), 5.5 qt (2.4L) and 6 qt (3.2L) per change with a filter. A Grand Rapids or Toledo January can leave an engine at single digits overnight, and at start-up the oil has to reach the top of the engine fast. Short trips that never fully warm the engine let moisture collect in the oil; a longer drive clears it.

Battery checks before the cold

The spec sheet lists 600 to 730 cold-cranking amps. It is an AGM battery, so the replacement should be AGM as well. A Cherokee left at a lake cottage or in a pole barn for weeks slowly drains its battery, and a cold snap then finds it with nothing to spare. A plug-in maintainer for stored vehicles is cheap insurance in the Great Lakes states.

Traction for snowbelt hills and hollows

This model year offers front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. In West Virginia, the payoff comes in the first hour of a storm, before plows reach side streets, and on boat ramps slick with algae where a two-wheel-drive tow vehicle can spin. Keep the system's limits in mind on ice: driven wheels add grip for going, not for stopping or turning.

Cold mornings and the tire-pressure light

Air pressure falls about 1 psi with each 10°F drop, so the swing from a gray, mild lake-effect afternoon to a clear, frigid morning can trip the warning light overnight. Set pressures cold, to the door-jamb placard. An underinflated tire is also easier to damage in a pothole, because the rim sits closer to the edge it hits.

Coolant through freeze and climb

Fluids table: OAT coolant (10-year/150,000-mile formula), 7.2 qt (2.4L) and 10 qt (3.2L). Scheduled replacement comes at 10 years or 150,000 miles. Stick to that chemistry, since mixing coolant types can shorten their protective life. On a used Cherokee from West Virginia, ask whether the coolant was changed on time, and check the level in the overflow tank with the engine cold before you drive it.

Fuel reserve for storm closures

Fuel capacity: 15.8 gallons. Lake-effect whiteouts can shut stretches of I-94 in Michigan or I-90 through the Ohio Snowbelt for hours, so keep the tank from running low between November and March. If you do end up stranded, a running engine for heat needs a tailpipe clear of snow.

Each spec in these notes is pulled from the tables above. The commentary on salt, snow, potholes and grades is general guidance for the Great Lakes states; the owner's manual remains the authority.

2017 Jeep Cherokee questions

How much oil does the 2017 Jeep Cherokee take?

With a filter change: 2.4L engine (SAE 0W-20, API certified), 5.5 qt / 5.2 L and 3.2L engine (SAE 5W-20, API certified), 6 qt / 5.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.

What kind of oil does the 2017 Jeep Cherokee use?

2.4L engine: SAE 0W-20, API certified (MS-6395) and 3.2L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395).

When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2017 Jeep Cherokee?

At 20,000 miles: inspect the cv joints; inspect front suspension, boot seals. tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect the brake linings, parking brake function; replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2017 Jeep Cherokee owner's manual?

The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.

What MPG does the 2017 Jeep Cherokee get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Jeep Cherokee at 21–25 MPG combined, depending on the version. 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, FWD: 21 city / 30 highway / 25 combined; 3.2L 6-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, FWD: 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, 4WD: 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, 4WD: 19 city / 25 highway / 22 combined; 2.4L 4-cylinder, 9-speed automatic, AWD: 21 city / 28 highway / 23 combined. Ratings are the EPA's laboratory figures from fueleconomy.gov; real-world mileage varies with driving, load and weather.

What size tires does the 2017 Jeep Cherokee use?

Factory tire sizes: 225/60R17 (Sport and Latitude); 225/55R18 (Limited); 225/65R17 (Sport and Latitude); 225/60R18 (Limited); P245/65R17 (Trailhawk). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard on the vehicle, not in a single table.

What changed on the 2017 Jeep Cherokee?

New trim: Overland; New body style: 4x2; Body style dropped: FWD; New option packages: Comfort/Sound Group, Off-Road Group, Safety/Convenience Group, SafetyTec Group and 3 more.

Does the 2017 Jeep Cherokee have recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The most recent: Power train (January 2025), Power train: automatic transmission (April 2023), and Power train: driveline (June 2020). NHTSA's data was last fetched November 8, 2026. Recalls are listed by model year, so a given vehicle may or may not be covered: enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see which are open.

What are the most common safety complaints about the 2017 Jeep Cherokee?

Owners have filed 1,339 complaints about the 2017 Jeep Cherokee with NHTSA. The components named most often are power train (651), unknown or other (343), and electrical system (342). 24 complaints involved a crash and 6 complaints a fire. Complaints are reports from owners that NHTSA does not verify, so treat them as a signal to look into, not a finding.

What is the 2017 Jeep Cherokee's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee is 4 out of 5 stars (Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD: 4 and Jeep Cherokee SUV 2WD: 4). The rating combines frontal, side and rollover tests.

Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.