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Jeep Grand Cherokee · Model year 2017

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee specs, maintenance & manuals

Owner and shopper reference for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 19 manufacturer publications.

Horsepower
240–475 hp
Combined MPG
15–21
Recalls
6
Schedule covers
150k miles
Grand 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 Grand Cherokee

What the manufacturer's data shows changed on the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee compared with 2016.

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 Grand Cherokee specs & features

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

Spec sheet
General information4 specs
Vehicle Type
Four-door sport-utility vehicle
Assembly Plant
Jefferson Avenue North Assembly Plant, Detroit, Mich.
EPA Vehicle Class
Multipurpose vehicle
Introduction Date
Spring 1992 as a 1993 model
Body and chassis2 specs
Layout
Front engine, rear- or four-wheel drive
Construction
Steel uniframe
Engines73 specs
3.6-liter Pentastar V-6
AvailabilityStandard on all models
Type and Description60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement220 cu. in. (3,604 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke3.77 x 3.26 (96 x 83)
Valve SystemChain-driven DOHC, 24 valves and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel InjectionSequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
ConstructionAluminum deep-skirt block, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio10.2:1
Power (est.) (SAE J2723)Up to 295 hp at 6,400 rpm
Torque (est.) (SAE J2723)260 lb.-ft. at 4,800 rpm
Max. Engine Speed6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel RequirementUnleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2
Oil Capacity6.0 quarts (5.7 liters)
Coolant Capacity14.0 quarts (13.25 liters)
Emission ControlsDual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight6,200 lbs. — 2WD and 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy)TBD — 2WD; TBD — 4WD
Assembly PlantTrenton South Engine Plant, Trenton, Mich.
5.7-liter V-8
AvailabilityOptional — Limited, Overland and Summit (4x4 models only)
Type and Description90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement345 cu. in. (5,654 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)
Valve SystemVariable-valve timing (VVT), pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight deactivating and eight conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers
Fuel InjectionSequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
ConstructionDeep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Power (est.) (SAE J2723)360 hp (268 kW) at 5,150 rpm
Torque (est.) (SAE J2723)390 lb.-ft. (520 N•m) at 4,250 rpm
Max. Engine Speed5,800 rpm (electronically-limited)
Fuel RequirementUnleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 — recommended; unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — acceptable
Oil Capacity7 quarts (6.6 liters)
Coolant Capacity14.5 quarts (13.72 liters)
Emission ControlsDual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight7,200 lbs. (4x4) and 7,400 lbs. (4x2)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy)TBD — 4WD
Assembly PlantSaltillo North Engine Plant, Saltillo, Mexico
3.0-liter DOHC EcoDiesel V-6
AvailabilityOptional — Limited, Trailhawk, Overland and Summit
Type and Description60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement182 cu. in. (2988 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke3.27 x 3.60 (83 x 92)
Valve SystemChain-driven DOHC, 24 valves
Fuel InjectionCommon-rail, 2000 bar, Solenoid Injectors
ConstructionIron block, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio16.5:1
Power (est.) (SAE J2723)240 hp (179 kW) at 3,600 rpm
Torque (est.) (SAE J2723)420 lb.-ft. (569 N•m) at 2,000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed4,800 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel RequirementUltra Low-sulfur diesel
Oil Capacity8.2 quarts (7.8 liters)
Coolant Capacity12 quarts (11.4 liters)
Emission ControlsCooled EGR, Oxidation catalyst, Diesel particulate filter, SCR with urea injection
Max. Gross Trailer Weight7,400 lbs. (4x2); 7,200 lbs. (4x4)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy)22/30 — 2WD; 21/28 — 4WD
Assembly PlantVM Motoric Cento, Ferrara, Italy
6.4-liter V-8
AvailabilityStandard — SRT
Type and Description90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement, cu. in. (cu. cm.)392 (6,417)
Bore x Stroke4.09 x 3.72 (103.9 x 94.5)
Valve SystemPushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves with sodium-filled exhaust valves and hollow stem intake valves, 16 conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller tips
Fuel InjectionSequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless; automatic features Fuel Saver mode
ConstructionDeep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio10.9:1
Power (SAE J2723)475 hp (354 kW) at 6,000 rpm
Torque (SAE J2723)470 lb.-ft. (637 N•m) at 4,300 rpm
Max. Engine Speed6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel RequirementPremium 91 octane (R+M)/2 — recommended
Oil Capacity, qt. (liter)7 (6.6)
Coolant Capacity, qt. (liter)14 (13.25)
Factory Oil Fill0W-40 Pennzoil Ultra synthetic
Emission ControlsDual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad-heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
Exhaust TypeDual exhaust with dual 4-in. oval black chrome tips
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy)TBD/TBD
Assembly PlantSaltillo Engine Plant, Saltillo, Mexico

(a) Meets Calif. LEV II+ evaporative emission requirements in CA, NY, MA, ME, VT and Federal Bin 5+ Tier II emissions and Clean Fuel Fleet Certification (CCF). (a) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 emissions requirements; marketed in California as an LEV II (Low Emission Vehicle) under cleanest vehicle rules.

TransmissionZF automatic, eight-speed overdriveTransmission: ZF automatic, eight-speed overdrive11 specs
Availability
Standard — all models
Description
Driver-interactive manual control via steering wheel paddle shifters and electronically-modulated torque converter clutch with Eco mode
1st
4.71
2nd
3.14
3rd
2.11
4th
1.67
5th
1.29
6th
1.00
7th
0.84
8th
0.67
Reverse
3.30
Transfer cases14 specs
MP 3010 (V-6)
AvailabilityOptional with V-6
TypeSingle-speed
Operating ModeFull-time AWD
Low Range RatioNone
Torque Split, Front/Rear50/50
MP 3010 (6.4-liter V-8)
AvailabilityStandard with 6.4-liter V-8 engine
TypeSingle-speed, electronic proportioning
Operating ModeFull-time 4WD
Torque Split, Front/RearVariable – 40/60 Auto, 50/50 Snow and Tow, 35/65 Sport and 30/70 Track
MP 3022
AvailabilityOptional with the V-6, V-8 and EcoDiesel engines
TypeTwo-speed, electronically shifted
Operating Modes4x4 Low (Lock), Neutral; full-time active 4x4
Low Range Ratio2.72
Torque Split, Front/RearVariable
Axles8 specs
front
Differential TypeConventional
AvailabilityStandard on 4x4 models
Ring Gear Diameter7.7 (195)
Axle Ratios3.45:1 — 3.6-liter V-6 and EcoDiesel; 3.09:1 — 5.7-liter V-8; 3:70:1 — 6.4-liter V-8
rear
Differential TypeConventional (optional Electronic Limited Slip on 5.7-liter V-8 and EcoDiesel, Standard on 6.4-liter V-8)
AvailabilityStandard on all engines
Ring Gear Diameter (in/mm)7.7 (195) — V-6 4x4; 9.1 (230) — V-6 4x2, EcoDiesel, 5.7-liter V-8 and 6.4-liter V-8
Axle Ratios3.27:1 — V-6 4x2; 3.45:1 — V-6 and EcoDiesel; 3.09:1 — 5.7-liter V-8; 3:70:1 — 6.4-liter V-8
Electrical system2 specs
Alternator
160-amp; 180-amp or 220-amp depending on model
Battery
Maintenance-free; H6 650 CCA + Auxiliary 200 CCA on Electronic Stop/Start (ESS); H7 700 CCA on V-8, H8 800 CCA on 3.0-liter EcoDiesel (not equipped with ESS)
Suspension4 specs
Front
Short- and long-arm independent (SLA), coil springs, gas-charged, twin-tube coilover shock absorbers, steel upper- and aluminum lower-control arms (“A” arms), aluminum knuckle, hollow stabilizer bar
Front – SRT
Short- and long-arm independent (SLA) with aluminum lower control arm, aluminum knuckle, aluminum clevis, coil springs, Bilstein adaptive damping suspension (ADS), upper- and lower-control arms (“A” arms), hollow stabilizer bar
Rear
Multi-link rear suspension, coil spring, twin tube shocks (including load leveling for towing), aluminum lower control arm, independent upper links (tension and camber) plus a separate toe link, hollow stabilizer bar
Rear - SRT
Multi-link rear suspension, coil spring, Bilstein adaptive damping suspension (ADS), aluminum lower control arm, independent upper links (tension and camber) plus a separate toe link, hollow stabilizer bar
Steering4 specs
Type
Electric rack and pinion, SRT-tuned on SRT model
Overall Ratio
17.9:1 (V-6 4x2), 16.7:1 (all other vehicles)
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) (ft./m)
37.1 (11.3)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
3.4 (V-6 4x2), 3.2 (all other vehicles)
Brakes13 specs
Type
Power, single-rate, tandem diaphragm vacuum, anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Availability
Standard
Front: Rotor size and type
13.0 x 1.3 (330 x 32) vented disc – V-6; 13.8 x 1.3 (350 x 32) – EcoDiesel and 5.7-liter V-8; 15.0 x 1.34 (380 x 34) vented disc with Brembo six-piston caliper and ABS – SRT 6.4-liter V-8; 15.0 x 1.34 (380 x 34) 2-piece aluminum hat performance rotor, directionally slotted with Brembo six-piston caliper and ABS – available on SRT model
Front: Caliper size and type
1.89 (48) two-piston pin-slider caliper
Front: Swept area, (sq. in. / sq. cm)
282 (1,820); 104.2 (672) — SRT
Rear: Rotor size and type
13.0 x 0.55 (330 x 14) disc – V-6; 13.0 x 0.87 (330 x 22) vented disc – EcoDiesel and V-8; 13.78 x 1.10 (350 x 28) disc with Brembo four-piston caliper and single-channel ABS – SRT; 13.78 x 1.10 (350 x 28) Performance disc , directionally slotted with Brembo four-piston caliper and single-channel ABS available on SRT
Rear: Caliper size and type
1.89 (48) single-piston pin-slider caliper
Rear: Swept area, (sq. in. / sq. cm)
257 (1,658); 79.0 (508) — SRT
Parking Brake Type
Drum-in-hat
Four–wheel Anti-lock Brakes
Standard
Electronic stability control
Standard
All-speed traction control
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Dimensions and capacities20 specs
Wheelbase
114.8 (2,915)
Track, Front
63.9 (1,623); 64.4 (1,636) — SRT
Track, Rear
64.1 (1,627); 64.7 (1,634) — SRT
Overall Length
189.8 (4,822)
Overall Width (Width at Mirrors)
84.8 (2,154)
Body Width
76.5 (1,943)
Overall Height (at Roof Rail / at Antenna)
69.3 (1,761) / 70.0 (1,779); 67.6/69.8 (1,717/1,773) — SRT
Load Floor Height
32.4 (822) — standard suspension and SRT; 31.8 (807) — air suspension
Sill Step Height
20.5 (520) — standard suspension; 20.0 (508) — air suspension; 20.7 (527) — SRT
Ground Clearance (with P245/70R17 Tire and 3.6-liter engine)
8.6 (218) — standard suspension; 10.4 (264) — air suspension (Pos#2); 10.8 (264) — air suspension (Pos#2) – Trailhawk with 265/50R20 Tire; 8.3 (210.8) — SRT
Chassis (Fuel Tank)
9.6 (243) — standard suspension; 10.7 (271) — air suspension (Pos#2); 9 (230) — SRT
Front Axle
9.3 (236) — standard suspension; 9.7 (246) — air suspension (Pos#2); 8.97 (227.8) — SRT
Rear Axle
10.0 (253) — standard suspension; 11.1 (282) — air suspension (Pos#2); 8.99 (228.3) — SRT
Approach Angle (degrees)
26.2 — standard suspension; 36.1 — air suspension (Pos#2, air-dam off); 29.8 (Off-Road II w/air dam on); 18.45 — SRT
Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees)
19.0 — standard suspension; 22.8 — air suspension (Pos#2); 25.7 with air suspension - Trailhawk; 17.84 — SRT
Departure Angle (degrees)
24.0 — standard suspension; 27.1 — air suspension (Pos#2); 21.9 — SRT
Frontal Area sq. ft. (sq. m)
31.0 (2.88); 31.5 (2.93) — SRT
Drag Coefficient
0.371; 0.39 — SRT
Aero CdA
11.5 (Cd x cross-sectional area); 12.2 (Cd x cross-sectional area) — SRT
Fuel Tank Capacity, (gallons / (liter)
24.6 (93.1)
Accommodations17 specs
Seating Capacity (front/rear)
2/3
SAE Total Interior Passenger Volume, (cu. ft. / cu. m)
105.4 (2.98)
Front: Headroom
39.9 (1,013)
Front: Legroom
40.3 (1,025)
Front: Shoulder Room
58.7 (1,491)
Front: Hip Room
57.0 (1,449)
Front: Seat Travel
11.0 (280)
EPA Front Volume Index (cu. ft. / cu. m)
54.6 (1.55)
Rear: Headroom
39.2 (995)
Rear: Legroom
38.6 (981)
Rear: Knee Clearance
4.3 (110)
Rear: Shoulder Room
58.0 (1,474)
Rear: Hip Room
56.2 (1,428)
EPA Rear Seat Volume Index (cu. ft. / cu. m)
50.8 (1.4)
Maximum Cargo Volume (cu. ft. / cu. m)
68.3 (1.93)
Behind Second-row Seats (cu. ft. / cu. m)
36.3 (1.03)
Total Passenger plus Cargo Volume (cu. ft. / cu. m)
140.5 (3.98)
Weights (estimates)21 specs
GVWR(a) lbs. (kg)Curb weight(b) lbs. (kg)Payload(c) lbs. (kg)
2WD Laredo 3.6-liter6,500 (2,948)4,545 (2,062)1,180 (535)
2WD Limited 3.6-liter6,500 (2,948)4,685 (2,125)1,160 (525)
2WD Limited 3.0-liter EcoDiesel6,500 (2,948)5,065 (2,297)1,160 (525)
2WD Overland 3.6-liter6,500 (2,948)4,754 (2156)1,090 (495)
2WD Overland 3.0-liter EcoDiesel6,500 (2,948)5,208 (2362)1,090 (495)
2WD Summit 3.6-liter6,500 (2,948)4,744 (2152)1,130 (510)
2WD Summit 3.0-liter EcoDiesel6,500 (2,948)5,149 (2336)1,220 (555)
4WD Laredo 3.6-liter6,500 (2,948)4,677 (2121)1,320 (600)
4WD Limited 3.6-liter6,500 (2,948)4,875 (2211)1,270 (580)
4WD Limited 5.7-liter6,800 (3,084)5,135 (2329)1,290 (585)
4WD Limited 3.0-liter EcoDiesel6,800 (3,084)5,275 (2393)1,270 (580)
4WD Trailhawk 3.6-lite6,500 (2,948)4,869 (2,209)1,190 (540)
4WD Trailhawk 5.7-liter6,800 (3,084)5,154 (2,238)1,190 (540)
4WD Trailhawk 3.0-liter EcoDiesel6,800 (3,084)5,326 (2,393)1,190 (540)
4WD Overland 3.6-liter6,500 (2,948)4,984 (2261)1,150 (520)
4WD Overland 5.7-liter6,800 (3,084)5,250 (2381)1,150 (520)
4WD Overland 3.0-liter EcoDiesel6,800 (3,084)5,393 (2446)1,170 (530)
4WD Summit 3.6-liter6,500 (2,948)4,952 (2,247)1,150 (520)
4WD Summit 5.7-liter6,800 (3,084)5,192 (2,367)1,150 (520)
4WD Summit 3.0-liter EcoDiesel6,800 (3,084)5,374 (2,437)1,150 (520)
4WD SRT 6.4-liter6,500 (2,948)5,104(2,315)1,350 (612)

(a) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. (b) Curb weight includes standard equipment and full quantities of fuel, lubricant and coolant. (c) Payload is the maximum allowable weight of driver, passengers, cargo, and options, rounded to the nearest 10 lbs. (5 kg).

Weight distribution, F/R21 specs
Distribution
2WD Laredo 3.6-liter52/48
2WD Limited 3.6-liter51/49
2WD Limited 3.0-liter EcoDiesel53/47
2WD Overland 3.6-liter51/49
2WD Overland 3.0-liter EcoDiesel52/48
2WD Summit 3.6-liter50/50
2WD Summit 3.0-liter EcoDiesel52/48
4WD Laredo 3.6-liter53/47
4WD Limited 3.6-liter52/48
4WD Limited 5.7-liter54/46
4WD Limited 3.0-liter EcoDiesel54/46
4WD Trailhawk 3.6-liter52/48
4WD Trailhawk 5.7-liter54/46
4WD Trailhawk 3.0-liter EcoDiesel52/48
4WD Overland 3.6-liter52/48
4WD Overland 5.7-liter53/47
4WD Overland 3.0-liter EcoDiesel53/47
4WD Summit 3.6-liter51/49
4WD Summit 5.7-liter53/47
4WD Summit 3.0-liter EcoDiesel53/47
4WD SRT 6.4-liter55/45
Wheels3 specs
Wheel 1Wheel 2Wheel 3Wheel 4Wheel 5Wheel 6Wheel 7Wheel 8Wheel 9
AvailabilityStandard on LaredoStandard on Laredo E and Limited, available on OverlandStandard on TrailhawkStandard on Overland, available on LimitedStandard on SummitOptional on SummitStandard on SRTOptional on SRTOptional on SRT
Type and MaterialPainted machine cast-aluminum, five-spokePainted machine cast-aluminum, 10-spokePolished machine cast-aluminum with low gloss painted pocketsPolished machined cast-aluminum, five-spokePolished Machine cast-aluminum with platinum finishPolished machined cast-aluminum, twin five-spoke (Satin Carbon painted with California Edition)Forged aluminum, polished, five-spoke “Goliath”Forged aluminum, Mineral Gray, split five-spokeForged aluminum, Black Vapor Chrome, split five-spoke “Spider Money”
Size (inches)17 x 818 x 818x820 x 820 x 820 x 820 x 1020 x 1020 x 10
Tires4 specs
Tire 1Tire 2Tire 3Tire 4Tire 5Tire 6Tire 7Tire 8
AvailabilityStandard — LaredoStandard — Limited; Optional — LaredoStandard on TrailhawkStandard — SRTOptional — SRTStandard — Overland/Summit; Optional- LimitedOptional — Overland/Summit/LimitedPackaged with Off-road Adventure II (AWY)
Size and TypeP245/70R17265/60R18265/60R18P295/45ZR20P295/45ZR20265/50R20265/50R20265/60R18
Mfr. and ModelGoodyear Fortera HL Black Sidewall All-SeasonMichelin Premier LTX Black Sidewall All-SeasonGoodyear All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar reinforcementPirelli Scorpion Verde — All-season Performance (run flat)Pirelli P-Zero — Three-season (run flat)Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus Black Sidewall All-SeasonPirelli Scorpion Verde Black Sidewall All-SeasonGoodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar Black Sidewall
Revs per Mile685679687699699685686685
Trailer towing6 specs
Axle ratioMaximum trailer weight lbs. (kg)
2WD 3.6-liter V-63.276,200 (2818)
2WD 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-63.457,400 (3400)
4WD 3.6-liter V-63.456,200 (2818)
4WD 5.7-liter V-83.097,200 (3300)
4WD 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-63.457,200 (3300)
4WD 6.4-liter V-83.707,200 (3266)

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

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel economy (EPA)

The EPA rates the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee at 15–21 MPG combined; the 3.6L 6-cylinder (RWD) is the most efficient and the 6.4L 8-cylinder (AWD) 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
Grand Cherokee 2WD3.6L 6-cylinderstop-start8-speed automatic · RWD19MPG26MPG21MPG$2,950414
Grand Cherokee 4WD3.6L 6-cylinderstop-start8-speed automatic · 4WD18MPG25MPG21MPG$2,950427
Grand Cherokee 4WD5.7L 8-cylinder8-speed automatic · AWD14MPG22MPG17MPG$4,200533
Grand Cherokee SRT 4WD6.4L 8-cylinder8-speed automatic · AWD13MPG19MPG15MPG$5,150592

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 Grand Cherokee wheels & tires

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

FitsTireWheelType
LaredoStandard
P245/70R17Goodyear Fortera HL
17 × 8 in, cast aluminum
black sidewall, all-season
LimitedStandard
265/60R18Michelin Premier LTX
18 × 8 in, cast aluminum
black sidewall, all-season
LaredoOptional
265/60R18Michelin Premier LTX
18 × 8 in, cast aluminum
black sidewall, all-season
TrailhawkStandard
265/60R18Goodyear All-Terrain Adventure
18 × 8 in, cast aluminum
all-terrain with Kevlar reinforcement
SRTStandard
P295/45ZR20Pirelli Scorpion Verde
20 × 10 in, forged aluminum
all-season performance, run-flat
SRTOptional
P295/45ZR20Pirelli P-Zero
20 × 10 in, forged aluminum
three-season performance, run-flat
Overland and SummitStandard
265/50R20Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus
20 × 8 in, cast aluminum
black sidewall, all-season
LimitedOptional
265/50R20Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus
20 × 8 in, cast aluminum
black sidewall, all-season
Overland, Summit and LimitedOptional
265/50R20Pirelli Scorpion Verde
20 × 8 in, cast aluminum
black sidewall, all-season
Off-road Adventure II packageOptional
265/60R18Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure
—
all-terrain with Kevlar, black sidewall
TrailhawkAvailable
265/50R20Goodyear All-Terrain Adventure
20 × 8 in, cast aluminum
all-terrain with Kevlar reinforcement
SummitStandard
265/50R20Pirelli Scorpion Verde
20 × 8 in, cast aluminum
black sidewall, all-season
Cold tire pressure
Not a single number: the owner's manual refers to the tire and loading placard (driver's side B-pillar or the rear edge of the driver's door), which lists the pressures for your exact tire size and load.
Spare
Depends on equipment: compact spare, full-size spare, inflatable spare, or a tire service kit instead of a spare. The spare has no tire pressure sensor.
Lug nut torque
130 ft-lb (176 N·m), M14 x 1.50 thread, 22 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 Grand Cherokee and SRT Specifications, 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Summit Specifications). Pressure and spare notes from the owner's manual.

2017 Jeep Grand 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.

Schedule

A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first.

  • Change the engine oil and engine oil filter
  • Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before scheduled maintenance
Service6k12k1 yr18k1 yr24k2 yr30k2 yr36k3 yr42k3 yr48k4 yr54k4 yr60k5 yr66k5 yr72k6 yr78k6 yr84k7 yr90k7 yr96k8 yr102k8 yr108k9 yr114k9 yr120k10 yr126k10 yr132k11 yr138k11 yr144k12 yr
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before scheduled maintenance
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-road conditionsInspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary
Inspect the CV joints
Inspect the exhaust system
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes
Drain the transfer case and refill
Inspect the accessory drive belts replace if necessary
Inspect the front and rear axle fluidChange if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, sustained high speed driving, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary
Replace the engine air cleaner filter
Replace the air conditioning filter
Inspect and replace the PCV Valve if necessary
Replace the spark plugs
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee fluids & capacities

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

Model version

Fluid capacities

SystemApplies toCapacity
Shared across engines
Fuel tank (approximate)3.6L and 5.7L engines24.6 gal93.0 L
3.6L engine
Engine oil with filter6 qt5.6 L
Cooling system10.4 qt9.9 L
5.7L engine
Engine oil with filter7 qt6.6 L
Cooling systemWithout Trailer Tow Package15.4 qt14.6 L
With Trailer Tow Package16 qt15.2 L

Engine fluids

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Engine coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (organic additive technology) antifreeze/coolantMS.90032
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
Engine oil3.6L engine
SAE 0W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
Mopar
Engine oil5.7L engine
SAE 5W-20, API certifiedMS-6395
Mopar
Engine oil filter
Mopar engine oil filter or equivalent
Mopar Engine Oil Filter
Spark plugs
Mopar spark plugs
Mopar Spark Plugs

Chassis fluids & lubricants

ComponentFluid / gradeMopar product
Automatic transmission
Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF or equivalent
Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid
Transfer caseSingle-speed (Quadra-Trac I)
Automatic Transmission Fluid 3353
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Transfer caseTwo-speed (Quadra-Trac II)
ATF+4 automatic transmission fluid
Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Axle differential (front)
GL-5 synthetic axle lubricant, SAE 75W-85
Mopar GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85
Axle differential (rear)With Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (ELSD)
GL-5 synthetic axle lubricant, SAE 75W-85, with friction modifier
Mopar GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85
Axle differential (rear)Without Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (ELSD)
GL-5 synthetic axle lubricant, SAE 75W-85
Mopar GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85
Brake master cylinder
DOT 3 brake fluid, SAE J1703 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 is unavailable)
Mopar DOT 3 Brake Fluid

Fuel

EngineMinimumEthanol / biodiesel
3.6L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded
Up to 15% (E15)
5.7L engine
87 octane Regular unleaded (89 for optimum performance and fuel economy)
Up to 15% (E15)

Wheel lug nut torque

WheelsTorque
Lug nuts/boltsThread M14 x 1.5022 mm socket130 ft‑lb (176 N·m)
  • Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
  • Engine oil filler cap shows the correct SAE grade.
  • Rear axle fluid for ELSD-equipped vehicles includes a friction modifier.

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

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls & safety

What the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 6 recall campaigns, 364 owner complaints and crash-test ratings. Fetched November 8, 2026.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD
20.4% risk
Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD
16.9% 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.

Engine and engine coolingJune 8, 2023 · Campaign 23V411000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.

Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023.

Campaign 23V411000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pumpJune 9, 2022 · Campaign 22V406000

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.

Risk: Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024.

Campaign 22V406000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)November 12, 2020 · Campaign 20V699000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.

Risk: Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on December 21, 2021.

Campaign 20V699000 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
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/superchargerOctober 19, 2017 · Campaign 17E061000

Accessible Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain ProCharger Superchargers, model numbers AB037A-100, AB037A-100P, and A037A-100B, sold for installation on 2012-2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and SRT vehicles. The supercharger mounting bracket may contact and damage the ABS line, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.

Risk: A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: ATI will notify owners and will replace the supercharger brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact ATI customer service at 1-913-338-2886.

Campaign 17E061000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentSeptember 23, 2016 · Campaign 16V686000

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee manufactured August 8, 2016 through August 16, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear tow hook bracket or tow eye bracket may be loose.

Risk: If the tow bracket is loose, the bracket may detach from the vehicle while being it is being driven, possibly becoming a road hazard. If the bracket detaches during a vehicle recovery, there may be a loss of control of the towed vehicle. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will confirm both tow hook bracket bolts are properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S73.

Campaign 16V686000 on NHTSA.gov

Owner complaints by component

Complaints
364
Crashes
26
Fires
3
Injuries
19
  • Engine102
  • Power train88
  • Electrical system87
  • Unknown or other76
  • Fuel/propulsion system31
  • Service brakes29
  • Vehicle speed control21
  • Seats20

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 Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, Grand Cherokee SRT. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee owner's manuals & publications

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

Salt, snow and hills: the data

Reading the 2017 Grand Cherokee data for Great Lakes roads

None of the factory data on this page changes from one region to the next, but what deserves a second look does. Below are the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee lines that matter for a Bowling Green winter, a spring of broken pavement, a boat on the hitch or a long descent in the hills.

Tire choices for squall and thaw

Big wheels look good, but after a March commute on Detroit or Cleveland streets they are the ones that come home bent. This year's sizes run from P245/70R17 on 17-inch wheels to P295/45R20 on 20-inch wheels; the smaller fitment carries a taller sidewall that absorbs pothole strikes and usually costs less to replace.

The oil grade on a January morning

Factory oil: SAE 0W-20 (3.6L), SAE 5W-20 (5.7L) and SAE 0W-40 (6.4L), 6 qt (3.6L), 7 qt (5.7L) and 7 qt (6.4L) 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.

Cranking power for a lake-effect morning

Rated battery output: 650 to 800 cold-cranking amps, measured at 0°F. A single-digit night in Traverse City or Fort Wayne cuts what the battery can deliver just as the stiff engine asks more of the starter. Past three winters, an October load test tells you more than the date sticker. Charging comes from a 160- to 220-amp alternator.

Which wheels do the pulling

Factory drive configurations for 2017: rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. The same trim name can come with more than one drive system, so on a used Grand Cherokee confirm it from the window sticker or a VIN decode rather than the badge. In west Michigan, where lake-effect bands can pile up several inches of snow in an hour, driving both axles is what gets a loaded vehicle up an icy driveway.

Trailer duty in the schedule

Regular towing puts the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee on the schedule's trailer rows: axle fluid service, first at 20,000 miles. A summer of hauling a boat to Lake Cumberland, Norris Lake or a Lake Michigan launch counts. The Great Lakes are fresh water, so a trailer's real corrosion threat here is winter road salt, not the ramp.

Antifreeze for both ends of the year

The system holds 10.4 qt (3.6L), 15.4 to 16 qt (5.7L) and 16 qt (6.4L) of OAT coolant (10-year/150,000-mile formula). Stellantis manuals call for a 50/50 mix, good to about -34°F (-37°C), which is colder than a typical Great Lakes winter night; the real risk is dilution from top-ups with plain water. The same mix raises the boiling point for a loaded summer climb through the Tennessee mountains. A cheap tester checks the strength each fall.

Tank size for hill country

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee holds 24.6 gallons of fuel. Once you leave the interstate in West Virginia or eastern Kentucky, mountain routes can run a long way between stations, and the climbs burn more fuel than flat miles do. Fill up before heading into the hills.

Capacities, ratings and service intervals: Stellantis data for the 2017 Grand Cherokee. The Great Lakes reading of them is independent and is not factory or dealer advice.

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee questions

How much oil does the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee take?

With a filter change: 3.6L engine, 6 qt / 5.6 L and 5.7L engine, 7 qt / 6.6 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 Grand Cherokee use?

3.6L engine: SAE 0W-20, API certified (MS-6395); 5.7L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395); and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter or equivalent.

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

At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; inspect the front and rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing; inspect the brake linings, parking brake function; replace the air conditioning filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.

Where can I find the 2017 Jeep Grand 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 Grand Cherokee get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee at 15–21 MPG combined, depending on the version. 3.6L 6-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, RWD: 19 city / 26 highway / 21 combined; 3.6L 6-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, 4WD: 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined; 5.7L 8-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, AWD: 14 city / 22 highway / 17 combined; 6.4L 8-cylinder, 8-speed automatic, AWD: 13 city / 19 highway / 15 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 Grand Cherokee use?

Factory tire sizes: P245/70R17 (Laredo); 265/60R18 (Limited, Laredo, Trailhawk); P295/45ZR20 (SRT); 265/50R20 (Overland and Summit, Limited, Overland, Summit and Limited). The recommended cold inflation pressure for your exact tires is on the tire placard (driver's side B-pillar or the rear edge of the driver's door), not in a single table.

What changed on the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

New trim: Trailhawk; Dropped trim: Laredo E; New option packages: All-weather Trail Rated Package, Blu-Ray/DVD Rear Entertainment System, Laguna Leather Package, Mopar Chrome Edition Group and 7 more; Packages no longer offered: All-weather Package, Rear Dual DVD Entertainment Center, Platinum Series Package, Advanced Technology Group and 2 more.

Does the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee have recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recent: Engine and engine cooling (June 2023), Fuel system, diesel: delivery (June 2022), and Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system (November 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 Grand Cherokee?

Owners have filed 364 complaints about the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee with NHTSA. The components named most often are engine (102), power train (88), and electrical system (87). 26 complaints involved a crash and 3 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 Grand Cherokee's NHTSA crash-test rating?

NHTSA's overall 5-Star Safety Rating for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee is 4 to 5 out of 5 stars depending on the version (Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD: 4 and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD: 5). 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.