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2017 JEEP Grand Cherokee

6 recalls Risk Grade: A- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #23V411000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
The crankshaft position sensor in your Ram or Jeep is like a tiny gear that helps your engine know when to fire the fuel injectors and keep your engine running smoothly. In some 2014-2020 models with 3.0L Diesel engines, this gear can break apart, causing engine trouble.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gear breaks, your engine could stall while you're driving, which could increase the risk of a crash. You could lose control of your vehicle, especially if you're driving on the highway or in heavy traffic.
Free Fix
Your dealership will update the computer system that controls your engine to prevent stalls and keep you safe on the road — free of charge. You'll receive a notification letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
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Critical #22V406000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
What Happened
The high-pressure fuel pump in your Jeep Grand Cherokee or Ram 1500 is a critical component that delivers fuel to your engine. In certain 3.0L diesel engines, this pump can fail and introduce debris into the fuel system, causing problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump fails, it could cause your engine to lose power while driving, making it hard to control your vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized Chrysler dealer will replace the faulty fuel pump, inspect the fuel system, and replace any other damaged components for free. This repair is a result of an ongoing recall, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
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Critical #20V699000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The EGR valve in your Grand Cherokee is a part that helps reduce emissions by recirculating exhaust gases. It's located near your engine, and in some 2014-2019 models with 3.0L EcoDiesel engines, the cooler that surrounds it can crack, letting hot coolant into the system.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the hot coolant can mix with air in your engine's intake manifold and catch fire. This fire could be a serious risk to your safety and the safety of your passengers.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the EGR cooler, inspect the intake manifold, and replace it if needed – all for free. You'll be notified when parts are available, around March 11, 2021, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
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. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be around March 11, 2021. The recall began March 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W79.
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Critical #17E061000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Manufacturer
Accessible Technologies, Inc.
What Happened
The supercharger in your Jeep is a device that helps your engine breathe, giving you more power. In certain models, the bracket that holds it in place can rub against a brake line, causing a leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake fluid leaks, it could take longer to stop your vehicle, especially on slippery roads or when you're traveling at high speeds. This increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealership will swap out the faulty supercharger bracket for a new one, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Moderate #18V332000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The wiring in your vehicle is a network of electrical pathways that helps your car's systems communicate. In certain models, there's a small chance that this wiring could cause a short circuit while you're using cruise control.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might not be able to turn off the cruise control, even if you press the brake pedal or try to shut it off manually. This could cause your vehicle to keep going at the same speed or even accelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update the software in your vehicle's engine or powertrain control module to prevent this issue, and the repair is free. You should schedule the update as soon as possible, and in the meantime, avoid using cruise control until it's fixed.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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Under Review #16V686000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The tow hook bracket in your Jeep Grand Cherokee is a metal piece that helps secure a tow rope or strap. In some 2017 models made between August 8 and August 16, 2016, this bracket might not be securely attached.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bracket comes loose while you're driving, it could detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. If this happens while you're towing another vehicle, you could lose control of the towed vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Jeep dealer will check the tow hook bracket bolts to make sure they're tightened properly, and they'll do it at no cost to you. This repair is free, so schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Browse by Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall

Other JEEP Grand Cherokee Years

2026
3 recalls
2025
3 recalls
2024
14 recalls
2023
19 recalls
2022
11 recalls
2021
12 recalls
2020
3 recalls
2019
7 recalls
2018
11 recalls
2016
9 recalls
2015
10 recalls
2014
19 recalls
2013
10 recalls
2012
11 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2010
5 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
7 recalls
2006
6 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
14 recalls
2003
10 recalls
2002
16 recalls
2001
10 recalls
2000
12 recalls

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