I slide off the road and went into a ditch then rolled a dew times no airbags denied I was upside-down Bach shoulder head injury and left leg all on the left side .y mirror wouldn't call 911 I have photos
2017 jeep Cherokee electrical problems
moderate 224 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
224
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT IS COMING ON. WE JUST BOUGHT THIS ON 12/28/2019 WITH 46198 MILES. SIFTER ISSUES. LIGHT CAME ON AS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT NORMAL SPEED.
Have a problem with my call losing all power in my jeep while sitting at an intersection waiting for the light to change. Almost got rear-ended cause my car just suddenly lost power. Power finally came back in 20 or 30 seconds but I had people honking horns and I'm was frazzled. Now I have this Service Shifter error on my dashboard and the PNDR lights all are on and red..Came on Jeep automakers. D…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS AND GAUGES FAILED TO OPERATE. THE DEALER (KAHLO CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 9900 PLEASANT ST, NOBLESVILLE, IN 46060, (317) 773-6363) RETAINED THE VEHICLE AND PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER…
VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2017 jeep Cherokee?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 224 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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