Warranty Bulletin D-21-11 (X95) 3.0L Diesel Crankshaft Tone Wheel - 2014 - 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK)
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee wheels problems
moderate 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $400 · see wheels across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$400
When does it fail?
Of the 4 wheels complaints filed for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA wheels complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering wheels on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Trans Pan or Gasket If your repair requires replacing one of the two part numbers for a leak, prior to the repair please call Enzo Piazza at cell (248) 467-9163. If you cannot reach Enzo within 15 minutes proceed with the repair. Enzo needs to know the location of the leak, if the bolts were torqued, if there is sealer skip, or anything that may be pertinent to the cause of the leak. Photos would be very helpful and can be sent to Enzo's cell phone or his email. Enzo's e-mail address is enzo.piazza@fcagroup.com.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
With less than 2,000 miles, tire pressure sensors conflict with PSI manual pressure gauge. The service department has inflated the tires to 36 PSI which does not register as such, but lower by 2-3 PSI. The pressure gauge sensors is incorrect under all drivings modes. It remains unresolved.
The michelin tires-285x60xr18 needed to be replaced at 16,000 miles. The wear bars were already showing. I took to Jeep dealership in lansing, michigan and was accused of driving wrong, not rotating and balancing (I am meticulous about service-so yes, did), driving on too many dirt roads (live in the city, city driving only-so no) and offered no discount on new tires. Discount tire told me that…
Had wheels trouble with your 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the wheels problem on the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $400 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the wheels typically fail?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, wheels issues most often appear around 19,500 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $400 for wheels 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 wheels?
No active recalls currently cover wheels 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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/Jeep/Grand Cherokee.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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