Power Train Related Problems of the 2017 Jeep Cherokee

Table 1 shows 17 common power train related problems of the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (540 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission gear indicator (19 problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2017 Jeep Cherokee

The Power Train problem

About 2 years ago my shifter started coming on like it was all lit up and I got a code saying to service shifter, so I took it in to have it fixed it was on recall. Then in 2024 my service 4wd light came on it was going on and off on and off--when I took it to the dealership they could not get it   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problem

Service shifter message has been appearing and at times, all lights on prnd lighting up. The vehicle transmission may still engage or may not. Recent occurrence on 07/13/2013, vehicle took 20 minutes before transmission engaged. Fortunately, I was parked at work, going home.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Indicator problem

Our service shifter light started coming on periodically at around 20k miles. It has happened no less that 10 times now. This is problematic since it will happen while driving and the powertrain will shift into neutral causing the driver to have to pull over while in traffic.   Read details...


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