One problem related to battery cable has been reported for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Jeep Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2017 Cherokee.
Backed out of parking space into traffic lane. Transmission would show shift to d, but would not engage drive train. Had to disconnect both battery cables to clear electronics. After reconnecting battery cables, vehicle would engage drive train for "d", bust car running/shifting rough, engine dying and svc engine light coming on.