Electrical System Related Problems of the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Table 1 shows ten common electrical system related problems of the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (76 problems). The second most common problem is related to the software (two problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Electrical System problem

The hood ajar message stays on and then the service auto start/stop unavailable message comes on. Hood is actually closed and this warning is incorrect but will have to stop car to try and reset it. Hood latch was replaced. First time did not fix it.   Read details...

The Software problem

The car was in eco mode. The car was driving on a residential street and was stopped for a train crossing. When the gas pedal was used to go forward the engine raced quickly to 4500 rpms and would not slow down until manually placed in neutral for several seconds.   Read details...

The Car Will Not Start problem

Front jump post has melted causing fire hazard and major safety issue. Car will not start because of this issue. The car was in motion and cut off at a traffic light.   Read details...


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