2017 Jeep Cherokee safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (4/5)
24
complaints reporting a crash
6
complaints reporting fire
6
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2017 Jeep Cherokee SUV 4WD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 17 report injuries (27 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles were involved in 81 fatal crashes with 28 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskPower transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and… · Apr 29, 2025
- Crash riskPower transfer unit (PTU) may become damaged and disengage the transmission and… · Apr 27, 2023
- Crash riskRelative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential… · Jun 11, 2020
- Crash riskThese vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the… · May 17, 2018
- Crash riskTire and rim size information required to be on the Certification label was… · Aug 31, 2017
- Crash riskImproper welds on the driver's knee air bag inflator may prevent the air bag… · Nov 2, 2016