2017 Jeep Cherokee: Excessive oil consumption
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2017 Cherokee report: excessive oil consumption. CarComplaints.com lists 17 owner complaints, average mileage 27,600 miles.
NHTSA has 265 owner complaints for the 2017 Cherokee in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771329 (filed 10/15/2026): “Hello, i am writing to follow up on an issue i reported a month ago regarding an unaddressed recall on my 2017 jeep cherokee. the vehicle is currently not drivable due to significant consequential damage to the transmission caused by a failed power transfer u…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11768278 (filed 10/01/2026): “I was stopped at a red light. when the light turned green, i took my foot off the brake and pressed the accelerator. bi heard a loud cracking/crushing noise coming from underneath the vehicle. when i tried to accelerate, the jeep would not shift properly into …”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: check every 500 miles (1 reports) engine replacement (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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