2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Catastrophic failure blown apart
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2017 Grand Cherokee report: catastrophic failure blown apart. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 95,050 miles.
NHTSA has 108 owner complaints for the 2017 Grand Cherokee in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11757968 (filed 08/19/2026): “On november 23, 2025, i was driving approximately 60 mph in the middle lane of i-495 near exit 62 in marlborough, massachusetts, with a passenger in the vehicle. i signaled to change lanes to pass a slower vehicle, selected sport mode, and accelerated. the eng…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11751590 (filed 07/20/2026): “After purchasing the jeep cherokee laredo 2017 in 2024, the jeep immediately in november/2024 started giving problems with the engine, i did report these issues to belise kia in west springfield, ma, after i dropped of the jeep in july/2025, i was told that th…”
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: total engine replacement and other parts damaged by engine (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
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $9,400 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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