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2017 Jeep Cherokee airbags problems

The 2017 Jeep Cherokee has 26 airbags complaints filed with NHTSA — 1% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

26

Airbags complaints

1%

Share of year

14

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Airbags complaints by year

Cherokee airbags complaints by model year52 complaints1985: 1 complaints1993: 9 complaints1994: 9 complaints1995: 43 complaints1996: 26 complaints1997: 29 complaints1998: 52 complaints1999: 38 complaints2000: 26 complaints2001: 21 complaints2014: 48 complaints2015: 39 complaints2016: 28 complaints2017: 26 complaints2018: 16 complaints2019: 42 complaints2020: 7 complaints2021: 8 complaints2022: 2 complaints2023: 1 complaints
Cherokee airbags complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

16V799000AirbagsNovember 2, 2016 · 88 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 13, 2016, to October 17, 2016. Improper welds on the driver's knee air bag inflator may prevent the air bag from properly inflating.

Consequence

If the driver's knee air bag does not properly inflate, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's knee air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S84.

Common questions

How many airbags complaints does the 2017 Jeep Cherokee have?

NHTSA has 26 complaints about the 2017 Jeep Cherokee airbags — 1% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee airbags?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the airbags: 16V799000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.