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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1C4PJLAB4HW••••••2017 Jeep CHEROKEE
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2017 Jeep CHEROKEE build (16 vs 6).
16on this build
1288on the model
233builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 7Power Train 6Engine 3Vehicle Speed Control 2
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingSep 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle jerked and stalled while stopped at a traffic light. No warning light was illuminated. After several attempts the vehicle restarted; however, the vehicle drove in LIMP…
SuspensionJun 2025
I submitted a complaint about the service shifter that I been having since 2020 right after I finance the car with dealership. The problem continued and it hasnt been resolved even after taking it back for repairing. Recently on 6/24/2025 my car stopped on the expressway, the…
Service BrakesJul 2024
While I was driving, the brakes completely failed. I was not able to stop my car. The brakes could not be tapped and the pedal simply did not move. I was only able to move the pedal approximately 1/2in applying tremendous pressure and the car slowed down to a stop. Upon repair,…
Electrical SystemOct 2023
As I was driving all the lights on my [XXX] gear lit up. On my dashboard, it said service shifter. Well, I continued driving. My truck started to slow down a D kept flashing on my dashboard. I had to pull over to the side as the truck was coming to a complete stop. I turned off…
Power TrainSep 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while stopped, the vehicle was shifted into reverse; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The service shifter warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1C4PJLAB4HW644171 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.