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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1C4PJLCB2HW••••••2017 Jeep CHEROKEE
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2017 Jeep CHEROKEE build (13 vs 6).
13on this build
1290on the model
233builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 7Engine 5Electrical System 2Exterior Lighting 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringMay 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's husband struck a curb. The contact's husband depressed the brake pedal and attempted to make a turn, but the steering wheel became difficult to…
Power TrainMar 2023
The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that on various occasions while his daughter was driving at various speeds, the "shift to park(P) or neutral(N), Press Brake" message was displayed, and the battery warning light was illuminated. Additionally,…
EngineMar 2021
Burns though oil like a cheap alcoholic. Usually 1 quart is burned off every 1000 miles. This was something I was not aware of when I purchased the jeep. When this first happened, initially I was told it was an electrical issue with the shifter. So that was a $500 repair. Later…
Unknown Or OtherAug 2020
The back up camera gets snowy at time - you can not tell what you are looking at when trying to back out of a spot where you can not see around other cars - various time when putting in reverse - radio volume takes a minute to adjust at various time - radio has been replaced -…
Power TrainMar 2021
Our service shifter light started coming on periodically at around 20k miles. It has happened no less that 10 times now. This is problematic since it will happen while driving and the powertrain will shift into neutral causing the driver to have to pull over while in traffic. I…
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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 1C4PJLCB2HW508196 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.