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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1C4RJFBG0HC742992 · Checked Aug 2, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 6

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1C4RJFBG0HC•••••• 2017 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2017 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE build (6 vs 3).

6on this build
346on the model
111builds in total
Most reported Engine 2 Electrical System 2 Power Train 2 Service Brakes 1

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Power Train Aug 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 45-50 MPH, the “Service 4WD” message was displayed and flashing on and off. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the transfer case needed to be…
Steering Feb 2024
UNKNOWN needs to be diagnosed
Unknown Or Other Dec 2020
Purchased a 2017 grand cherokee limited 5 months ago. It has 17,000 miles on it, went to back out of my drive- screen flashed service shifter. Shifter locked up and could not put back in park. I was able to shift after several minutes of it being locked
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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 1C4RJFBG0HC742992 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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