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2017 Jeep Cherokee — 2.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Cherokee 2.4L. Covers both the standard and High Output 2.4L.

Body SUVEngine 2.4LTransmission Automatic 9-spd

The 2017 Jeep Cherokee is a KL-platform SUV driven by a 2.4L engine mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA estimates of 21 city and 28 highway mpg while requiring 5.5 quarts of 0W-20 oil for proper maintenance. From a reliability standpoint, this model year occupies a troubled middle ground, accumulating 1,323 owner complaints and 6 recalls predominantly centered around the powertrain. Although this represents a notable improvement over the model's problematic 2014 peak of 2,636 complaints, it falls dramatically short of the 2023 low of just 3 complaints, signaling to researchers that inherent powertrain vulnerabilities remain a significant concern for this specific year.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy21/28/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225/65R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	04892339BE alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter	52022378AB
Spark plug	SP148183AD alt SP149125AF
Battery	BBH7F001AA alt BBH7A001AA
Front wiper blades	68197139AA alt 68197138AC
Serpentine belt	04627166AC alt 04627534AA
Thermostat	04893377AA alt 05047264AB
Cabin air filter	68535619AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 9-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	181.9 in
Overall width	73.2 in
Overall height	66.5 in
Wheelbase	106.3 in
Curb weight	3942 lb
Track (front / rear)	61.8 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	21 / 28 / 23 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2017 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

9.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.50 sec — 2014 Limited

184 hpHorsepower (as tested)

171 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2014	Limited 2.4L I-4	9.50 sec	17.20 sec	184 hp	4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 0W-20 engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Use Mopar CVTF +4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.4
Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.3
Automatic Transmission Fluid	Use Mopar AT Fluid Part number 68218925AA
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	6.4
Clutch Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Coolant	MS-12106

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)	6.6 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)	6.6 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	155.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)	36.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)	37.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)	21.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	9

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug	26.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug	26.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission	15.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	30.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	30.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug	26.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	148.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Mopar
Spark Plug Gap	0.047 in
Spark Plug Torque	20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	730 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)

58 +- 5 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: 32; Rear: 32
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque	Front: 129; Rear: 89
ABS Sensor Torque	8.5
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.060 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: 1.024; Rear: .315
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	Front: .0003; Rear: .0004
Maximum Rotor Runout	0.0008

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages

7.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 65

7.4 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

15 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
2	90.0

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

22.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 33.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 75 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Step 4: 50 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Step 5: Loosen bolts in reverse sequence Step 6: 22.0 ft. lbs. Step 7: 33.0 ft. lbs. Step 8: 70 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Step 9: 70 degrees CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for this step. Bolts should be checked for stretching using a straight edge. Ay bolts that show stretching should be replaced.

22 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	51.0

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Bolts stamped with the letter B or the number 6 use the following torque procedure.

1	11 ft. lbs., Step 2: 20 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45 degrees; Bolts stamped with the letter M.	11 ft. lbs
1	11 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs., Step 3: 45 degrees	11 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Bolts stamped b or 6

1	11.0 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	20.0 ft. lbs.	20 ft. lbs
3	45.0 degrees; Bolts stamped m	45 degrees
1	11.0 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	33.0 ft. lbs.	33 ft. lbs
3	45.0

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep 180 mm bolts

1	11.0 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	24.0 ft. lbs.	24 ft. lbs
3	90.0 degrees; 185 mm bolts	90 degrees
1	11.0 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
3	90.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt Tensioner (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Jeep Cherokee sits in a clear downward arc from the 2014–2015 peak of complaints (2,636 and 1,776, respectively) and recalls (13 and 11). With 1,323 complaints and 6 recalls, the 2017 model shows improvement over the 2016 model (1,398 complaints, 9 recalls) and a notably lower recall count than either 2018 (7 recalls) or the 2019 spike (1,588 complaints, 11 recalls). The 2017’s top complaint area is the powertrain (412 complaints), followed by unknown/other and electrical system, and it recorded 24 crash-related and 6 fire-related complaints—numbers that are moderate within the generation. The data does not specify root causes for these issues, but the overall trend suggests that 2017 represents a mid-generation refinement after the troubled launch years, though it still carries more complaints than the 2018 model. Given this, the 2017 Cherokee is a reasonable buy if you prioritize fewer recalls than later years, but you should budget for potential powertrain concerns.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

254

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

1,323

Owner complaints

24 involved a crash · 6 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’14 ’15 ’16’17’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,323 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train412

Unknown Or Other193

Electrical System102

Engine97

Power Train,Electrical System63

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other38

Power Train,Engine32

Power Train,Unknown Or Other27

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V343000Power Train:Driveline:Differential UnitReported 11/06/2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Jeep Cherokee vehicles equipped with a two-speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU). Relative movement in the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) between the differential input splines… Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update that will maintain vehicle propulsion by engaging rear wheel drive and prevent rolling in Park by…

18V332000Electrical System:WiringReported 17/05/2018

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 254 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
S2523000003 REV.A	2026-04-22	Structure	Door Latch, Handle And Ajar Additional Service Information.
21-027-26 REV. A	2026-04-11	Power Train	Two Speed Power Transfer Unit Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp…
21-027-26	2026-04-08	Power Train	Two Speed Power Transfer Unit Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp…
111432	2026-04-08	Power Train	D-26-10 (XX1) Two Speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Select 2017 - 2019 Jeep Cherokee (KL)
111447	2026-04-08	Power Train	ID-26-19 (XX1) Two Speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Select 2017 - 2019 Jeep Cherokee (KL)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 48 battery Vehicles taking 5.5 qt KL-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 04892339BE Engine air filter 52022378AB Spark plug SP148183AD Battery BBH7F001AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Cherokee 2.4L take?

5.5 qt of 0W-20 Meeting Chrysler standard MS-6395 or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Cherokee have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.4L get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 28 highway / 23 combined mpg.