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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 3.0L Diesel

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Grand Cherokee 3.0L Diesel. Covers both the standard and High Output 3.0L Diesel.

Body SUVEngine 3.0L DieselTransmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0L Diesel is a WK platform SUV featuring a 3.0L diesel engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission. This configuration delivers an EPA-rated 19/26/21 mpg and requires 8.0 quarts of 5W-40 engine oil. While this model year recorded 361 owner complaints and six recalls, primarily centered on the power train, it sits well below the model's historical high of 2,369 complaints seen in 2014.

Model year201920182017201620152014

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity8.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-40OEM · verified
Lug nut torque130 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/26/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 401 · 200 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 401 · 200 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP265/60R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 04884899AC
Engine air filter04861688AB alt 04861756AA
Fuel filter04726067AB alt 04726067AA
Spark plugSP225755AB alt SP143877AB
BatteryBBH7A001AA alt BBH8A001AA
Front wiper blades68194930AB alt 68194931AB
Serpentine belt04627167AB alt 68495977AA
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 68157217AA
Cabin air filter68606182AA alt 68260792AB

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.8 in
Overall width76.4 in
Overall height69.3 in
Wheelbase115 in
Curb weight4676 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)51/49

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 26 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular 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.

7.8–8.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.80 sec — 2014 Summit EcoDiesel
240 hpHorsepower (as tested)
420 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014Summit EcoDiesel 3.0L Turbo Diesel V67.80 sec16.00 sec240 hp4x4
2014Summit EcoDiesel 3.0L Turbo Diesel V68.00 sec16.10 sec240 hp4x4
2014Limited EcoDiesel 3.0L Turbo Diesel V68.30 sec16.40 sec240 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 8.0 qt of 5W-40 engine oil, Synthetic · 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 110 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse Mopar AT Fluid Part number 68218925AA
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-85 · GL-5
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity12.0
Engine CoolantMS-12106
Engine Coolant Capacity10.4

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)4.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.9 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs96.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to TransmissionFront: 41.0; Rear: 63.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts130 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts110 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts125.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill PlugMP2010: 18.0, MP3010, MP3023: 20.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain PlugMP2010: 18.0, MP3010, MP3023: 20.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number401
Standard BCI Cranking Performance200 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 41; Rear: 21
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 148; Rear: 89
ABS Sensor Torque8.5
Minimum Pad Thickness0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
188.0 inch lbs.88 in
218.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
375.0 degrees; Use a torque wrench for the following step75 degrees
4Verify each bolt is torqued to 37.0
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages
1Bolts 1-1025 ft. lbs
2Bolts 11-1515 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-1040 ft. lbs
4Bolts 11-1515 ft. lbs
5Bolts 1-1090 degrees
625.0
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 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
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
275 degrees.75 degrees
375 degrees75 degrees
475 degrees75 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137 ft. lbs., Step 2: 92 ft. lbs., Step 3: 3037 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages
137.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
2Loosen all bolts completely
392.0 ft. lbs.92 ft. lbs
433.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 6 stages
1Using new bolts, install the twenty six M12 bolts (1 - 26) and the three M8 bolts finger tight.
2Using the tightening shown, tighten all M12 bolts to 33 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
3Using a torque angle gauge, tight the internal bed plate bolts (1 - 16) an additional 110 degrees.110 degrees
4Tight the external bed plate bolts 89 ft. lbs.89 ft. lbs
5Tighten the three M8 bolts 22 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
6Check the torque of the M12 bolts in a counterclockwise direction with the torque wrench set at 85
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 7 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. · Tighten all bolts finger tight before proceeding. · M12 Bolt

1Bolts 1-1633 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-16110 degrees
3Bolts 17-2018 ft. lbs
4Bolts 17-2055 degrees
5Bolts 21-2418 ft. lbs
6Bolts 21-2475 degrees
722.0

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; 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 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
At 120,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miEngine 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 requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter 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 neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe 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 Grand Cherokee sits in a notably quieter period following the model's troubled 2014 model year, which recorded the generation's peak of 2,369 complaints, 19 recalls, and 10 NHTSA investigations. Complaints dropped dramatically from 2,369 in 2014 to 1,343 in 2015, then to just 307 in 2016—the lowest count since 2009—before rising slightly to 361 in 2017, while recalls fell from 19 in 2014 to just 6 in 2017. This places the target year near the trough of the generation's complaint cycle, suggesting a window where manufacturing refinements had addressed many earlier defects. The top complaint areas for 2017 were Power Train (49), Engine (37), and Fuel/Propulsion System (14), with 25 crash-related complaints and 3 fire-related complaints, though the data does not specify root causes for these incidents. Compared to the volatile 2011-2014 period and the subsequent spike to 840 complaints in 2018, the 2017 model represents one of the more reliable years within this generation's lifecycle. A concrete takeaway is that 2017 appears to be a relatively safe purchase within this generation's arc, though buyers should still prioritize a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection given the ongoing Power Train and Engine complaint categories.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
350
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
361
Owner complaints
25 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 361 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train49
Engine37
Unknown Or Other36
Fuel/Propulsion System14
Seats13
Electrical System13
Electrical System,Engine11
Service Brakes9

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

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…

20V699000Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)Reported 12/11/2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoDiesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to… Remedy: FCA US LLC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. Parts are not…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 350 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S1623000028 Rev. K2026-06-12Electrical SystemOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.J2026-06-05StructureOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S1623000028 REV.I2026-05-29Electrical SystemOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…
S26230000232026-04-08Electrical SystemPower Liftgate Inoperative.
S1623000028 REV.H2026-04-01StructureOutside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window…

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.

P2002
Diesel particulate filter efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0401
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flow insufficient
P20EE
SCR NOx catalyst efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0087
Fuel rail / system pressure too low
P0299
Turbocharger / supercharger underboost condition

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Grand Cherokee 3.0L Diesel take?

8.0 qt of SAE 5W-40 Meeting Chrysler specification MS-10902 or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Grand 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 3.0L Diesel get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 26 highway / 21 combined mpg.