2017 Jeep Cherokee body problems

Filed Oct 5, 2026 · Body, Brakes · NY

There was a leak in my trunk that completely shorted out my electric parking break module. My safety and others safety were put at risk because the emergency break was turning on automatically and I could not control it. I noticed it blinking and quickly pulled into a parking lot where the brake went on. I couldn't move the car at that time it took me a couple attempts to get the emergency brake off. I managed to get the car moving and went right back home where then the emergency brake turned on again. I ended up having to call a tow truck. This easily could've been worse if I made the decision to continue on my route that day because the emergency brake was turning on automatically. I took my car to an auto shop who determined with photo evidence that my electric parking brake module was filled with water. They noted "Shorted module Full of water due to trunk water leak. Needs module replacement and connector repair with reprogram. Trunk leak needs to be addressed." A small warning light appeared on my dashboard when the issue started. There was no prior warning lights or problems with the car. I had just gotten my car inspected a few days prior and passed inspection with no issues. I didn't notice the leak until after my emergency brake stopped working. That's when I began to investigate my car and found water in my spare tire compartment.

Filed Sep 4, 2026 · Body, Electrical · PA

CRITICAL VEHICLE SYSTEM SAFETY & TELEMATICS FAILURES: 1.ELECTRICAL & ELICTRICAL DEFECTS: The vehicle's primary infotainment and factory navigation display module suffers a total software and hardware failure. module suffers a total software and hardware failure. While operating on public roadway, including [XXX] entering [XXX], the tracking telemetry completely losses spatial orientation. mapping the vehicle floating deep in blue water (Shenango River Lake), dropping road names, and issuing false audible "entering restricted area" alarms furthermore, the screen suffers a total hardware lock that prevents it from engaging automatic night-dimming code, creating a blinding cabin glare that severely obscures forward visibility during night-driving hours ( I must shut screen off). Certified factory diagnostics at [XXX] confirmed the unit is frozen on an obsolete version (version 10) that cannot be updated per manufacturer parameters due to legacy 3G lines. 2. BODY & COSMETIC DEFECTS: Extensive, undisclosed road paint slurry/overspray is baked into the wheel wells and lower molding, masking structural trim deterioration. A certified inspection by Tri-City Collision verified that a full body restoration is required-including the total replacement of factory fender flares ,splash shields, and lower texture bumpers-totaling $2,742.75 3.BRAKES & SUSPENSION DEFECTS: Delivered from stagging hub ([XXX]) with pre-existing severe front-end mechanical and safety failures, independent certified mechanic at Marstellar Auto had to immediately replace both front rotors and right-front strut assembly to eliminate a dangerous highway driving wobble to restore basic steering stability replaced worn rear rotors as well SUMMARY: the vehicle was marketed as clearly "passing" items 67,87,113, and 116 on dealers active checklist Investigation open with PA AG ([XXX]) AND pa dept. OF state ( [XXX]_[XXX]) I took delivery 7/1/2026 and called Carvana with hours INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C.

Filed Jun 18, 2025 · Body, Brakes · MD

Electronic parking brake engaged and wouldn't release. Possibility of occurrence while driving. Problem has been confirmed by independent service center to have been caused by water leakage into the area where the parking control module is located. Water was found pooling in parking control module which corroded connecters. Vehicle has not been inspected by anyone but the service center. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure.

Filed Mar 22, 2024 · Body, Visibility · SC

Driver and passenger floor board become wet when it rains. Soaked to the point of molding so much moisture is in the floor and vehicle. The windshield leaks from the inside from the top/outside and interferes with visibility.

Filed Jan 26, 2024 · Body · NC

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle after it rained, the odor worsened. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, she lifted the rear driver's side carpet, and noticed that the floorboard on the rear driver's side was soaking wet, and there was mold. The contact used a towel to soak up the water. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 15, 2022 · Body, Electrical · AR

Every time it rains, water leaks into the rear of the vehicle through the ceiling and cracks on the side. As a result, water is soaking through the ceiling, rear speakers and trunk. This is causing mold and deterioration of all parts below the spare tire and is a safety issue.

Filed Sep 16, 2021 · Body, Lights · OR

I have a photo of this sticker. Inside on the car's body frame of the driver's side of my 2017 JEEP, there is a sticker that says: THIS VEHICLE MAY INCLUDE MERCURY -- added devices installed by the manufacturer: Video display (which I have to touch to operate the radio and phone call free feature) Navigation/Camera Display (which I have to touch to operate the radio and phone call free feature) HDI Headlamps (which I touch when I wash my car) Remove devices before vehicle's disposal. Upon removal of devices, please reuse, recycle or dispose as hazardous waste. When I travel (on a straight road like Interstate 5 in Washington and Oregon) for more than 3 hours, I get nauseous, dizzy, and do not feel well for hours afterwards. This has been an on-going scenario. I had asked my mechanic to check the AC system, clean all of the vents, and replace the filters and it still did not fix my reaction to driving in the car or being just a passenger. This is unacceptable! Please recall and rectify this hazardous situation immediately among all owners of a 2017 JEEP. Why it is always in the hands of the consumer to make things right? Why can't corporations just do the right thing for its customers and the earth? This blatant irresponsibility and corporate greed is getting so old. FYI: Health Effects of Mercury Exposure The inhalation of mercury vapour can produce harmful effects on the nervous, digestive, and immune systems, lungs and kidneys, and may be fatal. The inorganic salts of mercury are corrosive to the skin, eyes and gastrointestinal tract, and may induce kidney toxicity if ingested. [March 31, 2017] https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mercury-and-health#:~:text=Health%20effects%20of%20mercury%20exposure&text=The%20inhalation%20of%20mercury%20vapour,induce%20kidney%20toxicity%20if%20ingested. https://www.epa.gov/mercury/health-effects-exposures-mercury https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/sites/toxzine/mercury_toxzine.html COMPLETED FORM 09/16/2021

Filed Mar 5, 2021 · Body · 53,345 miles · TN

Water was found puddling the driver side floor board and driver side passenger floorboard. There was found that the factory did not seal a seem between the wheel well and the firewall causing the leak. Evidently this was a common problrm according to jeep forums. The standing water is very hard to get out and is causing fowl smell. All of this occurs after I had taken my vehicle through its first automatic car wash.

Filed Sep 23, 2020 · Body, Transmission · 516 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the service shifter warning light illuminated on several occasions. The contact took the vehicle to eastgate chrysler jeep dodge ram (500 shadeland ave, indianapolis, in 46219; (317) 352-9361) who were unable to identify the cause of the failure due to there not being a warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer who replaced the shifter and the wiring housing. The failure persisted. The contact stated that she noticed that when it was cold outside they noticed that the driver's side front door was extremely difficult to open. The contact stated that once the temperature was warmer, she could hear water moving around inside the door. The contact stated that an appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle inspected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 516.

Filed Sep 8, 2020 · Body, Transmission · 50,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 jeep cherokee. The contact stated the service shifter message displayed on the instrument panel. Additionally, there was water entering the vehicle at the wheel hub liner at the bolt head. The carpet was wet from water intrusion into the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated the rain water caused the vehicle to rust. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics where the contact was informed that the shifter needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but, no further assistance was provided. The contact stated the failure was like service bulletin: 2301516 a. The failure mileage was 50,000.