JeepCherokee20173.2L/jeep/cherokee/2017/3-2l/
KL platform

2017 Jeep Cherokee — 3.2L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Cherokee 3.2L.

Body SUVEngine 3.2LTransmission Automatic 9-spd

The 2017 Jeep Cherokee is a KL-platform SUV powered by a 3.2-liter engine mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission, requiring 5.5 quarts of 0W-20 oil and carrying EPA fuel economy ratings of 20/27/23 mpg. Reliability records show 1,323 owner complaints and six recalls for this model year, with powertrain issues dominating the feedback. When viewed against the nameplate’s 1990–2026 timeline, these figures place the 2017 Cherokee well below the 2,636-complaint peak of 2014 yet far above the 2023 low of three, marking it as a transitional year that benefited from early production fixes without achieving the statistical stability of later redesigns.

Model year201920182017201620152014

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 economy20/27/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 730 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 94R · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/65R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 68191349AC
Engine air filter52022378AB
Spark plugSP148183AD alt SP149125AF
BatteryBBH7F001AA alt BBH7A001AA
Front wiper blades68197139AA alt 68197138AC
Serpentine belt04627166AC alt 04627534AA
Thermostat04893377AA alt 05047264AB
Cabin air filter68535619AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 9-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length181.9 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height66.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3942 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 27 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelMidgrade Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent published road-test results.

7.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.50 sec — 2017 Overland V6
271 hpHorsepower (as tested)
239 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017Overland V6 3.2L V67.50 sec15.80 sec271 hp4x4
2016Latitude V6 3.2L V66.80 sec15.30 sec271 hp4x4
2019Overland V6 3.2L V67.20 sec15.50 sec271 hp4x4
2019Trailhawk V6 3.2L V68.30 sec16.40 sec271 hp4x4
2014Limited V6 3.2L V66.90 sec15.30 sec271 hp4x4
2014Trailhawk V6 3.2L V67.20 sec15.70 sec271 hp4x4
2014Trailhawk V6 3.2L V67.60 sec15.90 sec271 hp4x4
2021Trailhawk V6 3.2L V67.60 sec15.80 sec271 hp4x4

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 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse Mopar CVTF +4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.4
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.3
Automatic Transmission FluidUse Mopar AT Fluid Part number 68218925AA
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.4
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantMS-12106

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.8 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.6 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)22.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)37.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)16.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission15.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub148.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMopar
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58 +- 5 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 32; Rear: 32
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 129; Rear: 89
ABS Sensor Torque8.5
Minimum Pad Thickness0.060 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.024; Rear: .315
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0003; Rear: .0004
Maximum Rotor Runout0.0008

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
190
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: + 10530 ft. lbs
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

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) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 150,000 miAccessory 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 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.

Within the KL generation (2014–2023), the 2017 Jeep Cherokee sits in the declining phase of a clear downward arc. Complaints fell from a generation-high 2,636 in the 2014 launch year to 1,398 in 2016 and then to 1,323 in 2017, while recalls dropped from 13 to 6 and investigations from 4 to 1 over that same span — suggesting that the most acute early-production issues were being progressively resolved. The 2018 model year then saw complaints nearly halve to 679, but 2019 reversed course sharply with 1,588 complaints and 11 recalls, making 2017–2018 the most stable pocket in the generation before that rebound. For 2017 specifically, Power Train dominates the complaint profile at 412 reports, followed by Unknown/Other (193), Electrical (102), and Engine (97), with 24 crash complaints and 6 fire complaints on record; the data does not specify root causes for any of these categories. The TSB count also fell from 449 in 2016 to 254 in 2017, indicating fewer documented service fixes were needed — another sign of maturation. **Bottom line:** the 2017 Cherokee is a reasonable buy within this generation — meaningfully improved over the 2014–2015 launch years and free of the 2019 spike — but a 2018 model offers a statistically cleaner record if you can find one, and any 2017 purchase warrants close scrutiny of the powertrain given its dominance in the complaint data.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
254
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
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

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.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S2523000003 REV.A2026-04-22StructureDoor Latch, Handle And Ajar Additional Service Information.
21-027-26 REV. A2026-04-11Power TrainTwo Speed Power Transfer Unit Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp…
21-027-262026-04-08Power TrainTwo Speed Power Transfer Unit Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp…
1114322026-04-08Power TrainD-26-10 (XX1) Two Speed Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - Select 2017 - 2019 Jeep Cherokee (KL)
1114472026-04-08Power TrainID-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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Cherokee 3.2L 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 3.2L get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined mpg.