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2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Capacity and Oil Type by Engine
The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee takes 6 quarts of SAE 0W-20 with a filter change (3.6L); or 7 quarts of SAE 5W-20 with a filter change (5.7L), according to the Jeep owner's manual.
Quoted from the Jeep owner's manual with page numbers. Figures online often conflict because they mix engines or with- and without-filter amounts, so match your engine first.
Compiled by Uzman Munib · Record updated · Source and review standards
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee oil capacity and oil type by engine
US quarts by engine, quoted from the Jeep owner's manual with the page for each figure. Coverage is limited to the named configurations.
| Engine | Oil capacity | Oil grade | Without filter change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L V63.6L V6 RWD, 3.6L V6 4WD | 6 US qtwith filter | SAE 0W-20 | Not stated | 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual — Engine oil with filter, PDF p. 5162017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual — Engine oil, PDF p. 517Source noteCapacity with filter from the Fluid Capacities table. Check the dipstick after filling. Checked 2026-10-09. Market: U.S. and Canada. |
| 5.7L V85.7L V8 AWD | 7 US qtwith filter | SAE 5W-20 | Not stated | 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual — Engine oil with filter, PDF p. 5162017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual — Engine oil, PDF p. 517Source noteCapacity with filter from the Fluid Capacities table. Check the dipstick after filling. Checked 2026-10-09. Market: U.S. and Canada. |
Grand Cherokee oil capacity in other years
At a glance
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee reference
Use the summary to orient yourself, then open the exact engine, drivetrain and source record below.
OE tire size
Not published
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Oil Capacity and Oil Type
Oil specification
API Certified SAE 0W-20 (FCA MS-6395)
Source
3.6L V6 RWD manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09Oil filter
Not published
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Wheel Torque Specs
Lug nut size
Not published
Fluids
Transmission capacity
Not published
Transmission fluid
Not published
Coolant type
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT or equivalent
Source
3.6L V6 RWD manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09Brake fluid
Not published
Power steering fluid
Not published
Differential fluid
Not published
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Towing Capacity
Towing capacity
Not published
Payload capacity
Not published
3.6L V6 RWD manufacturer references
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual — Fluid capacities, PDF p. 516 Accessed 2026-10-092017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual — Fluids and lubricants, PDF p. 517 Accessed 2026-10-092017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual — Lug nut torque, PDF p. 509 Accessed 2026-10-092017 Jeep Grand Cherokee MPG by engine and drivetrain
EPA combined ratings run from 15 to 21 mpg across 4 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
| Configuration / engine | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee 2WD3.6L 6-cylinder · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 19 mpg | 26 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 414 g/mi |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD5.7L 8-cylinder · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive · Midgrade GasolineEPA configuration record | 14 mpg | 22 mpg | 17 mpg | $4,150 | 533 g/mi |
| Grand Cherokee SRT 4WD6.4L 8-cylinder · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive · Premium GasolineEPA configuration record | 13 mpg | 19 mpg | 15 mpg | $5,050 | 592 g/mi |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD3.6L 6-cylinder · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 18 mpg | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 | 427 g/mi |
Annual fuel figures are the EPA snapshot at the source date. The calculator below uses the separately dated fuel-price record and your inputs, so the estimates may differ.
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee annual fuel cost calculator
Start with the combined MPG for 3.6L 6-cylinder, Automatic 8-spd, Rear-Wheel Drive. Replace it with your measured gas mileage and local pump price for a personal budget.
Formula annual miles ÷ MPG × gasoline price
Fuel cost per mile equals gasoline price divided by MPG. Multiply by your annual mileage for a yearly fuel budget. Add maintenance to estimate cost per mile. For a specific journey, budget a road trip and settle passenger shares.
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee recall campaigns
NHTSA returned 6 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · 18V332000
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 Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
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 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) · 20V699000
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 enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
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 currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on December 21, 2021. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be around March 11, 2021. The recall began March 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is W79.
EQUIPMENT · 16V686000
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee manufactured August 8, 2016 through August 16, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the rear tow hook bracket or tow eye bracket may be loose.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will confirm both tow hook bracket bolts are properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S73.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER · 17E061000
Accessible Technologies, Inc. (ATI) is recalling certain ProCharger Superchargers, model numbers AB037A-100, AB037A-100P, and A037A-100B, sold for installation on 2012-2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and SRT vehicles. The supercharger mounting bracket may contact and damage the ABS line, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
Remedy: ATI will notify owners and will replace the supercharger brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact ATI customer service at 1-913-338-2886.
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · 22V406000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · 23V411000
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 2WD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Confirm the engine, tire package and service procedure
Match your engine and transmission with the configuration selector. Check the door-jamb tire label for your installed wheel package and cold pressure. A capacity is not a substitute for the filling procedure in the owner's manual; transmission change quantities and total system capacities can describe different jobs.
Fields marked Not published have no compiled value here. They do not mean zero capacity, no maintenance requirement or permission to substitute a part. Request a specification correction with the exact year, engine and manufacturer reference.
Frequently asked questions
- How much oil does a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee take?
- 3.6L V6 RWD: 6 US qt with filter; SAE 0W-20. 3.6L V6 4WD: 6 US qt with filter; SAE 0W-20. 5.7L V8 AWD: 7 US qt with filter; SAE 5W-20.
- What type of oil does the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee take?
- SAE 0W-20 (3.6L); SAE 5W-20 (5.7L). Specification: API Certified SAE 0W-20 (FCA MS-6395); API Certified SAE 5W-20 (FCA MS-6395). Use the grade printed in your owner's manual or on the oil filler cap.
- Does the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee oil capacity include the filter?
- Yes. These are the owner's manual's with-filter amounts. Check the dipstick after filling.
- What tire size and wheel torque does the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee use?
- 3.6L V6 RWD: tire size not published; 130 ft-lb. 3.6L V6 4WD: tire size not published; 130 ft-lb. 5.7L V8 AWD: tire size not published; 130 ft-lb.
- What is the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee gas mileage?
- EPA combined ratings run from 15 to 21 mpg across 4 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
- Are these real-world MPG figures for the Grand Cherokee?
- These are EPA ratings, not owner-reported mileage. Use your measured MPG in the calculator to estimate your own fuel budget. The configuration table keeps city, highway and combined ratings separate.
- Does the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee have recalls?
- NHTSA returned 6 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
- Does annual fuel cost include servicing or insurance?
- No. The EPA cost and the calculator cover fuel only. Use the cost-per-mile calculator to add a maintenance allowance. Insurance, depreciation, finance costs and registration are separate ownership expenses.
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Sources and record dates
U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov vehicle dataset Accessed 2026-09-05U.S. EIA public gasoline price table Accessed 2026-09-05NHTSA Recalls API Accessed 2026-09-04NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API Accessed 2026-09-052017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual — Fluid capacities, PDF p. 516 Accessed 2026-10-092017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual — Fluids and lubricants, PDF p. 517 Accessed 2026-10-092017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner's Manual — Lug nut torque, PDF p. 509 Accessed 2026-10-09Last updated