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P2172 on JEEP CHEROKEE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2015, 2018

What P2172 Means on Your JEEP CHEROKEE

Real JEEP CHEROKEE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Vehicle turned off on its own upon reaching 40mph and coming to a complete stop. vehicle later turned off while on the highway at 65 mph in traffic while in the middle lane. this made the vehicle accelerator inoperable and at the same time made the vehicle lose speed slowing down while in traffic."

β€” 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE owner β€’ VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) β€’ Filed 01/07/2019

"Car turn off on its own error code P2172 U1428 maybe throttle body. Other Jeep have a recall on this but my vin isn’t included."

β€” 2018 JEEP CHEROKEE owner β€’ ENGINE β€’ Filed 06/16/2021

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P2172 on JEEP CHEROKEE

50%
50%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2015
1
2018
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P2172 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026