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Jeep C2217

test. Wiring issue

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceContact a qualified Jeep service facility for diagnosis. Official manufacturer communications associate C2217-00 with the EPS system and direct verification of current EPS software calibration and review of related service bulletins.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For the supplied Jeep applicability, C2217-00 is identified in official manufacturer communications as “Electric Power Steering Module Internal.” Official evidence also states that C2217 does not necessarily mean the EPS module is faulty; it indicates that the EPS did not pass a self-test, and a wiring issue is referenced. Have the vehicle evaluated by a qualified Jeep service facility.

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1. What does C2217 mean?

For the supplied Jeep applicability, C2217-00 is identified in official manufacturer communications as “Electric Power Steering Module Internal.” Official evidence also states that C2217 does not necessarily mean the EPS module is faulty; it indicates that the EPS did not pass a self-test, and a wiring issue is referenced. Have the vehicle evaluated by a qualified Jeep service facility.

2. Technical explanation

The supplied diagnostic record labels C2217 as “test. Wiring issue.” More specifically, the official manufacturer communication S2319000005 REV.A describes C2217 as “Electric Power Steering Module Internal” and states that the EPS did not pass a self-test. That communication says C2217 does not necessarily indicate that the EPS is faulty and directs review of EPS software calibration and related service bulletins. Verified evidence does not establish a single root cause for every vehicle with this code.

3. What system is affected?

Electric Power Steering (EPS), including the Electric Power Steering Module.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. The supplied record does not assign a severity level.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • MIL illumination is identified in several supplied official manufacturer communications.
  • A cluster message to service the EPS system when starting the vehicle is identified in official manufacturer communication S2219000007 REV.A.

6. Possible causes

  • The EPS did not pass a self-test.
  • A wiring issue is referenced in official manufacturer communication S2319000005 REV.A.
  • Whether the EPS module itself is faulty is not established by C2217 alone.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Arrange diagnosis by a qualified Jeep service facility.
  • Report any MIL illumination or EPS service message, along with when it occurred, to the service facility.
  • Do not assume that C2217 alone proves the EPS module requires replacement.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. A qualified technician can verify that EPS software is at the most current calibration, as directed by official manufacturer communication S2319000005 REV.A.
  2. A qualified technician can review applicable related service bulletins, as directed by that communication.
  3. Further diagnostic steps, including confirmation of any wiring issue, are not established by the supplied verified evidence.

11. When to contact service

Contact a qualified Jeep service facility for diagnosis. Official manufacturer communications associate C2217-00 with the EPS system and direct verification of current EPS software calibration and review of related service bulletins.

12. What the service center may check

  • Check whether C2217-00 is present.
  • Verify the EPS has the most current software calibration.
  • Review related service bulletins.
  • Assess the reported EPS service message at vehicle startup when present.
  • Consider associated DTCs identified in the applicable manufacturer communications.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • No specific repair resolution is established by the supplied verified evidence.
  • Do not replace the EPS module based on C2217 alone; official manufacturer communication S2319000005 REV.A states the code does not necessarily indicate that the EPS is faulty.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • S2319000005 REV.A / NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11008328, published 2024-10-02: identifies C2217 as Electric Power Steering Module Internal; states it indicates an EPS self-test did not pass, does not necessarily prove EPS failure, and references a wiring issue. It directs verification of current EPS calibration and review of related bulletins.
  • S2219000007 REV.A / NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11008870, published 2024-10-07: addresses an EPS service message at startup with C2217-00 and C1592-00 setting at the same time.
  • 08-227-24 / NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11010249, published 2024-11-01: identifies MIL illumination and lists C2217-00 among relevant DTCs.
  • 08-094-25 and 08-095-25, including listed revisions / NHTSA Manufacturer Communications 11016861, 11016862, 11018126, 11018678, and 11018679: list C2217-00 among relevant DTCs, with some revisions also listing U0420-00.
  • S2523000053 / NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 11019449, published 2025-06-07: lists C2217-00 among relevant DTCs and identifies U0420-00 as invalid data received from the Power Steering Control Module when set by CADM2.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified applicability: Jeep Wagoneer, model years 2024-2025, United States. Official NHTSA-hosted manufacturer communications supplied with this record concern C2217-00 in the EPS system. Last verified: 2026-09-22.

19. Frequently asked questions

What does Jeep C2217-00 mean?

Official manufacturer communications identify C2217-00 as “Electric Power Steering Module Internal.” One supplied communication further explains that the EPS did not pass a self-test.

Does C2217 mean the EPS module has failed?

No. Official manufacturer communication S2319000005 REV.A states that C2217 does not necessarily indicate that the EPS is faulty.

Is a wiring issue possible with C2217?

Yes. A wiring issue is referenced in official manufacturer communication S2319000005 REV.A. The supplied evidence does not establish the specific wiring fault or confirm one on an individual vehicle.

Can I drive with C2217?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

Which vehicles are covered by the supplied evidence?

Jeep Wagoneer vehicles for model years 2024 through 2025 in the United States.

20. Sources & verification

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