Jeep Cherokee Forward Collision Avoidance Problems
Owners have filed 156 complaints with NHTSA about forward collision avoidance problems on the Jeep Cherokee across 9 model years. The 2019 model year has the most (32). The words owners use most often: “parking brake” (28% of reports).
- 156forward collision avoidance complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 11mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Parking brake: mentioned in 43 of 156 complaints (28%)
At what mileage do forward collision avoidance problems happen?
Based on 15 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 156 complaints, 11 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury.
Jeep Cherokee forward collision avoidance complaints by model year
| Model year | Forward Collision Avoidance complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 3 | 6% | — |
| 2021 Cherokee | 11 | 6% | — |
| 2020 Cherokee | 10 | 3% | 80,000 |
| 2019 Cherokee | 32 | 2% | 17,000 |
| 2018 Cherokee | 6 | 1% | — |
| 2017 Cherokee | 17 | 1% | 46,638 |
| 2016 Cherokee | 29 | 2% | 43,492 |
| 2015 Cherokee | 20 | 1% | 58,500 |
| 2014 Cherokee | 28 | 1% | 98,600 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control; vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Model years: 2014
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014 to April 8, 2014, and Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 6, 2014 to April 17, 2014. When the adaptive cruise control is engaged and the driver presses the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle's speed more than the cruise control system would on its own, the vehicle may continue to accelerate briefly after the accelerator pedal is released.
Risk: The unintended continued acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-flash the Driver Assistance System Module (DASM), free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P31.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While driving, emergency parking brake engaged. Required vehicle to be driven on and parked on road shoulder. Grinding sound was coming from engaged parking brake. Vehicle was towed to nearest dealership.
I am reporting a safety concern involving the Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system on my 2021 Jeep Cherokee Altitude FWD with a 2.4L engine. Every time I start the vehicle, the dashboard displays the warning message "FCW Unavailable â Service Required." The warning remains displayed while I am…
Driving after work on 53S my jeep decided to only go 5mph engine light turned on among other light. Svc 4wd. Had to pull over the interstate shoulder thatâs under construction and had very small space to park without getting hit by others.
Had cruise control on set on 64 up and down hills and around curves it just started going faster & faster I had to stomp the brakes 3 times to get it to quit afterwards the power train is now not shifting right it still was at times going to shop staying at 27 to 35 rpmâs, made it to shop
I purchased this 2021 Jeep Cherokee, and it has developed a life-threatening defect where it performs an uncommanded braking while driving at speed. Without any warning the car slams on the brakes creating an immediate risk of a Rear end collision. Diagnostic scans show multiple critical failures…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Jeep Cherokees have forward collision avoidance problems?
No. NHTSA has 156 owner complaints about forward collision avoidance for the Jeep Cherokee. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Jeep Cherokee forward collision avoidance?
Yes: 1 safety recall list forward collision avoidance. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about forward collision avoidance problems on the Jeep Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “parking brake”, in 43 of 156 complaints.
Other Jeep Cherokee problems
- Power Train problems (5,516)
- Electrical System problems (2,257)
- Engine problems (2,186)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (691)
- Service Brakes problems (647)
- Steering problems (598)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (574)
- Structure problems (522)
See all Jeep Cherokee problems.