Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2020 Jeep Cherokee

Table 1 shows three common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the adaptive cruise control (two problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Jeep Cherokee


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2020 Jeep Cherokee

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Parking brake will automatically engage randomly while car is stopped at lights, stops signs, ect. The only way to reset is to put vehicle in park, turn off ignition and restart vehicle. Has happened several times over the last 3 months.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

The power transfer unit (ptu) suddenly became disconnected while we were in the passing lane on a highway. We lost power temporarily and dashboard lights came on saying service was needed. Moved slowly into a safe location and called for tow truck. There was some “knocking” as we moved.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Vehicle does not warn or apply brakes when it should, I can easily overtake a vehicle in the same lane and drive right up to the rear bumper of the car ahead and will get zero warning.   Read details...


Forward Collision Avoidance related problems in other Jeep Cherokee model year vehicles:



Cherokee Service Bulletins
Cherokee Safety Recalls
Cherokee Defect Investigations