Automatic Emergency Braking Problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee - part 2

Jeep Grand Cherokee owners have reported 112 problems related to automatic emergency braking (under the forward collision avoidance category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the Grand Cherokee.

36 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 07/25/2024

Multiple times during the day I have a number of alerts popping up in my dashboard. These include the blind spot monitoring which continues to go on and off. Braking system, ect. Please see pictures.

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37 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 07/21/2024

I have towed this vehicle behind my motorhome for the past year and have used a brake buddy system to stop the vehicle should it ever break away from the tow brackets. I used the brake buddy system for 5 years on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee prior to buying this 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and have never had any issues before. Recently, while towing the vehicle, I set it up for towing as Jeep recommends and either had a malfunction of the automatic electronic brakes (aeb) or the brake buddy. Even though the tires never developed a flat spot on them due to dragging the vehicle, there was pressure applied to the brake pedal that caused the brakes to get so hot that the rubber brake lines melted at the fittings or blew out of the fittings causing me to lose all fluid. The nthsa requires that all light-duty vehicles have aeb systems installed on them by 2026. I questioned Jeep as to the cause of my issue and they determined it was not their fault. I contacted brake buddy and they claimed they were just recently made aware of this problem and have since determined their system is not compatible with aeb equipped vehicles. I have talked to several installers that set up tow vehicles to be towed and they are of aware of this. Who has the responsibility to inform the public and industry that there is a problem here? Jeep advertises their vehicle is towable with all 4 wheels on the ground but makes no mention of having to install a state law required braking system in the tow vehicle or potential compatibility issues. Had this tow vehicle come loose, it could have cause damage and potentially the loss of life!.

38 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 07/05/2024

While passing through an intersection the aeb brought the vehicle to a full stop despite no forward traffic or obstructions. Warning system lights lights for other systems (traction control, airbags, etc. ) lit up in the dash. A vehicle traveling behind nearly collided in light of the unwarranted braking. After coming to a complete stop the vehicle released the brake on its own and shut off the other system warning lights. Normal operation ensued.

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39 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 06/17/2024

A service was scheduled to repair the rear view camera visibility in which the dealership failed to complete. The recall repair performed did not fix the situation. The rear view camera still shows up as a blue screen as well as the parksense sensors not working at all. This is a huge safety issue as nothing is shown when backing up and no sensors work. This problem occurred randomly while starting the vehicle and has not worked since then.

40 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 05/29/2024

Brand new vehicle with 11 miles on the odometer. The emergency braking system does not work. If I go into the settings and make a change to emergency braking, such as far or close, the message “auto emergency braking (aeb) unavailable service required” will come up on the cluster display. Once I restart the vehicle it goes away. If I go back into the aeb settings and make a change, the message will come up on the cluster again. When I restart the vehicle and the message goes away, it still does not seem as though the auto emergency braking system is working. This is very dangerous.

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41 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 05/24/2024

While making a protected left turn at a traffic control signal, with oncoming traffic also turning left at the same time, the automatic emergency braking engaged. I was unable to override the aeb, and the vehicle came to a sudden, complete stop halfway through the turn. The vehicle behind almost impacted my vehicle due to the erroneous braking.

42 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 05/21/2024

Since purchase, I have had problems with the u connect system, which at times renders all communication and some luxury items to be inoperable 1 week ago, car completely had both batteries drain spontaneously . Dealer replaced both batteries with no further explanation. On 5/21, on highway trip, warning lights came on, lane assist, blind spot, abs stopped working. A/c was blowing hard, but could not adjust. Windows would not open. Hatch would not open, back doors would not open , door lock/ unlock did not work. Could only use handle on inside to open car. Could not adjust side mirrors. Promptly rerouted my day trip back home via side roads and not expressway due to uncertainty of safety. Drove it right to dealer and left the car running while checking in. Car starting flashing lights while service writer was checking car in. Then all lights- headlights and tail lights went dark without touching car. Engine still running. Car is not safe or reliable to drive. Had 12,400 miles and have owned it 18 months. Mostly highway driven by retired couple. 5 th service of electrical issues since purchase. It has been kept multiple days each time.

43 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 05/04/2024

Driving down a highway in a 70 mph zone, my car’s automatic braking system engaged causing my car to slam on brakes. There were no cars in front of me any of the times this happened. This has happened 5 times in the last two weeks. 3/5 of the times, there were cars/trucks in the right lane next to me. 2/5 of the times, there were trucks two lanes over. The first time this happened, the car behind me had to slam on their brakes to avoid hitting me. This has happened about 10 times since I have owned the car. However the incidents have happened more frequently in the last few weeks.

44 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 04/23/2024

Today was the second time the aeb engaged while I was driving with no apparent reason. The first was in Nov 2023 while driving on the interstate at about 70 mph. The aeb engaged, slamming the car to an almost stop, alarm blared for a moment and then the car continued operating with no apparent codes or warning lights. Today it did it again while traveling about 30 mph. I was slowing down to turn into a drive. I was still headed straight with no cars around and the aeb engaged, slamming the car to a full stop, with the alarm and the dash flashing something in red. The car then drove off fine with no warning lights or indicators on the dash. I cannot reproduce the aeb reponse. In response to the first occurrence, the dealer “flashed” the software last year. I intend to take it in tomorrow for the reoccurrence. I believe it to be a safety issue not only in that my back hurts terribly from the whiplash of a stop as sudden as hitting a wall, but because had there been a car behind me on either occasion, it is almost certain they would have had to make a dramatic and dangerous swerve to avoid it or rear ended me.

45 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 04/01/2024

April 1, 2024, I was backing out of a parking spot on the 4th floor of the parking garage at work when my car displayed an sos on the radio monitor and then my Jeep Grand Cherokee shut off and would not restart. I then had to call parking for my job to redirect traffic because I was preventing other vehicles from exiting the garage because my vehicle was unable to restart and I had to have it towed back to the dealership in waynesboro GA and pay $120 to have this done. I waited over an hour for a tow truck to come and it is still unclear why this keeps happening. I am afraid that the next time it happens I may loss my life. I also called the dealership and Jeep wave to see if there was a way to restart the Jeep but no one was able to assist with the request. The vehicle is really becoming a problem for me.

46 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 04/01/2024

When crossing the border into mexico the aeb module falsely reports it has malfunctioned due to "Geo fence" limitations. At least that is the cause of the issue per the service department. This causes the aeb system to stay offline and inoperable which also affects the lane departure warning system as well as prevents the use of adaptive cruise control. Supposedly there will be a "software update" coming--it was supposed to happen in q4 of 2023 and now they say q1 2024 which has ended and no update. The safety of the vehicle is compromised as key safety features are offline.

47 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 02/18/2024

Driving 35 mph on a back road, no cars coming the opposite direction, the automatic emergency braking system flashed, beeped and slammed my brakes momentarily. Luckily there was no one behind me. I attempted to pull into a parking lot and the entire electrical system went crazy, all warning lights, systems and sensors went off and I lost power steering. Had I been driving during power steering loss it would have been very dangerous. This is the second time this has occurred with the lights and power steering issue (first time for the aeb system issue) and the dealer kept the car 3 weeks to repair it but clearly the problem persists.

48 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 02/15/2024

I have a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4wd overland, if the NHTSA would do a web search this issue is a common issue that many people are complaining and concerned about. The forward collision warning with automatic braking is not functioning or has been turned down where it is completely ineffective or is not functioning at all. I have had my vehicle in two different Jeep dealerships and have been told that the system is functioning and not showing any error codes. I have an active case working under Jeep (case # 88675524) and my vehicle was inspected by a Jeep representative on 2/20/2024, who also claims that the system is working. I have driven several different makes of vehicles with a collision avoidance system and have seen and experienced when this system functions properly, I am a police officer and currently drive a 2021 chevy tahoe with this system and have had many alerts in the two years I have driven this vehicle. I have approximately 12,500 miles on this Jeep and have not had one alert with this amount of mileage, I have has a couple close calls where I have had to take evasive action and heavy braking to avoid a collision and not even had a warning of any kind. There are to many people complaining of this same issue and many of the same people are quoting the same company verbiage and quotes from the Jeep service departments saying that the system is functioning correctly, and there is no way to test the system. Please look into this issue and research just how many people are complaining of this issue, if your going to advertise and promote a safety system on vehicles you should have an expectation that the system actually works. Any safety system that is not functioning properly puts people in danger when the said system would prevent or minimize damage in a collision situation.

49 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 02/11/2024

While driving on the highway with the adaptive cruise control set to 77mph, the forward collision alert went off and tapped the brakes while passing a vehicle towing a trailer in the lane to the right. Looking back at video on my dash cam, there was nothing in the road that should have set off the warning and the other vehicle was within their lane the entire time. I have had several false warnings in the past but this was the first time it applied the brakes.

50 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 01/31/2024

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the automatic emergency braking was activated, and the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. The contact stated that the brake light remained illuminated during the failure. The contact was almost involved in a crash during the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that additional diagnostic tests were needed to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.

51 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 12/13/2023

I was traveling on a road with light snow. There was a bend in the road. I lost steering and manual breaking causing the vehicle to strike a telephone pole head on. My air bags did not deploy.

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52 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 10/14/2023

I have a 2024 Jeep grand wagoneer. It has been activating it's emergency braking system randomly while driving. One time it was on a road with a 55mph speed limit the car beeped and slammed on the brakes. Morning sunny no traffic car was clean and free of dirt. Second time was on a 2 lane road speed limit 35 day light car beeped and slamed on the brakes the behind me had to go into oncoming lane to avoid hitting me. The 3rd time was after leaving the dealership after the 4th time in for service for them trying to figure out why the truck is doing this. Was on the cross street from the 2nd time. This time it high lighted a mail box in the night-vision mode and slammed on the brakes again day light no traffic car was clean. Mail box wasn't hanging in the road. We opened a case with fca for a buy back they denied it. Fca also has not issued a stop drive order. We are currently using my wife's car to transport the kids as we do not feel comfortable with the issue not being resolved with fca. My wife has the same truck hers is having the same issue but not slamming on the brakes hers is in currently with Jeep engineering and they want us to record the car when it actives the system with our phones while driving. We feel very unsafe driving the cars and is hoping NHTSA can step in with some help. At the end of the day we are both trading our less than 1 yr old trucks in for another brand and is losing around 30,000 between the 2 vehicles.

53 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 09/26/2023

Vehicle made left turn with partially obstructed side view and struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Pedestrian impact with center of vehicle (license plate). No pedestrian emergency braking activated. Vehicle brought to the dealer (with le reconstruction) - front radar sensor not tracking. Further tests of vehicle with live pedestrians walking in front of vehicle; both from step off curb into bike lane and live pedestrians walking across the front of the vehicle with no alert or apparent tracking. All tests performed above 3mph (5kph) and below 39mph. Test also above 30mph with lane line activation, but did not detect pedestrian path intrusion. Inside, the aeb for pedestrian emergency braking is on, with "warning + active braking". See photos. Tested with all three sensitivity settings (med, near, far). Additional: rear sensors worked while in reverse with a pedestrian side approach. Bosch cdr/edr 900 connected, no pedestrian option illuminated (only airbag). Further: tested another Grand Cherokee with similar trim options, on similar tests and it too did not detect or alert to pedestrian path intrusion.

54 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 09/23/2023

- my spare tire, lane assist, and/or emergency breaking, which none went into effect during the incident. - I was forced off the road where I collided with a parked car on the side of the street, which led me to being taken by ambulance to the local hospital. - not yet, my vehicle is currently at a body shop being repaired. - I asked my insurance to investigate when they went for the appraisal, but am unsure if it was done. - no warnings were given prior to the collision.

55 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 09/13/2023

My emergency braking system doesn’t work and Jeep corporate can’t fix it. The car won’t stop and won’t notify me in an emergency and it’s not safe. The dealer gave me a second Jeep and it has the identical problem. That VIN is 1c4rjkag9p8898184. The dealer also said they have no fix for this issue. Please contact me 914-830-2598 john giannico.

56 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 09/01/2023

I was turning at an intersection when I got rear-ended. I do not recall the car stopping right before I got hit, but there is video that shows the my Jeep stopped suddenly during the intersection right before I was rear-ended. It appears the oncoming car turning the opposite way got too close causing my automatic braking system to immediately stop my car while I was driving. There is no other explanation as to why the Jeep just suddenly stopped as I know I did not press on the brakes myself.

57 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 08/31/2023

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 15 mph, the messages indicating that 4-wheel drive mode was disabled, and that the emergency brakes were applied, were displayed. The vehicle suddenly turned off. The contact stated that there were no vehicles in front of the vehicle at the time the failure occurred. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the messages were no longer displayed. The contact continued driving; however, the vehicle failed to shift smoothly into the intended gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where diagnostic codes related to the transmission valve body were read. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 1,100.

58 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 07/31/2023

While turning left, vehicle hit brakes on its own, driver and two passengers experienced neck pain. Two vehicles behind both screeched to a halt. There is dash cam video, but won’t let me upload.

59 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 07/13/2023

Airbag requiring service light came on at 100 miles. Then the sos call button was stuck lit up with an error message on the touch screen every time vehicle was started. Then the aeb system went off while driving (not in danger of being in a crash) and brought the vehicle to a stop and put itself in park and shut off. Vehicle would not start again after that. Had to get it towed.

60 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 07/12/2023

Vehicle sets automatic brake when backing up. The back up camera turns red as if something was blocking when nothing is there. When attempting to go in reverse the car kept stoping on its own and putting the emergency break on. It took multiple attempts to get out of the parking lot and has happened more than once.

61 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 07/07/2023

Crossing 4 way intersection with no cars or animals in site and while accelerating at about 40 mph vehicle came to a shuddering halt in the middle of the road for no reason. My husband and I were both thrown forward whipping our necks back and forth and my collar bone taking a direct hit with the seat belt. There were no sounds to warn us, no lights came on it just slammed its own brakes for no reason. My dealership brought me a loaner and vehicle was towed to them where they are working on getting the issue solved, but I am going to be terrified this will happen again and rightly so.

62 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 07/05/2023

Numerous messages regarding safety features appearing on cluster advising service required: active lane management, blind spot alert, auto emergency braking, rear braking assist features vital to safe operation of vehicle, stellantis / fca has zero knowledge & info as to cause of failure & fix.

63 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 07/02/2023

Had multiple close encounters with vehicles in front of us suddenly stopping and no response from system, also front parking sensors do not indicate when approaching an object until almost in contact, might get a visual on dash cluster, then a the audible afterwards, long time in between getting back in vehicle and starting ti leave, now sensors are both visual and beeping one more item, using the self parking feature, gad to apply brakes before feeling that our vehicle was going to hit vehicle behind us in spot.

64 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 06/21/2023

Twice in the last month I was driving to work on a two lane road without any objects in the roadway and the forward collision warning system automatically applied the breaks hard enough for my coffee to splash out of my coffee cup. It occurred at almost the same spot on the road. However, I drive this road at least twice a day. I'm concerned that it might apply the breaks randomly while driving on the highway, thus causing an accident. I have reported it to the dealer. Despite me relaying my safety concern to them, I am unable to get an appointment until July 8th.

65 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 06/08/2023

Driving through my subdivision, no other cars in sight, no animals, no people, nothing in front of me and the automatic emergency braking mechanism engaged and brought my car to a sudden stop. The brakes engaged on their own, tires squeeled and my body jolted, almost hitting my head on steering wheel. Automatic brake sensors have activated before for no reason as no objects were in sight, but never has the vehicle actually stopped on its own. Luckily I was in my subdivision with no one behind me otherwise someone could have rear ended me and an accident would have occurred with injuries.

66 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 06/07/2023

I was turning at a intersection, there was no car in-front only on the side , as I was turning , my Jeep suddenly made an emergency beeping sound and break as if I was goin to crash into a car or something. Clearly I was just turning . The break was so hard I even thought I had gotten hit in the back or I had hit something in the front ! the car behind me had to stop and act fast as well otherwise I would have really been hit by him/her. I called my dealer since I had just bought my car 2weeks ago. I have a appt to get it look at , they told me it might be my sensor being dirty or something but I feel like this is a concern Jeep should take care of. Or it will really cause an accident I don’t feel safe driving my Jeep at all now! especially doing turns or just thinking it might breaking when I am driving much faster next time. I’m taking my Jeep to my dealer service dept. Picture below are evidence of appts , and having to get a rental because of my report.

67 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 06/04/2023

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe flashing the following needing service: active lane management, blind spot alert, auto emergency braking numerous calls to Jeep whom refused to escalate to a star case for engineer review. Numerous calls to stelantis, with no call back. Possible issues with safety module. Videos submitted to Jeep wave and asked to escalate to bring attention to serious safety matter.

68 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 05/06/2023

The worse thing that has happened is I started my car with my grandbaby in her carseat, I hopped out to lock my house door and the car went into reverse and ran into barbwire fence, this has happened twice. A total of 3 times my car has slammed on the bracks while backing out of the drive way barley moving it almost gave me whiplash. My radio jumps around channels, I have reported in the past but has gotten worse and started turning on the heater on high and I cant stop it.

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69 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 05/06/2023

Bought the vehicle new. At around 3000 miles the vehicle dash had all dummy lights on and giving me all warnings. Then while driving the vehicle dash started flashing on and off and the vehicle started loosing power. Has been sitting at the dealer for 2 months. No time when parts are coming and if it's fixable. Advised to contact Chrysler and already did. Keep getting round around and case numbers with no resolution.

70 Automatic Emergency Braking problem of the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Failure Date: 04/06/2023

Park sense feature is turned off, but park sense keeps engaging. With erro message "put in park then put in gear. I receive this erro message 4 0r 5 time, before I'm sble to put in gear and drive vehicle, this has been happening peridocally since I bought the vehicle, but getting more frequent.

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