Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee owners have reported 221 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (112 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (67 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

I have been having this error message appear intermittently in the car upon starting the vehicle since I purchased the vehicle in August 2024. See attached photo. The message appears seconds after starting up and will go away. Lane keep assist will turn off but I can turn it back on.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

"randomly, and without warning, the instruments, gauges, and displays will switch into a language I do not speak or understand (italian). Coinciding with the switch to italian language, cluster and radio display settings revert back to default settings, pedestrian emergency brake (peb) lamp or   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

My 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe began with an intense burning smell followed by the “service hybrid electric vehicle” warning light illuminating. After this, the vehicle experienced numerous electrical issues with the infotainment system, and the air conditioning failed.   Read details...

The Forward Collision Avoidance problem

The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the forward collision avoidance module was not working as needed. The contact stated that the light came on and remained solid without any vehicles being near the vehicle.   Read details...

The Software Pedestrian/cyclist/object/obstacle/ Recognition problem

See attached document for complaint   Read details...




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