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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2017 Jeep Cherokee Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
17about this part
Share
1%of 1,338 total for the year
Median mileage
46,638miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2017 Jeep Cherokee, 1% of the 1,338 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,638 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Several months ago the service shifter warning light began coming on randomly when starting the car and stayed on until the car was turned off. Then the engine light, park assist unavailable and service emergency brake warning lights came on randomly while driving. The dealership installed a new battery but service shifter warning light still comes on randomly when starting the car and stays on until the car is turned off. Took it back to the dealership who then replaced the wheel speed sensor. …”

NHTSA complaint #11383935, filed 2020-12, 46,638 miles

“I was driving my vehicle and it lost power going down the highway about 65 mph maybe 70. The power shut off on my vehicle and then it came back on but it was very dim and it say that way for till I got out of it and it was very scary my My cruise control keeps shutting off okay I'm having major problems with my transmission it slips a lot I need to know what to do about that.”

NHTSA complaint #11643919, filed 2025-02

“I went into a ditch hit two trees and a culvert before stopping and no airbags were deployed My 2017 jeep is a total loss lucky I didn’t receive any major injuries , a laceration to my face quick need to be closed and brusing and scrapes. Mentally I am not okay know it could have been with my children in the vehicle but that day it was just myself”

NHTSA complaint #11433312, filed 2021-09

“The Jeep is used as a flat tow vehicle with our 2004 Monaco RV. On June 8, we left Ducket Mill Campground in Dawsonville GA to return home to Cincinnati OH. The vehicle was attached to the RV with the Blue Ox Flat Tow system. The four tires on the Jeep were checked and were all rolling. We followed the instructions in the manual, which were also the instructions given to us by the RV dealer who did the installation. One hour and a half after we left, the Jeep started smoking. …”

NHTSA complaint #11421577, filed 2021-06

“in august 2021 my got a service parking brake warning. took to dealership to make a appointment got more warning on the drive there for traction control,brake warning and check engine. got a appointment for later in week. asked was it OK to drive was told yes it was OK. got in car to leave and every 4 to 6 inches parking brake would lock up. tried a few times to move car but couldn't go any where keep locking brakes up. went inside told service advisor said i would have to leave it with them. …”

NHTSA complaint #11477153, filed 2022-08

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202236%
2021116%
2020103%
2019322%
201861%
2017171%
2016292%
2015201%
2014281%

Other parts of the 2017 Jeep Cherokee

Transmission and drivetrain
650 complaints
Other or unknown
343 complaints
Electrical system
342 complaints
Engine
260 complaints
Brakes
62 complaints
Vehicle speed control
60 complaints
Steering
45 complaints
Electronic stability control
42 complaints
Air bags
26 complaints
Fuel system
18 complaints
Suspension
16 complaints
Body and structure
12 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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