Forward collision avoidancePart report

2018 Jeep Cherokee Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints: 6about this part
Share: 1%of 688 total for the year
Median mileage: —not reported
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2018 Jeep Cherokee, 1% of the 688 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“Last week we noticed steering wheel controls not working, steering wheel heater .. cruise control ,, hands free,controls Today took in to Jeep dealer In superior Wi was told it is the Clock Spring , squib,, said that we have to replace entire unit including new airbag .. as we do not know for sure if until the work done ,air bag would deploy as per dealer ,he isn't 100 percent sure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11569307, filed 2024-02

“On several separate occasions my automatic parking brake engaged without me engaging it. It will engage and will not disengage unless car is restarted. On one occasion I was travelling approximately 20 mph when the brake engage and caused the car to stall. The most recent occasion I was unable to disengage the parking brake and had to have the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer believes the issue is related to the EPB Module in the rear left side of the vehicle. Water has been leaking into the trunk and corroded the module and connector. …”

NHTSA complaint #11490009, filed 2022-10

“The parking brake pops on when I'm driving done the road!!! Often times when I start my car and put my car in Reverse or Drive and remove my foot from the brake the parking brake pops on and I start sliding down the road until my car stops!!! The major issue is when I was driving down a HWY at 37MPH no on coming traffic or no traffic behind me thankfully my parking brake engages and I fly into the steering wheel with a seat belt on and thankfully my 5 year old was fully bucked into his car seat and left unharmed!!! Although what if my Jeep does this with other vehicles around??? …”

NHTSA complaint #11439267, filed 2021-11

“Braking system engaged while driving at ~40mph. Emergency brake also appeared to engage. Once completely stopped, vehicle brakes were locked up and vehicle had to be hauled for service.”

NHTSA complaint #11560306, filed 2023-12

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2022	3	6%
2021	11	6%
2020	10	3%
2019	32	2%
2018	6	1%
2017	17	1%
2016	29	2%
2015	20	1%
2014	28	1%

Other parts of the 2018 Jeep Cherokee

Transmission and drivetrain
296 complaints Electrical system
190 complaints Other or unknown
174 complaints Engine
155 complaints Brakes
38 complaints Steering
30 complaints Fuel system
26 complaints Vehicle speed control
20 complaints Air bags
16 complaints Electronic stability control
15 complaints Suspension
9 complaints Engine cooling
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 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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