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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
17about this part
Share
2%of 855 total for the year
Median mileage
8,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2% of the 855 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 miles. 5 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.

“After starting my car I went in my house to get something. My car slipped into reverse and rolled down my lawn across a busy street and hit a tree. The emergency braking system did not engage. I was able to drive the car back to where it was parked. I then tested to see if I could have accidentally put the car in reverse when I got out it. It began to roll in reverse and I wasn't touching the gas. I could not have gotten of the car if were in reverse because it would have been rolling. Apparently when the car is in a parked position it can slip into reverse.”

NHTSA complaint #11406401, filed 2021-04, 50,000 miles

“While using the acc function and setting forward distance at any length the problem is that when the car in front of you slows, stops,,or turns my vehicle will brake on its own. However, while braking during the mentioned operation the big problem is that the brake lights do not illuminate. I have had several close calls with someone nearly running into the back of my vehicle during the use of the adaptive cruise control (acc). This can be extremely dangerous if you are now fully aware of this problem. This should have been addressed during the acc hazardous examination phase. …”

NHTSA complaint #11391177, filed 2021-02, 8,000 miles

“Driving the auto and applied the brakes at a red light and the brakes only partially engaged and the auto went through the red light. Drove up to the next light as the car was just about to stop it accelerated forward into the truck in front of me. There is a safety feature called forward collision warning which should apply the brakes and did not work (instead of braking with the Jeep safety feature the auto accelerated). The dealer repaired the damage paid by my insurance company but could not tell me why this happened or provide assurance that it would not happen again. …”

NHTSA complaint #11079986, filed 2018-03, 2,400 miles

“2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. First day of ownership, service 4wd light appears. Cycle ignition off and back on, light disappears. Engaged 4 low to ensure system is working. When vehicle shifted to 4 low, service 4wd light appears again. Also service stabilitrac, forward collision not available. Car is stuck in 4 low and will not go to awd mode. Car is basically stuck and will not drive outside of 4 low. Cannot shift out of 4low or put transfer case in neutral.”

NHTSA complaint #11387798, filed 2021-01, 28,285 miles

“My acc/fcw light is on, I have not been in a crash. And while driving after this light came on my passenger headrest airbag broke apart. And my cruise control is out, along with traction control. My car just went haywire.”

NHTSA complaint #11693209, filed 2025-10

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20251114%
20243112%
20234010%
20224617%
2021256%
202094%
2019113%
2018172%
201782%
201641%
2015131%
2014141%
201361%
201220%
201180%

Other parts of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Electrical system
339 complaints
Other or unknown
271 complaints
Engine
125 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
75 complaints
Fuel system
63 complaints
Brakes
62 complaints
Seats
43 complaints
Vehicle speed control
38 complaints
Air bags
24 complaints
Exterior lighting
22 complaints
Engine cooling
17 complaints
Body and structure
16 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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