2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee forward collision avoidance problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The Cruise control pacing/follow option does not slow down/break and will rear end/strike any vehicle. The auto breaking does not work. The touch screen constantly cycles randomly changing map directions, radio stations, heat and air conditioning, seat heating and cooling. Puts driver at risk due…”
filed Jun 10, 2026
“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.”
filed Oct 13, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 10 | 16% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 30 | 13% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 40 | 11% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 46 | 18% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 25 | 6% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 8 | 4% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 3% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 8 | 2% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 13 | 1% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 14 | 1% |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 6 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.