2019 Jeep Cherokee forward collision avoidance problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2019 Jeep Cherokee — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Had cruise control on set on 64 up and down hills and around curves it just started going faster & faster I had to stomp the brakes 3 times to get it to quit afterwards the power train is now not shifting right it still was at times going to shop staying at 27 to 35 rpm’s, made it to shop”
filed Jul 10, 2026
“Jeep will stall/ or stop completely while driving randomly. Loses power in gas pedal. Electric throttle control light comes on.”
filed Dec 15, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 3 | 6% |
| 2021 Cherokee | 10 | 7% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 8 | 3% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 17 | 1% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 29 | 2% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 20 | 1% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 28 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Jeep 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.