2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L forward collision avoidance problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This is the second time I got into an accident and the (ADAS) made me crash.. I was far enough to brake safely but the system keeps me going forward..it drags me as if there is ice on the ground..if it was off my car would not have been in any of these accidents..this feature is not safe..I feel…”
filed Jun 12, 2026
“When a car in front of me is slowing down while the adaptive crusie control is on and I have the distance set to 3 or 4 lengths, the farthest one available, and the adaptive cruise control is set, the car will start slwoing down like the cars ahead of me and if I switch lanes to go around of the…”
filed May 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Grand Cherokee L years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee L | 7 | 23% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee L | 9 | 24% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee L | 11 | 14% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee L | 36 | 53% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
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.