How common are collision avoidance and camera problems in the 2017 Jeep Cherokee?

NHTSA has logged 21 complaints in this category for the 2017 model year, which is 2% of all 1,334 complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee related to collision avoidance or cameras?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this problem area on the 2017 Cherokee.

At what mileage do these problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 33,434 miles.

Have these issues caused any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury associated with complaints in this area for the 2017 Cherokee, with no reported fires.

How does the 2017 Cherokee compare to other model years for this issue?

The 2017 Cherokee had 21 complaints (2% share), similar to 2015 (21 complaints, 1%) and 2016 (29 complaints, 2%), while 2019 had the most at 41 complaints.

2017 Jeep Cherokee Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee, 2% of its 1,334 total complaints. There are no related recalls for this area, and reported issues have led to 1 crash and 1 injury, with median mileage at failure of 33,434 miles.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 21; 2% of 1,334
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 33,434 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Electronic parking brake engages on its own while driving or after parking, sometimes locking the vehicle in place and requiring a tow.
A 'Service Shifter' or 'Service Parking Brake' warning lights up the instrument panel, sometimes accompanied by check engine and traction control alerts.
Drivers report the shifter or 4WD system flashing warnings advising the vehicle may move even while in park.
Some owners describe sudden loss of engine power or dimmed electronics while driving at highway speed, with cruise control shutting off unexpectedly.
One owner reported airbags failing to deploy during a crash involving a ditch and trees, resulting in a total loss and facial injury.

When 2017 Jeep Cherokee collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 18, 2020, latest Mar 10, 2026.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2020 to Mar 2026; peak Jan 2023 (2).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Cherokee model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201429 (1%)
201521 (1%)
201629 (2%)
201721 (2%)
20188 (1%)
201941 (2%)
202010 (3%)
202111 (7%)
20223 (6%)
20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are collision avoidance and camera problems in the 2017 Jeep Cherokee?: NHTSA has logged 21 complaints in this category for the 2017 model year, which is 2% of all 1,334 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Jeep Cherokee related to collision avoidance or cameras?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this problem area on the 2017 Cherokee.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 33,434 miles.
Have these issues caused any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury associated with complaints in this area for the 2017 Cherokee, with no reported fires.
How does the 2017 Cherokee compare to other model years for this issue?: The 2017 Cherokee had 21 complaints (2% share), similar to 2015 (21 complaints, 1%) and 2016 (29 complaints, 2%), while 2019 had the most at 41 complaints.