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2019 Jeep Cherokee Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 41 complaints in the Collision Avoidance & Cameras area for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee, 2% of its 1,641 total complaints, linked to 5 crashes and 3 injuries. There are no related recalls, and the median mileage at failure is 48,000 miles.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
41
2% of 1,641
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
48,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

  • Forward collision warning fails to activate before a sudden stop ahead, with no automatic braking engaging and a resulting rear-end crash.
  • Backup camera stops working during a reversing maneuver, contributing to a collision with another vehicle and rear-end damage.
  • The 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen delaminates and goes black or freezes, causing loss of the backup camera along with navigation, climate, and radio functions.
  • Forward Collision Warning fails to alert the driver to a vehicle too close before an intersection T-bone crash, with the display not indicating the nearby vehicle.

When 2019 Jeep Cherokee collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 11, 2020, latest Sep 15, 2026.

2019 Jeep Cherokee collision avoidance & cameras complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2020Oct 2021Dec 2022Oct 2023Jul 2024Jan 2025Jul 2025Feb 2026
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2020 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2024 (3).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2019 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.

  1. 20060 (0%)
  2. 201429 (1%)
  3. 201521 (1%)
  4. 201629 (2%)
  5. 201721 (2%)
  6. 20188 (1%)
  7. 201941 (2%)
  8. 202010 (3%)
  9. 202111 (7%)
  10. 20223 (6%)
  11. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2019 Jeep Cherokee owners complained about collision avoidance and camera problems?
NHTSA has 41 complaints in this area for the 2019 Cherokee, which is 2% of the 1,641 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Jeep Cherokee's collision avoidance or camera system?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this problem area on the 2019 Cherokee.
Did these collision avoidance issues cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA complaint data ties this problem area to 5 crashes and 3 injuries for the 2019 Cherokee.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 48,000 miles.
How does the 2019 Cherokee compare to other model years for this issue?
The 2019 model year has the highest raw complaint count in this area among the years listed, 41, though its 2% share is similar to several other years like 2016 and 2017.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.