Look — Jeep's speed-control story is well-documented in the NHTSA file, and it ain't pretty. 1,091 complaints across 78 year-model entries from 2005 to 2024. Not a small number. Complaints are spread across the lineup with no single year carrying the load. That tells you it's a platform pattern, not a fluke. 2 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Jeep vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Average shop fix runs about $600 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Across the 623 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 50,724 miles. If the car has ADAS, take a test drive that actually exercises it. False AEB triggers and adaptive-cruise drop-outs are common patterns.
Jeep cruise control problems
1,091 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Jeep vehicles for cruise control issues. 2 active recall campaigns. See cruise control across all makes →
Worst-affected Jeep model-years for cruise control Top 25 by complaint volume
Active recalls — Jeep cruise control 2 on file
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014 to April 8, 2014, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT vehicles manufactured February 3, 2014 to April 8, 2014, and Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured March 6, 2014 to April 17, 2014
The unintended continued acceleration may increase the risk of a crash.
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 Dodge caliber and Jeep compass passenger vehicles manufactured from march 7 through may 19, 2006
Should the pedal bind or become stuck, it can be overcome by smart brakes which override the accelerator pedal in certain conditions.
Common questions
How many Jeep cruise control complaints are on file with NHTSA?
1,091 complaints across 78 model-year entries from 2005 to 2024. 2 active recall campaigns cover cruise control issues across the Jeep lineup.
Which Jeep model has the most cruise control complaints?
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee leads with 65 complaints in this category. Next: 2014 Grand Cherokee (59) and 2005 Grand Cherokee (46).
What does it cost to fix Jeep cruise control problems?
Independent shops average $600 for cruise control repairs across the Jeep lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Jeep cruise control recalls?
Yes — 2 active recall campaigns cover cruise control on Jeep vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.