Jeep Grand Cherokee brake problems, 2016–2027
314 of the 4,149 complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016–2027 name the brakes (NHTSA’s “Service Brakes” heading — the hydraulic brakes, ABS and brake assist). The loudest years: 2019 (116), 2018 (63), 2017 (29). Filed under the same heading across these years: 1 manufacturer bulletin, 3 recall campaigns. Every figure is a linked federal record; none is a failure rate, none a repair cost, and none a verdict on one car.
Jeep Grand Cherokee brake problems by model year
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communicationsOne row per model year on file, newest first. A year marked in depth has its own page: the complaints, the owners’ words and every document under this heading for that year.
| Model year | Complaints naming the brakes | Share of the year’s | Typically at | On file under the heading | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | — | — | — | the year → |
| 2026 | 1 | 2% | — | — | the year → |
| 2025 | 12 | 10% | — | — | the year → |
| 2024 | 27 | 9% | — | — | the year → |
| 2023 | 7 | 1% | — | — | the year → |
| 2022 | 21 | 4% | — | — | the year → |
| 2021 | 0 | — | — | — | the year → |
| 2020 | 13 | 5% | — | — | the year → |
| 2019 in depth | 116 | 32% | 53k | 2 recalls | the record → |
| 2018 in depth | 63 | 7% | 48k | 2 recalls | the record → |
| 2017 | 29 | 8% | 33k | — | the year → |
| 2016 | 25 | 8% | 23k | 1 recall | the year → |
Two things the counts carry that are not the car: how many of each year were sold, and how long each has been on the road — an older year out-counts a newer one before anything is wrong with it. The share column is the honest comparison across years: what part of that year’s complaints named the brakes. Nothing here is a rate.
When the brake complaints were filed, and at what mileage
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseFiled per calendar year, every model year together: 2016: 12 · 2017: 6 · 2018: 13 · 2019: 12 · 2020: 14 · 2021: 7 · 2022: 24 · 2023: 32 · 2024: 25 · 2025: 128 · 2026: 41
Across the model years, half of the 140 owners who gave an odometer reading reported the brake problem between 17,000 and 68,000 miles. A median of reports, not the life of a part.
In owners’ own words
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseFiled with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, about the brakes, from the model years with the most to say. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed; unverified reports — what was said, not a finding that it was true.
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the stabili-trak control warning light and the check engine warning light illuminated.
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V426000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.
On january 23, 2018, leased a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicle from criswell located at 84 bureau drive, gaithersburg, md 20871. Since that time, I have experienced an extraordinary number of technical and mechanical issues with the vehicle including a major safety concern: 'brakes locking when attempting to start vehicle (I was advised…
Parking my 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo in a parking lot. My foot was on the break and I was getting ready to shift Jeep into park when the Jeep suddenly accelerated forward hitting a building. Took Jeep to dealership and they have been trying recreate this. I have opened a ticket chrysler/fiat and waiting for them to contact me.
After a few minutes when the car is parked and stationary on an incline in our driveway, it will roll about 3-4 feet and then stop on its own, all while vehicle is in park. This does not happen every time it is parked on an incline, seems to happen randomly
What is on file about the brakes, across the years
Source: NHTSA recalls, investigations and manufacturer communicationsRecall campaigns filed under this heading, any model year
- 24V838000 HighNov 7, 2024 · 206,502 vehicles
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC). In addition, the vehicle operator may be able to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
- 22V426000 CriticalJun 9, 2022 · 206,502 vehicles
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
- 16V168000 HighMar 23, 2016 · 21,183 vehicles
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.
1 manufacturer bulletin filed under this heading, any model year
- Sep 11, 2026
- Auto Emergency Braking (AEB) Unavailable – Service Required Message In Cluster
Every one filed under the heading is listed. Quote the document number at a service desk — it is a diagnosis the maker has already written down.
Other systems with a record on the Jeep Grand Cherokee
Source: the same files- electrical problems
- engine problems
- suspension problems
- steering problems
- transmission and drivetrain problems
- fuel system problems
Every system, every model year: Jeep Grand Cherokee problems by year →
Common questions
Source: NHTSA complaint database, recalls and manufacturer communicationsWhich Jeep Grand Cherokee years have the most brake complaints?
2019, 116; 2018, 63; 2017, 29. Raw counts, and an older year has had longer to collect them; by share of each year's own complaints the loudest is the 2019 (32%).
Is there a recall for the brakes on the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Yes — 3 campaigns are filed under this heading across these model years: 24V838000 (2019), 22V426000 (2019), 16V168000 (2016). A recall is matched by VIN, and applies to specific years; check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
When do brake problems show up on the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Owners who gave an odometer reading reported it at a median of 40,000 miles across the model years; half of them between 17,000 and 68,000. That is when reports cluster, not the life of a part.
What does NHTSA's "Service Brakes" heading cover?
The hydraulic brakes, ABS and brake assist. Owners choose the heading when they file, so it says which area of the vehicle the complaint is about, not which part failed.