2015 Jeep Cherokee · symptom sheet
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early
- 127owner reports
- 22,000median miles
- $1,000median quote
- 5involved a crash
Newest report Sep 21, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
127 of the 1,772 complaints on this car describe brake wear.
Narrower sheets: Brake warning light stays on (27 reports)
Tick what matches of 127 reports
Brake wear on other Cherokee years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2021, 2022.
What this problem usually is
Brake reports cover a wide spread of symptoms. Grinding or squealing is common, and so is a pulsing pedal or a shake through the car when stopping. Others describe pads and rotors worn out long before they expected, a brake warning light, or a pedal that goes soft or sinks toward the floor. The most serious ones say the car didn't stop in time.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the ABS module (30 reports), the pads and rotors (8 reports) and the booster (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the brakes covers the 2015 model year as of Oct 2, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the Cherokee
Brake roter disc/hud separation. Closed mar 28, 2000, led to recall 00V-136.
Brake rotor disc/hub separation. Open, led to recall 98V-005.
Brake disc/hub separation. Closed jan 9, 1998, led to recall 98V-005.
Brake disc/hub separation. Closed jan 13, 1997.
Brake performance. Closed feb 12, 1993.
Failed antilock brakes. Closed jan 14, 1991, led to recall 91V-003.
Failed antilock brakes. Closed apr 26, 1990.
None of these investigations covers the 2015 model year.
What owners paid
18 of the 127 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $500 to $1,700.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 4,693 and 64,217 miles, from the 63 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Water fills up in the spare tire component which corroded the emergency brake box. I took it to the local Sunoco to fix they contacted Chrysler and was told to give the car back to me as is I should have it fixed by the dealership. My car is currently at a dealership and theyâre telling me I have to pay $1600 for the repair. But if you Google this is a common problem with this vehicle.”
Filed Mar 28, 2023
“My brakes have totally locked up on my vehicle. The vehicle is undrivable at this point. I just have it sitting in the garage for now.”
Filed Mar 12, 2023
“Went for service and they stated my EPB is not engaging properly, they could tell water was in the spare tire well at some point....I bought this car in 2019 & was never told of this possible problem This incident obviously happened before the date of this complaint, but I was not aware until service technician told me on 2/21/2023 "Power going to Park Brake Module---No power out" Thank you for your time”
Filed Feb 21, 2023
“Parking brake was randomly engaging. Currently engaged will not release. Mechanic ID issue. WATER INTRUSION in parking break module. Claims itâs a known issue but no recalls have been issued. Parts may be delayed 2 months.”
Filed Jan 10, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 5 of 127 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 257 reports
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- Traction control or StabiliTrak light comes on 50 reports
- Transmission drops into neutral or downshifts on its own 49 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 41 reports
- Loses power when accelerating 39 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 38 reports
- Suspension noise, struts or alignment 38 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 34 reports
- Driveshaft, axle or transfer case problems 31 reports
- Vehicle fire 27 reports
- Headlights too dim or fail 26 reports
- Delay or no response when I press the gas 25 reports