Brakes grind, pulse or wear early

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the pads and rotors (10 reports), the ABS module (10 reports) and the caliper (6 reports).

Recalls and investigations

One recall on the brakes covers the 2019 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the Cherokee

None of these investigations covers the 2019 model year.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 4,000 and 35,000 miles, from the 49 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“First brake switch stopped working. I could not move vehicle and had to have it towed to dealer where the brake switch was replaced. Now less than year later I get a SVC 4WD notice.this happened right after I had my vehicles oil changed and tires rotated. I am told I now have a faulty PTU actuator that must be replaced for almost $2k. I have a 2019 Cherokee L with 88,500 miles.”

Filed Oct 20, 2025 · 88,500 miles

“Right Rear brake caliper fail causing damaged rotor. Replaced all rear brake components and the service portion of the system dont work. All lights on. Shop is at a loss. Im at a loss why at 45k miles my rear brakes are junk and not being able to repair them.”

Filed Nov 20, 2023 · 45,000 miles

“While stopped at a stop sign, my emergency brake came on by itself and would not release. I was able to shut the vehicle off and then release the brake.”

Filed Aug 12, 2023

“My breaks make metal on metal sound when breaking. Dealer has confirmed and attempted to fix 6 times the last time they had my Jeep 12 days I got it back this past Friday and still makes the same sound. Makes me feel very unsafe and it appears the dealer has no fix for this”

Filed Aug 7, 2023

Other problems on this car

• Engine stalls or loses power while driving 467 reports
• Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 141 reports
• Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 118 reports
• Battery dies or the car will not start 108 reports
• Check engine light or misfire 64 reports
• Multiple warning lights come on at once 57 reports
• Burns oil or oil level rises 44 reports
• Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 43 reports
• Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 42 reports
• Airbag warning light or recall 42 reports
• A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 34 reports
• Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 31 reports
• Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 25 reports