2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee · symptom sheet
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early
- 62owner reports
- 48,000median miles
- 10involved a crash
Newest report May 31, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
62 of the 854 complaints on this car describe brake wear.
Tick what matches of 62 reports
Brake wear on other Grand 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: 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026.
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 (16 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the brakes cover the 2018 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC).
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.
All 11 recalls on the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the Grand Cherokee
Brake roter disc/hud separation. Closed mar 28, 2000, led to recall 00V-136.
Brake disc/hub separation. Closed jan 9, 1998, led to recall 98V-005.
Brake disc/hub separation. Closed jan 13, 1997.
None of these investigations covers the 2018 model year.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 15,600 and 76,000 miles, from the 34 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 5 service bulletins or notices for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminates, Recent PCM Replace or Flash Update Performed, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P057B Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Performance, P1572 Brake Pedal Stuck, C0042-54 Brake Pedal Missing Calibration
Front Click Noise at Low Speed Turns This bulletin involves installing a friction disc kit on both front hub bearings and rotors. The customer may comment on the following: When making a sharp turn at low speed (parking lot) maneuvers, a click noise is heard.
Customer may complain of a MIL lamp on. Upon further investigation there could be a fault code in the PCM for P1524 ? Oil Pressure Out of Range ? Camshaft Advance/Retard Disabled.
ABS And ESP Warning In EVIC C0037-1D C003A-1D
1 more on the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee page.
What owners wrote
“I was backing up my trailer and placed the jeep in park and set emergency brake while on an incline. I got out of the jeep and the vehicle proceeded to roll away approximately 3 feet. I jumped back towards the drivers seat to press the brake to stop it from rolling down the hill”
Filed May 31, 2026
“My brake light light up, check engine light comes on and my Stability Control system does not work. My car won't electric start as the check engine light is illuminated. I took the vehicle to the dealership and they could not help me as there is no fix in place.”
Filed Nov 20, 2025
“A vehicle that is able to start and shift out of park without depressing the brake pedal can result in unintended vehicle movement which can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside the vehicle. There has been a recall out for over an year yet no available solution.”
Filed Oct 21, 2025
“The ABS and Traction control lights are on. There is an open recall for this, but according to Stellantis, this Jeep is not part of the recall.”
Filed Apr 15, 2025
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 10 of 62 reports involved a crash and 4 people were hurt. 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.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 391 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 76 reports
- A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 60 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 52 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 46 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 43 reports
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 39 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 26 reports