2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee · symptom sheet
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early
- 115owner reports
- 60,000median miles
- $1,100median quote
- 6involved a crash
Newest report Jun 24, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
115 of the 368 complaints on this car describe brake wear, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2019 Grand Cherokee.
Narrower sheets: Brake warning light stays on (48 reports) · ABS light on (37 reports)
Tick what matches of 115 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 (39 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the brakes cover the 2019 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 7 recalls on the 2019 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 2019 model year.
What owners paid
6 of the 115 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $360 to $1,200.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 39,900 and 76,000 miles, from the 52 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 4 service bulletins or notices for the 2019 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
What owners wrote
“Recall 24V-838 has been open on my vehicle since November 2024. I have contacted multiple dealerships and they have no updates on when parts will be available to complete the recall. Possible issues related to the recall pose serious safety concerns.”
Filed Aug 10, 2025
“Our 2019 Jeep has been experiencing symptoms since 2022, and Jeep has no resolution for it yet. I fear for the safety of my family riding in the vehicle, cannot use all the installed features (cannot remote start with check engine light on) and cannot sell it in its current condition due to this recall. Is there any solution in sight?”
Filed Aug 4, 2025
“Unresolved recall regarding antilock brake system. No info since notice received on 12/4/2024.”
Filed Mar 10, 2025
“My truck slips out of gear because brake lights stay illuminated stays on can shift from any get without applying the brake pedal”
Filed Jan 3, 2025
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 6 of 115 reports involved a crash and 3 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 63 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 52 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 32 reports