2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee · symptom sheet
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early
- 30owner reports
- 24,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Aug 12, 2025 · checked Sep 9, 2026
30 of the 401 complaints on this car describe brake wear.
Tick what matches of 30 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the pads and rotors (4 reports) and the ABS module (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the brakes covers the 2021 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the Grand Cherokee
Brake roter disc/hud separation. Closed mar 28, 2000, led to recall 00V-136.
NHTSA summary
Brake disc/hub separation. Closed jan 9, 1998, led to recall 98V-005.
NHTSA summary
Brake disc/hub separation. Closed jan 13, 1997.
NHTSA summary
None of these investigations covers the 2021 model year.
When it happens
Too few of these reports state a mileage to give a range.
What owners wrote
“The rear rotors and pads became so pitted and damaged so quickly that the brakes shake like a mad man and it seems to be extremely common in the newer jeeps. A remedy or recall for inferior materials used in the pads or rotors may be needed. I know itâs about 30% braking in the rear so in theory those pads/rotors should certainly last far longer.”
Filed Mar 18, 2023
“Driving down a steep icy hill all warning lights illuminated and power steering completely failed. This is the second time for this specific failure. The vehicle is extremely hard to control without power steering and could have easily caused an acident. The vehicle was repaired at a local dealership both times.”
Filed Jan 9, 2023
“Driving on a highway in Kansas at 9pm the car slammed on brakes and sent a pedestrian warning. There is NOTHING out in the middle of Kansas, especially a pedestrian. This occurred 2 more times. The car would randomly brake.”
Filed Apr 15, 2022
“Brakes locked up. Had to use all my body weight on brakes not to have a collision. 2nd major brake vehicle with this car.”
Filed Apr 15, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 30 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.
Other problems on this car
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 71 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 57 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 32 reports
- Suspension noise, struts or alignment 30 reports
- Fuel pump failure 25 reports