2021 Jeep Wrangler · symptom sheet
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early
- 26owner reports
- 28,000median miles
- 6involved a crash
Newest report Jun 13, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
26 of the 909 complaints on this car describe brake wear.
Tick what matches of 26 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the ABS module (9 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 Wrangler
Parking brake resulting in rollaway. Closed mar 25, 2002, led to recall 02V-041.
NHTSA summary
Parking brake. Closed jan 11, 2001.
NHTSA summary
Brake roter disc/hud separation. Closed mar 28, 2000, led to recall 00V-136.
NHTSA summary
None of these investigations covers the 2021 model year.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 15,980 and 30,000 miles, from the 8 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“The forward collision/emergency brake engages when it is not needed, necessary or appropriate, and even when the brake pedel is already being pressed. I have adjusted the sensitivity of the emergency braking and forward collision system and I still have this issue.”
Filed Jun 13, 2026
“While pulling into parking lot jeep suddenly accelerated deployed brakes it would not stop. Hit pillar in front of store. Did considerable damage to build and vehicle.”
Filed Oct 5, 2025
“Vehicle went in for repair of no power boost to brakes. Dealership replaced brake booster, no change. Dealership replaced vacuum pump, fixed issue. After 64 miles vacuum pump failed, no power brakes. Dealership replaced vacuum pump 2nd time said part was faulty from parts supplier. Problem was resolved. Around 100 miles later vacuum pump has failed for a 3rd time. Awaiting resolution.”
Filed Sep 14, 2025
“My jeep quit while driving down [XXX] . I was the only one in the vehicle and was in the left lane. I pulled to the shoulder and shut down the vehicle. I could not get it to drive after I restarted. I unplugged the battery and waited a few minutes. When I reconnected the Jeep was back to running fine. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
Filed Jul 10, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 6 of 26 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.
Other problems on this car
- Suspension noise, struts or alignment 179 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 143 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 112 reports
- Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 79 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 63 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 52 reports
- Multiple warning lights come on at once 34 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 27 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 26 reports
- Vehicle fire 25 reports