2018 Jeep Cherokee Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 52 brake-area complaints for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee, 8% of its 684 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 37,900 and 3 crashes reported. No related recall is listed for this component.
- Brakes complaints
- 52
- 8% of 684
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 37,900 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the electronic parking brake engaging on its own while the vehicle is in drive.
- Several complaints describe a 'service shifter' warning with red shifter lights that coincides with brake and gear-shift malfunction.
- Some drivers report sudden loss of steering and braking during a stall, forcing use of the emergency brake to stop.
- One complaint describes a front brake pad and rotor failure shortly after purchase, with brake material fused to the rotor and increased stopping distance.
- Owners also mention clicking or squealing sounds from the rear wheels when braking or turning.
When 2018 Jeep Cherokee brake complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 27, 2018, latest Jul 9, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Cherokee model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2018 Jeep Cherokee have?
- NHTSA lists 52 brake-related complaints for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee, which is 8% of the 684 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2018 Jeep Cherokee?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the brake complaints on the 2018 Jeep Cherokee.
- At what mileage do 2018 Jeep Cherokee brake problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for brake-area complaints on the 2018 Jeep Cherokee is 37,900 miles.
- Did any 2018 Jeep Cherokee brake complaints involve crashes?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 0 fires tied to the 52 brake-area complaints for this model year.
- How does the 2018 Cherokee compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2018 model's 52 brake complaints and 8% share are lower than the 2014 model year's 294 complaints and 11% share, the highest in the lineup shown.