2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 49 brake complaints for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4% of its 1,359 total complaints for the year, with 9 crashes and 3 injuries reported. A related recall (16V168000) covers a front left brake caliper issue on some 2015-2016 units.
- Brakes complaints
- 49
- 4% of 1,359
- Crashes reported
- 9
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 15,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brakes fail to fully stop the vehicle when pressed, sometimes leading to rear-end collisions.
- Adaptive cruise control or automatic braking activates unexpectedly with a clear path ahead, causing sudden hard stops.
- Front collision-avoidance sensor triggers repeated false alarms and brings the vehicle to a complete stop at highway speed.
- Traction control or automatic braking locks up brakes and steering on wet surfaces, causing loss of control.
- Brakes feel inconsistent or unresponsive over several days of driving, described by one owner as intermittent stopping failure.
When 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee brake complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 12, 2015, latest Apr 23, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- NHTSA 16V168000Mar 23, 2016Brakes21,183 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured December 9, 2015, to January 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the left front brake caliper may crack due to being made from an incorrect material.
Risk: A cracked brake caliper may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper and depending on its casting date, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S16.
Brakes complaints by Grand 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 NHTSA have for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- NHTSA lists 49 brake complaints for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, making up 4% of the 1,359 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- Yes. Recall 16V168000 covers certain 2015-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles built between December 9, 2015 and January 14, 2016, involving a front left brake caliper issue. Dealers inspect and, depending on casting date, address the caliper.
- Have the brake issues caused crashes or injuries?
- Owner complaints in the Brakes area for the 2015 Grand Cherokee report 9 crashes and 3 injuries.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported for brake complaints on the 2015 Grand Cherokee is 15,000 miles.
- How does the 2015 Grand Cherokee compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2015 model's 49 brake complaints (4% share) are lower in share than years like 2011 (21%), 2012 (19%), and 2019 (32%), which show higher brake complaint shares.