2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 40 brake-related complaints for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 11% of all complaints filed for the year. Owners reported 6 crashes and 6 injuries tied to brakes, with a median failure mileage of 35,500 miles. No related recalls are listed for this brake issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 40
- 11% of 364
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 35,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden brake failure while approaching intersections or stop signs, in some cases resulting in collisions.
- Some drivers report the automatic emergency braking system activating unexpectedly at highway speed when no obstacle was present.
- Several owners say front brake pads and rotors wore out and needed replacement at low mileage without any dashboard warning.
- Owners report the parking brake or electronic park feature failing to hold the vehicle, causing it to roll downhill while unattended.
- A rear stop/backup braking feature reportedly engaged on its own when towing and could not be disabled through the vehicle settings menu.
- Some complaints describe the brake pedal feeling unresponsive or the vehicle skidding in wet conditions despite braking effort.
When 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee brake complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 6, 2017, latest May 20, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
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 the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
- NHTSA lists 40 brake complaints for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is 11% of the 364 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the brake complaints reported on the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
- At what mileage do brake problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this brake issue is 35,500 miles.
- Have brake problems on the 2017 Grand Cherokee led to crashes?
- Yes, NHTSA data tied to these brake complaints show 6 crashes and 6 injuries reported.
- How does the 2017 model compare to other Grand Cherokee years for brake complaints?
- The 2017 model's 11% share of brake complaints is lower than years like 2011 (21%), 2013 (20%), and 2019 (32%), but higher than 2015 (4%) and 2020 (5%).