2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 68 brake complaints for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 8% of all complaints for the year, with 12 crashes and 5 injuries. Two ABS-related recalls (24V838000 and 22V426000) cover this model year, and median mileage at failure was 33,273.
- Brakes complaints
- 68
- 8% of 853
- Crashes reported
- 12
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 33,273 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal failing to stop the vehicle when pressed, sometimes at low speeds like 35 mph, resulting in crashes into ditches, embankments, or other vehicles.
- Some drivers describe the vehicle unexpectedly rolling or lurching forward while parking or attempting to shift into park, striking objects like buildings or parking blocks.
- Several complaints describe the ABS or traction control activating unexpectedly and pulling the vehicle off course, including wheel lockup at low speed that caused spinning and a guardrail crash.
- Owners report a stuttering or juddering sensation when braking followed by sudden acceleration instead of stopping, leading to collisions.
- A few complaints mention scraping or grinding noises from the wheels, suspected to be a rotor dust shield rubbing against the rotor.
- One owner linked a rolled-forward incident directly to NHTSA recall 22V426000 for the hydraulic service brakes.
When 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee brake complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 17, 2018, latest May 31, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- NHTSA 24V838000Nov 7, 2024Brakes206,502 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC). In addition, the vehicle operator may be able to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
Risk: A vehicle that can be started and shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle rollaway. Disabled ABS and ESC systems can reduce vehicle handling and control in certain driving situations. Brake lights that incorrectly illuminate can fail to properly indicate the driver's intention to following traffic. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated pressure transducer and update the ABS module software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 94B. This recall replaces previous recall number 22V-426. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-426 will need to have the new remedy completed.
- NHTSA 22V426000Jun 9, 2022Brakes206,502 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
Risk: A vehicle that starts and shifts out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside of the vehicle.
Remedy: This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy includes updated HCU/ABS module software that prevents the HCU/ABS module from falsely reading pressure in the primary circuit. FCA has decided to do a two-Phase Campaign remedy schedule. Phase 1 began November 17, 2022. Phase 2 begin date has not been determined yet. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed July 28, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z48.
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 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- NHTSA lists 68 brake complaints for the 2018 Grand Cherokee, which is 8% of the 853 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- Yes. Two recalls, 24V838000 and 22V426000, address an ABS module malfunction that can illuminate the brake lights and disable or affect antilock braking; the earlier recall was superseded by the newer one.
- Have there been crashes or injuries linked to 2018 Grand Cherokee brake complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 12 crashes and 5 injuries among the 68 brake complaints for this model year, with no fires reported.
- At what mileage do 2018 Grand Cherokee brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 33,273 miles.
- How does the 2018 model compare to other Grand Cherokee years for brake complaints?
- The 2018 model's 8% brake-complaint share is lower than years like 2019 (32%) and 2011 (21%), suggesting brakes were a smaller relative issue for 2018 compared to some other model years.