2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 152 complaints for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 152 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 21,000 miles 52 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 24 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 52 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 21,000 miles, and 77% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 jeep grand cherokee limited. The contact stated that while making a right turn the steering failed and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. This caused the contact to have a head on collision with a tree. The contact received chest injuries from the air bag deploying and an injury to the shoulder. The vehicle was towed from the scene of the accident and was scheduled to be inspected. The failure and current mileages were 2,600.
Tl* the contact owns 2013 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, the vehicle began to reverse although the brakes were engaged. The contact mentioned that she had to apply pressure to the brake pedal in order for the vehicle to stop. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Electrical system 378 complaints
- Fuel system 113 complaints
- Engine 109 complaints
- Seats 57 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 53 complaints
- Air bags 33 complaints
- Lighting 27 complaints
- Steering 27 complaints