2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 63 complaints for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 63 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 40,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 11 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 37 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 40,000 miles, and 59% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 11 crashes, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 35 MPH uphill, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. As a result, the vehicle traveled across the highway and crashed into an embankment. The ABS and skid control indicators illuminated. The front passenger and driver side air bags deployed. The contact sustained rib injuries, which did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at unknown moderate speeds, the vehicle shuddered upon depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the failure occurred violently while driving at high speeds. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the brake and wheel systems were serviced on 5 separate occasions; however, the failure persisted.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Electrical system 341 complaints
- Engine 141 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 73 complaints
- Fuel system 63 complaints
- Seats 43 complaints
- Cruise control 38 complaints
- Air bags 24 complaints
- Lighting 24 complaints