2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 5% of the 96 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is the second time I got into an accident and the (ADAS) made me crash.. I was far enough to brake safely but the system keeps me going forward..it drags me as if there is ice on the ground..if it was off my car would not have been in any of these accidents..this feature is not safe..I feel like my life is in danger when it is on”
NHTSA complaint #11743798, filed 2026-06“Started my car and all brake lights came on. I had no brakes, brakes wouldn’t pump. Luckily I was a few miles from a Jeep dealer, they said it needed a brake module system, $1100 to repair. I have 56,000 miles and it is not under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11637359, filed 2025-01“While driving on a public road with my two small children my Jeep suffered a sudden and catastrophic 100% total electrical blackout. The vehicle electrical system glitched, the engine shut down, the steering failed and the wheels locked up completely, leaving me stranded in a active intersection with non working hazardous lights. the vehicle completely lost auxiliary and safety circuits. There was zero warning of any sort on my dash prior to this happening, leaving me and my two small children in danger. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where I purchased it in February of 2026. …”
NHTSA complaint #11772899, filed 2026-10“ABS , Traction Control, Power brake booster, AEB inoperative after routine brake pads/rotor service. Vehicle was put into service mode via touch screen radio, rear brake service performed. Upon initial brake pedal application, required to exit service mode for rear brakes, to return caliper piston contact to brake pad. The vehicle disables abs and supporting system and sets codes c0050 , c2227 . …”
NHTSA complaint #11649365, filed 2025-03“Vehicle: 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Issue Type: Electrical System / Loss of Power / Braking System While operating my 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L on Interstate 40 at approximately 70 miles per hour, with two minor children in the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly and without any prior warning began to rapidly decelerate, despite continued pressure on the accelerator pedal. At the time the deceleration began, there were no warning lights, alerts, or indications of any malfunction. …”
NHTSA complaint #11728679, filed 2026-04Related service bulletins
- 11034908Jun 29, 2026Spring kit - disc brake pad
- 11026809Dec 17, 2025The customer states the ABS and Traction Control warning comes on. Vehicle sets wheel speed BSCM/ABS fault codes.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
28 complaintsForward collision avoidance
20 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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