2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 146about this part
- Share
- 18%of 805 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 146 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 18% of the 805 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car has issues starting up and when you try to start the car the brake become stiff and the car will not start but will crank. Also as I was driving the car cuts off without warning or when I stop at the red light the car just cuts off and I have to put it in park turn the car off and wait and restart after 5 minutes and it starts with no issues”
NHTSA complaint #11229929, filed 2019-07, 84,500 miles“Intermittently the brake pedal will be very stiff when starting the vehicle and backing out. After a few miles it will ease up. But if a sudden stop is needed it is hard to push down again. Other times it functions normally. I noticed this on the test drive of the vehicle but the dealer said they didn't see any issues I bought this car around march of 2019. This problem has been ongoing intermittently”
NHTSA complaint #11268370, filed 2019-10, 77,000 miles“When pulling out of driveway, foot brake was applied but accelerator revved up and car lurched forward into traffic..barely avoided an accident. This is a serious safety issue. Contacted original dealer who said this was not a recall item and was dismissive. I requested that my complaint be put on file.”
NHTSA complaint #11022271, filed 2017-09, 75,000 miles“My Jeep has stalled twice while I was making a left turn. Both times it stalled without warning and I lost all power steering + power brakes. Both times I had about 1/4 tank of gas. The first time I was able to restart my car right away. The 2nd time it took me a few tries to get it restarted. The dealership claims they can't find anything wrong with it. I've opened a case with Jeep.”
NHTSA complaint #10846260, filed 2016-03, 32,000 miles“Chrysler recalls p14 & p36 have been in effect since may and august of this year respectfully. To date I am unable to obtain parts for either recall from chrysler. P14 deals with eroding booster pump enclosures and they continually tell me they cannot get parts. 7 months has elapsed since notification and no remedy in site.”
NHTSA complaint #10660914, filed 2014-11, 21,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V572000Sep 18, 2017Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed…Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011–2014, Dodge Durango 2011–2014
- 14V154000Apr 1, 2014Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010…Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011–2014, Dodge Durango 2011–2014
- 14V104000Mar 4, 2014Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 11, 2011, through…Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2012–2013, Dodge Durango 2012–2013
Related service bulletins
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- 10188620Feb 24, 2021PLATE - CLUTCH PRESSURE For 68RFE trans use selective fit pressure plates between the overdrive and reverse clutch packs and hence use all three 52119929A$, 52119930A$…
- 10149673Jul 11, 2015Front Brake Squeak/Squeal Noise This bulletin involves replacing the front brake rotors. The customer may describe a high frequency front brake squeal or squeak, at approximately…
- 10058885Jul 11, 20152012-2015 jeep grand cherokee: at approximately 8.4khz the customer may describe a high frequency front brake squeal or squeak
- 10150553Apr 24, 2015Front Brake Squeak/Squeal Noise This bulletin involves replacing the front brake caliper guide pin bushings. The customer may describe a front brake squeak/squeal noise at cold…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 13% |
| 2025 | 8 | 10% |
| 2024 | 17 | 7% |
| 2023 | 28 | 7% |
| 2022 | 14 | 5% |
| 2021 | 32 | 8% |
| 2020 | 13 | 5% |
| 2019 | 116 | 31% |
| 2018 | 62 | 7% |
| 2017 | 29 | 8% |
| 2016 | 25 | 8% |
| 2015 | 40 | 3% |
| 2014 | 260 | 11% |
| 2013 | 146 | 18% |
| 2012 | 289 | 18% |
| 2011 | 331 | 20% |
| 2010 | 12 | 10% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 24 | 3% |
| 2007 | 40 | 4% |
| 2006 | 71 | 6% |
| 2005 | 96 | 5% |
| 2004 | 159 | 12% |
| 2003 | 71 | 9% |
| 2002 | 179 | 12% |
| 2001 | 208 | 24% |
| 2000 | 438 | 30% |
| 1999 | 622 | 38% |
| 1998 | 161 | 16% |
| 1997 | 173 | 17% |
| 1996 | 118 | 13% |
| 1995 | 113 | 16% |
| 1994 | 132 | 22% |
| 1993 | 156 | 28% |
| 1991 | 3 | 50% |
| 1990 | 3 | 60% |
| 1989 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
376 complaintsFuel system
113 complaintsEngine
106 complaintsOther or unknown
60 complaintsSeats
57 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
55 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology