2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 8%of 410 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the brakes of the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 8% of the 410 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I stopped on a slight forward facing hill, put the car into p for park so it was stationary, and turned it off. I got out, and walked around the car to open the back passenger side door to let my son out. Then after about 1 minute of being parked correctly, the car started rolling forward down the hill on its own (note that the wheels were turning so the car was not sliding). Luckily I got my son out, and then the car stopped on its own after about 30 yards (unclear if it stopped as the brakes engaged again or the hill was sot enough that it stopped on its own). This has happened twice now. …”
NHTSA complaint #11395797, filed 2021-02, 486 miles“I was driving on the rd by 20 miles per hr when I loose all the breaks in my Jeep! For some reason I press the break and he get complete to the floor and my dash start blinking was very scary I was with my daughter if I driving more faster maybe I'm not here today! I'm don't trust anymore on this car and I still pay for something the I do t feel safe”
NHTSA complaint #11414211, filed 2021-04“Purchased new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland in December 2021. The SUV has 2900 miles on it. Since purchase, the auto park engages at random moments most recently today when pulling out of drive thru lane. I began to drive the jeep forward and it locked up and engaged park brake. This has happened on numerous occasions. I went to get in the Jeep a few days ago. Started the engine and the brake engaged itself before even putting the vehicle in reverse. …”
NHTSA complaint #11452099, filed 2022-02“My brake rotors are warped,and this causes excessive wear on pads. There has been a rubbing noice for some time, I asked if it could be associated with the auto brake for backing up, they said no, however there is a problem and it could result in an injury or death if ignored. Jeep refuses to fix thier problems through reasearch I hjave found a lot of 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee with break problems like mine and it starts in the rear brakes so noted if ignored through this agency, I will track nation wide accidents and deaths .”
NHTSA complaint #11537849, filed 2023-08“For my 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Antilock braking system, Hydraulic control unit has failed. It is currently being repaired by the dealership, and I will request the old part so that it is available for inspection. The failure of the ABS control unit, disabled the electronic stability control, the forward collision warning system and the cruise control - and the issue appears to be directly equivalent to the current Stellantis recall for Ram 1500's of a similar year. The dealer was able to reproduce the error - and was inspected at a Jeep dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11613479, filed 2024-09Related 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
| 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 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
115 complaintsSteering
102 complaintsEngine
61 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
59 complaintsOther or unknown
57 complaintsExterior lighting
42 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsLane departure
29 complaintsForward collision avoidance
25 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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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