2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems

Filed Apr 27, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · PA · fire

Abs module malfunctioned and caught on fire

Filed Mar 31, 2026 · Brakes · TN

Brakes repetitively seize, causing the wheels to overheat and the vehicle to shake while braking, putting the vehicle at risk of fire, reduced brake performance, and brake failure. Two different dealerships have confirmed from the problem at various points, the brakes are "repaired" and then have the same failure with the same components again. There are no warnings that the brakes are seizing other than the smell of burning brakes, or smoke coming from the wheel.

Filed May 29, 2025 · Brakes, Transmission · CO

The gear selector assembly (shifter indicator) failed in accordance with current recall S28 for 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokees. The lights stopped illuminating suggesting corruption/inability to flash repair and the "Service Shifter" warning message appeared on the dash. The dealer indicated the vehicle is immediately unsafe for operation stating that the PRNDM indicator operates important features beyond just illumination of the PRNDM display such as driving signals, lights including reverse lights, backup camera, etc and that the vehicle is not currently recognizing all gears. Jeep dealer indicated this is a common failure and indicative of S28 recall but could not provide reasoning why vehicle was not included in the notice.

Filed Jan 1, 2023 · Brakes · TN

Vehicle is currently at a Jeep dealership for the 8th time with another Brake Concern. Brakes repetitively seize causing brakes to rapidly overheat, smoke emitting from the wheel, about to catch fire. Two Dealerships have failed to "duplicate the concern" until I get it there with the wheel about to catch on fire. Initially the drive side rear was the problem, 2 months after having the car returned to me, the passenger side rear began doing the same thing. I have contacted Jeep Customer Care and my concerns over the safety of the vehicle have been dismissed, they stated "this is not a known issue, if you have any other questions or concerns please contact us again". There have been no warning lights from the vehicle, it will be operating fine one trip, and the next trip you will stop after a short drive a cloud of smoke will be coming from the wheel, and the smell of burning brakes. As the brake continues to heat up while you are driving, the vehicle will begin to violently shake and vibrate.

Filed Jan 12, 2021 · Brakes, Transmission · PA

My 2016 jeep grand cherokee laredo makes a grabbing feel or noise when it down shifts from 2nd to 1st so not sure if it has something to do with the trans. Or maybe the breaks I feel it has something to do with the transmission but can't seem to get any answers except yum that's normal for the jeep I call bull**** but happens when it is in motion slowing down and turning mostly.

Filed Oct 26, 2020 · Brakes, Steering · 121,000 miles · CA

Was driving on the road when all of a sudden the dash board lights started blinking as well as gear light by the shifter. Lost power and costed to a stop in the middle of the left turn lane. This is the first time I have encountered this problem so far.

Filed Aug 10, 2020 · Brakes, Transmission · 51,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shutoff without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle to resume normal driving. The contact had taken the vehicle to snethkamp chrysler dodge jeep ram (11600 telegraph rd, redford charter twp, mi 48239) on two separate occasions however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact also stated that the vehicle made an abnormal noise upon depressing the brake pedal as well as upon acceleration after a complete stop. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and they referred her back to the same dealer for an appointment. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 51,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 25 miles · CA

Vehicle at day one of purchase shows a acc/fcw radar sensor warning and company is well aware of many of these cars showing the same issues, yet cares notto do anything about the issue being raised...

Filed Oct 18, 2018 · Brakes · 23,000 miles · VA

I came to a complete stop at traffic light with 2 vehicles ahead of me. The vehicle started moving slowly even though my foot was firmly on brake and as it touched the front vehicle, I quickly had to move the shift from drive to park to make the vehicle stop.

Filed Jul 24, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 39,000 miles · UT

Less a complaint right now but how do out shut off the engine in case of a brake failure with a keyless start? Currently the only way to shut off the engine is when transmission is in park. If there is a kill switch inside the cabin I don't know where it's located.