My 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee is subject to FCA recall 94B (the federal safety agency 24V‑838) for an HCU/ABS module that may falsely read pressure in the primary circuit. In June 2025, while driving, the ABS and traction-control warning lights illuminated. On June 30, 2025, an authorized Jeep dealer inspected the vehicle, found an internal fault in the ABS unit, and replaced the ABS/HCU unit. The dealer invoice also records, for Safety Recall 94B, 'NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL,' so the free recall remedy could not be performed and I paid $1,791.81 for the replacement. With the ABS light on, my anti-lock brakes and stability control were disabled; I did not consider the vehicle safe to keep driving my family in that condition. I later filed a recall reimbursement claim (FCA Case No. 98253756). FCA denied it on the sole ground that the vehicle 'is not shifting out of park,' and said the dealer confirmed that. My documented failure was the warning-light / loss-of-ABS-and-ESC manifestation that the federal safety agency's own Part 573 report for 24V‑838 lists — not the shift-out-of-Park consequence. I am reporting both the safety defect as it manifested on my vehicle and FCA's denial of reimbursement for a repair that addressed that manifestation when no recall remedy parts were available. On November 9, 2026, a Jeep Customer Care supervisor upheld the denial on a different ground, stating the repair 'is not covered within the scope of Recall 94B,' after the original denial had rested on the vehicle not shifting out of park.
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems
63 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 40,000. 11 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 63
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 40,000
- crashes
- 11
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Antilock: ABS warning light2
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may incorrectly illuminate the brake lights and disable the ABS and electronic stability control (ESC). In addition, the vehicle operator may be able to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
- Risk
- A vehicle that can be started and shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle rollaway. Disabled ABS and ESC systems can reduce vehicle handling and control in certain driving situations. Brake lights that incorrectly illuminate can fail to properly indicate the driver's intention to following traffic. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the integrated pressure transducer and update the ABS module software, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA's number for this recall is 94B. This recall replaces previous recall number 22V‑426. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V‑426 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall number 24V838000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. A malfunction in the antilock-brake system (ABS) module may illuminate the brake lights, and allow the vehicle to start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal being applied.
- Risk
- A vehicle that starts and shifts out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- This recall is replaced by the federal safety agency recall number 24V838. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. The remedy includes updated HCU/ABS module software that prevents the HCU/ABS module from falsely reading pressure in the primary circuit. FCA has decided to do a two-Phase Campaign remedy schedule. Phase 1 began November 17, 2022. Phase 2 begin date has not been determined yet. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed July 28, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 29, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z48.
Recall number 22V426000 · Recall details
What 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I was backing up my trailer and placed the jeep in park and set emergency brake while on an incline. I got out of the jeep and the vehicle proceeded to roll away approximately 3 feet. I jumped back towards the drivers seat to press the brake to stop it from rolling down the hill
Recall on the hydraulic control unit/anti-lock brake system A brake light incorrectly resulting other drivers not receiving proper indication to stop or slow down which can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning. Call my local dealership and MOPAR and informed me that they still do not have the part to fix this recall. It has been more an an year and half without resolution. They have not inspected my vehicle as I did schedule an appointment but the dealership informed me that they is still no solution and would reach out. There has no warning lamps or messages that appears in my vehicle as of right now.
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V838000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, with the message "Electronic Stability Control" displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The failure mileage was 88,000.
My brake light light up, check engine light comes on and my Stability Control system does not work. My car won't electric start as the check engine light is illuminated. I took the vehicle to the dealership and they could not help me as there is no fix in place.
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service electronic control warning light, the check engine, and the traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at night and looking in the rear-view mirror, the brake lights remained activated. The contact stated that the brake lights eventually deactivated. The contact stated that the brake light remained on after the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the failures were related to an unrepaired recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was not officially diagnosed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V838000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, parts for the recall repair were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure several times. The contact was informed that the parts would be available in mid-November 2025. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V838000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The ABS, 4WD, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact was employed by an independent mechanic, where the codes were reset, but the codes returned after driving the vehicle for five minutes. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the repair was not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
A vehicle that is able to start and shift out of park without depressing the brake pedal can result in unintended vehicle movement which can cause a vehicle crash without prior warning and/or injury to others outside the vehicle. There has been a recall out for over an year yet no available solution.
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V838000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted, and was unable to provide a date for parts availability. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact was able to move the gear shifter without first depressing the brake pedal. In addition, the "Service 4WD" and "Service ABS" messages were displayed on the instrument panel while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. While with the independent mechanic, the vehicle failed to move while shifted in reverse(R). The vehicle was then taken to a dealer and the drivetrain control module, and the transmission control module were replaced. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V838000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics); however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 88,312.
Questions about the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes
Does the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 63 complaints about the brakes of the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 40,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes?
Yes, 2 recalls: 24V838000, 22V426000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have bad brakes?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee model years with the most brakes complaints are 1999 (622 complaints), 2000 (438 complaints) and 2011 (331 complaints).
Other 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Electrical 339Engine 141Transmission 75Fuel system 63Seats 43Driver assistance 41Acceleration 38Airbags 24Lights 23Body 16Suspension 16Visibility 16Steering 14Seat belts 9Wheels 9Tires 1
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