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2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes complaints

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Filed Sep 25, 2025 · Brakes, Transmission · 95,000 miles · SC

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 contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact called a second dealer, Benson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram [XXX] ); who also confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 25, 2025 · Brakes · CO

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 not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. 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 had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

Filed Aug 19, 2025 · Brakes, Fuel system · NC

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 22V406000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 24V838000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Aug 5, 2025 · Brakes · 67,000 miles · NH

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at unknown moderate speeds, the vehicle shuddered upon depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the failure occurred violently while driving at high speeds. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the brake and wheel systems were serviced on 5 separate occasions; however, the failure persisted. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V838000(Service Brakes, Hydraulics); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and informed that the contact would be notified by mail once the parts became available. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer to make an appointment; however, he dealer informed the contact once again that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

Filed Aug 1, 2025 · Brakes · NY

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 not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Jul 16, 2025 · Brakes · SC

The contact's fiancé owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the gear shifter would move out of the park(P) without depressing the brake pedal. Upon investigation, the contact discovered 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 manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jul 2, 2025 · Brakes · 76,000 miles · NC · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact had pulled up to the curve and placed the gear shifter in park(P). The contact exited the vehicle and walked to the rear of the vehicle to place his wife's luggage in the back. The vehicle rolled backwards, knocked the contact down, and the vehicle ran over the contact's legs. The vehicle came to a stop while the wheels were on top of the contact's legs. The contact's wife entered the vehicle and moved the vehicle off the contact. The contact's wife stated that the gear shift lever had moved independently. Unknown if any warning lights illuminated. The airport police responded. The contact was taken to the hospital by ambulance. The doctor diagnosed that the contact had sustained damage to the nerves, contusions, and a wound that the doctor was unable to close on his legs. The contact had road rash on his legs, back, and elbows. The contact's wife drove the vehicle to the hospital, and the vehicle functioned as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The vehicle was parked at the residence. The contact related that failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V838000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

Filed Jun 23, 2025 · Acceleration, Brakes · OH

I purchased a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee on [XXX] unaware that the vehicle was subject to a federal safety recall and stop-sale order. The recall (the federal safety agency 24V‑838 / Manufacturer 94B) was issued on November 7, 2024, for a defect in the ABS control module that may disable the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and cause unintended vehicle movement even while stationary. A stop-sale order (VIR 2024-11-14) was issued by Stellantis on November 14, 2024, prohibiting the sale or delivery of affected vehicles until repaired. Despite this, the dealership sold me the vehicle while the recall was still open and unrepaired. In the months following my purchase, I began experiencing issues with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC). On June 15, 2025, I paid $770 out-of-pocket for ETC sensor repairs after a loss of throttle response. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer, but this defect may be linked to the broader electronic issues cited in the recall. No warning lights appeared in advance. I have been driving this vehicle daily without knowing it could malfunction in a way that puts myself and others at risk. I only learned of the recall on June 22, 2025, when I searched the VIN through the federal safety agency’s database. This has caused emotional distress, financial harm, and a complete loss of trust in the vehicle’s safety. I am seeking appropriate accountability for the illegal sale of this recalled vehicle and want to ensure others are not put in similar danger. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed May 27, 2025 · Brakes · 57,216 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with ABS system failure. The contact was informed that the ABS system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. 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 manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 57,216. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 29, 2025 · Brakes · NY

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 yet 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 had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 15, 2025 · Brakes · NC

The ABS and Traction control lights are on. There is an open recall for this, but according to Stellantis, this Jeep is not part of the recall.

Filed Apr 14, 2025 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · NE

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the brakes and ABS warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that occasionally the lights remained illuminated for five minutes before turning off. The contact stated that when the doorknob was touched, the warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number 24V838000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. 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 failure mileage was approximately 70,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Mar 31, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · 71,500 miles · NM

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated after the Auto/Start unavailable message was displayed and became inoperable. Upon starting the vehicle, the Auto START/STOP unavailable message was displayed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V838000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the camshaft kit needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the part was on backorder. 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 manufacturer opened a case and attempted to expedite the parts. The failure mileage was approximately 71,500. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Mar 17, 2025 · Brakes · 76,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that after stopping the vehicle and shifting into park(P), the vehicle started rolling backwards in the driveway. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer advised the contact to use the parking brake while parking the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact had researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V838000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2025 · Brakes · DE

Recall number 24V‑838. My vehicle currently has a temporary tag/registration as it has not passed state-required safety inspection, directly related to the reason for the recall, a faulty HCU/ABS module. With this temporary tag expiring soon and no remedy for the recall, I will not be able to use my vehicle. I will not be able to get to work and home, I am not able to go grocery shopping, and the many other errands I take care of each week. In the meantime, my vehicle remains parked and unused. A vehicle that it is not used does fall apart. If there is no projection for finding a remedy, for how long is my vehicle going to be parked and not used? The lack of a remedy for this recall has become very real in my world. This is extremely frustrating because I love my Jeep, I truly do. Please advise when do you expect to have a remedy for this recall.

Filed Mar 10, 2025 · Brakes, Wheels · 98,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the wheels locked up. The contact was unable to identify which wheels had locked up. The vehicle began spinning in circles, and the vehicle crashed into a guardrail. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive; the driver sustained injuries to the head and lower back, and medical attention was provided. The air bags did not deploy. There was no reported fire or police report filed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V838000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Feb 28, 2025 · Brakes · FL

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 not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. 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 had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Feb 20, 2025 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V838000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, both the ABS and traction control warning symbols would appear on the instrument panel. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet 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 failure mileage was approximately 40,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Dec 10, 2024 · Brakes · NJ

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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Dec 6, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · IL

All-wheel drive is no longer working due to messages stating "service anti-lock brake system," "service air suspension immediately," and check engine light. All lights and cautionary messages came on at the exact same moment while coming out of park over a year ago. I have had the vehicle repaired twice, and the dealership says, "It is a wiring issue," but within a month after being repaired each time, the messages and issues begin happening again.

Filed Jul 25, 2024 · Acceleration, Brakes · NY

While driving, all the light on the dashboard come on. When this happens the speedometer is not working the windshield wipers come on. The emergency brake light is on, the car shifts out of gear and the turning signals don't work and the hazard lights won't work. This is all happening at the same time. I'm unable to inform people on the road that I'm in distress because my hazard light won't work I don't know how fast or slow I'm going. I can't inform the people on the road that I want to change lanes. Then after a while all the lights on the dashboard would go out and the check engine light would remain on for maybe two days and than go out. This problem has been going on since January I have paid thousands of dollars attempting to get this problem fixed. My car has been back and forth to the same Chrysler central Ave dealership where I purchased my 2018 jeep grand Cherokee to which I'm still paying for.

Filed Jan 4, 2024 · Brakes · OH

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the brake light remained illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V426000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the recall repair was completed in May of 2023 and the failure reoccurred immediately after the recall repair was completed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 15, 2023 · Brakes, Lights · 68,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that after turning the vehicle off, the brake lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the Hydraulic Control Unit was faulty and needed to be reprogramed. The Hydraulic Control Unit was reprogrammed under the federal safety agency Campaign: 22V426000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) but the failure persisted. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Dec 4, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · MI

All three brake lights stayed illuminated during car operation regardless of brake pedal pressed. I was able to shift and start my car without pressing the brake putting my family and other pedestrians at risk of being run over if the car shifted out of park unexpectedly. Also no warning lights were on at all, so I drove on the road with my brake lights illuminated increasing risk for injury or death in a crash. It turns out the part is a hydraulic control unit. It was reading 120psi when the pedal wasn’t even pressed. This was replaced by an independent shop and fixed the issue. I found out that there was a recall done on 2011-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokees. This recall was “Equipment Safety Recall 21A the federal safety agency 23E-019”. This recall calls out this exact problem for our exact model and the exact part replaced. My vehicle did not qualify for this recall for some reason which does not make sense because of the following information. The Julian date range for the failed part is 8166-9106. The part pulled out of my vehicle has a Julian date of 8228. I am more than willing to provide photos and any documentation showing this repairs high cost and that it was done. There needs to be another recall with these cars to include mine and many others as this issue could cause death of unsuspecting people around the vehicle. It’s ridiculous that my vehicle did not qualify for this recall when I have an obviously failed part that FCA knows about but refuses to fix or reimburse me for. Please investigate this and enact a recall to fix a problem that was bad enough to be recalled once for another batch of cars. There are other cars out there that could cause death or serious injury.

Filed Aug 1, 2023 · Brakes · 38,000 miles · LA · crash

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, the vehicle inadvertently rolled forward, hitting a concrete parking block, which damaged the front bumper. No injury was sustained. No police report was filed. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V426000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer. Premier Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat (13000 I-10 Service Rd, New Orleans, LA 70128) was also made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2023 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the stability control warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that the braking system malfunctioned, causing an extended stopping distance. The contact stated that occasionally the brakes failed to respond while reversing. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who reprogrammed the brake module, but the warning light remained illuminated. The contact was informed that the hydraulic control unit was faulty but was not covered under the Manufacturer Service Campaign. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed May 8, 2023 · Brakes, Driver assistance · TX · crash

The worse thing that has happened is I started my car with my grandbaby in her carseat, I hopped out to lock my house door and the car went into reverse and ran into barbwire fence, this has happened twice. A total of 3 times my car has slammed on the bracks while backing out of the drive way barley moving it almost gave me whiplash. My radio jumps around channels, I have reported in the past but has gotten worse and started turning on the heater on high and I cant stop it.

Filed Apr 18, 2023 · Brakes · 78,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer due to the ABS warning light being illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to receive the recall repair under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V426000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact noticed that the recall stated that the repair would take 30 or more minutes however, the dealer completed the repair within 10 minutes. The failure persisted the gear shifter failed to display the correct gear that the vehicle had been shifted into. Additionally, the fuel level indicator failed to provide the correct fuel level in the vehicle. The contact also stated that the windshield wipers would activate independently on occasions. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the hydraulic control unit and ABS needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Mar 27, 2023 · Brakes, Transmission · 80,000 miles · OH

The contact’s wife owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the ABS, brake lights, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear tires locked up inadvertently, without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact stated that there was a pulsation coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact believed that the failure was associated with an unknown recall. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS control module and the hydraulic control module (HCU) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Feb 13, 2023 · Brakes · SC

2018 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regard to illuminated check engine and brake system lights. The dealership agreed to care for the cost of the rental car by removing the amount from the cost of service charges which totaled $2,670.69 approved by the manager. Unforturnately, the claim was denied because the vehicle was outside of its warranty and does not currently have any active service contracts.

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