Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while shifted in drive, the check engine warning light, the start/stop button, the auto part disabled, the ABS and traction control, stability control, and tire pressure monitor warning lights were illuminated. The contact then stated that all the warning lights were illuminated. The contact then stated that she received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V426000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact then stated that she then depressed the accelerator pedal when the front end of the vehicle crashed into the embankment and then spun the vehicle in the opposite direction. The air bags failed to deploy. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an Auto repair shop where the diagnoses could not be determined. …
The contact owned a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V426000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle directly in front stalled inadvertently causing the contact to abruptly depress the brake pedal. The contact stated while depressing the brake pedal, it failed to function causing the contact to crash with the vehicle in front. The vehicle was occupied by the contact and her son. The air bags deployed causing injury to both arms, right shoulder, and legs to the contact as well as causing her son emotional PTSD. The contact received medical attention via an Emergency Room. The contact stated the front driver-side door as well as the steering wheel were punctured. No injuries were reported for the other driver however their rear driver-side bumper was dented. A Police report was filed. …
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space and pressing the brake pedal the braking system malfunctioned causing and the vehicle accelerated forward and crashed into two parked vehicles. No injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed to the home. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer was unable to diagnosed a failure had occurred. Later, while the daughter was driving at highway speeds the failure reoccurred and the vehicle would not accelerate and the braking system malfunctioned. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and rolled to a stop. After switching the transmission back to the drive position the vehicle operated as normal and was driven to the home. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer. The cause of the failures were not yet determined. …
On December 31, 2024 we had a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo cause a crash due to malfunctioning parts. The ABS brakes failed and locked up. The steering wheel also locked up, causing the vehicle to crash hard into a guard rail. This resulted in the vehicle being totaled, property damage, and a ER visit. While braking on a mountainous road, the brakes and wheel locked up and the vehicle could not be controlled. The police report states this is what happened. We had the vehicle into the dealership multiple times within a year stating that the brakes weren't working properly. They kept telling us that they couldn't find any issues; however, they kept trying to replace different parts to both the front and rear brakes. The vehicle was inspected by the police, insurance adjuster, and a collision body shop. …
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 contact stated while driving 65 MPH on the highway, the vehicle started to feel heavy. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with ABS communication error, power train detecting a faulty signal from the master pressure, brake pressure center stored in the module, wheel speed sensor error power train ABS module fault. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V426000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) and 24V838000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated while driving downhill at approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact was unable to turn the steering wheel to the left or the right. The vehicle later returned to normal functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed; however, no cause for the failure was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. …
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on ice, the rear wheel spun. The contact stated that it was very difficult to maintain the stability of the vehicle. In addition, the parking assist feature and the brake light remained illuminated after the brake pedal was released. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with ABS module failure. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the independent mechanic cleared the codes. The codes reoccurred. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V838000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. …
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 the ESC and ABS warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle unexpectedly shifted out of gear. The dealer was contacted to confirm the recalls. However, due to past experiences, the contact decided not to have the recall repair completed at the dealer. Another dealer, Eastchester Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (4007 Boston Rd, Bronx, NY 10466), was contacted; however, the dealer was unable to perform the recall repair because parts were on backorder. …
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated and the "Service Electronic Stability Control" and "Auto-Park Disabled" messages were displayed on the instrument panel. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V838000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that an unknown sensor needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that replacing the sensor might not solve the issue and that the parts that the dealer needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V838000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated while the vehicle was started and parked, stationary, or being driven, the vehicle was losing traction control. The check engine, the traction control, and the ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with battery failure. The two batteries were replaced; however, the failure persisted. …
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
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).
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
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.
Remedy: This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 24V838. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Brake complaints in other Grand Cherokee years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA has 116 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 31% of the model year's 370 complaints. The component named most often is antilock › abs warning light (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee brake problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 24V-838 (control unit/module, Nov 7, 2024); NHTSA recall 22V-426 (control unit/module, Jun 9, 2022). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 60,000 miles, and 16% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 6 crashes, 1 fire and 3 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.