Brake complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 17% | — |
| 2025 | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2024 | 20 | 3% | — |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% | 10,000 miles |
| 2022 | 14 | 3% | 3,000 miles |
| 2021 | 27 | 3% | 28,000 miles |
| 2020 | 13 | 2% | 50,000 miles |
| 2019 | 32 | 4% | 6,000 miles |
| 2018 | 68 | 4% | 35,000 miles |
| 2017 | 78 | 25% | 31,000 miles |
| 2016 | 137 | 30% | 58,000 miles |
| 2015 | 135 | 28% | 61,000 miles |
| 2014 | 74 | 11% | 48,000 miles |
| 2013 | 64 | 10% | 35,000 miles |
| 2012 | 51 | 6% | 67,000 miles |
| 2011 | 30 | 6% | 50,000 miles |
| 2010 | 41 | 6% | 45,000 miles |
| 2009 | 18 | 3% | 85,000 miles |
| 2008 | 79 | 4% | 58,000 miles |
| 2007 | 75 | 4% | 37,000 miles |
| 2006 | 23 | 3% | 23,000 miles |
| 2005 | 13 | 2% | 11,000 miles |
| 2004 | 18 | 9% | 29,000 miles |
| 2003 | 10 | 10% | 23,000 miles |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% | 108,000 miles |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% | 45,000 miles |
| 2000 | 14 | 6% | 85,000 miles |
| 1999 | 14 | 7% | 70,000 miles |
| 1998 | 19 | 7% | 69,000 miles |
| 1997 | 27 | 7% | 85,000 miles |
| 1995 | 70 | 35% | 90,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact rented a 2024 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while reversing, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle's speed accelerated forward instead, and the vehicle was uncontrollable. The contact stated that the vehicle's speed continued to increase. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact's vehicle rear-ended the vehicle in front of the contact's vehicle and pushed the vehicle into a nearby canal. In addition, the contact's vehicle crashed into the canal. No injuries were sustained. The contact stated that everything happened so fast. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The Enterprise Rental Company was contacted. A Police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …
I was pulling into my garage with my foot on the break going very slow, all of a sudden the jeep jumped forward smashing into my garage wall into the family room. Filed a claim with insurance company for both damage to car and damage to home. Claim number for car: 26-01382 Claim number for home: 26-01383
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel locked, causing him to momentarily lose control of the vehicle. Upon attempting to bring the vehicle to a stop, the contact stated that the brake pedal was stuck in its resting position, prompting him to pull the parking brake, which also failed to bring the vehicle to a stop. As a result, the contact stated that he collided with the vehicle ahead. An unknown warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel prior to the failure being experienced. The air bags did deploy. A police report was filed, and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later towed to the dealer, who declined to diagnose the vehicle due to the body damage. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. …
Over the past two days, the vehicle has intermittently displayed an Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system error message while driving. At the same time, the brake pedal becomes extremely hard to press, as if the brake booster or power assist is not functioning. When this occurs, it requires significantly increased force to slow or stop the vehicle, creating a serious safety hazard. The issue appears randomly and then resolves on its own. The vehicle starts normally, but the brake assist failure and ESC warning recur intermittently without warning. No modifications have been made to the braking system. I lightly tapped my house due to the sudden loss of braking power. No accident with another vehicle or person.
I have a 2022 Wrangler 4xe. This weekend I rear ended a car in stop and go traffic. When I used the brake it actually felt like the car jumped forward a bit. I had to stomp on the brake pedal again as if my first attempt had no grab. More details...I was in hybrid mode with <1% battery status and max regen was on. I was going less than 10 miles an hour. Jeep has a max regeneration function that uses the engine to generate an EV battery recharge. I understand that the max regen sort of turns off when you are rolling at really low speeds, but it seems the transition to/from this is rough on the transmission or something. This only happens at low speeds (in parking lots, etc) This behavior happens intermittently but, this is the first time I was not able to stop completely before an impact occured.
Jan/2023 at 55mph, a vehicle swerved into my lane which required immediate braking. Applying the brake, the Jeep engine surged, and Jeep would not slow down. I reapplied brake and initially it didn't slow my vehicle. After re-reapplying the brakes, the Jeep responded to the braking. On Mar 28, 2023 traveling approximately 20 mph in a vehicle round-about, following a pickup truck which was two car lengths ahead of me and suddenly the pickup stopped for a pedestrian. I applied my brakes on my 2022 Jeep Wrangler and the engine surged, the Jeep sped forward, I reapplied the brake but my Jeep wouldn't stop until it crashed into the rear of the pickup. There was no damage to my Jeep but some rear bumper damage to the pickup. During both incidents the ESS (Engine Start/Stop) was disabled.
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while at a stop light and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would not drive forward and the gear shifter lights began blinking. Suddenly the vehicle would lurch forward and backward crashing into both the vehicles in the front and rear and a third parked vehicle before finally the driver was able to shift into park and turn the vehicle off. During the incident, the Stability Control, ABS, and Traction Control warning lights had illuminated. The vehicle was later driven to the police station but the warning lights were still illuminated. During the incident, no injuries were reported and a police report was taken. The manufacturer was contacted and later retrieved the vehicle for evaluation. No further information was available. The local dealer was also notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 15,000.
I pulled my Jeep into my driveway. I put the car in park with my foot on the brake. When I went to turn the car off, I heard a loud sound coming from the car. the car jerked forward, my foot still on the brake, and then it took off into the side of my house and garage. I tried to stop the car with the brakes and it wouldn't stop. After it hit the house, I looked down and the car was still in park. I had to restart the car as it shut off after hitting the house, I put the car in reverse and backed it up. When I put it back in drive the car wouldn't move. Only reverse worked. After an hour the car started working in drive. I had the car towed to the dealership. They told me that there were no error codes and that the care is fine. I now have zero confidence in this car. This is my fourth Jeep Wrangler and I never experienced anything like this. …
Related recalls (7)
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 left hand drive Jeep liberty, Dodge nitro and Ram 1500 truck; right and left hand drive Jeep wrangler vehicles. These vehicles May have been built with an improperly formed master cylinder to hydraulic control unit (hcu) brake tube assembly end flare.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake tubes free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2010. Owners May contact Chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 Jeep wrangler left and right hand drive passenger vehicles manufactured from May 15, 2006 through April 22, 2010. There May be contact between the right and left front inner fender liners and the right front and left rear brake tubes which could cause wear of the tubes…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Owners May contact Chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Chrysler is recalling 1,585 my 2007-2008 Jeep wrangler, right hand drive only, vehicles. Some vehicles May have insufficient clearance between the steering intermediate shaft and rear brake tubes.
Remedy: Dealers will install a revised brake tube clip to retain the tubes, inspect the brake tubes for damage due to potential contact with the steering intermediate shaft, and replace the brake tubes if necessary.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
On certain sport utility vehicles, the software programmed into the ABS electronic control module May allow a momentary delay in braking when coasting up a hill during certain conditions.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control module with new software that prevents this condition free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2007. Owners May contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
On certain vehicles, the antilock brake system (ABS) control module software May cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control unit. The recall began on February 19, 2007. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Parking brake › Conventional
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the parking brake can self-release without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will install a parking brake assembly with a stronger pawl return spring. Owner notificaton began September 30, 2002.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. The power brake booster vacuum reservoir diaphragm can split or tear.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake booster date code and any boosters with the suspect manufacturing date range will be replaced.
NHTSA investigations
Brake roter disc/hud separation
There is no summary currently available
Parking brake resulting in rollaway
There is no summary currently available
Frequently asked questions
Which Jeep Wrangler years have brake problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2016 (137), 2015 (135), 2008 (79), 2017 (78) and 2007 (75) model years. Brake complaints make up 30% of all complaints for the 2016.
Is there a recall for Jeep Wrangler brake problems?
Yes — 7 recalls, including 10V-315 (master cylinder, Jul 7, 2010); 10V-236 (service brakes, hydraulic, Jun 3, 2010); 08V-202 (hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, May 6, 2008). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Jeep Wrangler brake problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 48,000 miles; 53% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (36 mentions), followed by the foundation components › disc › rotor (29).
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.