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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems

The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 152 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

152

Brakes complaints

14%

Share of year

10

Crash-involved

3

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

Related recalls

17V572000BrakesSeptember 18, 2017 · 646,394 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.

Consequence

If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.

14V154000BrakesApril 1, 2014 · 646,498 units

Defect

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.

Consequence

The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.

14V104000BrakesMarch 4, 2014 · 18,780 units

Defect

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 11, 2011, through October 1, 2012. Under certain braking events, the Ready Alert Braking System (RAB) may result in the driver experiencing a hard brake pedal feel.

Consequence

If the driver experiences a hard brake pedal, the driver may not push the pedal as intended, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS module software, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number associated with this recall is P05.

What owners report

I MERGED OFF OF THE INTERSTATE, WHEN TRYING TO HURRIEDLY SLOW DOWN AT STOP SIGN I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP PROMPTLY, I THEN PROCEEDED TO SLIDE INTO INTERSECTION, AND WAS STRUCK ON DRIVER'S SIDE BY F-250. I HAD JUST RECEIVED A RECALL THE PRIOR THURSDAY ON MY ALTERNATOR DIODES, AND IT SAYS POSSIBLE…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · December 12, 2014 · crash

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?

NHTSA has 152 complaints about the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes?

Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the brakes: 14V104000, 14V154000, 17V572000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.