2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 20,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “service brakes hydraulic” (48% of reports).
- 141service brakes complaints
- 20,500median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Service brakes hydraulic: mentioned in 68 of 141 complaints (48%)
- Brake booster: mentioned in 25 of 141 complaints (18%)
- Chrysler dodge: mentioned in 11 of 141 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 50 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 141 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury.
Jeep Grand Cherokee service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 8% | — |
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 6 | 8% | — |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 17 | 7% | 1,000 |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 22 | 6% | 44,000 |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 13 | 5% | — |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 29 | 7% | 12,243 |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 13 | 5% | 7,000 |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 49 | 13% | 15,250 |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 29 | 3% | 5,500 |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 29 | 8% | 30,000 |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 22 | 7% | 10,320 |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 40 | 3% | 15,000 |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 253 | 11% | 18,000 |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 141 | 18% | 20,500 |
| 2012 Grand Cherokee | 278 | 17% | 50,000 |
| 2011 Grand Cherokee | 322 | 20% | 60,000 |
| 2010 Grand Cherokee | 10 | 8% | 47,613 |
| 2009 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 1% | 74,000 |
| 2008 Grand Cherokee | 20 | 3% | 80,650 |
| 2007 Grand Cherokee | 30 | 3% | 98,000 |
| 2006 Grand Cherokee | 56 | 4% | 95,038 |
| 2005 Grand Cherokee | 62 | 3% | 84,000 |
| 2004 Grand Cherokee | 14 | 1% | 107,800 |
| 2003 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 0% | 85,129 |
| 2002 Grand Cherokee | 14 | 1% | 163,000 |
| 2001 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 0% | 124,000 |
| 2000 Grand Cherokee | 8 | 1% | 159,000 |
| 1999 Grand Cherokee | 8 | 0% | 155,000 |
| 1998 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 0% | 200,000 |
| 1997 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 0% | 120,000 |
| 1996 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 0% | 151,000 |
| 1995 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 180,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Service brakes; service brakes, hydraulic:power assist
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes; service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Problem: 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.
Risk: The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I brought my vehicle to the dealership (Axis Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Jersey City, NJ) for open safety recalls. The vehicle has been at the dealership for approximately 3 weeks. I was repeatedly told parts were coming (alternator and brake booster), but the repairs were never completed. I was…
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 15-25 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal resistance increased while depressing the brake pedal, which…
Brought my 2013 Jeep grand Cherokee in for braking issues, was told abs module has failed. Dealership/Mopar does not have a replacement part for the module and no aftermarket support is available. As a father with a 2y/o and a newborn, this seems unacceptable that a critical component such as the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokees have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 141 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (18% of the 804 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee service brakes?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 20,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “service brakes hydraulic”, in 68 of 141 complaints, followed by “brake booster” (25).
Other 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
- Electrical System problems (376)
- Engine problems (106)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (105)
- Seats problems (57)
- Power Train problems (55)
See all 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems or service brakes problems across all Grand Cherokee years.