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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 206 NHTSA brakes complaints and 3 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Electrical
774
Brakes
206
Other
176
Engine
118
Steering
98
Powertrain
82
Airbags
38
Fuel System
31
Suspension
29
Speed Control
16
Structure
14
Lights
11
Visibility
10
Seats
9
Tires
8
Wheels
7

206

Complaints

3

Recalls

6

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Brakes Recalls

17V572000

SERVICE BRAKES

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields ...

14V154000

SERVICE BRAKES

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 20...

14V104000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured October 11, 2011, ...

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 1, 2024SERVICE BRAKESIn 2018 the brake booster was tested (vacuum test), and was deemed fine, even though the part itsel...
Feb 22, 2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLThe contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle fa...
Apr 1, 2020SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN...
Nov 14, 2019SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI'VE BEEN WAITING WELL OVER A YEAR, NAMES ON A 'LIST' AT VARIOUS DEALERSHIPS FOR BOTH RECALLS, SPECI...
Oct 16, 2019SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WH...
Apr 29, 2019SERVICE BRAKESI WAS DRIVING MY JEEP ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH AND TRAFFIC SLOWED DOWN. I WENT TO BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN...
Dec 23, 2018SERVICE BRAKESJEEP WAS HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS. REPLACED ALL THE BRAKES THIS SPRING AND STILL HAVING A PROBLEM. TOOK...
Dec 21, 2018SERVICE BRAKESSAFETY RECALL WAS DONE INCORRECTLY, LEADING TO BRAKES FREEZING UP. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ...
Jul 1, 2018SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD FAULTY BRAK...
Jun 1, 2018SERVICE BRAKESThe brake booster of my 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee that was supposedly inspected and or replaced as pa...
Mar 11, 2018SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, THE CONTACT'S FOO...
Dec 25, 2017SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS D...
Sep 18, 2017SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN...
Aug 28, 2017SERVICE BRAKESBRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. VEHICLE HAD 93,260 MILES ON IT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURR...
Aug 25, 2017SERVICE BRAKESWHILE STOPPING AT A DRIVE-THROUGH ON MY WAY TO WORK, THE BRAKE SYSTEM EXPERIENCED AN ISSUE. I WAS AT...
Jun 18, 2017SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 6 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO WORK WITH...
Jun 7, 2017SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A TICKING N...
Apr 11, 2017SERVICE BRAKES4/13/2015 COMPLETED RECALL TO REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER. 4/11/2017 AUTO PULLED OUT INFRONT OF ME. I WAS...
Mar 1, 2017SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, TH...
Jan 27, 2017SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE BRAKES FAIL...

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