Of the 100 brakes complaints filed for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee,
here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
0 (0%)
25-50k
1 (100%)
50-75k
0 (0%)
75-100k
0 (0%)
100-125k
0 (0%)
125-150k
0 (0%)
150k+
0 (0%)
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted.
Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits
and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Among the 18 model years of Jeep Grand Cherokee in our records for brakes problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
Owners have filed 100 brakes complaints against 1 active recall — roughly 100 complaints per campaign.
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
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 are reporting
6 most recent
brakes
· filed 12/30/2014
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14v154000 (service brakes , service brakes, hydraulic) was received in june of 2014, NHTSA campaign number: 14v391000 (electrical system) was received in august of 2014, and NHTSA campaign number: 14v634000 (electrical system) was received in december of 2014. The dealer was contacted on multiple…
brakes
· filed 12/30/2014
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
brakes
· filed 12/29/2014
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was not available. The…
brakes · 49,086 mi
· filed 12/27/2016
In 2014 had a brake booster recall on my vehicle. All parts were replaced related to the brake booster in may of 2014. On the first below freezing temperature of the season in 2016 my brakes failed when trying to stop at an intersection I went 20 feet pass the stop sign until I was able to stop. Luckily no other vehicles were at the intersection at this time. As I kept pumping the brakes while…
brakes
· filed 12/26/2014
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v154000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was not available. The…
brakes
· filed 12/23/2014
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v154000 (service brakes , service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was not available. The…
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Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
It's a meaningful issue. 100 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Across the 32 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most brakes failures cluster between 12,000 and 52,058 miles, with the median around 21,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 12,000; a quarter make it past 52,058. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover brakes issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/Jeep/Grand Cherokee.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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