CEL (Check Engine Lamp) Illuminates, Recent PCM Replace or Flash Update Performed, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P057B Brake Pedal Position Sensor Circuit Performance, P1572 Brake Pedal Stuck, C0042-54 Brake Pedal Missing Calibration
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems
severe Owners of the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee have filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the brakes at roughly $450 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See brakes across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
| Model year | brakes complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 12 |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 14 |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 45 |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 86 |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee (this page) | 4 |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 16 |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 8 |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 13 |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 6 |
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Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering brakes on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Decreased Remote Start And RKE Range. Tire Pressure Sensors Values Are Not Displayed
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Mopar trailer brake controller.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Module, Anti-lock brake system / Hydraulic Control Unit Some 2018-19 WD/WK vehicles have the brake lights staying on without depressing the brake pedal as an affect of DTC C1093-62 occurring or due to an internal failure in the HCU/ABS Module please contact FCA Redacted Content. If there is no response within 15 minutes of initiating your call, please - Obtain a vehicle scan report with the diagnostic environmental data. - Record the Primary Pressure Sensor value ($2002) and the Primary Pressure Sensor offset ($2007). - then, continue with your normal diagnostic process, if possible please avoid seperating the ECU and HCU.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Module, Anti-lock brake system / Hydraulic Control Unit Some 2018-19 WD/WK vehicles have the brake lights staying on without depressing the brake pedal as an affect of DTC C1093-62 occurring or due to an internal failure in the HCU/ABS Module please contact FCA Redacted Content. If there is no response within 15 minutes of initiating your call, please - Obtain a vehicle scan report with the diagnostic environmental data. - Record the Primary Pressure Sensor value ($2002) and the Primary Pressure Sensor offset ($2007). - then, continue with your normal diagnostic process.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
March 2022 miles 7713 08191002 module anti lock brake control 1 68442477acmodule ABS replaced vehicle was towed would not start june 2023 miles 11325 089191002 module ABS control 1 68442477ac module ABS system vehicle was towed would not start nov 2024 miles 26543 08191002 module ABS control 1 68442477ac module ABS brake system vehicle would not start vehice was towed this is the 3rd…
Had brakes trouble with your 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
It's a meaningful issue. 4 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 5,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
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?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
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/2020/Jeep/Grand Cherokee.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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