2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Auto parking break failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2019 Grand Cherokee report: auto parking break failure. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 150 miles.
NHTSA has 115 owner complaints for the 2019 Grand Cherokee in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11746125 (filed 06/24/2026): “The contact owns a 2019 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated after the dealer had performed the recall repair under nhtsa campaign number: 24v838000 (service brakes, hydraulic); the brakes started making an abnormal squealing sound while driving the same da…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11731043 (filed 04/14/2026): “Our office has received several notices for a recall on this vehicle regarding the anti-lock brake system module. the first notice was post marked 6/3/24 with recall code z48/nhtsa 22v-426. the second notice was for a 94b/nhtsa 24v-838 recall postmarked 12-4-2…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: pull the fuse (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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