2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Service Brakes complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 115 owner complaints for the 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee that list the service brakes component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
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 day, and it felt like a part underneath th…”
- 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 12-4-2024 and another employee took it in to a…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11730942 (filed 04/13/2026): “The contact owns a 2019 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer and repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 24v838000 (service brakes, hydraulic). prior to the appointment, the vehicle had no warning lights or mechanical failures. following the recall repai…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
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 for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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