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Jeep brake recalls: ABS module faults and weak rear brakes
Four recalls, two underlying problems. The 2018-2019 Grand Cherokee ABS module has been recalled twice for the same behavior: the module can falsely illuminate the brake lights, disable ABS and electronic stability control, and let the vehicle start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal applied — a rollaway risk shared with the Dodge Durango. The 2022 recall was replaced by NHTSA number 24V838 in November 2024, and Jeeps already repaired under the old remedy need the new one completed. The other two involve rear brake calipers: piston coating on 2018-2019 Compass and 2019 Cherokee that can form gas pockets and cut rear braking, and a 2020 Renegade right rear caliper possibly fractured during casting.
Warning signs to watch for
- Brake lights coming on when you are not pressing the pedal
- ABS and electronic stability control stop working
- The vehicle starts or shifts out of Park without the brake pedal pressed
- Longer stopping distances or weak rear braking
- A cracked caliper may give no sign before braking is reduced
Is it safe to keep driving?
None of the four carries a do-not-drive or park-outside instruction. For the rear caliper recalls on 2018-2019 Compass, 2019 Cherokee and 2020 Renegade, the notices say to leave extra stopping distance and get the brakes bled or the caliper inspected soon. The 2018-2019 Grand Cherokee ABS module recalls are more pressing: the vehicle can roll away and you lose ABS and stability control, so set the parking brake every time you park, keep people clear, and have it repaired quickly.
What the free repair involves
All repairs are free at a Chrysler dealer. For the rear caliper recalls, dealers bleed the brake system, or inspect the right rear caliper and replace it if necessary. For the ABS module recalls, dealers replace the integrated pressure transducer and update the ABS module software as necessary; the superseding remedy includes updated HCU/ABS module software. No over-the-air update applies here.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 1 |
| high | 3 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-07 | Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango brake module failure | high |
| 2022-06-09 | Jeep Grand Cherokee and Durango can roll out of Park | critical |
| 2019-12-19 | Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X rear brake caliper may crack | high |
| 2018-08-09 | Dodge and Jeep rear brake calipers may weaken braking | high |
Common questions
I already had the 2022 ABS recall done — is that enough?
No. That recall was replaced by NHTSA number 24V838, and the notice states that vehicles already repaired under it need the new remedy completed. The newer fix replaces the integrated pressure transducer and updates the ABS module software as necessary.
Why do my brake lights come on by themselves?
On 2018-2019 Grand Cherokee, an ABS module malfunction can incorrectly illuminate the brake lights. The same fault disables ABS and electronic stability control and can let the vehicle start and shift out of Park without the brake pedal applied.
My brakes feel weak but no warning light is on — is that a recall?
It could be. On 2018-2019 Compass and 2019 Cherokee, rear caliper pistons with insufficient coating can form gas pockets that reduce rear brake performance. Dealers bleed the system free of charge; leave extra stopping distance until then.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.