Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs Recalled For Rollaway Risk

An issue with the brakes means the vehicles can roll away even when they’re in Park

Owners of 2018 and 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs will need to get an important recall fix, because it might be possible for their vehicles to start and shift out of Park even when the brake pedal isn’t applied. If this happens, there’s a risk that they could roll away unintentionally and cause a crash.

The issue is related to faulty ABS modules, which may also illuminate the vehicles’ brake lights even when brakes aren’t being used. If this happens, drivers may notice a warning light on the dashboard, or that the brake lights are on even when the vehicle is turned off. Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep and Dodge, says it does not yet know the reason why these ABS modules have failed, and that it does not yet have a fix for the problem.

There have been no crashes or injuries related to this recall, according to documents that Stellantis provided to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), but there have been nearly 400 reports of warranty claims and customer complaints about the problem.

Vehicles recalled: Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs manufactured between June 10, 2018, and Apr. 30, 2019

The problem: A fault within the ABS sensor may cause the vehicles’ brake lights to illuminate, and it may make it possible for drivers to start their vehicles and shift out of Park without first applying the brake pedal.

The fix: Stellantis says it is still working on a fix for this problem.

How to contact the manufacturer: Stellantis will start contacting owners by mail on July 29, 2022. Owners may also call the automaker at 800-853-1403.

NHTSA campaign number: 22V426. The automakers’ own number for this recall is Z48.

Check to see whether your vehicle has an open recall: NHTSA’s website will tell you whether your vehicle has any open recalls that need to be addressed.

If you plug your car’s 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) into NHTSA’s website and a recall doesn’t appear, it means your vehicle doesn’t currently have any open recalls. Because automakers issue recalls often, and for many older vehicles, we recommend checking back regularly to see whether your vehicle has had a recall issued.

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Keith Barry

Keith Barry has been an auto reporter at Consumer Reports since 2018. He focuses on safety, technology, and the environmental impact of cars. Previously, he led home and appliance coverage at Reviewed; reported on cars for USA Today, Wired, and Car & Driver; and wrote for other publications as well. Keith earned a master’s degree in public health from Tufts University. Follow him on Twitter @itskeithbarry.