Does the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Have a Plug and Play Adapter for a Brake Controller?

Updated 12/15/2025 | Published 01/01/2025

Products Featured in This Question

Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller w/ Universal Wiring Harness - Dash Knob - Proportional

(2504)

$217.00

Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug-in w/ Bluetooth App - Up to 2 Axles - Proportional

(1769)

$279.95

Question:

Im looking at the RED52VR brake controller for my 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit which does have the tow package. I cannot see a connector under the dash and I really dont want to be splicing wires in my brand new Jeep. Is there any add-on to make this a plug-and-play install?

asked by: Dale M

Expert Reply:

Hey Dale! Sorry to say but they stopped putting the brake controller adapter plugs in the Jeep Grand Cherokees a few years back. 2020 was the last model year they included them. The Curt Echo item # C51180 is going to be the only plug and play option. It will attach to your Jeep's 7-way and be controlled through an app on your phone.

If you do end up using a traditional brake controller, the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller w/ Universal Wiring Harness item # RED52VR is the way to go. This is a proportional brake controller that automatically adjusts your trailer's braking based on the deceleration of your Jeep. The Liberty has a unique design where the main unit is concealed behind your dash and the only part visible is the control knob.

The Redarc item # RED52VR comes with a universal harness that will get you set up and ready to go.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Dale M.

1/3/2025

Thanks Jerred. Wireless connections are not always 100% reliable. Can you affirm that this Curt Echo C51180 controller is indeed reliable and safe? Thank you, Dale

Jerred H.

1/3/2025

@DaleM I can indeed! The Echo item # C51180 uses Bluetooth so you don't have to worry about losing signal and it not functioning. If your phone dies it continues to use the preprogrammed settings.

Henry

12/15/2025

Hi Jarred, I just bought a 2025 JGC Altitude X with tow package. It is wired for a brake controller, the plug is behind the driver side kick panel and is taped to a wire harness. remove the tape and plug in the brake controller adapter harness. Regards, Henry

Jerred H.

12/15/2025

@Henry Congrats on the new Jeep. You can now use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers item # TK93VR along with the Redarc Tow-Pro Wiring Adapter for Tekonsha Brake Controller Harness item # 331-TPH-017 to install the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item # RED24FR.