Brakes failed due to vacuum pump failure. Checked recalls and safety recall #318t was issued july 1991. Chrysler states there are no parts and therefore will not effect recall.
1990 Jeep Cherokee: brake failure
39 of the 269 complaints about the 1990 Jeep Cherokee describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 39
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- recalls
- 4
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Recall campaign 96v260000; concerning ABS brake failure. While driving, the brakes failed just as the recall stated. The vehicle had been in the repair shop for over two weeks. Chrysler had done nothing to assist the consumer. The consumer was told that there were no parts for this recall. However the problem recurred. *ak
Upon coming to a complete stop vehicle had no brakes, and steam came from under the hood. Vehicle coasted to a stop, and towed to a dealership, who indicated that brake pressure hose developed a small hole and brake fluid leaked out. The pressure plastic fitting broke off. Also. Recall 91v003000 was issued, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
Abs hose has failed, causing a loss of brakes. Dealer and factory did not have parts to fix defect, and at 19,000 miles, part was on back order.
Vehicle experienced leakage from high pressure brake hose, causing loss of brake fluid and brake pressure when stopping. Dealer / manufacturer notified.
Vehicle experiencing brake failure which results in excessive force when trying to accelerate / decelerate.
When applying the ABS brakes on dry pavement pedal goes to the floor ,causing extended stopping distance. Vehicle was included in recall96v26000, remedy did not correct the problem. Please give any further details.
The vechile began experiencing intermittent brake failure at travel speeds from 0-45mph. During failure, the brakes when applied begin to slow the vechile and then pedal power is lost and braking ability is lost. When the pedal is released and quickly redrpressed the brake power is restored.chrysler motor corporation has been contacted about the failures. The local dealer performermed a prom test but could not determine the nature of the failure. The local dealer then suggested that the master cylinder was most likely faulty, but refused to cover it under a the federal safety agency recall. An automotive repair shop replaced the master cylinder at a cost of $600. The brakes failed again after the master cylinder was replace. The failure was reported to chysler who suggested a second dealer to check the ABS system. The second dealer performed a series of test to the vehicle braking system and determined that the ABS accumulator pump assembly was defective and replaced it at a cost of more than $319.00. The delearship refused to cover the repair under the recall, and the local zone manager refused to replaced those parts outlined in the federal safety agency bulletin as related to this type of failure. The local dealer then assured that the repair had corrected the failure,as determined by his test. Less than one week after the second repair the vechile again experienced intermittent brake failure, of the same type (loss of braking and pedal power). This incident occured on august 30,1999. The failure was reported to the dealer, who suggested that the vechile was unsafe to drive and towed it back for examination. The dealer then preformed tests and reported that the brake sensors were not properly calibrated. The dealer was asked to perform the repairs as mandated by the federal safety agency. The dealer refused to perform the repairs stating that the test did not indicate they were necessary. The repairs to the ABS brake sensors were made at a cost of more than $149.00 plus towing. The brakes have since failed again.*
When the brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance . Also, ABS light comes on. Dealer has replaced various parts of the system. After vehicle was picked up, it still experienced extended stopping distance. Vehicle has been at the dealer for two weeks, and dealer cannot correct the problem.
Vehicle was repaired under recall# 96v260. Since vehicle was repaired under recall, the condition of the brakes became worse. Owner has had two incidents where the brakes failed. When the brakes were applied the pedal became hard, resulting in an extended stopping distance. The dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem. Manufacturer has bee contacted.
Abs brake problems; intermittently the ABS brake warning light comes on, and the vehicle has no brakes. The pedal gets hard,but doesn't go to the floor and there is no braking ability. Has been corrected several times by the dealership, but only lasts for a few months.
Anti-lock brakes failed after repaired under recall on five different occasions.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the "salt belt." if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor.
- Risk
- The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.
Recall number 98V005000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with antilock brake system (ABS). The antilock brake system (ABS) hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear which could cause pump-motor deterioration.
- Risk
- If this occurs, the ABS function would be lose and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking. The instrument panel warning lights will signal system impairment and the base manual brakes will remain functional.
- Remedy
- Dealers will test the vehicle's ABS and repair as necessary. The warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have a lifetime coverage). Owners will be reimbursed for previous ABS component repair costs.
Recall number 96V260000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- There may be hydraulic fluid contamination from condensation formation that can plug the ABS brake booster pump filter; stress corrosion of the master cylinder snap ring has been traced to chlorine leaking from the low pressure hydraulic hose which may cause it to break; front brake hose to tire interference which may cause failure of the brake hose.
- Risk
- Contamination of the hydraulic fluid can causemalfunctioning of the anti-lock brake system; low pressure hose leakage causesloss of brake fluid and also results in corrosion and failure of the mastercylinder snap ring, resulting complete brake failure; failure of the front brakehose due to hose to tire interference will cause failure of one half of thebrake system resulting in a longer stopping distance than expected.
- Remedy
- Replace ABS low pressure hose; rebuild master brake cylinder; inspect, service interference problems, and replace front brake hose as necessary.
Recall number 91V003000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Improper insertion/crimping of the hose-to-end fittings of the high pressure hose on the anti-lock brake system can cause detachment of the hose from the ABS system, and discharge of hydraulic fluid.
- Risk
- Detachment of the hose from the ABS system causes theloss of the ABS function and hydraulic brake assist, leaving only manual brakesand decreasing stopping ability, which could result in an accident. Discharge ofhydraulic fluid in the area of the hot exhaust system could result in an enginecompartment fire.
- Remedy
- Replace the ABS high pressure hose.
Recall number 91V063000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1990 Jeep Cherokee brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1990 Jeep Cherokee?
39 of 269 owner complaints about the 1990 Jeep Cherokee (14%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1990.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Jeep Cherokee?
There are 4 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1990 Jeep Cherokee
ABS 67Sudden acceleration 13Fire or smoke 7Seat belt 5Pulling 5
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