1993 Jeep Cherokee brakes problems

130 complaints (31% of all complaints for this car). 10 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 130
of this car's complaints: 31%
crashes: 10
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Foundation components: disc: rotor
67
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
21
Foundation components: disc: pads
16
Foundation components
16
Foundation components: disc
11
Pedals and linkages
4
Foundation components: disc: caliper
4
Disc: rotor
4

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Jeep Cherokee brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Jeep Cherokee brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Premature wear 11 ABS 9 Brake failure 8

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotorReported December 13, 1999 · 334,047 vehicles affected

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 99V340000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Brake roter disc/hud separationOpened June 28, 1999, closed March 28, 2000

There is no summary currently available

EA99014

Brake rotor disc/hub separationOpened November 13, 1998, still open

Chrysler conducted a safety recall, 98v‑005, on january 5, 1998, involving approximately 225,000 1993 grand cherokee, 1990-91 cherokee, wrangler and comanchee, and 1989-91 eagle premier and dodge monaco.the front disc brake rotors of these vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the salt belt states.owners in connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachuset, maryland, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, wisconsin, and the district of columbia will receive replacement rotors that are coated with a corrosion propotection.chrysler began owner notification on march 9, 1998.odi has received 15 complaints from owners of model year 1992-95 jeep cherokee vehicles alleging that one or both of the front brake rotor disc had separated from its hub, causing the vehicles to severely pull to one side and/or significantly extended its stopping distance.twelve of 15 complaints originated from within the recalled states.

RQ98023

Brake disc/hub separationOpened January 13, 1997, closed January 9, 1998

Consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of the brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.

EA97001

Brake disc/hub separationOpened September 5, 1996, closed January 13, 1997

consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of hte brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.

PE96053

Brake performanceOpened October 5, 1992, closed February 12, 1993

There is no summary currently available

PE92080

What 1993 Jeep Cherokee owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 28, 2017 · Brakes · 230,350 miles · AL · fire

I own a 1993 jeep cherokee and the front brake caliper on the driver side locked up on july 4, 2017, while driving around town, about 15 minutes after being started, without any hard braking. The next day the caliper was replaced. Today, 9/28/2017, while driving at highway speed about 20 minutes after car being started to drive to work, a shimmy developed. When I got to work a few miles later, the caliper was locked again and was smoking. In 1998, while driving my father's 1993 jeep cherokee (not the same one I now own), the same problem occurred that the driver side front brake caliper locked onto the tire and caused a lot of smoke. I assumed it was an isolated incident at the time. I understand that things will go wrong with older vehicles in the normal course of being used and becoming worn, but this seems to be a very common point of failure on this particular model and year that started happening when the vehicles were still relatively new. Brake problems are an extremely dangerous thing to occupants of the vehicles in question, and the public at large, so I feel this merits being reported because everything else about this vehicle has been strong and reliable, and I still see so many of them out on the highways and city streets. I clicked "next" and one of the questions is, "was there a fire?" I am going to click yes because there was a copious amount of smoke but want to clarify here that there were no flames that I saw.

Filed Jul 27, 2005 · Brakes, Lights · PA

Dt: the owner was driving on highway and front end shook. Owner called dealer, who stated vehicle needed an alignment. The repair was done. Then the problem occurred a week later. Owner kept calling dealer. They didn't have any answer. Then, owner contacted a private mechanic, who said that this was just a bad truck. About week later while driving, got pulled over and received warning about the tail lights being out. Then it was taken back to dealer, who repaired the taillights. Also, the brake lights went out. Owner took vehicle to personal mechanic, who put in a switch, but owner didn't know what kind of switch. A week after purchase the vehicle began having brake problems. The brakes were squealing and grinding under normal braking conditions. The brakes were replaced. The vehicle had brake problems around 70,000 miles. The front brakes were vibrating again after about 2 weeks after repairs. There have been no more repairs at this time. Owner has not contacted jeep. There were no recalls. In february the oil plug came out. The vehicle was repaired by the owner's mechanic and the jeep dealership paid for this.

Filed Feb 17, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 117,610 miles · OK

The ignition will not turn back. It is locked in place. I have to pull the wire off the distributor & the battery cable to kill it. This happens when my brake light on the instrument panel comes on. Also, the heater, ws wipers & radio will not come on. My brake pedal stays down constantly, I have to physically pull up on it each & every time (the law has stopped me for this). My brakes make a horrible grinding sound at times. I have found similar complaints with all linking ABS system failure.

Filed Nov 26, 2002 · Body, Brakes · 76,000 miles · IL

Consumer was not able to engage or disengage emergency brake once its on. Also the floor board on the passenger side had rusted out. *ts emergency brake button fell off. Brake can no longer be disengaged. Vehicle parked and not in use.

Filed Oct 9, 2002 · Brakes · CA

Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Mr

Filed Sep 12, 2002 · Brakes · VA

Left front brake rotor broke/separated around the hub. Driver was just about to enter interstate before this failure occurred. *ak consumer states rotor separation caused loss of control.

Filed Jan 31, 2002 · Brakes · MI

Brakes are corroded. Every thousand miles brakes are replaced, and they are warped. Dealership is aware of problem.

Filed Oct 5, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · NH · crash

Vehicle was left running while in park with hand brake engaged. Suddenl vehicle started to roll backwards about 70feet before hitting a utility pole. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jun 6, 2001 · Brakes · OH

Disc brake rotors; vehicle almost hit a child because vehicle would not stop.*ak the broken disc brake was replaced. There was a recall on disc brake but this vehicle was not in the list.

Filed Oct 31, 2000 · Brakes · MI

Consumer is requesting reimbursement for the replacement rotors and pads which should have been covered by recall 98v005.

Questions about the 1993 Jeep Cherokee brakes

Does the 1993 Jeep Cherokee have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 130 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Jeep Cherokee, 31% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1993 Jeep Cherokee brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Jeep Cherokee brakes?

Yes, 1 recall: 99V340000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Jeep Cherokee have bad brakes?

The Jeep Cherokee model years with the most brakes complaints are 2014 (211 complaints), 1991 (163 complaints) and 1990 (152 complaints).