1995 Jeep Cherokee brakes problems

90 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). 7 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 90
of this car's complaints: 15%
crashes: 7
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Foundation components: disc: rotor
44
Foundation components
12
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
11
Foundation components: disc
5
Conventional
5
Conventional: mechanical
4
Disc: rotor
3
Foundation components: disc: pads
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Jeep Cherokee brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Jeep Cherokee brakes

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

Brake failure 14 Premature wear 5

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

Parking brake: conventional: mechanicalReported September 12, 1995 · 135,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The parking brake handle release button can separate from the parking brake handle assembly, causing the parking brake to be inoperative.
Risk: The parking brake may not hold causing the vehicle to roll inadvertently.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the parking brake handle assembly.

Recall number 95V172000 · 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

What 1995 Jeep Cherokee owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 22, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 294,000 miles · AZ · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 jeep cherokee. While driving 20 MPH, the brakes failed to respond when the pedal was depressed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air bags had a delayed deployment. A police report was filed. The contact sustained some broken ribs and injuries to the neck, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 99v340000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 95v057000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 294,000. Updated 08/02/16

Filed Sep 30, 2005 · Brakes · WV

Dt: the contact noticed on september 30, 2005 a customer brought in a 1995 jeep cherokee. The rotors came apart in two pieces which was not due to wear. The contact was an automobile technician for thirty years. There was no warning or noise prior. Put brakes on this vehicle about a year or so ago. This was not something one could see happening. . The metal was so thin that after a period of time it just came apart and was just from normal braking. When it came apart apart it put all of the pressure on the other brake which wason one brake. This will cause the steering wheel to jerk and could cause the vehicle to flip. *sc.

Filed Jun 13, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 109,597 miles · MA

Vehicle would not start. Vehicle was towed to a mechanic, mechanic attempted to move the vehicle, but rear brakes had locked up.

Filed Nov 19, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · MD · 1 injury

The rotors were rusted and corroded which resulted in an accidetn. (the federal safety agency # 99v340000) *scc

Filed Sep 6, 2002 · Brakes · MD

When owner made attempt to apply brakes heard a thump, then a grinding sound. Front sets of brake rotors and pads along with adjusting brakes were done. Within six months, same replacement was repaired for the rear. Please describe details.

Filed Jul 9, 2001 · Brakes · NY

Consumer took vehicle in for manufactures recall 747 repairs. Consumer stated that after a year later, front rotors were warped. Please provide any further information.

Filed Mar 5, 2001 · Brakes · IA

Consumer took car into dealer for recall repairs to replace rotors, consumer was getting a pulsating noise, and whenever putting on brakes would hear a loud bang.

Filed Mar 4, 2001 · Body, Brakes · PA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Dec 19, 2000 · Brakes · OH

Consumer thinks chrysler should be heavily fined for safety recall campaign (98v‑005), consumer states that most vehicle has already had their brakes serviced.

Filed Nov 1, 2000 · Brakes · TN

Brake rotors failed prior to recall notification 99v‑340, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm

Questions about the 1995 Jeep Cherokee brakes

Does the 1995 Jeep Cherokee have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 90 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Jeep Cherokee, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1995 Jeep Cherokee brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Jeep Cherokee brakes?

Yes, 2 recalls: 99V340000, 95V172000. 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).