1996 Jeep Cherokee brakes problems

Filed Oct 4, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 125,000 miles · SC

After viewing web site found information on this 1996 jeep cherokee this recall for this vehicle was recall incomplete status purchase this jeep in august 2011 notice vehicle steering box was loose.I feel that jeep was not unexpected good had so many problems as looking into the data purchase this from this company have to callin for vehicle they finally ship this is not safe.needsome assistances of getting a refund they had to know this some info was send a bout the 3rd brake light need to be replace they never try to complete this before sellin the vehicle this is unsafe thanks god for this web site of course riding like this not cool.

Filed Apr 16, 2013 · Brakes · 95,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

I was driving on a slick surface, as it was raining, lightly. The person driving in front of me stopped short at a yellow light and I applied my brakes. My brakes failed and I crashed into the vehicle, my airbag deployed, and my front end was smashed. I was told it was a total. My brakes should have done what they were supposed to do - work.

Filed Nov 23, 2008 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · VA

Brake fluid line corrosion. If it corrodes through, brake fluid to leak. Lose rear brakes. No failure yet. Will need to replace.

Filed Jul 7, 2005 · Brakes · PA

1996 jeep cherokee rear brake lines were corroded severely.*mr

Filed Nov 3, 2004 · Brakes · 66,000 miles · MO

While braking there would be a grinding noise, then vehicle would lurch forward. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak brake rotor separated while vehicle in operation. Vehicle , souds lke metal rubbing metal.

Filed Nov 25, 2003 · Brakes · 38,000 miles · NY

Brought my car in for the brake recall. It seems that they did what the recall required but said that my car was not part of the recall.

Filed Jan 11, 2003 · Brakes · MO

I had the jeep dealer replace the front rotors on my 96 jeep cherokee country per the recall from chrysler. Within 20k miles the rotors were severely warped, hot spotted and had small cracks in several places on both sides of each rotor. When they were turned, "soft" spots were revealed in the metal and both rotors - even when turned down all the way down to the minimum thickness. They were deemed unsalvageable and I had to get another new set less than a year after recall replacements were installed. The incident date is approximate. I will need to find the receipts to know the exact dates. Ts

Filed Nov 13, 2002 · Brakes · MD · crash

Rear brakes locked on at least 25 occasions. Usually happens in first few minutes of driving, and when wet. Brakes were repaired by dodge/jeep dealer 2 months ago still locked. Checked by certified mechanic last week, could find nothing wrong. Yesterday morning at about 9:00 a.m. During steady rain, applied brakes at 55 miles per hour to slow vehicle for car in front that had applied brakes. Brakes locked and vehicle fish tailed to right, spun at least twice, tipped over and hit guard rail at least twice. I was extracted from vehicle with only minor cut to hand and glass in nostril. Vehicle is totaled. Earlier last year our 25 year old daughter applied brakes to slow down and similar incident happened, where she came to rest in a ditch. This has been a continuous problem. Subsequent to accident yesterday, I talked with two other owners of same type vehicle who experience same problem on a regular basis. Rear brakes lock, especially first thing in morning and when they are wet. Certified automobile mechanic suggested a component that controls hydraulic fluid to all brakes equally could be the problem. Would appreciate statistics on this problem if available, especially occurances where accidents resulted. Dt

Filed Jul 4, 2002 · Brakes · WV

The front disc brake rotors has serere corrosion, causing the wear surface too separate from the hub. This corrosion didn't happen over night but over a long period of time. Recalls have occur in other states, this state should have been included also.

Filed Mar 6, 2002 · Brakes · SC · crash

Slid out of control after slowing down on highway, car pulled left and would not stop when brakes were applied. Rotors have been resurfaced twice and the car still vibrates when slowing at highway speeds.