When it rains or snows an d when onsume r applies brakes front wheels slide back and forth. Abs braking system light doesn't function at all.also, there is squeaking/ pulsating noise underneath vehicle. . Dealership is aware of problem.
1996 Jeep Cherokee: ABS light or ABS activating
5 of the 446 complaints about the 1996 Jeep Cherokee describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
When ABS brakes are applied, they would vibrate. Took to dealer & mechanic said rotors needed replacing. Had entire brakes checked. Brakes resurfaced. Been back twice. Problem still exists.
Driving 30mph started applying (ABS) brakes slowly; vehicle did not slow up; brake pedal to floor; vehicle continued on. Turned steering wheel to avoid another vehicle; hit cement divider in hwy. Air bags did not deploy. Took to dealer.
Brake failure, front ABS brakes locked up, could not steer on slick hwy, when slightly touched pedal brakes locked up, causing los of control, impact 12:00 position speed 15mph.
Abs brake failure, driving at a slow spedd ABS brakes locked up, causing a loss of control
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 00V136000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Jeep Cherokee abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1996 Jeep Cherokee?
5 of 446 owner complaints about the 1996 Jeep Cherokee (1%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1991.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Jeep Cherokee?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Jeep Cherokee
Stalling 14No deployment 13Fire or smoke 13Fuel pump 13Grinding brakes 9Brake failure 8Loss of power 7Power steering loss 7Pulling 7Water leak 6Check engine light 5Headlights 5Overheating 5Tire blowout 5
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