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.
1996 Jeep Cherokee: grinding or squealing brakes
9 of the 446 complaints about the 1996 Jeep Cherokee describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
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.
When backing out can here a squeaking noise. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and he said it was pitted rear brake rotors. *ak there was a recall on front rotors and the deraler replaced it . The rear rotors were pitted also, but there is no recall for them.
While applying brakes consumer noticed grinding noise . Dealer has been notifed. Please provide further informaton.
Vehicle grinds while traveling between 40 and 55 MPH, even when shifted to neutral. Owner is concerned about the transmission. The consumer also stated the hydraulic struts failed on the rear hatch. Updaed 02/13/06.
While going in reverse noticed rubbing grinding noise. Dealer replaced engine and transmission but noise continued.
Loud grinding noise while braking, no problem found.
Vehicle makes a grinding noise while traveling between 45 MPH to 55 MPH.
While driving about 30 MPH they heard a grinding noise without any warning . Consumer stated that the noise was coming from the right rear wheel brake pad. Also that it was rusted and had broken off and came apart. Consumer contacted the dealer and had repaired.
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 grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1996 Jeep Cherokee?
9 of 446 owner complaints about the 1996 Jeep Cherokee (2%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 2019.
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 13Brake failure 8Loss of power 7Power steering loss 7Pulling 7Water leak 6ABS 5Check engine light 5Headlights 5Overheating 5Tire blowout 5
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