Since purchase of vehicle, consumer has replaced brake rotors on numerous occasions, consumer was told by dealer that vehicle is rusted underbody which can cause brake problems, dealer sprayed underbody with coating, but brake problems still occur.
1996 Jeep Cherokee brakes complaints
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Consumer had front brake pads and rotors replaced prior to recall notice 00v‑136, the dealer stated that consumer needs to return old brakes before considering reimbursement but consumer does not have old brakes.
Last problem with rotors was in november 1999, 59,000 total miles. Front rotors warped causing pulsation of brake pedal. Reported the history of this problem to the chrysler customer service department, 1‑800‑992‑1997. Was told that based on my vehicle's VIN # no recall was warranted. I know for a fact that other 1996 jeep cherokees have been recalled for this same reason and I find it appalling that all jeeps with rotor problems haven't been recalled yet. What is it going to take? A fatal accident, like the firestone ones, for something to be done. No vehicle should be experiencing the same problems with rotors every two years. I would appreciate if someone would contact me regarding this.
Vehicle rolled back when the emergency parking brake was released.
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.
Front brake rotors have warped and flaked due to rust. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model. However, this vehicle is not included due to VIN. Dealer has repaired vehicle at owner's expense.
While driving at highway speeds or when slowing down and applying brakes extreme vibration occurs in front end of vehicle . Please give any further details.
Front brakes are very corroded. There was a recall on the vehicle, but consumer was not part of recall.*ak there was loud screaching noise on front left wheel, but stops when brakes are depressed.
Brakes failed prior to recall notification causing accident, several days after getting vehicle out of shop front brakes where making a terrible noise along with the same stopping problem, vehicle was then taken to a certified mechanic and was advised that there was a catastrophic parts separation in one of the front wheels, brakes where inspected and front brake pad lining came apart from binding plate causing rotor and caliper damage, mechanic stated faulty front pad.
Rotors failed prior to recall; caused damage to other brake parts, requiring arc welding, refund requested. Brakes still not correct, bumping noise still continues through 2001. Chrysler dealer says not their problem.
Excessive wear of front brake rotors. Dealer notified. *ak protruding ears of metal prevent the whole brake mechanism from rotating. The matting part is wearing the area between the ears. The mechanism jumps the ears and spin resulting in no brakes.
Failed brakes - front and rear rotors, calipers and pads replaced. When braking on uneven or wet pavement, front brakes vibrate and vehicle skids before stopping.
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.
Consumer does not think he should have to pay for parts during recall repair 00v‑136 for faulty front brake rotors and believes it should be soley the manufacturers responsibility, consumer believes the the dealers and manufacturer are colluding to rip off customers. Nlm
Consumer brakes rotors were repaired prior to recall 99v‑340, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
Consumer traded in this vehicle because of many brake and rotor problems, because of recall 00v136, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the brake and rotor repairs that were completed prior to the recall.
Consumer is requesting reimbursement for a recall repair (00v136) that was done on the vehicle.
Brake rotors failed prior to recall notice 00v‑136, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
While stopping on a stop light vehicle will suddenly accelerate while stepping on brakes.odometer will go up to 3000 rpms. Dealer had replaced the throttle, and problem is still there.
Consumer has been unable to get a refund for the brake rotor which were repaired prior to recall notice 00v‑136. Nlm
On three occasions vehicle lost total braking while applying brakes. Pedal would intermittently go to the floor. When this occurred, had to pump pedal to return the brake or to get vehicle to stop. Vehicle been in dealer shop, and problem still occurring. Please feel free to provide any further details.
Consumer took vehicle to have tires rotated. Vehicle wobbled when coming to a stop. A mechanic found that brake rotors were rusted & pitted. Consumer located a recall on the brake rotors 00v136000/ manufacturer's recall 879. But this state was not included.
Consumer had brake repairs made prior to recall 00v‑136 of the brake rotors, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
Consumer received recall 00v136, however couldn't get repairs done due to lack of parts, the consumer replaced the rotors elsewhere because they were no safe to drive on, consumer is being refused a reimbursement because a certified dealer did not do the recall repairs.
Rotors separated, consumer tried to brake, and vehicle went to the side. Consumer did not remember what side.
Consumer replaced brake pads and rotors prior to recall 00v136, dealer is refusing reimbursement, the rotors replaced were not the corrosion resistant brake rotors that are involved in the recall.
Vehicle experienced recall component (oov-136) failure prior to notification, however the replaced rotors required replacement due to failure, owner requesting reimbursement for the first replacement, second replacement was completed per recall.
Vehicle experienced failure of the brake rotors prior to recall notification, consumer requesting reimbursement.
While driving on highway would step on brakes and could feel a jump on the steering wheel, which gave a clue about bad rotors that had to be replaced every year since purchasing of vehicle. *ak the dealer claims the problem is caused by driving with foot on the brake and heating up the rotors causing them to warp.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v‑136) prior to recall notification, consumer is requesting reimbursement for the second time, first request was denied.
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