Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep cherokee. Upon depressing the brake pedal, it traveled to the floorboard. The contact stated that there was a complete loss of brake power. The dealer (cueter chrysler jeep dodge ram in ypsilanti, michigan) was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 215,138.
1997 Jeep Cherokee brakes problems
75 complaints (19% of all complaints for this car). 15 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 75
- of this car's complaints
- 19%
- crashes
- 15
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Foundation components: disc: rotor29
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip18
- Foundation components: disc7
- Foundation components5
- Conventional4
- Conventional: mechanical3
- Foundation components: disc: pads2
- Disc: rotor2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Jeep Cherokee brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
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
What 1997 Jeep Cherokee owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Went out to go somewhere and it had a hard time starting. As I began to drive down the road my jeep started to backfire, all of a sudden it cut off and the steering wheel locked up and the lights went out it was dark so I could of been injured. When I got it to crank back my ABS light has been on ever since and we have bought about 5 hundred dollars in parts and tried everything we know to do even the mechanics we have asked about it have no answers for us, we can't afford to buy another vehicle and no one wants to buy it from us because of all of the problems we have had with our jeep!
While applying the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. The vehicle continued to accelerate with speed. The driver noticed that the ABS light appeared on the dash board and remained on. The consumer was able to drive to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the ABS unit modular needed replacement due to a faulty solenoid switch. Please fill in additional information.
While applying the brakes, the pedal went down to the floor. The vehicle was towed to gas station. The mechanic replaced rotors due to corrosion.
The vehicle was parked with the parking brake engaged when the vehicle suddenly rolled and went into a lake. *nlm.
The anti-lock brake system was inoperative.
The brakes made noise when applied and the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.
Abs lights come on and stay on. Abs activates on dry pavement. When brakes are applied they don't hold.*ak dealer replaced the right rear wheel sensor, however problem still occurs.
There seem to be a lot of complaints on the rotors warping and yet there is no recall. 3rd time replacing them, dealer says it must be us.
The button on the parking brake detached rendering it ineffective.
Questions about the 1997 Jeep Cherokee brakes
Does the 1997 Jeep Cherokee have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 75 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Jeep Cherokee, 19% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Jeep Cherokee brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 00V136000. 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).
Other 1997 Jeep Cherokee problems
Fuel system 141Engine 52Transmission 47Airbags 28Electrical 23Acceleration 15Locks 11Steering 11Visibility 10Suspension 9Body 7Lights 7Seat belts 6Tires 4Driver assistance 1Seats 1
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