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: brake failure
9 of the 390 complaints about the 1997 Jeep Cherokee describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
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.
Consumer was making a u turn into an intersection to go on to the other side in order to merge into traffic while it was raining. Consumer hit the curb. Upon applying the brakes pedal went all the way to the floor, and she lost control of the vehicle and crashed.
Owner experienced loss of braking ability. Dealer and company claim repeated warped front brake rotors caused by driver and/or environmental conditions.
When brakes are applied they would vibrate. Power steering belt not working properly. Took to dealer & mechanic repaired brakes & steering belt. Was going upan incline & applied brakes lightly. Vehicle pulled to left. Emergency brake failed. Hit phone pole. Air bags did not deploy. Taken vehicle back to dealer.
Front end misalignment/front brake failure/gas tank leak/ fuel gauge failure.
When applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle did not stop. Dealer has fixed.
While driving downhill about 15 MPH, with foot on brake pedal and depressing the brake pedal more coming to a stop sign, the pedal went to the floor and there was no breaking ability at all. Consumer made a sharp right turn and vehicle flipped over. The vehicle is being repaired. Please describe details.
Six days after fuel gauge repair the strap holding the tank broke allowing tank to dangle. Brake failure and steering malfunction.
Service bulletins that may apply
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 1997 Jeep Cherokee brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee?
9 of 390 owner complaints about the 1997 Jeep Cherokee (2%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1990.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee
Fuel gauge 83Stalling 30No deployment 15ABS 7Fuel leak 7Hesitation 7Loss of power 7Check engine light 6Fire or smoke 6Fuel pump 6Premature wear 6Sudden acceleration 6Won't start 6Grinding brakes 5
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