Grinding ticking sound and gas leaks. Dealer said the tank warped and the noise came from read differential bearings. Water leaks from windshield
1997 Jeep Cherokee: grinding or squealing brakes
5 of the 390 complaints about the 1997 Jeep Cherokee describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
When applying brakes there is pulsating and grinding, and rotors are warped. Dealership is aware of problem. *ak consumer states rotors have been replaced twice due to recall 00v136.
Consumer heard grinding noise. Dealer informed him there was a tsb out to help correct this problem. Bearings in rear axle had worn out, entire rear axle had to be replaced . Chrysler paid for close to half of cost of repair. *ak
Grinding noise from rear axle.
When driving there is a grinding noise present in the rear. This is also causing vehicle to stop running. Dealer has replaced rear axle.
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 grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee?
5 of 390 owner complaints about the 1997 Jeep Cherokee (1%) 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 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 15Brake failure 9ABS 7Fuel leak 7Hesitation 7Loss of power 7Check engine light 6Fire or smoke 6Fuel pump 6Premature wear 6Sudden acceleration 6Won't start 6
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