When applied the emergency parking brake, driver could bump the brake handle, and the brakes will release without a prior warning. *ak
1997 Jeep Cherokee brakes complaints
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Brake rotors are warped at under 20,000 miles causing pulsating whenever brakes are used. Dealer is claiming this is not a defect but due to "normal wear and tear".
When pressure applied to brakes, there was no respose causing me to fishtail for several seconds, bounce off of a guard rail and then fishtail again until I could gain control of the vehicle.l( dot number: )
On-going / intermittent problem with vehicle brake system; whenever brakes were applied on wet or rough surface road, it caused wheels to lock up and fishtail. This resulted in vehicle being out of control, bounce off gurdrail and spin before stoppin. No injuries reported. Dealer notified, and vehicle was being inspected by dealer .
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Also problems with the fuel sendeing unit which won't read the fuel gauge properly. Please provide further information.
Pads and rotors for all four brakes needed repairs.
In less than 36,000 miles the vehicle was returned (4) times for warpage of front brake rotors. Rotors replaced completely (1) time. Dealer claimed that this was normal. I contacted (2) independent brake specialists and each indicated excessive heat was causing premature warpage. They suggested it be returned to the dealer for corrective action. I stopped a car wash to hand wash the vehicle and upon spraying the front wheels notice steam coming off the wheel. This indicates substantial over excessive heat. The dealer claimed this was normal and turning of rotors and replacing pads (non warranty) was the only answer. In my opinion this only corrects the symptoms and does not correct the problem. Cheap, inferior componentry is my opinion. I shall not by another jeep or chrysler product.
When driving at high speed and applying brakes, there is alot of vibration within the vehicle. On last inspection all four rotors were warped and the rear brake pads fell apart upon removal.
Warped disc rotors, causing severe pulsation when braking above 40 MPH.
Front brake rotors are prematurely wearing ,cause unknown. Please give any further details.
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Front and rear brake rotors prematurely failed, causing extreme vibration to occur when applying the brakes . Please give any further details.
No summary( dot number: tire size: 235/75/15 )
Electrical instrument panel not working. Yh
Emergency parking brake release button failed. Mjs
Vibrating of front end, front rotors and rear drums replaced at 11k miles for being warped. Vibrating began again at around 21k miles. Suspected front rotor warped again. Vibration so bad at high speeds that it almost shakes steering wheel out of hand. Plan to contact dealer, but doubt dealer will correct without cost due to manufacturer's warranty on brakes is only for 12k. Look at your list of complaints. This appears to be reoccurring problem.
Brake pads and rotors have to be replaced after every 500 to 1000 miles. They have been replaced about 10 times. The brake feel like they're activated even when they're not applied.
Brake malfunction. 3 replacements in 25,000 miles.
Owner experienced loss of braking ability. Dealer and company claim repeated warped front brake rotors caused by driver and/or environmental conditions.
Front brake rotors have been replaced three times within the 25000 miles of vehicle wear. This is not considered to be a normal condition. Dealer is notified, and problem is still unable to be resolved.
Parking brake releases itself with any slight touch to the handle.
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.
Brake rotors warped causing vibration.
3 different instances the brakes have not stopped the car in anticipated normal distance, during low speed traffic light stops or stop sign in local traffic.
While driving in wet conditions the consumer lost braking power, causing vehicle to hit another vehicle. Air bag did not deploy. Please provide further details.
Was traveling 35-45mph. Coming to a stop. Applied brakes. Felt brakes pulsating under foot. Vehicle kept moving. Going down hill & pushed harder on brakes. Vehicle still was going. Had to use emergency brakes to stop vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer to have it checked.
Brake problems; at 2900 miles the disc rotors and pads had to be replaced. The emergency parking brake was also adjusted. About a month later, driver was involved in a crash when going uphill and applying the brakes. The wheels locked up, driver had no control over cherokee. Jeep went over to the left side of the road, hitting a telephone pole. This happened on dry road conditions. Dealer would not look at jeep. Jeep has been repaired.
Driving in dry weather conditions about 35-40 MPH had to make a panic stop. Defect in braking system caused only right front wheel to lock up, resulting in vehicle twisting sideways and running through an intersection. Dealer cannot identify problem.
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.
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