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.
1997 Jeep Cherokee: rotors or pads wearing out early
6 of the 390 complaints about the 1997 Jeep Cherokee describe rotors or pads wearing out early.
- owner complaints
- 6
- 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
Rotors or pads wearing out early by model year
What owners say
Brake pads worn and needed replacement.
Rotors have warped 4 times in 48,000 miles with regular driving. Warped rotors cause severe shaking in front end and difficulty in handling. Dealership/manufacurer have replaced three times but have not acknowledged a problem with the part or that something else may be causing the warping. Dealership blames in-town driving for the problem.
Front brake rotors are prematurely wearing ,cause unknown. Please give any further details.
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 rotors warped causing vibration.
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 premature wear
Is rotors or pads wearing out early a common problem on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee?
6 of 390 owner complaints about the 1997 Jeep Cherokee (2%) mention rotors or pads wearing out early. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
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 6Sudden acceleration 6Won't start 6Grinding brakes 5
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