I think my jeep is remotely bugged somehow, ABS light comes on and my brakes work, ABS light goes out and my brakes make noise and pedal goes down further like I have no brakes. Also, temperature gauge is steady then suddenly it goes up and down. I have checked fluids, had brakes inspected (replaced pads and front rotors) I went to police said they had no way of testing for bugs.
1998 Jeep Cherokee brakes problems
88 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 112,750. 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 88
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- typical mileage
- 112,750
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Foundation components: disc: rotor42
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip13
- Foundation components: disc11
- Foundation components7
- Foundation components: disc: pads5
- Foundation components: drum3
- Foundation components: drum: drum2
- Power assist: vacuum1
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 1998 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
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. The power brake booster vacuum reservoir diaphragm can split or tear.
- Risk
- This can cause an increase in engine idle speed and a loss of power assist during brake application without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brake booster date code and any boosters with the suspect manufacturing date range will be replaced.
Recall number 98V023000 · Recall details
What 1998 Jeep Cherokee owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The button and spring popped out of the emergency brake lever upon application of the brake. It appears there might have been many similar incidents and possible the federal safety agency incident number applied for earlier model years. That number 95rv172000 was obtained via internet search of jeep owner websites and commercial automotive magazine information. The emergency brake is inoperable without the release button, however, at this time the brake is in the released position and vehicle is drivable.
Brake line hoses rusted through resulting in no braking power. Fortunately, no accident or injuries occurred.
The first incident happen around nov of 2002, while driving on a wet road in tampa, fl, speed about 35 MPH. I was attempting to stop at a stop sign. When I apply my brakes, the rear brakes locked up and I slid through the stop sign, missing two cars. The rear brakes lock up at odd times. The brakes have been replaced and the housing has been cleaned, both drums have been turned. Fluid has been drained from system and replaced with new dot 3 brake fluid. No improvement, brakes still lock up.
Dt: consumer was driving on two lane road at about 20 MPH. Vehicle in front of consumer stopped, when consumer attempted to stop vehicle brakes did not respond, consumer 's vehicle hit other vehicle in the rear. After accident consumer drove home but still had no brakes, had to use emergency brake to stop. Consumer had mechanic come to her house to examine vehicle. Mechanic found that brake rotors where separated. Consumer done research on internet to find that there was recall 00v136000 on make/ model and year, but manufacture told consumer this vehicle was not included in recall .. Consumer was having problem fixed by replacing rotors. Vehicle was serviced regularly. Consumer believed rotors were original equipment.
While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer swirled in order to avoid a pedestrian and animal. Consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and hit a ditch. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. A medical technician was on duty from the ambulance, and examined the driver, who was okay. The vehicle was towed, and totaled by the insurance company.
Parking brake button popped off with spring as driver was trying to engage parking brake. Parking brake will not engage now.
All four brake rotors wore out. Dealerships replaced the rotors twice, but problem recurred. Also, vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.
The emergency brake release button popped out when applied. The driver was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic ordered the part for replacement.
Front brake rotors.
Questions about the 1998 Jeep Cherokee brakes
Does the 1998 Jeep Cherokee have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 88 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Jeep Cherokee, 22% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1998 Jeep Cherokee brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 112,750 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Jeep Cherokee brakes?
Yes, 2 recalls: 00V136000, 98V023000. 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 1998 Jeep Cherokee problems
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