Brakes failed at 20 MPH. Rear-ended volvo station wagon. Was told by mechanic that I needed brakes and rotors replaced. Cherokee had less than 14,000 miles on it. Five months later jeep recalled rotors. Because I did not have original oem parts (ie. Rotors) they would not assist me in disputing insurance rate increase or cost of rotor/brake replacements. ***note*** jeep is on third set of rotors and is in need of yet another as these are warped. And jeep is not at the 100,000 mile mark yet!
1998 Jeep Cherokee brakes complaints
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After the recall was performed on the parking brake, the vehicle experienced the same failure.
Numerous problems with 1998 jeep cherokee sport. During the first year of owning the vehicle the vehicle was at the dealer 12 times for rust marks on the vehicle which the dealer described as fall out and they insisted it was something the consumer had done to cause it to happen so soon, the electrical system failed, as the consumer was driving all the gauges went out and the vehicle just stopped, the air condition and radio were inoperative and still is, there was a thumping noise which was attributed to the rotors which was supposedly fixed. The most recent problem was with the power windows.
Three months after the purchase of the vehicle, rust marks appeared. The electrical system malfuntioned with out any warning. There have been problems with the air conditioner and the radio. There is a thumping noise in the rotors that was fixed but the noise still remains.
Consumer called complaining about having problems front brake rotors. Also stated that she had a recall on the rotors and had taken the vehicle to a shop who had change the rotors but never did. So she fail her inspection. Ts
Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.
A clunking sound is coming from both rear drums when applying brakes. Vehicle has been to the dealer on three occasions, and problem reoccurs. *ak the consumer states that the clunking noise in the rear brake drums started at 23542 miles (both rear drums had been replaced). At 30889 on july 10, 2002 the drums found to be out of round. Two weeks later the noise returned.
Brake rotor separated from hub during braking. Contacted dealer, was told that my jeep was not part of the recall.
Consumer had to have the erotors replaced on the vehicle. After completing the work, consumer received recall notice (00v136000) in the mail regarding the rotors. Consumer is seeking reimbursement for monies paid.
Recall 00v136000 repairs have not corrected the recall problem. Rotors have been replaced 3 times since first taken into dealer for recall. *ak battery failed and was replaced. Dash gauges malfunctioned due to cluster harness failure. The air bag light stays on. Fog lamp switch failed. The front pinion seal was leaking. The buckle for rear middle seat belt broke.
When applying brakes vehicle would vibrate. Vehicle taken to a repair shop and had both front rotors turned. Feel free to provide any further information.
Rotors were recalled [the federal safety agency recall no. 00v136/chrysler recall no. 879] and replaced at 20,400 miles. At 32,000, additional noise problems. Replacement rotors are bad with only 16,000 miles on them! Dealer says damage to rotors caused by heat from pads, but top of line ceramic pads were used (low-heat). Mechanic says rotors are defective, rotors don't just melt. Replaced rotors at own cost. Took bad rotors back to dealer. They blamed pads, but seemed surprised at the extent of damage to the rotors. According to the complaints filed on this site, I'm not the only one having problems with the replacement rotors used in the recall.
Brake rotors have prematurely corroded, causing center of hub to separate. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle stalled while driving 55 MPH due to a faulty gas gauge.*ak button popped off emergency brake lever.
After parking vehicle, consumer applied emergency brake and the button and spring popped out. Dealed ordered the parking brake lever assembly .*ak the emergency brake was fixed, but the consumer states that he was not satisfied. The front passenger door was not closing properly due to missing bolts.
Premature wear of front brake rotors, causing vehicle to vibrate. Dealer has replaced front rotors several times. Please provide further informtion.
Have had to replace front brake rotors every 15,000 miles since buying the car new. Dealer admits this is a manufacturing defect but chrysler will not provide any resolution.
As I have reported, I have had numerous serious issues with this vehicle and I do not feel it is a safe car. This vehicle has also been recalled twice, for front brake rotors and defective air bag module, (replaced and moved from under the passanger seat front to under the console). I have contacted chrysler corp. With this same information and my feelings that this vehicle is not safe and am awaiting a reply. I do not expect any monetary or new vehicle etc., I'm just reporting the safety problems I have had with this vehicle to any and all agencies to have something on record. I wish to state also that the dealership I bought this vehicle from have been very accomodating and there has never been a problem with them at any time.
When it rains brakes become defective and itharder to slow down, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has had a car crash due to faulty brakes. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
Rotors became warped at 19380 miles and 34087 miles and had to be turned due to flat spots on them. The original disc pads are still inuse and there was no excessive slamming of the brakes or sudden stops involved. This is unacceptable. I have been told by my mechanic that this is due to the thinness of the backing on the rotor hub, a problem similiar to that found on certian fords in the past. Problem should be corrected and owners reimbursed for expenses already incurred.
Rotors have been replaced twice and turned once. All has happend in last . The most the front rotors have lasted is 14,ooo miles.
Front brakes are warped which causes extended stopping distance when brakes are applied. Please give any further details.
Consumer received recall notice for brake rotors. Dealership repaired vehicle in accordance with notice. However, new rotors that replaced defective rotors needed to be replaced. Please provide any additional nformation/attachments.
The speedometer, fuel gauge, tachometer, and other parts on the instrument panel become inoperative while driving. Nlm
Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer for recall repairs on air bag control module ,and for brake rotors. Dealer said they had replaced parts stated on recalls, but consumer did not believe that recall repairs were taken care.
Fuel tank sending unit failed causing the vehicle to run out of gas at 1/4 of a tank. Nlm
Front rotors failed prior to recall notice 00v‑136, consumer request reombursement. Nlm
Front brake rotors and pads replaced, prior to recall (oov-136), owner requesting reimbursement.
Brakes failed intermittently whenever vehicle declines on road. Vehicle been in dealershop on three occasions, and unable to correct problem. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Rear brakes lock up when wet.
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