While traveling on a hill, the consumer applied brakes and the pedal went all the way to the floor. Dealership is aware of problem. *ak
1999 Jeep Cherokee: brake failure
5 of the 366 complaints about the 1999 Jeep Cherokee describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Abs brake light continue to stay on. When applying brakes pedal goes to the floor. Dealer contacted. Please add VIN.
Insured hit brakes and there were no brakes, the vehicle went into ditch and caught fire, insured stated that prior electrical problems were not resolved. Claim number 47-420-794.
Consumer had 2 accidents in vehicle due to brake failure. Both times, pedal went to floor and there was no brake action. First accident speed was 15-20 MPH, second 30 MPH. Under warranty, but since dealer could find no problem chrysler refused to honor warranty. $ amount on vehicle was a combined $ 15000.00.
While driving, consumer hit the brakes, the brakes failed and vehicle went into a ditch and caught on fire, the engine had caught on fire and caused brakes to fail, consumer stated there were many electrical problems with the vehicle that were not resolved, claim 47-4201-794.
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 1999 Jeep Cherokee brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1999 Jeep Cherokee?
5 of 366 owner complaints about the 1999 Jeep Cherokee (1%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1990.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Jeep Cherokee?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Jeep Cherokee
No deployment 17Stalling 17Fire or smoke 14Airbag light 12Power windows 11Premature wear 10Grinding brakes 8Check engine light 7Seat belt 7Tire blowout 7Fuel pump 5Harsh shifting 5Jerking 5
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