2001 Jeep Cherokee: grinding or squealing brakes

6 of the 226 complaints about the 2001 Jeep Cherokee describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 21,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2026
1
2022
2
2021
10
2020
24
2019
75
2018
10
2017
26
2016
30
2015
40
2014
52
2001
6
2000
7
1999
8
1998
5
1997
5
1996
9
1995
3
1994
2
1993
4
1991
1
1990
1

What owners say

Filed May 24, 2012 · Engine · 140,000 miles · TN

My daughter called because of a noise in the engine compartment. I went to her work, raised the hood, started the engine, and shortly 1-2 minutes thereafter, a loud popping/grinding occurred. The fan disintegrated sending parts through the radiator, shroud, and toes of my left shoe. And injury could have occurred but did not. I found 1999-2004 jeeps had a recall for this very type of event. However, it missed he VIN. I believe all of these vehicles should be included in the recall. My youngest son has a 1999 that the fan came apart damaging the radiator and resulting in engine failure. I have owner 7 jeeps but never seen this before. Any assistance in alerting the public will be appreciated.

Filed Sep 30, 2004 · Transmission · 18,000 miles · CA

Consumer was complaining about a differential problem. The bearings were grinding. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer on 4 different occasions, but problem recurred.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Transmission · 21,000 miles · CA

Consumer complained about about rear differential. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for servicing on 4 occasions, and it was making a grinding noise 8 months later. Warranty expired, and consumer was asked to pay $500.00 for repairs. Consumer was told that there was metal in the bottom of differential.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Brakes · 10,000 miles · IL

While driving, the front end shook. The dealer replaced the front rotors eight times, but the problem recurred. The dealer did not know why the rotors were wearing out prematurely. *ak the dealer suggested that the rotors could not be fixed properly because of the substandard parts chrysler used. The vehicle would ride rough and the brakes seemed to squeak only when it rained. *sc

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · FL

When brakes are applied the vehicle shakes, and driver can hear metal grinding. The front and rear brakes need replacement every 30,000 miles.

Filed Mar 18, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · NY

This jeep has had problems since I first bought it. I questioned the dealer about these problems as they arose. I was made to feel that "all these things" are perfectly natural. This jeep cannot even back up my driveway without squealing, tires and smoking the tires, no matter how slowly I try to go up it. I do not feel safe in this vehicle and would like jeep chrysler to take this vehicle back. I cannot put into 2000 characters all the problems I have had with this vehicle. I have an 11 year old child and thought I was buying reliable transportation. I am very disappointed in the reliablility and the handling of this vehicle. I am afraid to take it on a trip for fear it will quit on me again and strand me in an unsafe place. I have never owned a new vehicle like this before that put the fear of the devil in me like this jeep does. We live in the northeast and should never have to be stranded or put on hold with chrysler emergency roadside assistance for 29 minutes. It took me 3 1/2 hours to warm up. I had severe frostbite due to the mechanical failure I had to endure.