1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems

156 complaints (28% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 126,000. 8 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 156
of this car's complaints: 28%
typical mileage: 126,000
crashes: 8
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Foundation components: disc: rotor
71
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
50
Foundation components: disc: pads
15
Foundation components
11
Foundation components: disc
7
Foundation components: disc: caliper
6
Disc: rotor
3
Foundation components: drum
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

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100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

ABS 19 Brake failure 15 Premature wear 9

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotorReported January 12, 1998 · 293,369 vehicles affected

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 98V005000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesReported December 14, 1992 · 600 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The retainer clip which secures the master cylinder input rod to the brake pedal was not installed properly, and could work loose.
Risk: Disengagement of the retainer clip will allow free playin the attachment and can allow the input rod to separate from the brake pedalcausing complete loss of brake application which could result in an accident.
Remedy: Improperly installed retainer clips will be removed and new retainer clips will be properly installed.

Recall number 92V181000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Brake roter disc/hud separationOpened June 28, 1999, closed March 28, 2000

There is no summary currently available

EA99014

Brake disc/hub separationOpened January 13, 1997, closed January 9, 1998

Consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of the brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.

EA97001

Brake disc/hub separationOpened September 5, 1996, closed January 13, 1997

consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of hte brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.

PE96053

What 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 4, 2006 · Brakes, Transmission · 113,000 miles · NC

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was placed in park and jumped out of gear into reverse. Received the federal safety agency recall 02v053000, concerning the transmission shifter. The recall repairs were done. However, the problem recurred. When parked with engine shut off vehicle could roll forward or backward if inclined. Also, when parked with transmission in park and with engine running vehicle began to roll in reverse. The parking brake did not function-release button on lever and console separated.

Filed Mar 28, 2005 · Brakes · VA

While applying both feet on the brake pedal in order for the vehicle to stop the vehicle failed to stop on its own. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over to the shoulder. Driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the left and right rear rotors needed to be replaced.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 129,000 miles · OH

Compressor works but AC evaporateur freezes up. Brakes have problems with the rotors. Paint peels on passenger door and roof.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Fuel system · NY

My main concern is that I have a paint peeling problem on the hood of my car. Originally I just thought that it was my car but there are 2 other people in my office building with the same color, year make and model as my car and we all have the paint peeling problem in the same areas.

Filed Oct 31, 2003 · Brakes · 126,000 miles · MN · crash

Vehicle was parked, engine off, emergency brake was on, and vehicle rolled backwards, colliding with a tree.

Filed Jul 10, 2003 · Brakes · 132,219 miles · IL

When the brakes were applied, the vehicle vibrated excessively, the dealer replaced the rotors twice. *jb *ts. There was a recall on the vehicle regarding the rotors

Filed Nov 25, 2002 · Brakes · 52,958 miles · NJ

When the brake was applied, there was a loud noise and consumer lost control of the vehicle, it was discovered the rotor had broke from the hub.*ts consumer discovered there was a recall regarding the front brake rotors and had then replaced for a second time.

Filed Nov 12, 2002 · Brakes · WI

Consumer stated that while driving at any speed the anti lock brake light will come on and stay on the remainder of the time vehicle is running. Dealer notified. Mr

Filed Oct 28, 2002 · Brakes · NJ

The brake hub that is attach to the drum separted from rotor. The dealership is aware of the problem. Ts

Filed Jul 31, 2002 · Brakes, Steering · VA

While traveling about 15mph on a side road steering and brakes lock up. Dealership is aware of problem.

Questions about the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes

Does the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 156 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 28% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 126,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes?

Yes, 2 recalls: 98V005000, 92V181000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have bad brakes?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee model years with the most brakes complaints are 1999 (622 complaints), 2000 (438 complaints) and 2011 (331 complaints).