While driving at about 50 MPH all power shutdown without warning. Consumer had no power steering, and no brakes.
1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee: brake failure
15 of the 553 complaints about the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Hub of the brake rotors corroded, causing the hub to separate from the rotors resulting in complete brake failure. Also, vehicle was not included in recall #98v005000.
Right front brake rotor separated from the hub during hard, high speed braking. Driver lost control because the brake failure cause the vehicle to steer left dramtically.
Brakes failed within first month--cause not found. Lost all power and control--ignition coil replaced twice.
When applying the ABS brakes, the front left rotor cracked in half, resulting in brake failure.
Brakes failed,bilaterally, after vehicle was stopped at a traffic light.
Brakes failed.
Anti lock brakes failed.
Anti lock brakes failed.
Antilock brake failure.
Vehicle surged forward, resulting in loss of control, brakes failed to stop vehicle from surging, front end misalignment ans replaced broken motor mount.
Abs, brake failure, while driving applied brakes had complete brakes failure, rotor broke, causing knuckle to break and a loss of steering.
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 98V005000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- 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
Questions about the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
15 of 553 owner complaints about the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee (3%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee
ABS 19Fire or smoke 19Stalling 15Door locks 12Sudden acceleration 11No deployment 9Premature wear 9Jerking 8Power steering loss 8Seat belt 8Ball joint 6Fuel pump 6Fuel leak 5Headlights 5Loss of power 5Transmission failure 5
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