The contact owns a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle gear shifter was in park, the vehicle would move forward even when the emergency brake was engaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair for the emergency brake, however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000. VIN was unavailable.
1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems
113 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 127,287. 11 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 113
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 127,287
- crashes
- 11
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Foundation components: disc: rotor43
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip24
- Conventional: mechanical8
- Conventional7
- Foundation components6
- Foundation components: disc: pads5
- Foundation components: disc5
- Foundation components: master cylinder3
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
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 99V340000 · Recall details
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical
- What is wrong
- The parking brake handle release button can separate from the parking brake handle assembly, causing the parking brake to be inoperative.
- Risk
- The parking brake may not hold causing the vehicle to roll inadvertently.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the parking brake handle assembly.
Recall number 95V172000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Brake roter disc/hud separation
There is no summary currently available
EA99014
What 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Family jeep of chadds ford-1995 jeep grand cherokee- safety recall customer states that dealership not only denied the validity of the safety recall but doubled the payment to fix the recall**cc the consumer stated that the dealership refused payment from daimler chrysler when manufacturer offered to pay. The consumer provided a copy of repair invoice and copy of safety recall for vehicle.
Rear brake lines failed causing greatly reduced brake performance. Replaced rear brake lines. Old parts available.
Dealer failed to correct conditions of recall brake problems. *bf consumer paid for service now wants to be paid back due to recall. Campaign id number : 99v340000
When the car doesn't start in drive I have to switch gears to neutral. Inorder to switch gears I have to step on the brake. Once the car is in drive and I release my foot off of the brake, there has been 4 times when the car just shot forward. My first reaction is to step on the brakes. There has been no injuries invloved, just severe nervousness. I don't know if there is really anything wrong, so nothing has been checked. I just stay prepared to slam on the brakes. I'm knew to jeeps and I thought this is what jeeps do until I read the article on sudden acceleration which prompted me to fill out this form.
Extended stopping distance became necessary when the brakes were applied 100 feet from a stop sign, the vehicle was serviced but the mechanic was unable to determine the problem.
When driving on an icy or wet roads ABS failed to stop vehicle within a safe distance. This has almost caused several rear end collisions. Consumer informed the dealership of the problem. Dealership indicated that this was a normal function of the ABS system.
The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer when he received recall 95v17200 letter concerning the emergency parking brake. The emergency parking brake was working good just for one day, called back to dealer, and they wanted to charge consumer to fix it. *ak *cb
Consumer request for reimbursement for rotor replacement. *mr the consumer has requested reimbursement for the change of the brakes and requested more information about the gear box recall. Refer to recall# 99v340000 *scc
Brakes were rusting and it could cause extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.
Questions about the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes
Does the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 113 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 127,287 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes?
Yes, 2 recalls: 99V340000, 95V172000. 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).
Other 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Transmission 247Acceleration 81Fuel system 81Engine 74Body 49Electrical 40Steering 32Airbags 30Visibility 29Tires 21Suspension 18Lights 12Locks 8Seat belts 8Wheels 5Seats 4
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