Jeep advertises that there grand cherokees can withstand water up to 20 inches deep. I beg to differ and I have been lied to. Was driving through my neighborhood on my way to a buddy's house a few blocks away, I hit a small puddle on my way and my engine just seized up and everything went ballistic. Measured the puddle and it was a whopping inch and a half deep. Had my buddy tow me back home to check it out and low and behold, there it was, rod #1 sticking right through my oil pan about an inch. Bent to high [xxx] and sheared right off (note: also noticed the electrical components said "japan" and when I pulled the oil pan and pulled the rod, in big bold letters "china" stamped on the rod") now I have a 6000lb paper weight sitting in my driveway that I can do nothing with. Now if jeep advertises that their vehicles are safe in water up to 20 inches, why did an inch and a half deep puddle hydrolock my engine resulting in rod #1 being shot through the oil pan and all electronics fried? Hmmmm interesting. Also notice how the foreign mass market parts were the only ones to fail. Seems a little fishy. It grinds my gears because I have been a die hard mopar enthusiast since I was born, my father worked for chrysler from the day he graduated to the day he died and slaved for the company and this is the products they are selling to the american public. I smell [xxx]and it pains me to say that I will never ever purchase a chrysler product for the rest of my days........screw chrysler and their fiat owned corporation. I do not support foreign products in any way shape or form. [xxx]= complete crap information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee: grinding or squealing brakes
10 of the 892 complaints about the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
Replaced brakes once and have squealing when brakes are applied, also brake pedal sinks when at a stop,spare tire was a recall but never mentioned by carpoint.
This will be the third time that front rotors will be replaced due to grinding noise and shaking when applying brakes.
While stepping on brakes and/or accelerating, consumer hears a grinding noise. It's the rear brake rotors.
When turning the wheel left or right there is a grinding noise toward the front underbody. Taken to dealership 3 to 4 times for this problem. The last time, the dealership replaced the drivetrain, front axle and brakes. Consumer still experiencing a minor problem.
Just started the vehicle when it stalled and made a "grinding" noise unexpectedly which caused an underhood fire. Cannot determine what caused the fire.
Transfer case makes a grinding noise and will not engage unless you back up the vehicle.
Rear left rotor rusted/corroded, brake pads are not touching rotor. Brakes make loud squeaking noise. According to dealer, not a safety matter brakes working normally. Replaced rotor, now new rotor has rusted/corroded.
Vehicle transfer case makes a grinding noise. Four wheel drive will not engage unless vehicle is placed in reverse and allowed to move backwards.
Hub casting error, resulting in grinding/knocking noise at slow speed; also, belt separation in three of four original tires.
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 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
10 of 892 owner complaints about the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee (1%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Fuel pump 61Stalling 59Won't start 19Power steering loss 16No deployment 13Slipping 13Door locks 11Fire or smoke 11Transmission failure 11Pulling 10Check engine light 9Engine failure 8Headlights 8Loss of power 8Ball joint 7Brake failure 7Knocking 7Jerking 7Overheating 7Steering lock-up 6Sudden acceleration 6Tire blowout 6ABS 5Adaptive cruise 5Rollaway 5Won't shift 5Wipers 5
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