1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems

Filed Aug 12, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 200,000 miles · NY · 5 injuries

During normal driving down a mountain road, break pedal went to the floor. Attempts make to pump break with no effect. Emergency brake was pulled with no effect. Vehicle slammed into rock wall and then landed into a 10+ foot ravine. Was informed by mechanic the master cylinder failed which caused a near fatal accident with 5 people in the vehicle. I recently found out there was a recall on a replacement master cylinder for that make a model but cannot verify if this was a replacement part or not. I cannot not find any information with casting numbers of effected parts. Re: the recalled master cylinders it reports the part was affected in cold weather but this happened on a warm summer day. The recall I am referring to was initially reported in 2006. All that happened and the airbags did not deploy. I do have pictures of the accident and the master cylinder as well as documentation re the accident reports, I am having a hard time uploading them

Filed Dec 16, 2014 · Brakes · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the brakes hesitated to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Jun 5, 2013 · Airbags, Brakes · IL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH in rainy weather, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guard rail. The contact stated that the anti lock braking system and the air bags failed. The contact also stated that once she crashed, the fuel tank cracked and gasoline spilled all over the highway. The contact was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they stated that they could not determine the cause of the brake and air bag failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was unknown. The contact called the manufacturer which sent a representative to examine the wrecked vehicle. Lh..updated 10/30/13 *bf updated 10/31/2013

Filed Mar 15, 2007 · Brakes, Steering · 60,000 miles · UT

While driving at different speeds and making slight turns the 1998 jeep grand cherokee will vibrate and bounce. The steering wheel will begin to pull and the front right tire feels like it is coming off or bouncing. I have taken it to the dealer and three independent shops for this problem over a 2 year period. All of have felt the problem and have no idea where it is coming from. I have so far replaced the entire front brake system, all front bushings, shocks, tires, front u bolts, and had the whole system inspected by at least 10 different mechanics. Also the brakes feel like they are riding on a warped rotor. When breaking the pedal pushes back at the driver and makes it very difficult to control the breaking. This problem has also been looked at by the dealer and the aforementioned shops. To date no solution has been found and the problem keeps getting worse. I fear that either of these problems can cause a major failure leading to injury or death.

Filed Aug 14, 2006 · Brakes · 22,000 miles · MA

Dt*: the contact stated when the brake pedal was depressed, there was a violent vibration throughout the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined the brake rotors were rusted.

Filed Jul 27, 2006 · Brakes · IN

For over a year the front brakes have squeaked (a rubbing noise) when driving (not during braking, which stops the noise). Dealer claims nothing could be found. Took the car in today to have tires rotated an balanced. Dealer claims the front pads are thin and crumbling and that both pads and rotors need to be replaced. Dealer states the front rotors are too thin to be turned. This is unusual since the rotors were replaced in 2000 under recall 00v136000. The SUV has been driven 90,000 miles since then - the pads have been replaced - the rotors have not been turned previously. Related to the recall, other users report too hard pads with too soft rotors. In one driving style this leads to excessive heat that warps the sub-par rotors. In my driving style the pads get hot (which causes them to crumble eventually), not hot enough to warp rotors, but sufficient to grind away the rotors leading to premature failure of both parts. If rotors can get so thin they can't be turned (having never been turned), then the combination of crumbly pads makes for a dangerous combination. Since dealer is aware of complaints about too-hard pads and too-soft rotors from these and its other make/models... It appears this mismatched combo is intentional. Dealer should replace or heavily discount premature failure parts. Dealer claims all wear is normal and 90k life for rotors is good (and probably is statistically if you include 15k life of recalled defective rotors). The recall repair replaced one part of the defect combo with another defective part, just less prone to rapid failure if driven easy, I.e. It fails premature to normal life of similar parts across industry. I elected to wait on replacing parts until I could gather more info. I came across other reports and complaints for chrysler with the pad/rotor combo.

Filed Nov 1, 2004 · Brakes · 81,000 miles · VA

While making a left turn right front brake hub came off the rotor. The resulted in consumer losing control of the vehicle. Consumer had to continuously pump the brake pedal until the front left brake stopped the vehicle. Dealership replaced the front brake rotors, and hub plate. This occurred due to the defect described in the front brake rotor recall 00v136000, but consumer didn't live in the recall states listed.*ak separation due to corrosion.

Filed Sep 17, 2004 · Brakes · 114,000 miles · FL

When driving ABS light came on. Vehicle lost brake power. When the vehicle shut off and came on it reset itself. This happened intermittently.

Filed Aug 12, 2004 · Brakes · 52,500 miles · AZ

When consumer attempted to have the brake pads changed he found that the bolts on each side of the brake assembly were missing. *ak the dealer replaced the missing bolts.

Filed Jul 26, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 60,000 miles · FL

When the consumer attempted to brake, the pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. *ak there was numerous repairs that the vehicle needed; the windshield wipers, gas cap(s), new keyless remote and the temperature gauge did not work. Recall# 02v053000. *sc the consumer discovered there was a recall regarding the power assist, the consumer was original told there would be no charge and then later was told the charge would be $400.00.