Brakes failed in my 1995 jeep wrangler. Both circuits (front and rear) had all hydraulic fluid stream out. I needed to replace all the brake lines and hoses due to extensive corrosion to the brake lines. The front circuit line rusted thru and the fluid came out thru a rupture in the steel (rusted) line. The rear circuit hose for the drivers side wheel blew off the steel line (due to corrosion). Fortunate for me I was approaching a red light, didn't like the way the brakes felt, so applied the brakes harder than usual to determine if I could sense some defect and they went to the floor, luckily the light turned green at the same time and the cars in front of me moved out. I downshifted and slowed and pulled to the shoulder and then into a shopping center parking lot, from where the car was towed to a repair station. The service tech at the garage told me that all the lines are shot (which I confirmed myself). In addition he also warned me about advanced corrosion to the fuel rail as well as other steel componets (mostly tubular). This jeep has been in fresh water above the frame in the past while four wheeling, but never in salt water. The vehicle has 75,000 miles on it and has not been utilized very often (driven perhaps 1 or 2x per month except winter) over the last several years. Has there been any other complaints of this type of issue? This could have killed me and or whoever else was with me should have made a panic stop prior to this happening. I would appreciate whatever info can be passed along to me. By the way, this repair was extremely expensive!
1995 Jeep Wrangler brakes complaints
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Consumer received two recall notices from manufacturer concerning brake problems. Dealer didn't want to honor the recalls.
Problems with transmission on 1995 jeep wrangler. Nar 06/27/2003*mr the consumers transmission failed while driving on the interstate it lost 2 gears without warning. The vehicle had to be towed away and damages cost approx $1873.93. After during research the consumer found that several jeeps had experienced the same problems so it was evident that it was a manufacturer problem, so the consumer wishes to be fully reimbursed for repairs. *cb the consumer had brakes and shock work performed in the past.
Vehicle experienced brake failure. *mr the consumer's son had received a recall concerning faulty brakes, prior to this, on several occasions the son experienced brake problems. The most recent event happened when the son activated the parking brake and the vehicle rolled back and hit the consumer's vehicle. Recall#02v041000 *scc
A recall was issued on this vehicle and dealer refused to repair.
While parked the vehicle emergency brake failed which caused the vehicle to roll backwards and hit a van. The vehicles fuel sensor, oxygen sensor, tp sensor and exhaust manifold studs failed. The catalytic converter also rattled. *mr *scc
The consumer parked and exited vehicle with parking brake engaged. Without warning the brake released and caused the vehicle to roll and crash into a building.
The emergency brake released on its own.
The emergency brake and transmission failed, which resulted in a collision. *ak
Consumer states that when the trailer is attach to the vehicle the emergency brakes will not stay in the lock position and will unlock causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified
Vehicle rolled backward while parked on a hill with the emergency parking brakes engage. Consumer states that pop was heard outside the vehicle. Vehicle was totaled. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information ts
The vehicles parking brake slipped and the vehicle rolled backward and hit a telephone pole, after the incident consumer received a recall notification (02v041000) regarding the failure.
Consumer's vehicle is experiencing the same problem with parking brakes as stated in recall # 02 v 041 000.but this vehicle is not part to recall due to VIN.
Parking brake will release intermittently. Dealer has been notified; however has no remedy for problem.*ak consumer found a recall but dealer claims vehicle is not covered. Consumer is filing a complaint regarding the emergency brake releasing intermittently.
While car was parked emergency brake released, causing an accident.
Parking brake will self release. Showing current manufacturer's recall bo3 on issue. Consumer contacted by chrysler, who indicated that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. *ak
Consumer states parking brake has popped off without warning, which caused vehicle to roll into a brick wall.
Emergency brake will not lock in place. Also, when turning vehicle off it went into reverse, and vehicle started to run into street, and stopped when consumer jumped in and appli ed brakes.
Emergency brake failure. When putting on emergency brake,it releases on its own. Please provide any further information.
Jeep was parked in driveway. The parking brake released and the vehicle drifted down driveway and hit a tree. Smashed in back tailgate and liftgate.
With no warning vehicle will come out of parking gear and roll backward, causing damage to the bumper. Cause unknown dealer notified.
While placing vehicle in park and without warning parking brake will prematurely release. Manufacturer has been notified; however stated this vehicle was not affected by recall 02v041000 due to VIN. *ak the problem continues to exist and manifests its self every time the brake is set. Jg
While parking, applied emergency brake and without warning emergency brake will release on its own. Dealer has been notified; however, has not been able to service vehicle.*ak dealer found no recall on this condition, however there is a recall on 1995 models. Consumer feels this is dangerous living in the mountains when using emergency brakes.
Vehicle was parked with the emergency brake on. Without prior warning vehicle rolled down a hill, and hit another vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem.
Vehicle rolled down a hill with the parking brake engaged. Recall 02v041000 has been issued on vehicle's make/ model. Please provide additional information.
Vehicle was in park with the parking brake engaged. The parking brake automatically released causing the vehicle to roll backwards. Nlm
Emergency parking brake failed while parked on a hill in a parking lot. Witness heard a loud "pop" and witnessed the vehicle rolling down the parking lot and striking another vehicle. When I arrived and separated the vehicles, I placed the parking brake in services and exited the vehicle. As soon as I took two steps from the vehicle I heard a loud pop, and the parking brake had released again.
When parking vehicle upward on hill and emergency brake is applied, parking brake will fail, and vehicle will roll backwards.*ak
Vehicle was parked and without prior warning vehicle rolled into parking lot. Emergency brake was up. Dealership was aware of problem.
Recall 02 v 041 000/parking brake: parking brake will not hold when engaged. Cable would cone loose from foot pedal. Dealer was notified, and they informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under that recall due to VIN.feel free to provide any further information.
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