1997 Jeep Wrangler brakes problems

Filed Mar 11, 2015 · Brakes, Suspension · 154,557 miles · ME

Driving down the road the rear upper control arm brackets separated from the frame as a result of the frame corroding from the inside out. This caused the rear brake line to brake draining the master cylinder.

Filed Dec 13, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 71,596 miles · NJ

Frame was rotted through from control arm towards the back of the vehicle. The vehicle braking ability became difficult and hard to steer.

Filed Oct 11, 2006 · Brakes · 68,000 miles · NJ

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 40 MPH under normal road and braking conditions, the hydraulic brakes failed without warning, almost causing an accident. The brake petal was applied to avert an accident and went to the floor. The brake lines burst causing brake fluid to leak from beneath the vehicle. The nature of failure was permanent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic shop, who determined that the cause of the problem was due to rust on the brake line. There were no prior warnings of failure. The manufacturer was contacted and expressed they had no obligation to report this problem to the public. The vehicle was currently at the shop for further evaluation.

Filed Aug 11, 2005 · Brakes · 1 miles · AZ · crash

Dt: while driving at various speeds and road conditions the front brakes locked. When the brakes lock the wheels skidded either to the right or left, but more often to the right. Had been to the dealer numerous times. No repairs were done because dealer determined nothing was wrong. Called chrysler, and tried to speak to an engineer and they did not wish to talk to consumer. Vehicle was involved in several crashes.

Filed Feb 9, 2005 · Brakes · 69,673 miles · MD

Hard brake line leading to the rear axle burst with a loss of braking. Brake line, as it passed over the frame near the front wheel well was severely rusted and crumbling. When removing the line for replacement the line also broke in half at one of the clips mounted on the frame.

Filed Jan 27, 2005 · Brakes · 84,758 miles · DE

1. Immediate loss of braking due to rusted brake lines 2. Replaced rusted brake lines; 3. I saved old parts.

Filed Sep 11, 2004 · Brakes · 139,000 miles · MA · crash

Jeep skidded on wet surface. On removing rear drum I found the brake adjustment cable broken. Brake shoes were ok. In my opinion the brake adjustment cable was defective.

Filed Aug 31, 2004 · Brakes · 139,000 miles · MA · crash

While driving on route 93 in boston, ma on a rainy day at 6 am. I braked and swerved to avoid a car and the back brakes on 97 jeep wrangler locked and the back end came around and I it the zipper lane barrier. I ended up facing traffice in the wrong direction in the high speed lane.

Filed Jan 28, 2004 · Brakes · 97,000 miles · CA · crash

On a maintained dirt county road the brakes on my 1997 jeep wrangler failed to stop my car causing a rear end collision with another car.I could feel the pulsing of the ABS brakes but the car refused to slow down,it pulled me into the car infront of me.

Filed Jan 12, 2002 · Brakes · MO

Consumer complains that front brakes are the only ones that work property to stop vehicle, consumer feels that brakes are defective and requests a defect investigation for possible recall, dealership has been contacted.