10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Jeep Cherokee brakes problems

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1996 Jeep Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #23

May 302000

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Slid out of control after slowing down on highway, car pulled left and would not stop when brakes were applied. Rotors have been resurfaced twice and the car still vibrates when slowing at highway speeds.

- Spartanburg, SC, USA

problem #22

Dec 012000

Cherokee

  • miles
When it rains or snows an D when onsume R applies brakes front wheels slide back and forth. ABS braking system light doesn't function at all.also, there is squeaking/ pulsating noise underneath vehicle.. dealership is aware of problem.

- East Orange, NJ, USA

problem #21

Dec 151999

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Failed brakes - front and rear rotors, calipers and pads replaced. When braking on uneven or wet pavement, front brakes vibrate and vehicle skids before stopping.

- Hyattsville, MD, USA

problem #20

Nov 022000

Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While stopping on a stop light vehicle will suddenly accelerate while stepping on brakes.odometer will go up to 3000 rpms. Dealer had replaced the throttle, and problem is still there.

- La Habria Height, CA, USA

problem #19

Sep 111996

Cherokee

  • miles
On three occasions vehicle lost total braking while applying brakes. Pedal would intermittently go to the floor. When this occurred, had to pump pedal to return the brake or to get vehicle to stop. Vehicle been in dealer shop, and problem still occurring. Please feel free to provide any further details.

- Berea, KY, USA

problem #18

Jun 012000

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer took vehicle to have tires rotated. Vehicle wobbled when coming to a stop. A mechanic found that brake rotors were rusted & pitted. Consumer located a recall on the brake rotors 00V136000/ manufacturer's recall 879. But this state was not included.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #17

Sep 111999

Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Rotors separated, consumer tried to brake, and vehicle went to the side. Consumer did not remember what side.

- Medford, NY, USA

problem #16

Sep 101996

Cherokee 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving on highway would step on brakes and could feel a jump on the steering wheel, which gave a clue about bad rotors that had to be replaced every year since purchasing of vehicle. The dealer claims the problem is caused by driving with foot on the brake and heating up the rotors causing them to warp.

- Kingsport, TN, USA

problem #15

May 272000

Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle experiencing problem with front brake pads wearing a groove into front rotors. Pads are available for inspection. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide further details.

- Wadsworth, OH, USA

problem #14

Jun 262000

Cherokee

  • miles
Left rotors bolt could become loose. Dealer did not find out what was causing the problem.

- Verea, KY, USA

problem #13

Jun 192000

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When applying brakes vehicle pulled to the left and did not stop. Vehicle crossed the center line, and hit another vehicle head-on. Also, driver's side airbag did not deploy. Dealer did not look at vehicle. There is currently recall 0013600 on the front brake rotors.

- Mt. Sterling, OH, USA

problem #12

Jan 012000

Cherokee

  • miles
While driving about 40 mph stepped on brake pedal to reduce speed or to stop vehicle, he could feel pedal pulsating. When the mileage is 9000 or 10000 front rotors will have to be replaced.

- Cayucof, CA, USA

problem #11

Jan 052000

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
While applying brakes consumer noticed grinding noise. Dealer has been notifed. Please provide further informaton.

- Farmington, CT, USA

problem #10

May 051998

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Steering wheel vibrates when brakes are applied at highway speed. Was told rotors were warped. The first incident occurred at 25,000 miles, had rotors grounded. Is happening again now at 50,500 miles.

- Lakewood, CO, USA

problem #9

Feb 011999

Cherokee

  • miles
While appying the brakes, driving about 50 mph, the anti-lock sensor locked the rear wheels, causing vehicle to go into a big slide. Consumer had to take his foot off the brake and hit the gas pedal to pull out of the slide, and vehicle kept going. Consumer hit brakes real hard, and vehicle came to a stop. Consumer took the vehicle to a dealer to be repaired, and dealer stated tha the self adjuster was frozen.

- Belfair, WA, USA

problem #8

Oct 151997

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
While coming to a stop the vehicle lost its brakes and power steering, causing the vehicle to go into a spin. The vehicle has severe damage. The manufacturer sent an investigator out, and determined that nothing was wrong with the vehicle.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #7

Aug 281996

Cherokee

  • miles
When ABS brakes are applied, they would vibrate. Took to dealer & mechanic said rotors needed replacing. Had entire brakes checked. Brakes resurfaced. Been back twice. Problem still exists.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #6

Dec 301997

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Loud grinding noise while braking, no problem found.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #5

Jun 231997

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
Anti lock brakes failed prior to recall repair.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #4

May 301997

Cherokee

  • miles
Driving 30mph started applying (ABS) brakes slowly; vehicle did not slow up; brake pedal to floor; vehicle continued on. Turned steering wheel to avoid another vehicle; hit cement divider in hwy. Air bags did not deploy. Took to dealer.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

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