10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,144 miles

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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #31

May 152005

Grand Cherokee 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 128,475 miles

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

Dt consumer stated while driving there was a loud noise, then 2 bolts broke from the steering column, this caused loss of steering. The vehicle was towed, the mechanic stated there was also another bolt located on the inside of the steering column that broke as well. Two Jeep dealers said they had never heard of this happening before. Both cv boots are broken and the brakes had to be repaired.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #30

Aug 122003

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer stated when applying the brakes heard loud noise. Also, there was extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and could not duplicate or correct the problem.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #29

Jul 012002

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Components are identified by NHTSA campaign id number:00V136000. I have resided in md since April 1996 and had the dealer perform work on brakes 7/01/02 and then to have brake pads replaced on 9/24/02, but dealer encountered the campaign issue but will not fix for free. Nlm

- White Plains, MD, USA

problem #28

Aug 242001

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles

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

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.

- Delray Beach, FL, USA

problem #27

Aug 072001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle has extended braking distance, mechanic noticed the rear rotors were disintegrating. Front rotors had to be replaced for the same problem 2 years ago. Front stabilizer defective.

- Skogie, IL, USA

problem #26

Apr 232001

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer had noticed corrosion on front brake rotors, and vehicle was registered in California. Corrosion of front brakes rotors was causing shimmying in front end upon braking. Has caused vehicle to be unbalanced.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #25

Jan 012001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Consumer took vehicle into dealership to repair recall notice 00V136000. Service was performed on vehicle; however, braking distance has increased, brakes make noise. The brakes fail at no particular speed. They don't fail a 100% but take time to function correctly.

- Hoffman, IL, USA

problem #24

Jan 192001

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Intermittently when brakes are applied vehicle revs to a high RPM. Also, while making a turn, vehicle will stall out and die. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and has not been able to correct problem. There was a crack in the bracket for the power steering pump which disabled the fan belt. Consumer states vehicle has experienced electrical problems.

- Chapel Hill, NC, USA

problem #23

Jan 082001

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Complete brake loss while applying brakes at 35 mph caused rear end collision. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further detail at this time.

- Kure Beach, NC, USA

problem #22

Apr 011999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
This vehicle has cost us over $3,000 in the first 1 year and half we have owned it. I have never owned a vehicle with this little of mileage and had everything go up. We feel this auto is a total lemon and people should be made aware of the problems of this particular vehicle. We have never towed anything nor had it on anything other surface other than a paved road. I'm not sure what if anything you can do for us, but letting the NHTSA know about this vehicle is some reassurance. What really upsets me is that we bought this vehicle from a supposed reputable dealer. Thank you for your time. I'd appreciate any information you can provide me on this particular vehicle as far as any other owner complaints etc. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. No safety defect listed within summary.

- Annapolis, MD, USA

problem #21

Oct 122000

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles

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

I sent a detailed letter to daimler Chrysler after being refused by dealer. They only refunded my money for the cost of the front rotors. They would not reimburse me for the labor charges. I can't understand how they can do that when I had them replaced before the recall. That should show there is a problem. I wrote about all my problems with this "lemon" but I could not claim it was a lemon because I was leasing it at the time and in pa, a vehicle can only be declared a "lemon" when it is purchased, not leased. Very dissatisfied with daimler/Chrysler because they simply washed their hands of the entire problem. I have other problems to report, along with the receipts to prove they were investigated but nothing was ever done to correct the problems. Please contact me to forward all receipts proving complaints before warranty expired. Thank you

- Harmony, PA, USA

problem #20

Jul 292000

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Torrington, CT, USA

problem #19

Jul 262000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When brakes are applied on uneven surfaces they will not work properly. A technician told consumer that it is a regular situation.

- Murryville, PA, USA

problem #18

Mar 272000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Cool Ridge, WV, USA

problem #17

Oct 011999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Brake system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance.

- Detriot, MI, USA

problem #16

Jul 062000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
While driving on a highway rear wheels locked. Vehicle was towed to a dealer and technician said that rear axle had burned out and need to be rebuilt.

- New York, NY, USA

problem #15

Dec 151999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
This particular vehicle was a part of manufacturer's recall 10578. However, both back side rotors has experienced the same problems. Consumer had to replace both front and rear brakes.

- Edgewood, MD, USA

problem #14

Feb 011998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Brakes are released by ABS system as vehicle is braking once a slow speed is reached, causing it to drift forward. Occurs intermittently.

- Newton, MA, USA

problem #13

Sep 031999

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Water pump replaced 2 times by dealer, air conditiong compressor continues to fail. Front end vibrates when braking from 35 M.P.H. + causing to back off on the brakes and reapply. Rear wiper motor failed. All 4 interior door panels peeled and replaced by the dealer.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #12

Jul 061999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
While driving at 35 mph applied the brakes on wet pavement, and brakes took about two second's before they kicked in. This was the second time that consumer had this problem. The dealer can't determine the cause of the problem.

- Richmond, VA, USA

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