10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,677 miles

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problem #62

Aug 172004

Cherokee

  • 66,000 miles
While braking there would be a grinding noise, then vehicle would lurch forward. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Brake rotor separated while vehicle in operation. Vehicle, souds lke metal rubbing metal.

- Florissant, MO, USA

problem #61

Jul 082000

Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,000 miles
Brought my car in for the brake recall. It seems that they did what the recall required but said that my car was not part of the recall.

- Mahopac, NY, USA

problem #60

Apr 122001

Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer had front brake pads and rotors replaced prior to recall notice 00V-136, the dealer stated that consumer needs to return old brakes before considering reimbursement, but consumer does not have old brakes.

- Springfield, IL, USA

problem #59

Jul 012002

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
The front disc brake rotors has serere corrosion, causing the wear surface too separate from the hub. This corrosion didn't happen over night but over a long period of time. Recalls have occur in other states, this state should have been included also.

- Hico, WV, USA

problem #58

Apr 122001

Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer had front brake pads and rotors replaced prior to recall notice 00V-136, the dealer stated that consumer needs to return old brakes before considering reimbursement but consumer does not have old brakes.

- Springfield, IL, USA

problem #57

May 302000

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
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 #56

Apr 122001

Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer had front brake pads and rotors replaced prior to recall notice 00V-136, the dealer stated that consumer needs to return old brakes before considering reimbursement but consumer does not have old brakes.

- Springfield, IL, USA

problem #55

Jun 012001

Cherokee

  • miles
Last problem with rotors was in November 1999, 59,000 total miles. Front rotors warped causing pulsation of brake pedal. Reported the history of this problem to the Chrysler customer service department, 1-800-992-1997. Was told that based on my vehicle's VIN # no recall was warranted. I know for a fact that other 1996 Jeep Cherokee have been recalled for this same reason and I find it appalling that all Jeep with rotor problems haven't been recalled yet. What is it going to take? a fatal accident, like the Firestone ones, for something to be done. No vehicle should be experiencing the same problems with rotors every two years. I would appreciate if someone would contact me regarding this.

- Lamarque, TX, USA

problem #54

May 252001

Cherokee

  • miles
Front brake rotors have warped and flaked due to rust. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model. However, this vehicle is not included due to VIN. Dealer has repaired vehicle at owner's expense.

- Santa Barbara, CA, USA

problem #53

Mar 242000

Cherokee

  • miles
Brakes failed prior to recall notification causing accident, several days after getting vehicle out of shop front brakes where making a terrible noise along with the same stopping problem, vehicle was then taken to a certified mechanic and was advised that there was a catastrophic parts separation in one of the front wheels, brakes where inspected and front brake pad lining came apart from binding plate causing rotor and caliper damage, mechanic stated faulty front pad.

- Baldwin, MD, USA

problem #52

Mar 012001

Cherokee

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Front brakes are very corroded. There was a recall on the vehicle, but consumer was not part of recall. There was loud screaching noise on front left wheel, but stops when brakes are depressed.

- Ames, IA, USA

problem #51

Jan 281999

Cherokee

  • miles
Rotors failed prior to recall; caused damage to other brake parts, requiring arc welding, refund requested. Brakes still not correct, bumping noise still continues through 2001. Chrysler dealer says not their problem.

- Branchburg, NJ, USA

problem #50

Jan 112001

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer does not think he should have to pay for parts during recall repair 00V-136 for faulty front brake rotors and believes it should be soley the manufacturers responsibility, consumer believes the the dealers and manufacturer are colluding to rip off customers. Nlm

- Honolulu, HI, USA

problem #49

Oct 252000

Cherokee

  • miles
Brake rotors failed prior to recall notice 00V-136, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm

- Parma Heights, OH, USA

problem #48

May 252000

Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer is requesting reimbursement for a recall repair (00V136) that was done on the vehicle.

- Little Neck, NY, USA

problem #47

Jan 032001

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer traded in this vehicle because of many brake and rotor problems, because of recall 00V136, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the brake and rotor repairs that were completed prior to the recall.

- Hampton, CT, USA

problem #46

Feb 161998

Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer brakes rotors were repaired prior to recall 99V-340, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm

- Baldwinsvi, NY, USA

problem #45

Mar 282000

Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Excessive wear of front brake rotors. Dealer notified. Protruding ears of metal prevent the whole brake mechanism from rotating. The matting part is wearing the area between the ears. The mechanism jumps the ears and spin resulting in no brakes.

- Orange, CA, USA

problem #44

Jan 012001

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When backing out can here a squeaking noise. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and he said it was pitted rear brake rotors. There was a recall on front rotors and the deraler replaced it. The rear rotors were pitted also, but there is no recall for them.

- Scott City, MO, USA

problem #43

Oct 242000

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer had brake repairs made prior to recall 00V-136 of the brake rotors, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm

- Crownsvill, MD, USA

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