Brake Disc Rotor problems of the 1996 Jeep Cherokee - part 2

58 problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 1996 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

36 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 09/02/1999

When consumer hit the brakes rotors snapped off of the hub. There were no injuries. Consumer said that the same part was recalled before. Consumer indicated dealer was replacing the rotors with the same defective parts.

37 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 05/20/1999

Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notification (00v-136), owner requesting reimbursement.

38 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 03/23/1999

Vehicle has experienced failure of the recall component on several occasions, the failure has caused other brake components to wear excessively as well. (00v-136).

39 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 01/28/1999

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.

40 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 07/02/1998

Front disc brake rotors make an annoying loud noise due to excessive wear from cracks in the pads. Later model vehicles were recalled for the same problem.

41 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 05/23/1998

Vehicle experienced recall component (oov-136) failure prior to notification, however the replaced rotors required replacement due to failure, owner requesting reimbursement for the first replacement, second replacement was completed per recall.

42 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 05/05/1998

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.

43 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 02/16/1998

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

44 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 09/02/1997

Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notification (00v-316) and is being denied reimbursement.

45 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 08/28/1996

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.

46 Brake Disc Rotor problem

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

47 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Consumer replaced brake pads and rotors prior to recall 00v136, dealer is refusing reimbursement, the rotors replaced were not the corrosion resistant brake rotors that are involved in the recall.

48 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v-136) prior to notification, as a result of failure the brake pads experienced excessive wear and required replacement, owner is requesting reimbursement of the rotors as well as the pads (attorney for consumer).

49 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v-136) prior to recall notification and was denied reimbursement for unknown reasons.

50 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notification (00v-136), owner is requesting reimbursement, rotors were rusted.

51 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall 00v136000/ manufacturer's recall 879 concerning front brake rotors. Dealer stated parts were not available.

52 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Recall # 00v136000 daimlerchrysler/front brake rotors; no parts were available to correct recall campaign. Consumer was told that parts were on national back order. Consumer's name was taken and added to a list of other wating customers.

53 Brake Disc Rotor problem

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.

54 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Brake rotors replaced by dealer due to corrosion, vehicle is not covered under recall (99v340000) due to model year. Nlm.

55 Brake Disc Rotor problem

When applying the brakes the pedal doesn't move because the rotors are cracked. Dealer has not seen.

56 Brake Disc Rotor problem

When coming to a stop the brakes would pulsate and the vehicle becomes unstable. At 8,111 miles the rotors warped so badly that they had to be replaced. Also the pads had to be replaced. At 16,000 miles the brake rotors failed again. The rotors were not replaced at this time.

57 Brake Disc Rotor problem

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.

58 Brake Disc Rotor problem

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.



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