15 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1996 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
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.
Left rotors bolt could become loose. Dealer did not find out what was causing the problem.
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.
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.
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.
Rotors separated, consumer tried to brake, and vehicle went to the side. Consumer did not remember what side.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Antilock brakes defective.
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.