Brakes Failed problems of the 1996 Jeep Cherokee

Two problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 1996 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2012

I was driving on a slick surface, as it was raining, lightly. The person driving in front of me stopped short at a yellow light and I applied my brakes. My brakes failed and I crashed into the vehicle, my airbag deployed, and my front end was smashed. I was told it was a total. My brakes should have done what they were supposed to do - work.

2 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 12/19/1996

Brake failure, front abs brakes locked up, could not steer on slick hwy, when slightly touched pedal brakes locked up, causing los of control, impact 12:00 position speed 15mph.




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