Two problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 1998 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brake line hoses rusted through resulting in no braking power. Fortunately, no accident or injuries occurred.
Brake fluid level drops below add mark in reservoir approximately every 5-6 thousand miles. Vehicle has been to dealership service department twice for this problem. Each time the dealership has said they, can't see any leak, and failed to perform any further investigation. Brake fluid was full when vehicle was delivered new, has been refilled twice (never by dealer), and is currently half way between full and add marks 8 months after delivery.