general problems of the 1998 Jeep Cherokee

Five problems related to parking brake have been reported for the 1998 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2004

Parking brake button popped off with spring as driver was trying to engage parking brake. Parking brake will not engage now.

2 Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2004

The emergency brake release button popped out when applied. The driver was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic ordered the part for replacement.

3 Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2003

After the recall was performed on the parking brake, the vehicle experienced the same failure.

4 Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 01/24/2002

The emergency brake was not connected. Adjustments to the emergency brake cables and rear wheel star wheels were needed.

5 Parking Brake problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2001

Vehicle stalled while driving 55 mph due to a faulty gas gauge. Button popped off emergency brake lever.


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