Brake Foundation Components Problems of Jeep Cherokee

Rear brakes locked on at least 25 occasions. Usually happens in first few minutes of driving, and when wet. Brakes were repaired by Dodge/Jeep dealer 2 months ago still locked. Checked by certified mechanic last week, could find nothing wrong. Yesterday morning at about 9:00 a. M. During steady rain, applied brakes at 55 miles per hour to slow vehicle for car in front that had applied brakes. Brakes locked and vehicle fish tailed to right, spun at least twice, tipped over and hit guard rail at least twice. I was extracted from vehicle with only minor cut to hand and glass in nostril. Vehicle is totaled. Earlier last year our 25 year old daughter applied brakes to slow down and similar incident happened, where she came to rest in a ditch. This has been a continuous problem. Subsequent to accident yesterday, I talked with two other owners of same type vehicle who experience same problem on a regular basis. Rear brakes lock, especially first thing in morning and when they are wet. Certified automobile mechanic suggested a component that controls hydraulic fluid to all brakes equally could be the problem. Would appreciate statistics on this problem if available, especially occurances where accidents resulted. Dt.

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While the consumer was driving at 25-30 mph, the brakes locked up suddenly.

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Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.

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Rear axle makes noises. Independent mechanic confirmed that exterior bearings or rear differential needs to be replaced. Dealer was informed and had no explanation for where the problem comes from. Noise is heard while driving and accelrating. The noise increases with the speed of the vehicle. Vehicle also needs rear brake work, the serpentine belt is cracked, and the head gasket is leaking.

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While driving applied brakes, and brakes didnot stop vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer, and had brakes repaired. This was the third time brakes had been replaced.

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This Jeep has had problems since I first bought it. I questioned the dealer about these problems as they arose. I was made to feel that "all these things" are perfectly natural. This Jeep cannot even back up my driveway without squealing, tires and smoking the tires, no matter how slowly I try to go up it. I do not feel safe in this vehicle and would like Jeep Chrysler to take this vehicle back. I cannot put into 2000 characters all the problems I have had with this vehicle. I have an 11 year old child and thought I was buying reliable transportation. I am very disappointed in the reliablility and the handling of this vehicle. I am afraid to take it on a trip for fear it will quit on me again and strand me in an unsafe place. I have never owned a new vehicle like this before that put the fear of the devil in me like this Jeep does. We live in the northeast and should never have to be stranded or put on hold with Chrysler emergency roadside assistance for 29 minutes. It took me 3 1/2 hours to warm up. I had severe frostbite due to the mechanical failure I had to endure.

Engine blewout while driving at highway speed of 65-70 mph. Dealer notified. *akvehicle jerks while in motion at hywy speeds. The compressor clutch was defective and was replaced. The brakes pulsate when applied. The front rotors was turned. Brakes shudder when braking from highway speeds. The rotors were found to be warped. The engine overheats. The cooling system was found to be under high pressure. The cylinder heads were removed because they were warped. The engine was replaced due to warpage. A bump is felt when coming to a stop. The rear driveshaft was replaced with revised parts per technical service bulletin. The rear end noise is still apparent. A new shaft and yoke were installed. The transmission shofts hard on acceleration in low gears. The transmission control module was reprogrammed. Acceleration is still jerky while in motion and the turn signals and headlights go on and off at random. Consumer asks for reimbursment of monies paid and to have vehicle traded for one that can be trusted.

Also a brake problem that they said they fixed by rotating and cleaning the rotors. Is this fixed?.

While driving on highway at 70 mph and without warning, headlights went completely out causing poor visibility which resulted in an accident, consumer rearended another vehicle causing one injury, upon impact the airbags did not experience deployment, consumer had been to dealer several times due to taillights inoperable and headlamps inoperable prior to accident, dealer replaced fuses and found connector's loose. Consumer states front end pulled to the left while driving, dealer found no problems. Consumer states on normal braking, pedal goes to the floor and during above mentioned accident brakes locked causing a block of skid marks, prior to accident when dealer could find no problems with abs or hydraulic brake system. Vehicle had stalled on 2 occasions at stops, dealer found no problem and 3000 miles later the stalling occurred again, however dealer still could not find problem, possible engine problem.

Insured hit brakes and there were no brakes, the vehicle went into ditch and caught fire, insured stated that prior electrical problems were not resolved. Claim number 47-420-794.

I was traveling on a straight road heading east, I glance off to the left only a glance and as I looked in front of me I could see two cars in front of me one came to a stop to turn and the other notice the unsual stop and stopped. I was behind and had about thirty feet space in front of me to stop. I placed both feet on the brakes and pulled up the hand brakes to stop my Jeep, but it would stop and glided into the rear of the car in front of me who in term hit the car in front of him. Both cars are ok, the first car I hit had a tire on the rear with burst my radiator. The car in front of that car had a little dent on the trunk. I think that this accident could have been avoided because I stud on the brakes and also used the hand brakes. Please advise. .

After vehicle is parked in rainy weather, the brakes are extremely "grabby". During a moderate effort stop, the brakes locked and vehicle went into a skid (locked tires). This has been a problem since new. Had dealer look at this problem while under warranty and they found nothing wrong. Brakes become less grabby if brakes are applied momentarily while driving (throttle and brake applied at same time) for 5 to 10 seconds. This leads me to believe that there is a corrosion build up that is worn away after brakes are applied several times. A panic stop under grabby conditions would almost certainly result in an accident!.

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Going 40 mph frontend bounces,&putting on brakes,it bounces.

While traveling on highway applied brakes steering column shook and vibrated. Dealership was aware of problem. To correct the steering column shaking, the dealer machined and replaced front rotors and pads. But the problem was still not solved. The transfer case was leaking oil.

Brakes lock up when wet or cold. I have had the master cylinder and proportioning valve replaced in June. 3 weeks later the car was back at a dealership in petoskey, michigan because the brakes locked up again 4 times. They replaced the shoes and turned the drum on the right rear wheel. The warranty service department told the dealership they have had many complaints about this, "tell her to get a heated garage and live with it. " any problems you know of with the brakes locking up on Jeep Cherokees? I dont' feel safe in this vehicle and if the brakes lock up while traveling at a faster speed in city traffic or on the highway, I dont' think my chances of survival are very good.

Warped rotors and pads had to be replaced.

Vehicle experienced loss of brakes and steering wheel lock up resulting in minor collision with curb, damage to vehicle. Mjs (attorney for consumer).

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The water pump went out on way out of town. White smoke poured out from behind the Jeep. We immediately pulled over and used our phone to call for help. We were told from a mechanic that it sounded as if the water pump went out. We waited for the Jeep to cool off, then added water to the radiator. We were able to drive at 35 mph until we found a service station to pull over at. At that time the technician told us that it was indeed the water pump and there was no more that could be done that day (Saturday-5:00p. M. ). We got our vehicle towed back home to lafayette, la. The next morning and at that time the towing/service technician also said it looked as if the engine head gasket was blown. Is that common for this vehicle with this milage? also, the brakes went out and we had them fixed a month ago at lafayette motors inc. Could they have known about the water pump or is that impossible? also, was there supposed to be any warning as a check engine light? we got no warning, but the smoke pouring out. ( dot number: ).

Brakes make a cluncking noise when driving approximately 30 mph, and when pressing on the brakes to stop. Dealer contacted ,and is aware of the noise. Repair work to be done to remedy the problem. Provide further information.

While driving in wet conditions the consumer lost braking power, causing vehicle to hit another vehicle. Air bag did not deploy. Please provide further details.

Front and rear brakes failed. Yh.

Brakes needed replacement. Yh.

Sudden acceleration.

Consumer was driving when apply the brake it pulls to the right causing accident the air bag didn't deploy and seat belt didn't restrain head hit windshield .

The vehicle's steering wheel shakes violently when brakes are applied. The problem appears to be continueous and the consumer wants the manufacturer to refund or provide a longer bumper to bumper warranty.

The rotors failed causing a shimmy in the vehicle, dealer has also refaced the front brakes, consumer states now the brakes are shimmying again and dealer stated problem was with the back brakes . Nlm.

When applying the brakes, there is an abnormal amount of disturbing brake squealing, even in optimal driving conditions, brake pads changed, brake squealing continues to be a problem. Cj.

During abrupt stop the consumer applied the brakes but the vehicle did not slow downresulting in an accident, the consumer did have repairs on this vehicle due to recall 00v-136 and is questioning if this could be what caused the failure this time.

When driving at high speed and applying brakes, there is alot of vibration within the vehicle. On last inspection all four rotors were warped and the rear brake pads fell apart upon removal.

Since purchase of vehicle, consumer has replaced brake rotors on numerous occasions, consumer was told by dealer that vehicle is rusted underbody which can cause brake problems, dealer sprayed underbody with coating, but brake problems still occur.

Front end was vibrating and brakes were grabbing. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer changed rotors and pads. The consumer stated that the rotors were defective.

Every 3000 miles brakes go out. Brakes and calipers have been repaired four times. Front rims are hot to the touch. Consumer states that the plastic hub caps get soft and come off, both calipers have been replaced once, rotors replaced 4 times and turned once, brake pads have been replaced 5 times.

The brake rotors have been replaced twice. Nlm.