23 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle has extended braking distance, mechanic noticed the rear rotors were disintegrating. Front rotors had to be replaced for the same problem 2 years ago. Front stabilizer defective.
Consumer had noticed corrosion on front brake rotors, and vehicle was registered in California. Corrosion of front brakes rotors was causing shimmying in front end upon braking. Has caused vehicle to be unbalanced.
Complete brake loss while applying brakes at 35 mph caused rear end collision. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further detail at this time.
When brakes are applied on uneven surfaces they will not work properly. A technician told consumer that it is a regular situation.
While driving on a highway rear wheels locked. Vehicle was towed to a dealer and technician said that rear axle had burned out and need to be rebuilt.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
This particular vehicle was a part of manufacturer's recall 10578. However, both back side rotors has experienced the same problems. Consumer had to replace both front and rear brakes.
Brake system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance.
While driving at 35 mph applied the brakes on wet pavement, and brakes took about two second's before they kicked in. This was the second time that consumer had this problem. The dealer can't determine the cause of the problem.
This vehicle has cost us over $3,000 in the first 1 year and half we have owned it. I have never owned a vehicle with this little of mileage and had everything go up. We feel this auto is a total lemon and people should be made aware of the problems of this particular vehicle. We have never towed anything nor had it on anything other surface other than a paved road. I'm not sure what if anything you can do for us, but letting the NHTSA know about this vehicle is some reassurance. What really upsets me is that we bought this vehicle from a supposed reputable dealer. Thank you for your time. I'd appreciate any information you can provide me on this particular vehicle as far as any other owner complaints etc. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. No safety defect listed within summary.
Defective abs hydraulic control unit caused the abs brakes to become inoperative, which almost resulted in an accident. Dealer is replacing the abs hydraulic control unit.
When brakes are applied the vehicle shakes. In order to maintain control, driver has to release the brakes. The dealer has inspected the vehicle and is not able to duplicate the problem.
Unable to maintain alignment, dealer will not align vehicle under warranty,.
When applying brakes under regular braking conditions, no inclement weather, there is a lot of vibration and shaking. The rotors were turned at 30000 miles because they were repeatedly warping. Currently, at 40,000 miles the condition is back. 8ak.
Brakes are released by abs system as vehicle is braking once a slow speed is reached, causing it to drift forward. Occurs intermittently.
Vehicle skided on icy roads , lost control went media concert, speed 15mph, brakes locked up, pedal went to the floor, impact 12:00 position , hit a road sign.
Water pump replaced 2 times by dealer, air conditiong compressor continues to fail. Front end vibrates when braking from 35 m. P. H. + causing to back off on the brakes and reapply. Rear wiper motor failed. All 4 interior door panels peeled and replaced by the dealer.
Intermittently when brakes are applied vehicle revs to a high rpm. Also, while making a turn, vehicle will stall out and die. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and has not been able to correct problem. There was a crack in the bracket for the power steering pump which disabled the fan belt. Consumer states vehicle has experienced electrical problems.
When applying the abs brakes on wet or dry pavement the vehicle pulls to the right. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
I sent a detailed letter to daimler Chrysler after being refused by dealer. They only refunded my money for the cost of the front rotors. They would not reimburse me for the labor charges. I can't understand how they can do that when I had them replaced before the recall. That should show there is a problem. I wrote about all my problems with this "lemon" but I could not claim it was a lemon because I was leasing it at the time and in PA, a vehicle can only be declared a "lemon" when it is purchased, not leased. Very dissatisfied with daimler/Chrysler because they simply washed their hands of the entire problem. I have other problems to report, along with the receipts to prove they were investigated but nothing was ever done to correct the problems. Please contact me to forward all receipts proving complaints before warranty expired. Thank you.
When applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor and vehicle did not stop.
Replaced brakes once and have squealing when brakes are applied, also brake pedal sinks when at a stop,spare tire was a recall but never mentioned by carpoint.
Vehicle pulls to the left when brakes are heavily applied a thighway speeds.