Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Eight problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2004 Grand Cherokee.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 03/26/2007

I purchased a Jeep Grand Cherokee from car max on 3-17-07, and within a 3 week period the Jeep accelerated when braking 6 to 7 times. Running through stop lights and signs. I was almost hit. What is the problem with the Jeep.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 05/31/2006

: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at various speeds the vehicle vibrated. This occurred without warning during normal braking on normal roads. The manufacturer was alerted however no inspections have been made. The rotors were resurfaced. Updated 06/19/06.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 05/25/2005

Consumer had an accident today. Consumer was about to make a left, a car was braking ahead and the consumer hit the brake. The consumers breaks did not respond. The tachometer was going up. Consumer hit brakes a second time, still did not work. Consumer hit other vehicle, and then vehicle stopped. Previous warning. Took vehicle to repair shop, mechanic said it just needed an oil change. Last Friday at one point it seemed like the brakes didn't grab. Jeep stated there was a service alert or recall. In the past consumer asked for information about this problem, when the driver tries to slam on brakes instead hits both the gas and brake pedal because of it being so close together.

4 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2005

Brake problems, sudden acceleration.

5 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2005

Consumer states: vehicle shakes only when braking. All 4 rotors are warped, at various speeds the vehicles shakes more so at 45 mph or more. Shakes more violently when braking from that speed. No indication of for warning until vehicle began to shake while braking. Diamler Chrysler will replace the front rotors, but not the back rotors, and refused to give information as one why they will only replace front, and not the back, and refuse to give information regarding deffect of rotors.

6 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 02/12/2005

Consumer complained about a brake problem. The rotors were thin, and prematureky wore out. Owner contacted the dealer, and was told that the vehicle was under warranty. However, the brakes were notcovered by the warranty.

7 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 07/23/2004

Vehicle was brand new and when depressing the brakes pedal went to the floor. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who was not able to duplicate the problem. Received the vehicle from the dealer, and was told dealer had no answers. Consumer was afraid to drive the vehicle. Even when vehicle was moving slowly it would not stop. While the consumer descended grades or hills the abs would activate. The consumer would continue to press on the brake but the vehicle would continue through the stop sign or light.

8 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 06/14/2004

On two occasions gas pedal has over took the brakes pedal an accelerated through a red light. Took car to dealer found nothing wrong told them to check the front brakes. They were bad they replaced at 19,000 miles.




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