Brakes Failed Problems of Jeep Wrangler

While slowing to a stop from very low speed, on a paved city street, the brakes failed. Pedal was all the way to the floor, and seemed as if the Jeep accelerated slightly, and the abs was possibly activating and releasing? causing minor damage traffic collision with stopped car in front of me. I am a retired traffic accident investigator, and was not distracted, I could not recreate the same malfunction after the collision.

See all problems of the 2015 Jeep Wrangler 🔎.

Tl the contact owns a 1995 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to grindstaff Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (2226 w elk Ave, elizabethton, TN 37643) to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 02v041000 (parking brake). The contact stated that after the recall repair was completed, the parking brake failed on multiple occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled forward after engaging the parking brake. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure however, the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 280,000.

Parking brake failed causing vehicle to roll while someone was working under the vehicle. Dealer is unable to adjust parking brake to remove slack in parking cables and fca is unwilling to replace the defective parking brake lever that has a failed tensioning spring.

See all problems of the 2014 Jeep Wrangler 🔎.

Tl-the contact owned a 2004 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while exiting her driveway carport going 10mph, without warning the vehicle accelerated and the contact could not control the steering which seized. The contact attempted to depress the brakes which failed causing, the contact to crash into the carports pole allowing the vehicle to come to a complete stop. No emergency brake was applied. No injury's, no police report failed, no medical attention, no damage's to the vehicle, the dealer was not contacted, no diagnosed test was performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. Ck.

See all problems of the 2004 Jeep Wrangler 🔎.

The contact owned a 2009 Jeep Wrangler. While driving 25 mph, the brakes failed to work. The contact had to pump the brake pedal because it traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed. The contact pulled into a parking lot and turned off the vehicle. When the contact attempted to restart the engine, the vehicle began to smoke and then caught on fire. The contact exited the vehicle immediately. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was totaled. The contact called a customer service line and thought it was the dealer. The contact was transferred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer provided a case number. The dealer was not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 123,808.

See all problems of the 2009 Jeep Wrangler 🔎.

"takata recall" - while coming off the interstate, I started braking because vehicles were stopped at the top of the exit ramp to turn onto the overpass (highway). The vehicle would not stop. On three separate times the brakes did not function proper. They would not grip. Felt light hydro-plaining or like they would not lock. The vehicle had more than enough distance to stop and I was braking before I left the interstate. On the third try, the brakes failed again, causing an accident. My son was in the vehicle and kept asking why we were not slowing down and stopping. The vehicle did slow down, but not enough or in enough time.

See all problems of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler 🔎.

Tl-the contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while the driver was at complete stop at a red light the vehicle independently accelerated with the brake pedal was engaged causing the driver to crash into a dump truck rear end. The driver was able to drive the vehicle home. There was not injuries to report. A police report was not file. The manufacturer engineer performed a diagnostic at an unknown dealership and was unable to locate a failure code the manufacturer engineer concluded that the brake failure was not caused by a manufacturer defect. However, the engineer advised that there was an abnormal reading in the radio frequency. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 28,209. Li.

See all problems of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler 🔎.

I parked the Jeep, set the emergency brake and put the vehicle in gear, with engine off. While inside the business lobby, the Jeep started to roll backward into a busy roadway. The Jeep gain speed due to the incline. And I desperately attempted to stop the Jeep, before it could roll-away onto the busy roadway and cause injuries or fatalities. I was ran over by my Jeep � during my desperate and unsuccessfull attempt to stop the roll-away Jeep. The Jeep stoped, after crashing into an electrical utilities pole at the curb-side. I suffered severe damage to my leg requiring immediate emergency medical attention. The Jeep was taken to a Chrysler dealer, for an inspection. While the Jeep was in the dealership, Chrysler sent out a private contractor to inspect the vehicle. As part of the inspection, the occupant restraint controller (orc) crash-data was retrieved. I made several requests to Chrysler, for a copy of the final inspection report. And was repeatedly denied the (orc) data, retrieved from my Jeep Wrangler. The Chrysler dealer had to replace the front axle of the Jeep. The out-of-pocket cost for the repair was $6,859. 92. Also, I had the Jeep taken to different Jeep-Chrysler dealer, for a second inspection. After performing diagnostics, the certified mechanic confirmed that the emergency brakes, while engaged � would not hold the vehicle. The e-brake was replaced at out-of-pocket cost of $1,138. 41. The failure mileage, for the 2013 Jeep Wrangler rubicon was 46,600. The 2011 NHTSA database posted Chrysler recall no. B03also, for Jeep Wrangler roll aways resulting from parking brake assembly failures. However, the probem has not been corrected and continues after recalls. This is a serious, and very dangerous safety issue � in that you can see these vehicles turning into un-guided missles. And doing damage to people and property, as a result of parking brake failures.

See all problems of the 2013 Jeep Wrangler 🔎.

The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that when applying the brake pedal, the brakes would squeal and emit a burning odor. In addition, when attempting to park, the brakes would emit a squeal noise and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was towed to the glendale Chrysler dealer where it was diagnosed the vehicle's caliber, router, and rear brakes failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 31801254 and informed the contact that repair was not covered under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.

The parking brake fails to hold the vehicle unless pulled to it's very maximum point and even then the hold is not strong. Brake has been adjusted several times, but the issue still persists.

Parking brake fails to work even after adjustment.

Date of occurrence: 10/30/2015 after several minutes unattended, the parking brake spontaneously failed. The vehicle rolled down the driveway, coming to rest after hitting a tree in the neighbor's yard. The local police were notified; no report filed due to the only private property involved. Injuries to the owner when trying to catch the vehicle include, but not limited severe facial trauma and loss of consciousness, dislocated left shoulder requiring surgery, broken 4th and 5th ribs, broken bone in left hand.

See all problems of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler 🔎.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that as the failure progressed randomly, the brake pedal was slow to respond and the slippery road warning light flashed randomly while traveling during inclement weather. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 20 mph, the brake pedal was applied and it did not depress which caused the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the contact did not sustain any major injuries from the crash. The police gave a citation and indicated that the brakes were faulty and the vehicle was unsafe. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v236000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 08v202000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed to determine the failure. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the faulty brake failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and they provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Dyd.

See all problems of the 2008 Jeep Wrangler 🔎.

I was driving my Jeep to work when all the sudden white smoke entered the cap. I rolled the window down to vent the smoke and saw flames at my feet. I pulled the Jeep over to the side of the highway just in time for the brakes to fail. After putting the emergency brake on so it would roll into another car I jumped out of the car just in time to see the flames eat the hood of my Jeep and work its way back through my entire vehicle. I watched as the fire department put out the fire over and over and over. Since it had a full tank of gas my Jeep was distroyed. I put $70,000 of parts into my Jeep and it was all eaten by a fire in 20 minutes. I got the oil changed done at the dealership and was never told about a recall. I never recieved any piece of mail notifying me of any recall. I didn't know about the fire issues until I started to research what the problem might have been. The fire department said that they will investigate it but that there really isn't anything left of the Jeep to find the origin. I have video of the fire when it was occuring as well as pictures of the before, during, and after the fire.

See all problems of the 2010 Jeep Wrangler 🔎.

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the emergency brake failed to operate. The vehicle would be slitly incline rolling back. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed but could not find the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure mileage was 75,000. Aw.

See all problems of the 2011 Jeep Wrangler 🔎.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the brake pedal was applied up hill and it rolled backwards with no warning. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected that the four brakes failed and the emergency brakes failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was to be further diagnosed by the mechanic to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000. Dyd.

The emergency brake failed when I applied it while parking the vehicle and it began to roll away. The vehicle is a manual transmission and this poses a severe danger when parking the vehicle.

Tl- the contact owns a 1995 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the parking brake failed to work for an extended period of time. The contact called more than two dealers and they indicated that the part was no longer available pertaining to NHTSA campaign id number: 02v041000 (parking brake). The manufacturer was notified of the failure several times and indicated that the campaign was over and they were not required to remedy the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer provided no fix for the failure. The vehicle was taken back by the contact and parked at her residence. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Dyd.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated the while driving 45 mph down a steep hill when the brakes failed. There were no warning lights that illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact veered the vehicle to the right. The vehicle was was steered along side a fence, in order to slow the vehicle down. The contact crashed into a tree in order to stop the vehicle. The two front air bags did deploy. There were no reported injuries. The vehicle was totaled. The vehicle did not have collision insurance. The contact did not contact the manufacturer to inquire about VIN number being included in the recall. The failure mileage was 65,000. The VIN was not provided.

Stock 2010 Jeep Wrangler unlimited rubicon ~25,000 miles while driving ~ 25mph on a city street, brakes failed and I drove through a stop sign - I noticed smoke coming from the dash and attempted to pull the vehicle to the side of the road. Before I could, the power steering failed and I noticed flames from the drivers side window. I jumped from the Jeep. Fire services were on scene w/I 2 minutes and Jeep was completely engulfed in flames (around engine compartment) w/I 30 seconds.

I was backing out of my driveway when the brakes totally failed. The brakes were factory installed and not after market. I put the emergency brake on and pushed the vehicle back into the driveway where it has remained.

See all problems of the 1999 Jeep Wrangler 🔎.

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. While driving 60 mph down a hill the driver engaged the brakes and the brakes failed to operate. To prevent a crash the contact had to drive into a ditch. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, no repairs had been made at the time of the complaint . The failure and current mileages were 72000.

See all problems of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler 🔎.

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving the vehicle 30 mph it pulled excessively to the right. The contact tried to turn the steering wheel back to the left and it responded as if the power steering failed. The contact applied the brakes in order to stop the vehicle and there was no response. The emergency brake also failed when it was engaged. The failure caused the contact to crash into a viaduct. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and inspected by the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The vehicle was deemed destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 6,000.

Parking brake failure has occurred numerous times. Brakes will not stay adjusted. Ive adjusted it at least a dozen times.

Uncontrolled reverse rolling / brake failure: 2007 Jeep Wrangler rubicon unlimited 4 door model. While I'm sure that no one will want to hear of a vehicle taken off-road, the rubicon is marketed & designed to do just such activities and does them extremely well. I have owned at least 12 Jeep vehicles and this one is absolutely amazing for it's capabilities. I love it & can't say enough positive. Problem: when attempting to go up a steep hill, if you have to stop and roll back, the brake pedal goes 'stiff' and allows vehicle to free roll backwards until you smash into something which makes it stop. Doesn't happen every time, but it's happened 3 separate times to me in my 900 mi I have on the vehicle. The pedal is totally stiff and the brakes will not apply. This most recent incident occurred over this past weekend and I almost ran over two people that were on foot behind the vehicle as I was allowed to roll uncontrolled backwards until I smashed into a rock approx 30' from where I wanted to stop. Thankfully the rock was large enough to stop the Jeep since I was on a pretty serious hill and no clue how far I would have rolled until most certainly a tree would have had to stopped me. In the stopping, I broke off a rear shock as I hit the rock. I've been driving Jeep vehicles for over 25 years. I consider myself a very capable off-road driver and very comfortable in the situation & vehicle. I have been in this same off-road situation hundreds and hundreds of times. These 3 events are like nothing I've ever experienced ever. Total non-usage of the brakes, pedal becoming stiff as a board with no grabbing at all. Letting off and attempting to hit pedal doesn't assist at all. You're on a wild free roll ride backwards. Very scary & dangerous. Chances are, I'm going to have to pull the fuse on the electronic brake control system since it's truly going to injure someone either inside my Jeep or anyone behind me sooner or later.

2007 Jeep Wrangler 4-door 6000 miles. First incident: sunny clear dry road conditions. Took exit ramp off expressway and while attempting to stop at intersection the brakes failed. Pedal went to the floor and Jeep did not stop. After pumping brakes with no response I had to stop Jeep by shifting into park. I was able to drive it, with brakes functioning less than a half mile home. I had the Jeep towed (covered by warranty) the next morning. Dealer inspected and test drove without being able to repeat problem. Conclusion was no problem. Second incident: sunny clear dry road conditions. Took exit ramp off expressway and while attempting to stop at intersection the brakes failed. This time I held brakes to floor and the brakes eventually "kicked-in" and stopped the Jeep. This time I drove to dealer and after another inspection of the Jeep there was no problem found?!? fortunately, both incidents did not result in any accidents as I was able to stop the Jeep prior to entering the intersection. I'm praying there isn't a 3rd incident!.

The truck had some brake failure which resulted from a seal leak at the power brake booster. When applying the brakes the truck does not seem to want to stop.

See all problems of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler 🔎.