1997 Jeep Cherokee service brakes, hydraulic problems
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While applying the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. The vehicle continued to accelerate with speed. The driver noticed that the abs light appeared on the dash board and remained on. The consumer was able to drive to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the abs unit…”
filed Sep 15, 2004
“While applying the brakes, the pedal went down to the floor. The vehicle was towed to gas station. The mechanic replaced rotors due to corrosion. *ph”
filed Nov 20, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY…Campaign 00V136000 · May 10, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 6 | 0% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 53 | 23% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 104 | 28% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 95 | 26% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 80 | 20% |
| 1996 Cherokee | 86 | 19% |
| 1995 Cherokee | 77 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.