1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee service brakes, hydraulic problems
163 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions, the engine stalled intermittently. The vehicle restarted after several attempts and the engine and brake warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The indicators remained lit…”
filed Jan 15, 2009
“Tl* - the contact owns a 1997 chrysler jeep grand cherokee. The abs warning light came on when it snowed and the abs will not engage. This occurred since the contact purchased the vehicle, approximately 2 years ago. The repair shop could not t diagnose the failure. The dealer stated that if the abs…”
filed Feb 6, 2007
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 Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 64 | 18% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 32 | 4% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 16 | 1% |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 1% |
| 2012 Grand Cherokee | 30 | 2% |
| 2011 Grand Cherokee | 27 | 2% |
| 2010 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Jeep Grand 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.