1997 Jeep Cherokee Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee, 16% of all complaints for this model year. The words owners use most often: “brake rotors” (18% of reports).
- 62service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 19%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake rotors: mentioned in 11 of 62 complaints (18%)
- Prior consumer: mentioned in 7 of 62 complaints (11%)
- Component 00V: mentioned in 6 of 62 complaints (10%)
- Requesting reimbursement mjs: mentioned in 6 of 62 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
How serious are the reports?
Of 62 complaints, 9 mention a crash.
Jeep Cherokee service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Cherokee | 2 | 1% | 95,000 |
| 2019 Cherokee | 6 | 0% | 100,000 |
| 2018 Cherokee | 2 | 0% | 126,000 |
| 2017 Cherokee | 3 | 0% | 50,000 |
| 2016 Cherokee | 2 | 0% | 76,704 |
| 2014 Cherokee | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2006 Cherokee | 1 | 6% | 27,142 |
| 2001 Cherokee | 53 | 23% | 19,972 |
| 2000 Cherokee | 104 | 28% | 16,000 |
| 1999 Cherokee | 95 | 26% | 73,900 |
| 1998 Cherokee | 80 | 20% | 112,375 |
| 1997 Cherokee | 62 | 16% | — |
| 1996 Cherokee | 86 | 19% | 66,000 |
| 1995 Cherokee | 77 | 13% | 201,799 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the "salt belt." if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor.
Risk: The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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
The anti-lock brake system was inoperative. *jb
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1997 Jeep Cherokees have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 1997 Jeep Cherokee (16% of the 390 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “brake rotors”, in 11 of 62 complaints, followed by “prior consumer” (7).
Other 1997 Jeep Cherokee problems
See all 1997 Jeep Cherokee problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Cherokee years.