1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 105 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 112,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake rotors” (19% of reports).
- 105service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 112,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 10%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 20 of 105 complaints (19%)
- Requesting reimbursement: mentioned in 12 of 105 complaints (11%)
- Please provide: mentioned in 10 of 105 complaints (10%)
- Prior 00V: mentioned in 6 of 105 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 7 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 105 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Jeep Grand Cherokee service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 4 | 1% | 35,000 |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 1% | 34,000 |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 64 | 17% | 65,000 |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 32 | 4% | 73,750 |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 1% | 26,000 |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 17 | 1% | 9,176 |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 1% | 71,000 |
| 2012 Grand Cherokee | 30 | 2% | 32,500 |
| 2011 Grand Cherokee | 27 | 2% | 72,000 |
| 2010 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 2% | 17,886 |
| 2009 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 1% | 38,500 |
| 2008 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 0% | 47,000 |
| 2007 Grand Cherokee | 10 | 1% | 12,500 |
| 2006 Grand Cherokee | 12 | 1% | 24,000 |
| 2005 Grand Cherokee | 32 | 2% | 15,000 |
| 2004 Grand Cherokee | 142 | 11% | 16,300 |
| 2003 Grand Cherokee | 64 | 8% | 18,840 |
| 2002 Grand Cherokee | 153 | 10% | 19,000 |
| 2001 Grand Cherokee | 196 | 22% | 25,608 |
| 2000 Grand Cherokee | 418 | 29% | 26,960 |
| 1999 Grand Cherokee | 595 | 36% | 34,000 |
| 1998 Grand Cherokee | 152 | 15% | 47,250 |
| 1997 Grand Cherokee | 163 | 16% | 82,000 |
| 1996 Grand Cherokee | 105 | 12% | 112,000 |
| 1995 Grand Cherokee | 89 | 12% | 104,552 |
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.
1996 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to not being notified about several recall notices. *smd
THIS IS A TEST FROM DOT OIG REGARDING AUDIT [redacted]. PLEASE CALL SCOTT AT XXX-XXX-XXXX. FOLLOW-UP BY FB, TM, AND LH ON 7/9/2010.
Tl*the contact owns a 1996 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 65 to 70 mph, the vehicle began shaking on the front end with extreme force. The brakes were warped and caused the failure. Driving over a bump in the road caused the shaking to be more excessive. A mechanic replaced the front brakes and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokees have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 105 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee (12% of the 893 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 1996 Jeep Grand 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.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 112,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “brake rotors”, in 20 of 105 complaints, followed by “requesting reimbursement” (12).
Other 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
See all 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Grand Cherokee years.