1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 152 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 47,250 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake rotors” (20% of reports).
- 152service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 47,250median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 29%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 30 of 152 complaints (20%)
- Component 00V: mentioned in 9 of 152 complaints (6%)
- Failed prior: mentioned in 8 of 152 complaints (5%)
- Requesting reimbursement: mentioned in 8 of 152 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 14 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 152 complaints, 7 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 (2)
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Problem: Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles. The power brake booster vacuum reservoir diaphragm can split or tear.
Risk: This can cause an increase in engine idle speed and a loss of power assist during brake application without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the brake booster date code and any boosters with the suspect manufacturing date range will be replaced.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While driving at different speeds and making slight turns the 1998 jeep grand cherokee will vibrate and bounce. The steering wheel will begin to pull and the front right tire feels like it is coming off or bouncing. I have taken it to the dealer and three independent shops for this problem over a 2…
Dt*: the contact stated when the brake pedal was depressed, there was a violent vibration throughout the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined the brake rotors were rusted.
For over a year the front brakes have squeaked (a rubbing noise) when driving (not during braking, which stops the noise). Dealer claims nothing could be found. Took the car in today to have tires rotated an balanced. Dealer claims the front pads are thin and crumbling and that both pads and rotors…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokees have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 152 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (15% of the 1,028 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 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 2 safety recalls 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 47,250 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “brake rotors”, in 30 of 152 complaints, followed by “component 00v” (9).
Other 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
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