NHTSA — Parking Brake Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1998 Jeep Cherokee brakes problems

brakes problem

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1998 Jeep Cherokee Owner Comments

problem #5

Jun 262004

Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Parking brake button popped off with spring as driver was trying to engage parking brake. Parking brake will not engage now.

- Chalfont, PA, USA

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problem #4

Jan 162004

Cherokee

  • miles
The emergency brake release button popped out when applied. The driver was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic ordered the part for replacement.

- Marianna, PA, USA

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problem #3

Mar 032003

Cherokee

  • miles
After the recall was performed on the parking brake, the vehicle experienced the same failure.

- Port Saint Joe, FL, USA

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problem #2

Jan 242002

Cherokee

  • miles
The emergency brake was not connected. Adjustments to the emergency brake cables and rear wheel star wheels were needed.

- Glendale Heights, IL, USA

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problem #1

Oct 202001

Cherokee

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle stalled while driving 55 mph due to a faulty gas gauge. Button popped off emergency brake lever.

- Scranton, PA, USA

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