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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 22 of 233 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 145 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
13 crash reports9 fire reports10 injury reports
What owners actually said
233 reports
Mileage unknown · Nov 1, 1999
Unknown Or Other
PAINT ON HOOD, ROOF AND BACK LIFT GATE HAS DISCOLORED AND THE "CLEAR COAT " HAS ERODED AWAY AND IS FLAKING OFF. APPEARANCE OF CAR IS REALLY DISGRACEFUL WITH LARGE AREAS OF PAINT DISCOLORED AND FLAKES OF PAINT OR CLEAR COAT FALLING OFF CONTINUOUSLY. THIS CAR HAS BEEN KEPT GARAGED DURING THE WHOLE TIME OF THIS EXPERIENCE AND THE…
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PAINT ON HOOD, ROOF AND BACK LIFT GATE HAS DISCOLORED AND THE "CLEAR COAT " HAS ERODED AWAY AND IS FLAKING OFF. APPEARANCE OF CAR IS REALLY DISGRACEFUL WITH LARGE AREAS OF PAINT DISCOLORED AND FLAKES OF PAINT OR CLEAR COAT FALLING OFF CONTINUOUSLY. THIS CAR HAS BEEN KEPT GARAGED DURING THE WHOLE TIME OF THIS EXPERIENCE AND THE PAINT CONDITION IS NOT WHAT SHOULD BE EXPECTED FROM A LEGITMATE AUTO MANUFACTURER. THE DEALER LISTENS TO MY STORY AND AGREES THAT THE PAINT LOOKS HORRIBLE BUT WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. THIS CAR HAS BEEN KEPT IN VERY GOOD CONDITION AT ALL TIMES AND IS MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS. THIS TYPE OF DEFECT SHOULD NOT GO UNCORRECTED.
NHTSA ODI #714196
Mileage unknown · Oct 27, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE TRAVELING ABS BRAKE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. ALSO, THE BRAKES ARE OPERATING WITHOUT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES OPERATING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER . DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #851924
Mileage unknown · Sep 24, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THERE HAS BEEN TWO RECALLS WITH THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. I NOW NEED AN ACCUMULATOR AND HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR ALMOST 2 WEEKS FOR A PART THAT HAS NOT COME IN YET
NHTSA ODI #711979
Mileage unknown · Sep 15, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA ODI #711371
Mileage unknown · Sep 10, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED UNDER RECALL # 96V260, ABS BRAKES. WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE JERKS TO THE LEFT. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ABS SENSOR AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #847457
Mileage unknown · Aug 26, 1999
Structure
THE FLOOR BOARDS ON THE 1991 JEEP CHEROKEE GET SO HOT THAT THEY ACTUALLY BURN BARE SKIN AND MELT PLASTIC. I'VE HAD THE EXHAUST REPLACED THINKING THAT COULD BE THE PROBLEM BUT IT IS NOT. IF YOU COULD CHECK INTO THIS AND INFORM ME OF YOUR FINDINGS I WOULD BE VERY THANKFUL. THANK YOU
NHTSA ODI #710576
Mileage unknown · Aug 26, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER IS NOT SATISFIED WITH RECALL REPAIR (#702) ABS SYSTEM, DEALERSHIP PROBLEM. MJS
NHTSA ODI #546195
Mileage unknown · Aug 6, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM WAS VERY STIFF AND NEEDED TO APPLY FORCE, VIBRATED AND BRAKES WERE LOST DUE TO PUMP BURNING OUT. MECHANIC REPAIRED. PROBLEMS REOCCURRED WITH LIGHT ILLUMINATING. DEALER CONTACTED THREE TIMES AND AWARE OF PROBLEM. PROBLEMS STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #844509
Mileage unknown · Aug 3, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED IT FEELS LIKE AIR IS IN THE LINES. PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN BEFORE FINALY STOPPING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS). THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR WHICH COULD CAUSE PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION WOULD BE LOSE AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS WILL SIGNAL SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT AND THE BASE MANUAL BRAKES WILL REMAIN FUNCTIONAL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ABS AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
IMPROPER INSERTION/CRIMPING OF THE HOSE-TO-END FITTINGS OF THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE ON THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CAN CAUSE DETACHMENT OF THE HOSE FROM THE ABS SYSTEM, AND DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DETACHMENT OF THE HOSE FROM THE ABS SYSTEM CAUSES THELOSS OF THE ABS FUNCTION AND HYDRAULIC BRAKE ASSIST, LEAVING ONLY MANUAL BRAKESAND DECREASING STOPPING ABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. DISCHARGE OFHYDRAULIC FLUID IN THE AREA OF THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE.
SUSPENSION JOUNCE BUMPER COULD CONTACT LEFT REAR WHEEL BRAKE TUBE WHEN SUSPENSION IS AT FULL JOUNCE (BOUNCE).
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONTACT AT FULL JOUNCE MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE TUBE TOCOLLAPSE AND RESTRICT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE TO THE LEFT REAR BRAKEWHICH AFFECTS THE BRAKING CAPABILITY OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: REPLACE LEFT REAR BRAKE TUBE WITH TUBE DESIGNED TO ELIMINATE CONTACT WITH BUMPER.
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NHTSA investigations
6
DP02005 · Sudden Acceleration
Opened Apr 25, 2002 · Closed Sep 10, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
There is no summary currently available
EA97001 · Brake Disc/hub Separation
Opened Jan 13, 1997 · Closed Jan 9, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER COMPLAINTS INDICATE THAT CORROSION OF THE BRAKE ROTORS HAVE CAUSED SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE DISC FROM ITS HUB, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE.
PE96053 · Brake Disc/hub Separation
Opened Sep 5, 1996 · Closed Jan 13, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
consumer complaints indicate that corrosion of hte brake rotors have caused separation of the brake disc from its hub, resulting in brake failure.
DP95007 · Vehicle Sudden Acceleration
Opened Nov 17, 1995 · Closed Dec 5, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
PE95049 · Rear Axle Shaft Separation
Opened Aug 17, 1995 · Closed Jan 26, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED TO EXAMINE THE FAILURE MODE AND THE RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY POSED BY ALLEGATIONS OF REAR AXLE SEPARATIONS.THE REAR AXLE SHAFT AND HOUSING DESIGN IS TYPICAL OF THOSE IN WHICH THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE IS CARRIED ON THE AXLE HOUSING.THE LEFT AND RIGHT AXLE SHAFTS, SUPPORTED BY ROLLER BEARINGS, ARE SITUATED INSIDE THE AXLE HOUSING.THE INBOARD SPLINED END OF THE AXLE SHAFT RECEIVES POWER TRANSMITTED FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY, PROVIDING TORQUE TO THE REAR WHEELS.THE ALLEGATIONS ARE THAT THE AXLE SHAFT FAILS, RESULTING IN THE SEPARATION OF A WHEEL AND AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY OR THE ENTIRE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY, DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT FAILURE.AS IDENTIFIED BY CHRYSLER, THE SUBJECT REAR AXLES ARE DANA 35C AND 35CM MODELS, WHICH HAVE BEEN USED ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES SINCE THE 1990 MODEL YEAR.A SAFETY DEFECT TREND WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT AXLE SHAFTS HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED.SEE HARD COPY RESUME FOR FULL TEXT OF SUMMARY.
PE93057 · Driveshaft/univ.joint Fail
Opened Jun 14, 1993 · Closed Oct 29, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
There is no summary currently available
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