1999 Jeep Cherokee brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 117 complaints for the 1999 Jeep Cherokee, 23% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 117 23% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 77,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 77,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Insured hit brakes and there were no brakes, the vehicle went into ditch and caught fire, insured stated that prior electrical problems were not resolved. Claim number 47-420-794.
1999 jeep cherokee - rear brakes occasionally lock up during/after wet weather. Not speed related. Rear brake cylinders replaced at 35k miles and 70k miles (june 2003). Remedy is to slowly pump brakes when stopping until locking-up no longer occurs.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Jeep Cherokee
- Transmission 42 complaints
- Engine 41 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 40 complaints
- Air bags 38 complaints
- Electrical system 31 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Suspension 23 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 19 complaints