1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems

Owners reported brakes problems in 144 complaints for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

Complaints: 144 12% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage: 106,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires: 3 and 0
Injuries and deaths: 7 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When brakes problems show up

Based on 10 complaints that include mileage. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.

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Mileage	Complaints
0k to 20k miles	0
20k to 40k miles	0
40k to 60k miles	0
60k to 80k miles	2
80k to 100k miles	2
100k to 120k miles	2
120k to 140k miles	1
140k to 160k miles	2
160k to 180k miles	1
180k to 200k miles	0
200k+ miles	0

What the data shows

Of the 10 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 106,000 miles, and 0% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 3 crashes, 7 injuries.

What owners wrote

The vehicle jumped out of gear, striking another vehicle and a mail box . After receiving a recall for the existing condition. The manufacturer inspected the vehicle and stated that the brake line was worn. Recall# 02v053000.

Reported at 143,000 miles, August 2004 CrashInjury

I have a 96 grand cherokee ltd 4x4 with 115k miles. Since it turned 65k miles I have replaced the brake pads and drums 3 times. I have water leaks in the seat belt wells, the passenger side window, and the belts are wet when it rains. Today, water is pooling in the floor of the driver's side. Water pours from just above the accelerator. Must be from A/C?the rear door hatch has jammed in lock position. The electronic mileage/ fuel readout (on ceiling module) fluctuates wildly and is inaccurate.

Reported at 64,000 miles, October 2004

Brakes problems in other years

Brakes problems across all Jeep models