1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems

Owners reported brakes problems in 188 complaints for the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

Complaints: 188 14% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage: 60,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires: 12 and 0
Injuries and deaths: 10 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When brakes problems show up

Based on 19 complaints that include mileage. 53% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.

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Mileage	Complaints
0k to 20k miles	1
20k to 40k miles	4
40k to 60k miles	5
60k to 80k miles	4
80k to 100k miles	2
100k to 120k miles	1
120k to 140k miles	0
140k to 160k miles	1
160k to 180k miles	0
180k to 200k miles	0
200k+ miles	1

What the data shows

Of the 19 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 12 crashes, 10 injuries.

What owners wrote

During normal driving down a mountain road, break pedal went to the floor. Attempts make to pump break with no effect. Emergency brake was pulled with no effect. Vehicle slammed into rock wall and then landed into a 10+ foot ravine. Was informed by mechanic the master cylinder failed which caused a near fatal accident with 5 people in the vehicle. I recently found out there was a recall on a replacement master cylinder for that make a model but cannot verify if this was a replacement part or not.

Reported at 200,000 miles, July 2016 Injury

When the consumer attempted to brake, the pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. There was numerous repairs that the vehicle needed; the windshield wipers, gas cap(s), new keyless remote and the temperature gauge did not work. Recall# 02v053000. The consumer discovered there was a recall regarding the power assist, the consumer was original told there would be no charge and then later was told the charge would be $400.00.

Reported at 60,000 miles, May 2004

Brakes problems in other years

Brakes problems across all Jeep models