1994 Jeep Cherokee Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 65about this part
- Share
- 13%of 519 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 65 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Jeep Cherokee, 13% of the 519 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 1994 Jeep Cherokee front passenger rotor broke into two pieces because of excess rust. When I braked the car pulled very hard to the left. It was very difficult and dangerous for me to brake. When I looked up recalls for 1994 Jeep Cherokee's, cars purchased and registered in virginia are not part of the NHTSA campaign id number 99v340000, but maryland and dc cars were on the recall list. I live 5 miles from maryland/dc. You should put all states on this recall. I could have killed someone or died yesterday.”
NHTSA complaint #10041778, filed 2003-10, 30 miles“Jeep Cherokee 1994 tends to still slide a bit when brakes are applied. Even when I replaced brake pads problem still exists. Hae asked other Jeep owner with the same year and they have told me the same thing happens to their jeeps.”
NHTSA complaint #763541, filed 2002-06“While driving vehicle about 30 MPH and when stepping on the brake pedal to stop vehicle, the vehicle does not stop. For the same reason the consumer's daughter had an accident. She rearended another vehicle. Consumer had checked one of the front wheels and saw a hub separated on the right front wheel. Dealer nor manufacturer were contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #827760, filed 1998-09“Recall # 99v340000 brakes:rotors: dealership never took care of recall campaign, even though customer's receipt showed work was performed. When vehicle was taken to a private mechanic two weeks later, rotors were replaced at owner's expense. Dealership was refusing to reimburse customer for work. Dealer wanted to change rotors to chrysler rotors, but did not complete the campaign the first time.”
NHTSA complaint #869060, filed 2000-08“While driving 25 MPH driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, causing consumer's vehicle to rear end another vehicle. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy. Driver sustained neck injuries and was transported by ambulance to hospital.”
NHTSA complaint #10049993, filed 2003-12Related recalls
- 11V279000May 6, 2011U.s. Drive right is recalling certain model year 1994-1996 jeep cherokee vehicles imported from january 2007, through april 2011 for failing to comply with…Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1994–1996
- 99V340000Dec 13, 1999Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine…Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1992–1995, Grand Wagoneer 1993–1995, Grand Cherokee 1994–1995
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 8% |
| 2021 | 14 | 8% |
| 2020 | 30 | 9% |
| 2019 | 110 | 7% |
| 2018 | 38 | 6% |
| 2017 | 62 | 5% |
| 2016 | 103 | 7% |
| 2015 | 137 | 8% |
| 2014 | 211 | 8% |
| 2006 | 2 | 12% |
| 2001 | 56 | 24% |
| 2000 | 105 | 28% |
| 1999 | 102 | 28% |
| 1998 | 88 | 22% |
| 1997 | 75 | 19% |
| 1996 | 93 | 21% |
| 1995 | 90 | 15% |
| 1994 | 65 | 13% |
| 1993 | 130 | 31% |
| 1992 | 40 | 35% |
| 1991 | 163 | 70% |
| 1990 | 153 | 57% |
| 1989 | 92 | 48% |
| 1988 | 7 | 7% |
| 1987 | 6 | 11% |
| 1986 | 3 | 14% |
| 1985 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1994 Jeep Cherokee
205 complaintsEngine cooling
79 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsSeat belts
35 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsTires
13 complaintsEquipment
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSeats
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Jeep Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology