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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 2003-12

Related recalls

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202248%
2021148%
2020309%
20191107%
2018386%
2017625%
20161037%
20151378%
20142118%
2006212%
20015624%
200010528%
199910228%
19988822%
19977519%
19969321%
19959015%
19946513%
199313031%
19924035%
199116370%
199015357%
19899248%
198877%
1987611%
1986314%
1985212%

Other parts of the 1994 Jeep Cherokee

Body and structure
205 complaints
Engine cooling
79 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
38 complaints
Vehicle speed control
38 complaints
Seat belts
35 complaints
Electrical system
21 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Tires
13 complaints
Equipment
12 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Seats
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.

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