1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 132about this part
- Share
- 22%of 588 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 144,995miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 132 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 22% of the 588 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 144,995 miles. 12 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Emergency brake handle release button & spring fell off. Jeep was stationary had a hard time try to release it. They show a recall only for 1995 id# 95v172000. Need to get it fixed. Asap”
NHTSA complaint #10822114, filed 2016-01, 158,990 miles“Consumer states: when she placed the vehicle in park it rolled backwards. The consumer put the emergency brake on and the vehicle still rolled back. She was not sure if the emergency brake worked properly. Had to put blocks under the wheels to keep vehicle from rolling.”
NHTSA complaint #10120974, filed 2005-05, 200,000 miles“After the parking the vehicle with the emergency brake on a flat surface. The parking brake disengaged, which causing the vehicle to roll back into the intersection. Dealership will be notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10044687, filed 2003-10, 131,000 miles“Consistent problems with rotors on 1994 Jeep cherokee; rotors warp, get heat spots, vibrate and cause significant problems with break pads and stopping abilities.”
NHTSA complaint #10088732, filed 2004-08, 62,500 miles“With the key in my pocket--therefore gearshift lever in park position--and the vehicle unatttended, it rolled backwards out of what I thought was a level garage, down my driveway, across the street and down my neighbor's driveway. Knocked down part of the driveway wall and continued on, crashing into the corner of the house with the left rear of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #709263, filed 1999-07Related recalls
- 99V340000Dec 13, 1999Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine…Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 1994–1995, Cherokee 1992–1995, Grand Wagoneer 1993–1995
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 13% |
| 2025 | 8 | 10% |
| 2024 | 17 | 7% |
| 2023 | 28 | 7% |
| 2022 | 14 | 5% |
| 2021 | 32 | 8% |
| 2020 | 13 | 5% |
| 2019 | 116 | 31% |
| 2018 | 62 | 7% |
| 2017 | 29 | 8% |
| 2016 | 25 | 8% |
| 2015 | 40 | 3% |
| 2014 | 260 | 11% |
| 2013 | 146 | 18% |
| 2012 | 289 | 18% |
| 2011 | 331 | 20% |
| 2010 | 12 | 10% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 24 | 3% |
| 2007 | 40 | 4% |
| 2006 | 71 | 6% |
| 2005 | 96 | 5% |
| 2004 | 159 | 12% |
| 2003 | 71 | 9% |
| 2002 | 179 | 12% |
| 2001 | 208 | 24% |
| 2000 | 438 | 30% |
| 1999 | 622 | 38% |
| 1998 | 161 | 16% |
| 1997 | 173 | 17% |
| 1996 | 118 | 13% |
| 1995 | 113 | 16% |
| 1994 | 132 | 22% |
| 1993 | 156 | 28% |
| 1991 | 3 | 50% |
| 1990 | 3 | 60% |
| 1989 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee
118 complaintsEngine cooling
75 complaintsVehicle speed control
68 complaintsFuel system
55 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsEquipment
17 complaintsTires
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Jeep Grand 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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