2000 Jeep Cherokee
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 1,829 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 12 Cherokee model years with reports.
Of the 2000 reports, 136 involved a crash and 58 involved a fire. 118 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Campaign 09E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
Campaign 06E065000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Campaign 06E026000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulicMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
Campaign 06E022000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpFeb 1, 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC ELECTRICAL GROMMET CONNECTORS AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUELS AND MAY DEGRADE CAUSING A POTENTIAL LEAK PATH FOR FUEL.
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-880-3056.
Campaign 06E011000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, fuel injection system, injectorsApr 8, 2002
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L ENGINE ONLY, THE DESIGN OF THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLDS COULD ALLOW DEBRIS TO ACCUMULATE AT THE #3 CYLINDER LOCATION.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MANIFOLD SHIELD TO MODIFY THE AIR FLOW CHARACTERISTICS AND TO PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IN THE AREA OF THE #3 CYLINDER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 13, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 02V104000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,829 reports, newest first.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Exterior lighting, Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 30, 2007
I HAVE A 2000 JEEP GC LAREDO, AND ALONG WITH MANY,MANY OTHER PEOPLE I HAVE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. THE WARPED ROTORS ARE VERY DANGEROUS WHEN YOU HAVE TO USE YOUR BRAKES, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HAVE CHILDREN IN THE CAR AS I DO, ALSO THE TAILLIGHT/BRAKE LIGHT ISSUE, THAT HAS GOTTEN ME PULLED OVER MORE THAN ONCE, EVEN THOUGH I PUT A NEW BULB IN IT EVERY TIME. THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR THAT IS VERY ANNOYING NOT TO MENTION MY TRANSMISSION HAS A SHIFTING PROBLEM THAT I CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT AND NOW MY RADIATOR FAN WILL NOT WORK SO MY CAR WILL OVERHEAT IF I AM STOPPED FOR TOO LONG. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Exterior lighting, Sep 28, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE HEADLIGHTS AND THE PLASTIC SHIELD THAT COVERS THE HEADLIGHTS ARE DULL AND FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT HAS REMAINED ILLUMINATED FOR FOUR DAYS. THE CONTACT WILL HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED BY THE DEALER ON OCTOBER 1, 2007. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE LEAK DETECTION PUMP WAS ALSO DEFECTIVE (CODE 1494). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 119,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 26, 2007
2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WITH A RECALL FOR THE FAN. THE CUSTOMER STATED HE WENT TO HAVE THE FAN REPLACED, HOWEVER AFTER HE LEFT THE DEALER AND DROVE 10 MILES, THE RADIATOR WAS COMPLETELY OUT OF WATER. *KB THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST $500.00 TO REPLACE THE RADIATOR. THE CONSUMER STATED HE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR SOMETHING THAT WAS SUPPOSEDLY FIXED UNDER RECALL.*JB
Visibility, Sep 26, 2007
HVAC SYSTEM FAILURE ON JEEP WJ. CREAKING NOISES FREQUENTLY HEARD FROM UNDERNEATH DASH, LOAD FAN NOISES HEARD FROM INSIDE DASH. THESE SOUNDS INDICATE THE START OF A BLEND DOOR FAILURE IN THE HVAC SYSTEM. I ASK YOU TO CONSIDER A PARTIAL OR TOTAL RECALL REQUEST TO DAIMLER CHRYSLER ON BEHALF OF THE NHTSA AND JEEP OWNERS AFFECTED BY THIS PROBLEM. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 25, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2005, THE PLASTIC BLADES OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR COOLING FAN SEPARATED IN FRONT OF THE RADIATOR. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE OVERHEATED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THREE DIFFERENT MECHANICS BEFORE THE ENGINE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT PAID $5,000 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007, THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DAIMLER CHRYSLER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V199000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN) WAS REFERENCED. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 01-14-08. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED, THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE EXPERIENCED ENGINE DAMAGED DUE TO A FAILED PISTON. UPDATED 12/12/07.*JB
Visibility, Sep 24, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN A RAIN STORM AND THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR. I TOOK THE JEEP TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED ALLOWING THE WINDOW TO FALL. REGULATOR WAS REPLACED. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 12, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY A MECHANIC. SHE LATER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE THAT STATED SHE WOULD BE REIMBURSED IF ANY REPAIRS WERE MADE ON THE VEHICLE. TWO MONTHS AGO, SHE SUBMITTED HER RECEIPTS BY MAIL TO THE MANUFACTURER AND SHE HAS YET TO RECEIVE ANY REIMBURSEMENTS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SECOND RECALL NOTICE FOR THE SAME COMPONENT AFTER HER RECEIPTS WERE SUBMITTED. SHE HAS NOT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 87,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 10, 2007
2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4.0L. RADIATOR FAN CAME APART DAMAGING RADIATOR & SHROUD. REPLACED FAN & RADIATOR. IN 2007 CHRYSLER HAD A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT SAID MY VEHICLE WASN'T IN THE RECALL DUE TO DATE OF MANUFACTURE. SINCE THIS FAILURE IS IDENTICAL TO THE FAILURE THAT INITIATED THE RECALL, JEEP SHOULD REIMBURSE ME FOR MY LOSS. *JB
Visibility, Sep 9, 2007
WINDSHIELD WILL NOT DEFOG DUE TO MALFUNCTIONING BLEND DOOR. FORCED TO PULL OVER IN HEAVY RAIN DUE TO INABILITY TO SEE ROAD. *JB
Exterior lighting, Visibility, Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 2, 2007
PASSENGER REAR DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED; PASSENGER FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE AND WINDOW FELL INTO DOOR WHILE ON HIGHWAY;LEFT BRAKE LIGHT FAILS TO LIGHT UP WITH NEW BULB. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 26, 2007, fire
VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY FOLLOWED BY A LOUD BANG. THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. AFTER SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE I FOUND THE PLASTIC FAN BLADES FROM THE ELECTRIC COOLING FAN HAD BROKEN APART AND WERE JAMMED INTO THE FAN PULLEY. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2000 GRAND CHEROKEE MODEL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. WHY IS IT LIMITED TO THAT MODEL WHEN EVIDENTLY IT IS HAPPENING TO OTHER 2000 MODEL JEEPS SUCH AS MINE A 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE CLASSIC. THE RECALL FOR THE OTHER MODEL IS VIRTUALLY THE SAME PROBLEM THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED. WHY THE LIMIT ? *TR
Electrical system, Aug 23, 2007
ENGINE WHILE IN PARK TACHOMETER SPIKES HOWLING FROM VEHICLE BETWEEN 65 & 75MPH. *TR
Exterior lighting, Aug 17, 2007
THE TAIL LIGHT ON MY SUV 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HAS FAILED TWICE. I FIRST NOTICED THE FAILURE SHORTLY PRIOR TO A CAR ACCIDENT IN EARLY 2006. WHEN I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR PLACE FOR DAMAGES FROM THE ACCIDENT, I ALSO PAID OUT OF POCKET TO HAVE THE TAIL LIGHT ISSUE FIXED. THE BACK TAIL LIGHT,ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, WOULD EITHER BE FAINTLY LIT OR NOT LIGHT AT ALL WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CAR REPAIR SHOP RELAXED THE PART NEEDED, WHICH WAS AT THE STEERING WHEEL HEAD LIGHT SWITCH. IT WORKED FINE AFTER THE REPLACEMENT FOR ABOUT 7 MONTHS, BEFORE FAILING AGAIN, WITH THE SAME COMPLAINTS. *JB
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Aug 15, 2007
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HAS DEFECTIVE TAIL/BRAKE LIGHTS. MINE HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND NOW ITS OUT AGAIN. I KNOW OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE THE SAME VEHICLE AND ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. *JB
Visibility, Aug 14, 2007
HVAC BLEND DOOR IN JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE FAILED. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 14, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A BANG AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE. WHEN HE TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE BLADE DETACHED FROM THE FAN. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WOULD COST $300 TO REPLACE THE FAN AND THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NUMBER 06V199000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN). THE PURCHASE DATE AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 121,500. UPDATED 08/29/07.*JB
Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 9, 2007
DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER(FRONT) SIDE FAILED. UNABLE TO OPEN WITH KEY ALONE. MUST PRESS KEYLESS ENTRY AND ALSO TURN KEY. ACTUATOR MAKE GRINDING/QUACKING NOISE WHEN KEYLESS ENTRY USED. NO REPAIRS ATTEMPTED AS YET. DEALER COST IS APPROX $ 250 PER DOOR. FRONT ROTORS WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND QUICKLY. RESULTS IN VIOLENT AND DANGEROUS SHAKING OF VEHICLE WHEN BRAKING FROM MID-RANGE SPEEDS (40-45 MPH). HAVE HAD ROTORS POLISHED TWICE WITHIN 8 MONTHS. *JB
Air bags, Aug 8, 2007
CRUISE CONTROL,HORN NOT WORKING,AIRBAG LIGHT ON. DEFECTIVE CLOCKSPRING??? *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 7, 2007
2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SAFETY RECALL F-25 CUSTOMER STATES THAT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED IN THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIR**CC THE CONSUMER STATED THE PLASTIC FAN BLADES ON THE ELECTRIC RADIATOR FRACTURED. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 7, 2007
2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. ONCE IT STARTED AGAIN ON ITS OWN AND THEN THE SECOND TIME IT REQUIRED THAT I RESTART THE IGNITION. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 2, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. IN JULY 2006, THE OWNER REPAIRED THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FAN. IN JULY 2007, HE RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR THE ENGINE COOLING COOLING SYSTEM: FAN NHTSA (CAMPAIGN #06V199000). HE WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIR. THE PURCHASE DATE OF THE VEHICLE, VIN, ENGINE SIZE AND THE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 08/30/07 *TR
Exterior lighting, Aug 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE POLICE PULLED THE CONTACT OVER BECAUSE THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES LIGHTS WERE NOT OPERATING. THE REAR CONNECTION WAS PREVIOUSLY TIGHTENED, BUT THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 113,000.
Exterior lighting, Jul 31, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE IS A WIRING ISSUE REGARDING THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LIGHTS. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE HAS NO BRAKE LIGHTS AT ALL. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. SHE HAS RECEIVED TRAFFIC TICKETS FROM THE POLICE BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,100 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,300.
Air bags, Jul 28, 2007, crash
ON JULY 26, MY SON HAD A FRONT IMPACT WRECK IN HIS 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT THAT TOTALED THE CAR, HOWEVER NEITHER THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG, NOT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. AS A RESULT OF THIS CRASH, MY SON, WHO WAS DRIVING HIT HIS HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND REQUIRED 11 STICHES AND MY OTHER SON, WHO WAS THE PASSENGER IN THE CAR SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY REQUIRING 8 STICTHES AS WELL AS NUMEROUS IMPACT BRUISES. INJURIES WERE MINIMIZED BECAUSE BOTH SONS WERE WEARING THEIR SEATBELTS. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 26, 2007
ON A HARD STOP THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK MY JEEP THE DEALER, AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE A RUSTED BRAKE LINE THAT FAILED WHEN I MADE THE PANIC STOP. I CALLED CHRYSLER, AND THEY SAID THAT THERE WERE NO SERVICE BULLETINS OR PROBLEMS WITH OTHER JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES REGARDING BRAKE LINES RUSTING OUT AND LEAKING FLUID CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. CHRYSLER REPLIED THAT SINCE MY JEEP WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, THEY WOULD NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE RUSTED BRAKE LINE. THIS IS NOT ONLY A FINANCIAL ISSUE, BUT A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO NOTIFY OTHERS OF THIS POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR