Issue ID | 1066731 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10588855 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Brand | JEEP |
Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 02/05/14 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Started the jeep up in the morning to leave for work and as i backed into the street and tried stopping, the brake pedal was very stiff and the stopping power was almost none. I then put it into drive to go the 30 yards to the stop sign in front of the house and could not stop. I had both feet stomping on the pedal, but it didn't matter. I made it to the middle of the intersection before i stopped. This happens every time the jeep sits for more than 30 minutes and is then driven again. I have found that pumping the brakes 10-15 times before putting the car into drive alleviates the issue faster. I am worried that eventually this will happen even after the brakes are 'warmed up' when i really need the brakes. I researched the issue in forums online and it seems very common for the new-style grand cherokees to have issues with the brake booster. I went to my local jeep dealership and the part is over $200 without installation, which is not covered by my extended warranty. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 88500 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GREELEY, CO |
VIN pattern | 1J4RR4GG3BCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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