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Jeep Cherokee 1997 Brakes Problems

82 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1997 Jeep Cherokee - 21% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage82 complaints

82 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

00V136000Reported May 10, 2000 - 589,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on May 10, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 589,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Fuel and Propulsion System149Engine54Power Train49Air Bags29Electrical System26Vehicle Speed Control15
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.