Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E022000 | BRAKE PARTS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 7440 | 03/20/2006 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/13/2006 | 03/13/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, raybestos, ac delco, aimco, carquest, and bendix brake hydraulic master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler or ford vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 0500302B | 12/16/2002 | 0500302A | 10000835 | Front brake pulsation during light to moderate brake application. *tt | 04/01/2003 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 0500302 | 05/13/2002 | 0500501 | 633985 | Subject regarding front brake pulsation during light to moderate brake application. *slc | 09/26/2002 |
| 0500501A | 09/14/2001 | 0500501 | 625614 | Experiencing brake roughness or pedal pulsation when the brakes are applied. *tt | 11/29/2001 |
| 0500501 | 08/10/2001 | 050100A | 623123 | Customer may experience a vibration of the steering wheel, floor, seat, instrument panel, or a minor pedal pulsation (brake roughness) under light to moderate pedal application. *slc | 10/26/2001 |
| 050100A | 04/14/2000 | 050100 | 612598 | Subject regarding brake roughness or pedal pulsation when the brakes are applied. *tt | 06/09/2000 |
| 050100 | 03/24/2000 | 050299 | 610620 | Experiencing brake roughness or pedal pulsation when the brakes are applied. *tt | 05/08/2000 |
| 050299A | 09/10/1999 | 050299 | 607907 | Customers may experience front brake roughness or pedal pulsation when brakes are applied due to excessive runout at the brake rotor. *tt | 10/28/1999 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 0500302A | 06/10/2002 | 0500302 | 633461 | Subject regarding front brake pulsation during light to moderate brake application. *slc | 09/23/2002 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 050599 | 06/18/1999 | 606162 | Information regarding match mounting of brake rotors. *tt | 08/11/1999 | |
| 050398 | 08/28/1998 | 602194 | Exhibiting minor brake pedal pulstion which may be caused by rough disc rotors. *ak | 10/15/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 155000 | 1 | |
| Rear lights (brake and park) stopped working. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 155000 | ||
| Rear lights (brake and park) stopped working. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 01/20/2004 | 41000 | 1 | 10/04/2002 |
| Pulsing brakes, 1999 jeep grand cherokee, common problem from faulty original equipment, tsb issued, safety hazard, but no recall.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/29/2003 | 58000 | 01/20/1999 | |
| Problems with the abs system. the vehicle to was in a collision and none of the air bags deployed. dealer was not contacted at the time of the call. ph | |||
| 05/01/1999 | |||
| At speeds above 50 mph, when the brakes are applied, the steering starts to shake violently and the brakes are slow to work. i reported this problem to the dealer. they look at the problem and found that the front and rear brakes (rotors) were warped. they tried to grind the original ones. that did not help the problem at all. now they are going to try and replace the front and rear rotors. i hope this works. i paid almost $30,000 for this vehicle and i feel ripped off. not to mention all the time i have to take off work to go to the dealer to fix these problmes. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 02/07/2003 | 11/18/1998 | ||
| I have had to have the dealer replace/machine the front rotors every 8 - 10,000 miles since i purchased the the vehicle new. they have given me all kinds of excusses from ware and tear to driving inrain cause the rotor to warp when they are hot and hit water. i think it the caliper that are problem and not the pad or rotor. | |||
| 12/27/2002 | 57995 | 0 | |
| Violent shaking in steering wheel when brakes are applied at speeds of 50 mph or more | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/05/2005 | 15000 | 6 | 11/29/2001 |
| I drive a jeep grand cherokee with 68,000 miles and just had the brakes fixed again for the 6th time. my dealer keeps telling me the parts are inferior and i can expect to replace the brakes after 6-7000 miles. i feel this is excessive and jeep should be able to develope a material that will help the brakes last longer. other makes of cars never have the problem that jeep does. i also feel this could be very dangerous since not every one can afford to replace the brakes every 7,000 miles. i can see by the internet that there are thousands of complaints, can't you do something before this is a fire, property damage or crash? | |||
| 02/09/2004 | 4 | 02/04/2004 | |
| I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee that experiances brake rotor wrapping about every 10 to 15k miles. this is a well documented problem, and there should be a recall placed on this component due to the sensitive nature of its effective operation. | |||
| 11/29/1999 | 42000 | 2 | 04/20/2002 |
| Water pump rear wheel bearings. *ak | |||
| 02/03/2003 | 10000 | 4 | |
| I have had to have the dealer replace/machine the front rotors every 8 - 10,000 miles since i purchased the the vehicle new in september, 1999. | |||
| Consumer states of having problems with the rotors on the vehicle. dealer has been notified. mr | |||
| 4 | 03/30/1999 | ||
| While picking up vehicle at dealership from brake service and upon leaving parking lot at about 20 mph, vehicle stalled. consumer returned to dealership, and mechanic stated transmission had to be rebuilt. *akconsumers main complaint is about the brake/rotors which have been ground and replaced 3 times in less than three years. *jg | |||
| 03/24/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| I am on my 3rd set of brake rotors. i am anticipating another failure with this same part. | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 3 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Front rotors become and stay warped after long (greater than 2 hr) trips. this has happened 3 times and each time the vehicle becomes unstable when brakes are applied and subsequently until the rotors pads and calipers are replaced. this is a real safety issue!!! | |||
| 7 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| About every three to four thousand miles the front brake rotors warp, which cause the steering wheel to shake in your hands | |||
| 10/01/1999 | |||
| Front brake rotors a continuing problem. rotors turned at 6000 mi. per manufacturer. rotors replaced at 15k and 25k mi. problem again at 30k mi. | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Since buying the veh, loud differential whine at 45+ mph; front rotors needed to be replaced (warped) at 7500 miles; rear flipper glass leaks; loud grinding noise when pulling away from curb (transfer case fluid replaced after lurching when making tight | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 05/22/2005 | 04/06/1999 | ||
| Vehicle rotors are warping for the second time since i've purchased the vehicle new. it currently has 74,000 miles on it. this is the first of 9 vehicles i've owned and driven that this has ever occurred on. at speeds around 35-40 mph when the brakes are applied moderately the vehicle shakes and shimmies and it feels like the brakes are not going to be able to stop the vehicle. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 05/17/2005 | 44297 | 32 | 01/06/2001 |
| Vehicle feels like it's riding while the parking brake (?) is engaged, at times only, not always. there just seems to be a sort of resistance noticed. it's been going on for about a year now and, although i've been telling my husband of it during this entire time, he just noticed the other day that, while en-route to a nearby location, upon arrival, the rear passenger-side tire area was smoking a bit. he said it was coming from the brake pads (?), and he got a cup of water and poured it on the area, to which it produced a bit more smoke, of course. now i'm certain of the resistance and i'm concerned that the brakes will wear down prematurely and won't be working when i desperately need them and have my children in the vehicle with me, which is always. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/30/2010 | 125000 | ||
| 99 jeep grand cherokee purchased 4/2003. front brakes shudders at road/highway speeds of 40-65mph. acquired tis/tsb from sd school district automotive shop. tis/tsb requires replacement of akebono front calipers from teves. after replacement the problem didnt cease. did some analyzing myself, found that rear brake pads were cracked. replaced the whole rear brake components and the problem ceased until after rear brake pads passed 60% of thickness, problem arises again. my own conclusion lies to design of rear brake pad material to be insufficient for the weight of vehicle. | |||
| 09/14/2010 | 80000 | ||
| I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited. multiple times the left front brake caliper freezes (seizes) onto the rotor causing the vehicle to violently shake and pull to the left, warping the rotor and damaging the brake pads. i have replaced the rotors and brake pads but after a short period of time it happens again. it seems to be triggered by using the brakes frequently, for example when braking going down hills. while i have not had a fire the brakes were glowing red on one occasion. i believe this to be an extremely dangerous defect that must be corrected as my research indicates that many, if not all owners of this year (as well as other years) make and model experience this problem. | |||
| 09/11/2009 | 4000 | 1 | |
| My 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited w/42,000 miles. yes . not a typo . 42,000, orignal owner & scared to death to drive this suv. i have alot of the already problems, that have been reported. had to pay many, w/my own cash. this suv schould have came in 1 color lemon yellow. it is an accident watng to happen. the recent problem is now i have no a/c-heat or defroster. ths is due, to failure of the automatic temp control to work. i t started 1st by intermittently working, till now not working at all, this is just 1 more, to the list , of many other problems. i don't think that it is an coincidence that all my issue have happenned, almost exactly, in the order, of all the other complaints. i can't undestand how a company can get away w/this. this new problem can cost up to $2000, if it is, like previous reported problems, happens to be the blend doors. as a handicapped driver i drive less than 4,000 miles a year. this is the only auto i drive, thus the many, many probs have yet to raise thier head. i have read almost all complaints(too many to read) this suv schould be a total recall, i have never heard more complaints & problems, in my life, for any automobile. this suv schould be studied & reseached, on how not to build an automobile. just read the many complaints here & on the internet. we are not making this stuff up. i don't know how they stayed in business as long as they did. we, the taxpayers, bailed them out. who is bailing out all the owners, of this death-trap? if that is not absurd enuff, many problems could have been repaired, by jeep & still can. what is the purpose, of nhsta, if not to intervene? you have all the complaints. hundreds of them. you have them posted, yet, we taxpayers/owners safety, has been at risk ever since this suv was driven out of the showroom. how did you not make a recall on the rotor/brakes issue which was reported at 3,000 miles? i am so frustrated. is braking problems not a safety issue? please, help us! *tr | |||
| 10/12/2006 | 91000 | 1 | 07/13/2004 |
| I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee ltd, also referred to as wj. in the 2 years i have own this jeep certain problems came up. apart from the issue with the front brakes warping the rotors, and needing upgraded calipers and new rotors replaced. which the dc dealers didn't want to acknowledgments other issue and equally troublesome and probably dangerous is the current issue of the hvac system no working properly. this problem is very common amongst these vehicles. i have a little heat blowing on the driver side compartment, but 0 heat and all cold on the passenger and defrost. god help me if im stuck on the side of the road during the winter, which it is right now. my passengers and i would not fair well. the cold blowing from the pass. side vents and defrost is like the a/c was on. now, this issue is the blend doors are broken, chrysler and jeep both now of this issue. and the cost of the repairs of course are very high from the dealership, as it involves removing the dashboard the center console and the steering column. this has to be a recall and fix their expense at least. *nm | |||
| 07/30/2006 | 70000 | 10 | 01/21/2005 |
| When i apply brakes the vehicle vibrates and shakes. daimler chrysler manufactured 1999 jeep grand cherokee automobiles with defective brake component, including calipers and rotors. when brake pedal is applied the automobile manifest pulsation and shaking causing me to loose control of the truck. i called daimler chrysler and they gave me a phone number to call which was a claims adm. 1-866-817-6522. *jb | |||
| 11/25/2005 | 46000 | 4 | 02/23/1999 |
| Loss of vehicle control during braking while traveling at highway speed. no injury sustained however that was only due to the skill and attentivness of the driver. failure caused by factory defective braking system. ongoing problem endemic to the vehicle, repaired four times during first 46000 miles. *nm | |||
| 10/31/2003 | 77062 | 2 | 07/16/2002 |
| Vehicle was purchesed used, and within 10,000 miles the front brakes started to vibrate and the pedal pulsed when applied. dealership said daimler chrysler knew of the problem but no recall. replaced brakes at cost of $570. less than 17k miles later the brakes are worse than they were prior to having them fixed. what does it take, and when does a recall get initiated? | |||
| 03/01/2005 | 3 | 12/01/2001 | |
| 1999 grand cherokee jeep, brake failure and head gasket replaced. *bf the consumer stated while driving and without warning, the vehicle seized up. the vehicle was towed to a garage who replaced the transfer case, rack and pinion, and spider gears. *jb | |||
| 02/20/2005 | 32000 | 3 | 08/10/2002 |
| Third time in as many years the brakes (pads and rotors) have had to be replaced. violent pulsing on brake pedal, at highway speeds steering wheel shakes violently because of front brakes pulsing. major safety hazard to occupants and those in other vehicles. *jb | |||
| 12/15/2003 | 75000 | 1 | |
| Brakes puslisating and vibration in steering wheel with braking. brakes repaired/replaced twice with no relief. problem still exist. | |||
| 07/08/2000 | 10000 | 1 | 12/13/1999 |
| Purchased 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited in dec of 99. since that time have had brakes worked on 3 different times, twice by jeep and now midas because of steering wheel shimmy when brakes are applied. since midas replaced w/upgraded ceramic pads, the problem came back again.*ak | |||
| 01/15/2002 | 60000 | ||
| Purchased used 12/01 pulsating while braking returned to dealer a number of times was told i was not braking properly on hills. replaced bakes, rotors and calipers problem has reoccured recently. dealer says to contact jeep, i did they say, no recall no relief. | |||
| 08/15/1999 | 6000 | ||
| I have had at least 6 full sets of rotors and pads. if i remember correctly, 2 sets have been turned and rotors replaced. on time jeep actually told me my dealer didn't have the right tool so they had me bring it to another dealer!! i have complained and they deny any responsibility. they paid for most of the jobs up to 70k but i have paid for the last several. i moved and can't find my records, and jeep won't release my repair history to me, they say it is proprietary. i maintain that since they never engineered and manufactured the parts correctly, they are still responsible. they are incredible about this considering that 2 different jeep dealer service managers told me they have many, many owners w/same problems. i can't believe this hasn't been covered by recall, considering jep has issued 4 tsb's pertaining to the brakes. my old dealer in ny told me they would send me my service history, i am waiting for that. please help!!! there are 1000's of us check the nhtsa web site...... | |||
| 42000 | 30 | ||
| There was a severe vibration in the steering wheel when the brake were applied. the mechanic indicated stated there was a tsb on this issue to replace the brake calipers, rotors and pads to correct the problem. *jb | |||
| 39000 | 1 | ||
| When the brake pedal was applied, the entire vehicle vibrated. *jb | |||
| 12/07/2003 | 58000 | 2 | 11/01/2002 |
| Service brake would not release. brake caused violent vehicle vibration and feedback to steering wheel. steering wheel vibrated so violently it was difficult to hold. brakes would not release and allow wheels to spin freely. mileage dropped off to 7 mpg from 16 mpg or so. service brake fluid reservoir seemed to be filling back up? brake linings were wearing away and smoking. one rotor which was not scored prior to incident is now badly scored. the pads had plenty of a lining left before the incident and car is now unsafe, accept to drive to the shop to replace rotors and upgrade caliper. park brake and down shifting have limited stopping capability. *la | |||
| 2 | |||
| The automatic transmission does not shift gears properly. also the vehicle experiences extended stopping distances when depressing the brake pedal which has almost caused a collision. the dealer attempted to repair the vehicle but the problems still exist. please provide further details. *ph | |||
| 11/19/2001 | 60000 | 1 | 10/25/2001 |
| Brakes. i own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee that required a complete front brake job. this included upgraded calipers replacement of all front brake components and machining on all rear components. at less than 70,000 miles this seems a little extreme. i have checked with jeep directly and they feel this is not a problem. i see on the complaint list there are quite a few cars that have this issue. what is being done and what can i do? *la | |||
| 06/26/2003 | 27000 | 4 | 04/01/2000 |
| Brake rotors and pads replaced every 3,000-4,000 miles...the last time vehicle was taken for problem, the rotors, pads and calipers were replaced. dealer claimed it was driver abuse for premature wear of brake parts...i was furious! now after 4,000 miles. brakes are shot...violent steering when applying brakes at 50+.... *jb | |||
| 06/19/2003 | 7000 | 6 | 12/10/1998 |
| This is my sixth replacement of the rotors and chrysler has informed me that they will not be responsible for the defective parts continuing to fail. the dealer states that approximately 1,000 customers have had replacement rotors installed and more than 20% continue to return because of pulsation and brake problems. i believe that there should be a recall after countless thousands of customers like myself have had to endure not only unsafe driving as a result of this problem, but inconveniences, additional out of pocket costs, time wasted and the hassles of dealing with the manufacture. this problem will not go away unless nhtsa does something. thank you for your attention to this important issue. *nlm | |||
| 06/12/2003 | 0 | 1 | 01/29/1999 |
| Purchased vehicle 1/29/99. began experiencing dangerous shaking and vibration during breaking around 20000 miles. on 9/15/00 replaced brake pads and rotors at 29503 miles. shaking and vibration during resumed. replaced rotors at 48532 miles on 11/14/01. dangerous shaking and vibration resumed during breaking at highway speeds, often resulting in difficulty controlling the vehicle. at 68918 miles replaced brake pads, rotors, and calipers on 6/12/03. *jb | |||
| 06/11/2003 | 11501 | 3 | 05/23/1999 |
| I purchased a new 1999 jeep grand cherokee in may 1999. after 11,000 miles this vehicle began shuddering when braking at speeds above 35 mph. i took the car back to the dealer and the front rotors and pads were replaced under the warranty. at 27,000 miles (nov. 2002) the problem returned . this time the warranty has expired. the dealer said they would provide the parts at no charge but i would have to pay for the labor to replace the rotors. the dealer assured me that this would be the long term solution to the brake/shudder problem. yesterday, seven months and 5,000 miles later it took the car back in for the same braking problem. this time, i have to pay for the labor to have the calipers replaced and warped rotors. i am finding that this brake problem with jeep grand cherokees is not isolated to my car. the dealer acknowledges that there are problems with the brakes for this year and model. chrysler/jeep should be forced to recall the 1999 grand cherokees and permanently fix this flawed braking system. *jb | |||
| 04/05/1999 | 2 | 10/10/1999 | |
| Brakes still squeak after being replaced several times. air conditioner worked intermittently. there was also a foul odor coming out of it. had to fill with freon once a month. no air conditioner now. *tt | |||
| 05/24/2003 | 49000 | 04/12/2001 | |
| In april of 2002 i purchased a used 1999 jeep grand cherokee from a local dealer because it had only 14000 miles on it. i have had to replace the brake rotors and pads due to vibration 2 times. at 46000 miles i put new tires on this to quiet a noise problem. now at 65000 miles the noise is extreme coming from drive train. i was told today there is a defect in the ring/pinion gear assemblies used on the 99/00 model year jeeps. but there has yet to be a recall regarding this condition. i am very disappointed in the durability of the product, as it should have lasted far longer than 65000 miles, especially for the amount paid for it! hopefully chrysler will take responsibility for poor engineering and design quality. but i doubt it. the roaring and howling noise is so loud that you can not hear others talking at road speed, and i am greatly concerned about the safety of the vehicle, but due to the great cost of it, i cannot trade it or afford to repair it because i am on disability!!!!!!!!!! *nlm | |||
| 05/08/2003 | 50000 | 0 | 01/05/2002 |
| Between 45k-$65k miles have had continuous problems with the front brakes. rotors have been replaced and re-machined twice, most recently advised to upgrade to aftermarket ceramic pads, 10k miles later exact problem has returned. brakes pulse at all speeds once warm, both during driving and particularly when applied causing vehicle and steering wheel to shimmy. 80% of my driving is highway and this is completely unacceptable. multiple dealers have acknowledged this as a very common problem on the 99-01 models but that chrysler will not resolve the issue. now i've been advised to replace with a newer caliper design that will cost an addtl. $450 bringing my total brake expenses on the front axle to well over $1000 in 1 year. *nlm | |||
| 7 | 11/01/1999 | ||
| The vehicle experienced multiple problems. the horn failed. the interior lights failed. the door locks were inoperative. the abs light and the brake light came on and remained on. the vehicle overheated when at idle for more than a few minutes. this problem has been addressed more than three times with no resolution. the brakes vibrated and this has been a problem since the first year of purchase. the consumer has requested jeep to buy back the vehicle. mr scc *nlm | |||
| 19 | |||
| The vehicle experienced the following problems: no horn, interior lights, or door locks, the abs/brakes lights were on, continuous overheating when idled, despite repeated brake work, they were still a problem, the dashlights didn't get bright as normal, hissing noise in the brakes (booster was replaced), blower motor was inoperative along with mode position (replaced blower motor resister wiring harness), front pinion seal leaked and was replaced, there was a broken bolt in the rear stabilizer bar (removed), when the vehicle was placed in drive from park, it shifted hard (replaced driveshaft), the control module was replaced, the brakes pulsated on numerous occasions (tsb was completed), the blower module was replaced, all gauges stopped working,all warning light would come on, the engine temperature climbed higher than normal (replaced the fan power transmitter), the windshield wipers had become inoperative, and the arm had broken (replaced the rear arm). the consumer requested the dealer to back the vehicle. mr scc | |||
| 09/10/2002 | 39000 | ||
| When braking hard the vehicle's front end vibrated severely. there is a tsb 05-003-02 for this issue. *nlm | |||
| 04/09/2003 | 61000 | ||
| The dealer replaced the brakes and rotors yet the problem occurred again. *nlm | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 7112 | 5 | 01/04/1999 |
| The brakes and rotors were serviced on 5 different occasions. *ts. the weather strip was loose on the right rear door, also the vehicle pulled to the right. *jb | |||
| 05/05/2003 | 1 | 06/11/1999 | |
| A severe shaking of the vehicle when brakes are applied. this has been going on for about 5 months, and is getting worse. was told by a dealer dick hannah in washington, chrysler would not pay for any problems though chrysler has a substantial amount of complaints against them. i found a local company to fix the problem for about $200 less than the dealer. i am still very pissed-off about the customer service of chrysler. with this many complaints why are they so unwilling to pay for, what sounds to me, like an engineering mistake in the design of the brakes. i will never buy a chrysler product again. *jb | |||
| 03/27/2003 | 37107 | 1 | 08/20/2002 |
| The dealer recommended the front brake rotors, pads, and calipers on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee be replaced at a cost of $400. this is due to a service bulletin issued by chrysler in early 2002. although chrysler recommends this kit for 1999 jeep grand cherokees, it will only cover the cost of this change for vehicles currently under warranty. the dealer told me the original caliper design was a two piston arrangement that applied uneven pressure to the rotor through the brake pads resulting in uneven wear on the rotors. the new caliper is a four piston design that applies pressure in a more evenly distributed fashion. an inadequate design of the front brake caliper that results in uneven wear is a safety issue the cost of which should be covered by chrysler for all vehicles containing this problem. i was advised by chrylser that if a recall is issued in the future i would be reimbursed. *nlm | |||
| 02/17/2003 | 1 | ||
| When the brake was applied, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.*jb | |||
| The brake pedal is hard and when pressing the vehicle shimmies violently. please provide any additional information. ph | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer stated the brakes were wearing prematurely due to a bad brake pump.*jb | |||
| 06/08/2002 | 41000 | 1 | |
| While driving at 45-50 mph the vehicle started pulling to the right,steering wheel shimmied, and smoke came from under the hood. the dealership indicated that the brake calipers had locked up and caught on fire. dealership replaced the calipers,rotor,pads etc,. problem recurred. *nlm | |||
| 10/27/2002 | |||
| While traveling about 30mph on the highway and without prior warning. the check engine light came on and the abs braking light appear on the dashboard. there was smoke coming from the front passenger side wheel. the dealership is aware of the problem. ts | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 6 | 09/01/1999 | |
| 99 jeep grand cherokee with engine problems customer states that the rpm's would immediately go up to the 200 or sometimes higher as soon as he starts up the car and also accelerate when the brakes are applied**cc the consumer stated various parts were replaced, however the problem returned. the consumers wife was driving, when all of a sudden the vehicle started to accelerate on its own, she applied the brakes as hard as she could, however the vehicle continued to proceed in a forward motion. the only solution was to place the vehicle into park. after placing the vehicle in park, the consumers wife placed it in drive again and immediately it started to accelerate uncontrollably. applying the brakes with full force did not solve the problem. when aaa arrived and started the vehicle, nothing happened. the sudden acceleration happened again while the consumers daughter was driving. during one of the sudden acceleration incidents, the consumers wife was injured. the right front wheel speed sensor was replaced. the coolant radiator fan relay and water pump were replaced. the air bag light was on, the transmission seal was leaking. the fuel pump was replaced. the right and left hub bearing were replaced. *jb | |||
| 03/17/2004 | 42001 | 2 | 09/19/2002 |
| Loss of brakes. the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. *nm | |||
| 02/10/2000 | 15000 | 1 | |
| Brakes vibrating and pulsating with a slight pull to side. *la | |||
| 08/17/2002 | |||
| While driving over 50mph and applying brakes steering wheel will rock side to side vibrating heavily, and it will be hard for the consumer to control vehicle. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| 07/06/2002 | 01/01/2002 | ||
| While traveling down a mountain road, gaining speed, put car into 2nd gear in order to slow down and not over-use the brakes...car suddenly bolted back and brakes locked up and became unresponsive. i steered out of hitting the median , (it was a windy mountain road), but hit the back of a tractor trailor.. i was then hit from behind by another tractor-trailor and projected fowared. i was able to manuever over to shoulder of road. placed car's transmission in park..but it continued to move foward !!! i had minor aches and pains, car sustained at least $9500 worth of collission damage. told repair to check brakes and transmission...they said everything ok.. i did not do anything unusual in this driving experience. i am extremely fearful of the vehicle. it is still in shop waiting for final estimate. i want to make sure the frame and brakes and transmission are ok before i consider using vehicle again. my confidence is lost. can jeep respond and let me know why this happened...will they buy-back ? it is on extended warranty til january 2003 or 43,000 miles. i just purchased in january of 2002. i now realize many jeeps have many problems.*ak | |||
| 08/01/2099 | |||
| Rotors on front brakes overheating and warping..dealer cannot seem to solve problem even by replacing with new rotors. terrible vibration when braking. also transmission makes a loud clunking sound when stopped and shifting. last item is that front tires are cupping...dealer stated that is because the vehicle has full time 4 wheel drive. | |||
| 01/24/2000 | 3 | ||
| Every 10 thousand miles rotors warp, causing abs brakes not to function. had them replaced 3 times; but, problem still occurs. *ak | |||
| 05/02/2002 | 3 | 04/01/2099 | |
| My jeep grand cherokee had the brakes & rotors changed at 22,000 miles through a recall. now, at 55,000 miles they both need to be done again. this does not seem like typical wear and tear as i have never had to replace brakes and rotors after such a short distance. dealership blames it on driving techniques, but like i said, i have never had to do this with any other vehicles i have owned.*ak | |||
| 07/26/2001 | 3 | 05/01/2099 | |
| The brakes pulsate dramatically whe applying brakes steadily above 50mph. this started at 23,000 miles,reported at 30,000 miles-no work done, reported again at 32,000 miles,refaced both front rotors-warped. reported same pulsating at over 50 mph 37,748 miles-refaced both front rotors. in checking your web site there are dozens of complaints along these same lines, abnormal vibrations/ pulsating from brakes when braking over 50mph. this condition is either faulty materials and/or bad engineering. if not corrected by mfg. serious accidents will result which could have been avoided. chrysler is aware of these complaints and knows that this repeated problem is not within the normal, acceptable range of performance, but they try to deny they have a serious problem which needs correcting.*ak | |||
| 03/29/2002 | |||
| When brakes are applied while driving 55mph or more vehicle vibrates severely. dealer has been notified. feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak | |||
| 11/08/1999 | 6 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Front brake rotors failed at 11875 miles, 18264 miles, 30815 miles, 38037 miles, 42688 miles and the 6th time at 47312 miles. early failure begins with slight pulsation feel when brakes are applied and gets progressively worse as milage increases and more brake applications occure. steering is affected if not attended to immediately. if the rotor heats so high it could possible break causing severe problems. *ak | |||
| 11/08/1999 | 6 | 01/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 11/08/1999 | 5 | 01/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 3 | 08/01/1999 | ||
| Brakes continue to fair and shake uncontrollably when applying brakes on highway. this seems to occur approx. every 3 months. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | 04/10/1999 | |
| While driving 50 mph and attempting to apply the brakes, the vehicle vibrates and brakes pulsate, dealer informed consumer the pads were not efficient of government requirement, feet are left on brakes after stopping causing the discs to warp, the disks were checked and they were not warped, there could be another part within the abs causing the problem. *jg *ak | |||
| 5 | |||
| Severe pulse 8000 miles after repair,ongoing brake problem. *ak | |||
| 04/14/2000 | |||
| A severe shimmy(more at high speed and less at low speed) would occur when brakes are applied. vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and problem still reoccurring. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| Axle malfunctioned; barrons went bad, and had to replace both. also, brakes were replaced three times. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 05/27/1999 | 3 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Steering wheel shakes when brakes applied, checked at 6920 miles service center stated it was abs. steering wheel violantly shakes, and at 18000 miles rotors turned, again three months later and again at 41000. the symptons are being corrected but the problem is not being fixed. until the problem is fixed we will continue to have trouble and have to pay because the customer service hide behind thier warranty...and won't help us.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2001 | |||
| Front and rear brake rotors had to be replaced twice with 43000 miles on vehicle. vehicle was not stopping within the distance it should stop. contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| 10/05/2001 | 4 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Warped brake rotors, rotors replaced at 18,984 miles at no charge, dealer strongly reccommended replacing brake pads @ cost to me of $572.27 . problem reoccurred at 27,278 miles. dealer replaced front rotors at no charge. at 35583 mailes, dealer again replaced front rotors. i was assured that chrysler was aware of the problem. now at 65,000 miles the rotors are warped again. dealer says chrysler will not pay for repair. how many more of these complaints are required before nhtsa takes some action to resolve this issue??*ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| Transaxle bearings, and now abs issues including rotor problems. *ak | |||
| 10/16/2001 | 5 | ||
| While driving about 55 mph could step on brake pedal and steering wheel will start vibrating in an uncontrolable way. consumer had taken vehicle to dealer more than four times for same brake problem. dealer had repaired and rotated rotors, but this had not solved the situation. please provide more information. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 10 | ||
| Vehicle had brakes repaired 10 times since purchase. dealer replaced rotors/ turned rotors,/replaced pads and calipers on every visit. after 4000-5000 miles, vehicle vibrated again when applying brakes, also extended braking distance. dealer could not remedy problem. *ak | |||
| 08/03/2001 | 5 | ||
| Vehicle has been in dealer's repair shop 5 times for brake failure. rotors were replaced at 36,000 miles/ 48,000 miles, and new rotors were put on. at 55,000 miles /68,000 miles/ 72,00 miles rotors were turned again. however, rotors needed to be replaced again. vehicle started shaking when brakes were applied. vehicle has no problem stopping. manufacturer did not have a solution. *ak | |||
| 06/19/2001 | 3 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Vehicle experienced major pulsation when braking, the brake and disc rotors were warped, dealer replaced those and a a pad kit, shoe kit parking brake, shoe kit rear disc brake, seal axle drive shaft, and brake shoe and lining assembly, about 6000 mile later, problem returned, brake pads and rotors were replaced along with the shoe kit front disc brake. gear kit center differential, gear kit ring and pinion, bearing -drive pinion, shimdrive pinion, seal drive pinion, and shim differential pinion were replaced. about 12000 miles later, vehicle is experiencing brake pulsation again, dealership is stating the vehicle has rotor runnout front and rear, this will be the fourth set of brakes on this vehicle, consumer states this is a safety hazard that continues to occur. *slc | |||
| 02/24/2000 | 3 | 12/01/1999 | |
| First, brake related problems: mileage 2341 complaint pulsatting when stopping 20-55 mph , front brake rotors were resurfaced , complaint 2 mileage 16040 brakes pulsatting when stopping also shimmy in steering 45-55 mph, front brake rotors were replaced reason warpage due to overheating design flaw? / complaint 3 mileage 17000, brakes pulsatting , vibaration in vehicle and steering wheel shimmy when brake are applied. have not rportedto dealer at this time will schedule for week of 07/16/01. secondly, transmission shift problems: started when vehicle was brand new when stopping it felt like someone was hitting you in the rear end. first repair ,mileage 4428 consisted of tsb0300799 and replacement of rear driveshaft,also rear axle carrier and pinion bearings were replaced.second transmission repair mileage 10453 due to harsh shiffting @ 20 mph and again when stopping it felt like someone ran into the rear of the vehicle, this time the transmission yoke was replaced and another transmission update per tsb21-09-00,also during this service the front driveshaft was replaced due to a howling noise which started around 55-60 mph, complaint three mileage 10818 vehicle still has whining noise coming from drive train. in addittion, transmission problems continue with harsh shifting at times at 20 mph and 50-55mph,these shift points worsen as other problems were being corrected,dealer claims that thhis is adaptive memory and their nothing that will be done to correct it. according to casey jeep service manager daimlerchrysler does not see this as a problem only an issue. fourth complaint mileage 16040 transmission continues to shift hard at times @ 20 mph and 50-55 mph. at this time dealer show no concern in correcting this problem . in summary, brake and drive train problems with this vehicle starting at 2341 miles, and they continue be on-going. i now question the safety of this vehicle. | |||
| 11/18/1999 | 4 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Rotors turned, brakes replaced once, chronic problem, not corrected, dealer blames my driving - no way- problem never fixed, brakes grab and wobble, steering wheel shakes,reoccurs. *ak | |||
| 3 | 08/31/1999 | ||
| Every eight thousand miles, brakes need to be replaced. dealer has replaced 3 times. *ak *slc | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 4 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Repeated vibration and smoking of brakes ove 22 months; no identification of source of problem by maufacturer. authorized dealer service; no assistance from manufacturer; lemon law complaint initiated 4/01. *ak | |||
| 08/09/2000 | 2 | 03/01/1999 | |
| The abs system failed under a panic stop resulting in a crash. *ak | |||
| 3 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| The brakes have been a problem since about 9,000 miles. the car has had brake service 3 times and will now go in for a fourth time. the front end shimmies when stopping, and the brakes pulse, making very unsafe conditions at highway speeds. chrysler disavows a problem, howver, there are numerous complaints on your consumer database, and there is a service bulletin(050398) listed. additionally, there is a recall for brake problems with the 1996-1999 models. i believe you are missing a serious safety issue. | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 5 | 12/01/1998 | |
| We have experienced a recurrent problem of a hard shimy/ shaking when applying the brakes suddently at speeds of 50mph and above. the dealer has repaired the problem 4 times since we purchased the jeep in december 1998. we are currently in the process of trying to get the dealer to repair the problem for the 5th time. we are concerned about the safety of our jeep, as well as all those other jeeps with the same brake problems, being on our nations highways. jeep is not responsive to our concerns.*ak | |||
| 05/17/2000 | 4 | 12/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/28/2000 | 4 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Repeated attempts to remedy this system have failed. it's a lemon! no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| Brake rotors prematurely warped. braking at high speeds cuases significant steering wheel shimmying. brakes squeal and vehicle shudders when brakes applied at lower speeds.*ak | |||
| 08/15/2000 | |||
| Vehicle vibrates when applying brakes between 40-50 mph. dealer notified. please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| 01/05/2000 | 3 | 06/01/1999 | |
| I experienced severe brake vibration when braking casually at hwy speeds. this made it difficult to hold the steering wheel steady and hold control on the road. dealer said rotors need turning- at 8000 miles? problem reoccured 6 mnths later at 15000 miles-had a broad blade lathe cut at a different dealer. first dealer wanted to charge me and then said they did not have right equipment to fix it. problem reoccured again at 19000 miles. had rotors and hubs replaced. had to fight to get warranty to fix it. hope this works this time. when brakes vibrate it feels unsafe. *ak | |||
| 01/05/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving at 25 mph consumer put on brakes, and car would not stop. it just slid/slid and slid. consumer hit another vehicle and car came to a stop. road was wet. *ak | |||
| There was hard pulsation when brakes were applied at speeds of 55mph and higher. dealer inspected vehicle and determined that brake rotors were warped. problem has reoccurred after about 3000 miles. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| While traveling at higway speed of 50 mph consumer started to brake and noticed steering wheel shaking, and vehicle started to vibrate. no accident or injuries have occurred. vehicle has experienced pulling to one side while braking. consumer stated that about every 7ooo miles rotors needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 03/28/2000 | 3 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Brake rotors failed two times in less than 30,000 miles. chrysler refuses to assist and will not give me the name of the factory representative. the last time they failed there was nearly an accident. *ak | |||
| 04/04/2000 | 3 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Rotors have been replaced three times this year, april, august and december. each time brakes started pulsating. second incident the brakes actually started seizing up while driving on highway. when the vehicle was stopped and turned off, the brake lights were still on, indicating that the brakes were still engaged. dealer never questions replacing rotors each time and each time they are under warranty and at no cost to consumer. i worry about the safety factor of will these brakes be at peak efficiency when i really need them.*ak | |||
| 3 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| Brakes are in being repaired for the 3rd time, they insist it's my driving habits not a problem, they shimmy and vibrate at low and high speeds.i have the rotors replaced and ground twice now. the car pulls to the right also. *ak | |||
| 3 | 03/26/1999 | ||
| Vehicle is having many problems with abs and brakes, on one occasion, front brakes locked up, causing skidding and shaking throughout steering wheel, tsb 879 has been complete, rotors have been found warped several times and have been replaced, brake pads have been replaced, pulsation and vibration are felt due to faulty brakes, however dealer can not remedy problem. torque converter was replaced, consumer states that a noise is in the transmission after driving a while. engine surges while driving at 55 mph and above. *slc | |||
| 10/24/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Brakes have been a problem for the past 8 months but was told that i may not be driving jeep properly. the brakes would squeak,steering would shudder, occasionally brake would lose pressure at a stop & the sound of metal on metal heard. brakes were checked with no reported problem. i had to replace brakes & rotors as it was difficult to control the vehicle &another incident of brakes going to floor at a stop sign. dealer said its normal for brakes/rotors to be replaced at this time(it's poor quality materials in rotors in my opinion) & since they can't reproduce the brake problem, there is no problem. | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 3 | 04/01/1999 | |
| While driving about 35-40 mph +, there is vibration every time when braking which may cause extended stopping distance. took to dealer 3 times. dealer resurfaced rotor and replaced rotor. currently, there is a tsb on this problem which dealer needs to replace rotors and brake pads. *ak recently , the dealer replaced brake pads and resurfaced front and rear rotors. *yh | |||
| 11/15/1999 | 2 | 07/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| At any speed consumer noticed hard shaking when depressing brakes. vehicle would travel to left and right. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| Rotors on front brakes overheating and warping..dealer cannot seem to solve problem even by replacing with new rotors. terrible vibration when braking. also transmission makes a loud clunking sound when stopped and shifting. last item is that front tires are cupping...dealer stated that is because the vehicle has full time 4 wheel drive. | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 4 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Front brakes pulsate at 50-60mph to the point where it is dangerous. failure at 3350, 9600, 14800, and 22000 miles. dealer repaired/replaced rotors three times. *ak | |||
| 09/25/2000 | 10/01/1998 | ||
| The front end of the car vibrate during slow down and pressing of the brakes. | |||
| 09/26/2000 | 7 | 02/01/1999 | |
| I repeatedly took vehicle to dealership for service, on all visits they told me there were no problems at all, and car was safe, well, brakes failed and i hit a truck, and airbags didn't come out. i could have died if i was on the highway and they failed.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| Upon braking, my car shakes all over, especially the steering wheel, and front end. was told it was rotor, that warped. also told there was recalls on other years. would like to know more.*ak | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 2 | 01/01/1999 | |
| I contacted nhtsa last week. update: i received a technical service bullitin #05-01-00 rev a dated 14 april 00. under discussion the bullitin states, a new brake pad repair kit has been released which contains an adhesive backing. this will provide for a more positive release of the brake pad when the brake pedal is released. this, in turn will move the pad away from the rotor, resulting in less friction and wear, which resulted from the pad resting on the rotor when brakes were not applied. the bullitin goes into the repair and then goes into the policy. the policy is reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty remember, i had the brakes and rotors changed in jan 2000. nine months later i need to repair them again but i have to pay for the repairs. reading this bulletin makes it obvious that chryselor knows that they are at fault but are placing the cost to the customer. totally unfair! this could be a safety issue. if you read the bulletin it states that the jeep will vibrate at the steering wheel and seat. this could cause a person to panic at a high rate of speed. please put me on the list of comlainers about this problem and let me know what chryslers position is with this problem. chrysler does not want to give me any explanation except sorry if you feel this way. thank you! sfc dudzik. *ak | |||
| 08/27/1999 | 6 | 08/01/1999 | |
| The day i took delivery of vehicle i told lithia jeep the brakes were squeeling & felt as if they were dragging at slow speeds. they said this was normal during the break-in period. these problems did not get any better so at each service (3,000 miles) i asked the service dept to check the brakes for problems & each time they said the brakes were within specs so they made no repairs. now several times a week the abs & brake lights come on. i have taken vehicle in several times for this problem but the service dept can't find what the problem is so this brake problem remains uncorrected as of today. i am very uneasy because i do not know if there is a brake problem or not so i do not drive the vehicle any more than is absolutely necessary, and when i do i drive with one hand on the emergency brake lever at all times. | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving could step on brake pedal and brakes will start vibrating without prior warning. also, resulting in extended stopping distance. where a technician at dealer said that problem was caused by pads that had been replaced on this model. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| When driving and upon depressing brake pedal to make a gradual stop, consumer notice vibration in steering wheel, causing poor vehicle control. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer noticed brake pads and rotors needed replacing. *ak | |||
| When stopping at red light and idle was at a normal rate vheicle would stall. dealer had vehicle 4-5 times, but cause was still unknown. also when braking and coming to stop, steering would start to pulsate. dealer has rewinded drums, but defect kept occurring and cause was unknown.*ak | |||
| 09/07/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Premature warpage of front brake rotors, excessive wear on front and rear brake pads. | |||
| 01/27/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 1 | 09/21/1998 | ||
| When stopping from about 50mph vehicle vibrates excessively, also causing the steering to vibrate excessively. dlr has not seen vehicle. *ak keyless entery failed. *yh | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 1 | 01/02/1999 | |
| Abs light, and brake light came on, indicating a brake malfunction.*ak wiring to the right wheel speed sensor was cut by lower control arm. the vehicle has electrical and suspension problems. driver and passenger side power windows inoperative. fuel pump failed. vehicle is leaking transmission fluid due to pan gasket failure. fuel is leaking from fuel tank due to defective fuel sending unit seal. abs light, air bag lights are on and a/c blinkers are not working due to ignition switch looses. vehicle makes noise due to power steering gear assembly failure. *yh | |||
| 07/06/2000 | 10/01/1998 | ||
| With braking from 65 to 50 mph, there is a severe steering wheel vibration. it stops and doesn't occur at speeds less than 50 mph. it also does not occur when braking at higher speeds. the onset was insideous, with no known initiating vehicle damage. it has progressively worsened. when contacted, the dealership service department was not concerned, and believed it to be not an urgent or emergent problem. i know of 2 other 1999 grand cherokee owners now with the same complaint. is this a potential safety hazard? *ak | |||
| 07/27/2000 | 1 | 06/15/1999 | |
| While driving would step on the brakes and steering wheel vibrated over 20 mph. dealer told consumer that rotors had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 2 | 08/01/1999 | ||
| Abs brakes/ rotors failed at24,000. failed again at 33,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 3 | ||
| Brake rotors warped 3 times, and had to be replaced 3 times. this caused extended stopping distance and may have resulted in a crash. common problem. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| When braking steering wheel shakes, and wheel pulls to the drivers side, also consumer hears a squealing noise. *ak | |||
| 06/13/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving stepped on brakes and they made noise, like metal to metal grinding. front brake rotors were corroded. manufacturer sent a recall notice, but dealer did not take care of it. *ak | |||
| 05/10/2000 | 2 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Have sent a detailed letter to dealer and to nhtsa. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 10/08/1999 | 2 | 03/01/1999 | |
| The brakes are displaying the same symptoms again at 11,250 miles. *ak | |||
| 03/04/2000 | 2 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Extreme pulsation in front brakes. rotors have been cut once, replaced at 30,000 miles, and now doing it again.*ak | |||
| 05/10/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| This truck is a lemon, i will never buy american again. the jeep is unsafe rotors warp and cause severe control problems while braking. i will be starting a new web page to get the word out about this unsafe vehicle and return to the faithful nissan family and purchase a pathfinder *ak | |||
| 3 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| None of these things have been fixed to date. dealer was given 2 chances and kept saying they could not see anything. took to another dealer & they said drive shaft, brakes, pinion & gear, back glass all needed replaced. would not work on vehicle because of dealer fraud. bought oct. 1999 new. had been in service since sept. 1998. did not want to get involved. no safety defect listed in the summary. *ak | |||
| 03/30/2000 | |||
| When braking at high speedsjeep wobbles on front right side. jeep was taken to dealership on august 4, 1999. there, the rotors were either turned/ grinded. please provide any furhter information. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 0 | ||
| When driver pressed on the brakes vehicle bounced. likewise, rotors needed to be changed, also, transmission has been humming within the first 5000 miles. dealer said transmission needed to be replaced, but they didn't replace it. they just replaced some of the parts. *ak | |||
| 06/09/1999 | 7 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Rotors warped initially at 3000 miles. turned twice before replacement at 9000 miles. then turned twice and replaced at 18,000 miles. warped again and turned again. *ak | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| When applying brakes steering shakes violently and maneuvers to the right or left. dealer replaced and resurfaced the rotors twice which did not correct the problem. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/15/1999 | |||
| Whenever brakes are applied they cause vehicle to wander across the road while traveling. dealer notified, and all rotors were turned twice. but problem still reoccurring. *ak | |||
| 07/12/1999 | 2 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Excessive wear of brake rotors;. at 1,349 miles of wear both front rotors were replaced. 13,949 miles, both front and rear rotors needed to be replaced. dealer notified, but would not replace the rotors because the warranty was up. consumer traded this vehicle in for another. *ak *ml | |||
| 12/24/1999 | 6 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Been to the dealer 6 times for the brakes. when braking from 60 mph+, the truck shakes violently. repairs last 3,000 miles, then it returns. i have filed a complaint with daimlerchrysler. i will file a law suit if this truck is not replaced, it seems very dangerous. *ak | |||
| When attempting to brake under normal braking consumer noticed the brakes pulsate, causing poor braking. consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 2 | 07/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/28/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1999 | |
| While traveling down the highway at appox. 65 mph i began to apply the brakes, the entire vehicle and steering wheel shook violently. this came without warning, after a few gentle pushes on the brake in the next few miles the shudder was less violent. it now feels as if the rotors are warped, i had the rotors turned at 6500 miles and now it seems as they are warped again. in recent days i have been careful to note the vehicles behavior, it seems that after 5-6 stoplights or braking periods in quick succession that the next few stops are especially violent, and then a few stops later it goes away. the violent shaking is strong enough to cause problems at highway speeds, i am now confined to <45 mph until the vehicle is inspected next week. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| Subject vehicle has been returned to two (2) different dealers on five (5) occasions for warranty work on excessive noise when placed in gear. subject vehicle also has been returned to replace front brake assembly due to brake fade and excessive noise. subject vehicle has also been returned for warranty work to correct vehicle transmission slip (when accelerating from stop (i.e at traffice light)). subject vehicle has also been returned for replacement of front passenger seat cushion fabric bunching up - this was not repaired as chrysler rep said this is normal for seat cushion. *ak | |||
| When the brakes are applied, the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer and manufcturer have been notified. *ak | |||
| At 4,000 miles while driving at speed over 40 mph, applying brakes to slow down, steering whell and tires will shake back and forth. 2. the vehicle will get stuck in 4- wheel drive. | |||
| 03/04/1999 | 4 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Joe@mi-net.com : problems=steering, fueling, tran. slips 2nd-3rd,won't start, brake pulsation,shift to reverse loud clunk noise. | |||
| 07/16/1999 | 5 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Brake pulsation & noise. also braking over bumps causes pedal drop to floor, loss of braking. | |||
| 07/16/1999 | 30 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Brake pulsation/noise. over bumps pedal drops to floor, braking reduced. accident almost occured. | |||
| 01/24/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 06/02/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| Strong vibration in steering wheel column when brake is applied firmly at high speed. driver side windows fails to operate. defective wiring harness in rear door causes warning chimes when going over bumps or making sharp turns. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 09/22/2003 | 1 | ||
| Intermittent and ongoing problem with abs light when applying brakes. the pedal would go to the floor. dealer stated the problem was the abs wiring rubbing the steering wheel component.*ak | |||
| 04/20/2003 | 50000 | 1 | 07/19/2002 |
| The abs warning light illuminated. the air bag light also illuminated. the dealer replaced the clock spring. *jb *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 03/10/2006 | 3 | ||
| 1999 jeep front brake problems. rotors and pads failed. continental teves style brakes causes bad shimmy or viberation in the front wheels. *nm | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 4 | 11/01/1998 | |
| While driving there was major braking pulsation, dealer informed consumer the brakes and rotors were warped and needed to be replaced, in addition the shoe kit parking brake, shoe kit rear disc brake, brake shoe and lining assembly were replaced, consumer has had 3 sets of brakes and is again experiencing braking pulsation, and is now having to get a fourth set of brakes.*jb | |||
| 11 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| There is a significant vibration in the front braking system. consumer believes it to somehow be related to the front disc/rotor system. consumer thinks the rear brakes have needed repair earlier than normal because of stress put on from the front braking system. vibration starts about every 10,000 miles after a repair. consumer has replaced rotors 3 times. *jg the calipers were defective since the consumer purchased the vehicle and were replaced. the rotors were resurfaced twice and were replaced several times. the front pads were resurfaced. the consumer is seeking full reimbursement. *yh | |||
| 2 | |||
| The consumer states the rotors were resurfaced and replaced more than a few times. the vehicle's stopping distance has increased as well as a violent vibration almost shaking, the steering wheel out of hand. the dealer and manufacturer were notified. please provide more information.*jb | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 4 | 11/01/1998 | |
| While driving there was major braking pulsation, dealer informed consumer the brake and rotors were warped and needee to be replaced, in addition the shoe kit parking brake, shoe kit rear disc brake, brake shoe and lining assembly were replaced, consumer has had 3 sets of brakes and is again experiencing braking pulsation, and is now having to get a fourth set of brakes.*jb | |||
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| Consumer states that when brakes are applied brake pedal pulsates and the steering wheel vibrates. the dealer has replaced the front rotor and brake pads twice and the problem has reoccurred. nlm | |||
| 05/31/2001 | 3 | 01/24/2000 | |
| Consumer states that at 45 mph and higher when accelerating and decelerating there is shimming and vibration in the steering wheel the dealer has turned the rotors twice and changed the pads once and the problem has reoccurred. nlm *yh | |||
| While depressing brakes pedal goes to floorboard. also, brake indicator light flashes on. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 3 | ||
| When applying brakes vehicle will start to shake. this usually happens at speeds of 40 mph and over. dealer found rotors were warped.*ak *tt | |||
| 01/06/2000 | 4 | 05/01/1999 | |
| When applying brakes vehicle wobbles as it slows down. brakes grab and release. vehicle has been seen 3 times by dealer, but problem still exists. *ak consumer stated the front rotors and pads were replaced at 9497 miles, and rotors were turned at 15,863 and now vehicle needs brake work again.*yh | |||
| 01/06/2002 | 1 | 04/19/1999 | |
| While driving 55 mph applied brakes and they did not function, resulting in a minor collision.*ak consumer stated that brake disc pad failed, dealer replaced pads, resurfaced all rotors and replaced a faulty master cylinder which caused brake pedal to go to the floor.*yd | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 4 | 11/01/1998 | |
| While driving there was major braking pulsation, dealer informed consumer the brake and rotors were warped and needee to be replaced, in addition the shoe kit parking brake, shoe kit rear disc brake, brake shoe and lining assembly were replaced, consumer has had 3 sets of brakes and is again experiencing braking pulsation, and is now having to get a fourth set of brakes.*jb | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| Brakes will not hold, there is a defect inside of brake area, dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 12/01/2000 | 2 | 11/03/1998 | |
| The front brake pads failed and the rotors warped causing a shimmy in the vehicle.nlm | |||
| 09/01/2000 | |||
| Consumer is having problems with brakes since date of purchase. consumer has taken vehicle in to get brakes fixed. *ak | |||
| 07/18/2000 | 2 | 07/15/2000 | |
| When shifting vehicle in reverse it makes a loud noise and vehicle jerks. dealership replaced tranfer case twice, and rebuiltd the driveshaft.*ak the vehicle would not start due to fuel pump failure. driver side wiper blade was worn out. rear differntial was worn, also the rotors were replaced, the fule injection was serviced cleaned the throttle body, power steering fluid was serviced,tires were rotated,pinion bearings, front axles seals replaced. *yh | |||
| 06/19/2001 | 3 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Vehicle experienced major pulsation when braking, the brake and disc rotors were warped, dealer replaced those and a a pad kit, shoe kit parking brake, shoe kit rear disc brake, seal axle drive shaft, and brake shoe and lining assembly, about 6000 mile later, problem returned, brake pads and rotors were replaced along with the shoe kit front disc brake. gear kit center differential, gear kit ring and pinion, bearing -drive pinion, shimdrive pinion, seal drive pinion, and shim differential pinion were replaced. about 12000 miles later, vehicle is experiencing brake pulsation again, dealership is stating the vehicle has rotor runnout front and rear, this will be the fourth set of brakes on this vehicle, consumer states this is a safety hazard that continues to occur. *slc | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| While driving and upon applying brakes consumer brakes were vibrating, and the steering wheel wiggling. consumer has contacted dealer. dealer surmised that rotors have gone bad, needed replacing. *ak *slc | |||
| 3 | 08/31/1999 | ||
| Every eight thousand miles, brakes need to be replaced. dealer has replaced 3 times. *ak *slc | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 3 | ||
| Rear brake pads and rotors replaced due to pulsating brakes, 6000 miles later, brakes were replaced again because of pulsation, now at 35000 miles the brakes are pulsating again. *slc | |||
| 12/12/1999 | 3 | 04/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 1 | 05/05/1999 | |
| Consumer feels brakes don't work properly. *slc | |||
| 3 | 03/26/1999 | ||
| Vehicle is having many problems with abs and brakes, on one occasion, front brakes locked up, causing skidding and shaking throughout steering wheel, tsb 879 has been complete, rotors have been found warped several times and have been replaced, brake pads have been replaced, pulsation and vibration are felt due to faulty brakes, however dealer can not remedy problem. torque converter was replaced, consumer states that a noise is in the transmission after driving a while. engine surges while driving at 55 mph and above. *slc | |||
| 11/29/1999 | 2 | ||
| Brakes failed causing front end shimmy. nlm | |||
| 2 | |||
| Brakes failed twice. yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 10/22/2003 | 3 | ||
| Vehicle vibrated severely when applying brakes at 25-40 mph, and more severely at higher speeds. vehicle was taken to dealer on three different occasions, but problem still occurring. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| There has been a very strong pulsation when applying pressure to the brake pedal for about two weeks. the front of the vehicle along with the steering wheel shakes. the consumer stated there may be a problem with the front brakes. *ak | |||
| 09/10/2002 | 2 | 05/01/2002 | |
| 4 wheel drive failure on snowy incline vehicle came out of 4 wheel low , lost control of vehicle and vehicle slid backwards at least 75 to 100 ft. into an embankment. prior to this failure, i was coming up snowy driveway the night before and had vehicle in 4 wheel low and vehicle would not make it up hill and slid backwards on me, at that time i thought it was due to my driving however the next day it occurred again and realized that vehicle had kicked out of 4 wheel drive and only rear wheels working. premature wearing of front brake pads and rotors causing vehicle to vibrate, shimmy and squeal when appling brakes. dt | |||
| 6 | 05/01/2099 | ||
| Brakes calipers are usafe and have been replaced numerous times and last only a couple thousand miles at most. this is dangerous at times. dt | |||
| 8 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| Consumer states the rotors, which cause severe vibration, had to be replaced, turned or resurfaced 8 times every 10,000 miles. the calipers also had to be replaced with a updated manufactured caliper. manufacturer notified. *tt | |||
| 07/27/2000 | 2 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Front end shimmy, steering wheel pulsates when braking at45+ mph. told rotors heat up and warp causing front end shake. at 23080miles front pads and rotors replaced by dealer. at 33000 miles front pads replaced rotors turned. at 34000 shimmy continues, dealer deems no repair necessary. bought new tires, had alignment before research showed many others with same problem. i drive emergency vehicles at a high rate of speed for a living, and my personal vehicle makes me nervous to operate. this is definitly a safety and manufacturer problem.*ak | |||
| While driving vehicle applied brakes and without warning steering wheel began to vibrate violently. dealer has been notified several times, and has tried to repair vehicle several times with tsame problem. unfortunately,it has not solved the problem.*aki | |||
| 04/29/2002 | 2 | 01/01/2001 | |
| Rotors warped w/in 20000 miles. replaced rotors at 36000 miles, rotors warped again at 40000. advised by chrysler and dealer that calipers are defective not rotors but no recall has been issued.*ak | |||
| 03/03/2000 | 11 | 10/07/1999 | |
| Vehicle would vibrate severely when applying brakes at 35-40 mph, and more severely at higher speeds. vehicle has been to the dealer on eleven occasions, and the problem has reoccurring. *ak the engine makes noise. there was a clunk noise from drive line to reverse. the vehicle would not hold in park. consumer stated that both inner and outer tie rod failed and were replaced. while driving at 85 mph the vehicle makes a growling noise. transmission makes clunking noise when putting in gear. the steering wheel vibrates while going over pumps due to front brake rotors failure, also the steering shock was replaced. *yh | |||
| 04/23/2001 | 1 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/25/1999 | 2 | ||
| When braking there is some pulsating and shaking of steering wheel. took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced both front brake rotors. at 37,200 rotors, calipers/ and pads need replacing. *ak *yh | |||
| 06/10/2002 | 2 | 10/01/2098 | |
| Same problem as nhtsa recall no. 00v136/chrysler recall no. 879 -- will not honor for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 0 | |||
| Excessive wear of brake rotors and calipers of front more so than on rear with vehicle vibrating tremendously upon brake application. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2099 | |||
| Since i bought this vehicle, i have replaced the front brake rotors and pads five times and this is my sixth time. the dealer requires me to pay for the repairs and the problem is due to the brake rotors warping causing the steering to wobble while applying brakes. i have contacted daimlerchrysler without, but they are unwilling to help. my brake rotors need replacement about every six months and i should not have to pay for something that is the manufacturer's fault. there are many other people that are complaining about the same issues, and nothing is being done about it. please help. thank you.*ak | |||
| 05/15/2000 | 5 | 05/15/1999 | |
| Three sets of front rotors and three sets of brake pads were replaced within 35,000 miles of wear by dealer but, problem was reoccurring.*ak consumer states when the rotors warp the vehicle vibrates when the brakes are being applied.*jb | |||
| 05/06/2002 | 3 | 10/01/2098 | |
| Since i purchased the 1999 jeep grand cherokee excessive pulsation and vibration have been evident when applying the brakes at speeds greater than 45 mph. when we initally q | |||
| 02/15/2002 | |||
| Steering wheel vibrates when applying brakes at 35-40 mph and higher.*ak | |||
| 10/10/2000 | 1 | 06/01/2099 | |
| What a lemon! we are averaging $2000/year in repairs. power windows that stop working, water pump breaks, brake rotors need replacing before brakes wear out, leaking differential, transmission, and now we're told by dealer service department we need a new transfer case. whoever designed/built/sold this vehicle doesn't have much pride in their workmanship. | |||
| 3 | 03/01/2099 | ||
| Substantial vibration in steering column when applying brakes. i have had the brakes serviced 3 times for this problem. i e-mailed jeep and they simply expressed regret over my dissatisfaction, but offered no assistance.*ak | |||
| 03/04/2002 | |||
| When applying brakes upper front of vehicle will start to vibrate. this problem will happen at any speed. contacted dealer.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 4 | ||
| There is shaking in front end of vehicle when applying brakes. contacted dealer. *ak the first time this occurred the rotors were turned. the second and third time they were replaced. the last time consumer replaced with after market non jeep rotors. *jg | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| When applying brakes at any speed vehicle sputters and jumps right and left as the disk on either side grabs and releases enabling vehicle to turn in close circles or make tight turns. *ak *tt | |||
| 04/01/2002 | |||
| Brake light is always on. when applying brakes rear wheel shakes and vibrates. dealership is aware of problem. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 2 | 02/01/1999 | |
| While applying brakes vehicle hestitates and pulsates in front. *ak consumer stated that the brakes were fixed once, but still the vehicle and the steering wheel shakes. *yh | |||
| 03/29/2002 | |||
| When brakes are applied while driving 55mph or more vehicle vibrates severely. dealer has been notified. feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak | |||
| 03/15/2000 | 0 | ||
| When applying brakes vehicle shakes so badly that it causes steering wheel to vibrate. front in vibration. consumer has taken it to a dealer twice, and was told all it needed was an adjustment. but, within 2 weeks it was shaking again. *ak | |||
| While driving there was lots of vibration and noise upon braking. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 2 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Severe shimmy when applying brakes at speeds > 8 mph. dealer replaced rotors 1/11/01 @ 15k miles - i paid for rotors, dealer paid labor. service manager told me today that 30% of jeep customers worldwide have this problem; 50% of owners in midwest. told me that since i have already paid once, jeep will pay full cost this time. also indicated that since it was not safety related (i.e. the car still stops) no recall has ever been issued.*ak | |||
| 07/27/1999 | 4 | ||
| Brake assembly overheats causing warpage of rotors and subsequent steering shudder . rotors are warping every 10,000 miles. dealer has tried to correct problem with one replacement and three machining applications, two concurrent. dealer has admitted this has been a constant problem in grand cherokees and has refunded money for last two brake refacings, but cannot guarantee the problem will not persist. chrysler has not been helpful or sent technical representative to investigate. i believe this is beyond the ability of the service department to solve. i feel this is a safety issue because the shudder becomes violent at highway speeds when braking and vehicle could loose directional stability . this is only one of many faults with this vehicle (others the dealer has corrected, to their credit). | |||
| 02/11/2002 | 03/01/2000 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/10/2000 | 3 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Took delivery new 3/11/1999. on 2/10/200, @ 5400 miles, dealer performed sb 05-002-99, which i think was turning the front rotors. on 9/30/2000, @10,382 miles, dealer performed sb 05-01-00, front rotor and pad replacement. on 7/2/2001, @ 14,768 miles, dealer turned front rotors. on 2/7/2002, @ 20,804 miles, dealer replaced front rotors. every 5000 miles, the front rotors have developed unacceptable lateral runout. this vehicle is still on its original tires (and they look pretty good), but its third set of front brake rotors. dealer reports chrysler rep says this is the last good will brake repair on my vehicle. this is a design problem. it is a safety issue.*ak | |||
| 11/16/2001 | 2 | 09/01/2001 | |
| Vehicle has several jerks when decelerating and accelerating. brake rotors(4) had to be replaced. brake pads also had to be replaced. u-joint replaced. ring gear and pinion problems. transmission jerking. sunroof vibrations when sunroof is open. overall a nightmare of a vehicle purchase. *ak | |||
| 09/27/1999 | 4 | ||
| Brakes are pulsating when applied. brakes and pads have been changed four times within past three years. pads wear fast, and put too much pressure on the rotors. dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle violently shimmied when braking. the dealer has been contacted. *ak scc | |||
| 04/14/2000 | |||
| A severe shimmy(more at high speed and less at low speed) would occur when brakes are applied. vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and problem still reoccurring. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 04/05/2000 | 4 | ||
| During application of brake system while traveling at highway speed there is a severe vibration in vehicle. 1) 05-apr-2000 at 14,459 miles, brake rotors were resurfaced by dealership. 2) xx-aug-2000 at 21,408 miles, front brake rotors resurfaced, and rear rotors replaced. 3) 07-mar-2001 at 30,871 miles, front brake rotors were replaced, and rear brake rotors were resurfaced with new brake pads installed. 4) xx-dec-2001 at 41,000 miles, front brake rotors were resurfaced, and rear brake rotors are replaced. service by the dealership has failed to effectively remedy the problem. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak | |||
| 4 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| Brakes on my jeep have been a chronic problem in that they wear unevenly and this results in a pulsing stopping action. i understand this is called brake fade. the dealer has repaired this problem several times and advises that it is characteristic of vehicles with four wheel drive. however, i do not consider this to be an acceptable condition that i should have to bear from a safety and cost standpoint. this problem arose early on in the life of this vehicle and continues to recur. some repairs covered under warranty, but more recent repairs have not been covered. dealer's attitude is good, but i wonder if chrysler has many more of these problems with the jeep grand cherokee.*ak | |||
| 05/27/1999 | 3 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Steering wheel shakes when brakes applied, checked at 6920 miles service center stated it was abs. steering wheel violantly shakes, and at 18000 miles rotors turned, again three months later and again at 41000. the symptons are being corrected but the problem is not being fixed. until the problem is fixed we will continue to have trouble and have to pay because the customer service hide behind thier warranty...and won't help us.*ak | |||
| 11/16/2000 | 2 | ||
| Brakes pads are causing rotors to warp, dealership is aware of problem.*ak *slc | |||
| 10/01/1999 | |||
| The car has been out of service nineteen days since 11/99. in three times for three windows being inoperable. front brakes needing to be scuffed and new rotors on four different ocassions. transfer fluid changed from turning noise on four different occasion and transfer case pump being replaced when in stock. fuel pump replaced 16,000 mi. ac problems, worn tires, battery replaced at 19,788.*ak | |||
| 08/16/2000 | 6 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Rotars and brake pads have been a consistent problem, every few months. rotars and brake pads have been replaced, refaced, and resurface on several occasions and the problem continues. the problem causes an extreme vibration at higher speeds in the steering column and is a concern because this is our family vehicle. i have three children that i transport everyday to school, sports and other activities. i have spent a lot of time arguing with representatives from chrysler as well as the dealership in order to resolve this ongoing problem and have spent a lot of time with no vehicle due to the vehicle being in the shop. i am concerned about the safety of myself, my family and those drivers around me that the brake system may fail in the future. chrysler encourages my family by stating that this will not occur, however i am unconvinced that a problem with the brakes is not a reason to be alarmed.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2001 | 4 | 01/01/1999 | |
| The front brakes on this auto have been horriable and have cause considerable stress. chyrsler refuses to do anything about the continued brake problems, despite numerous complaints from all over the country, by thousands of consumers. i have confirmed this via the internet and any chat room that discusses jeep problems. thanks for the help! trisha laforge. *ak | |||
| 07/14/2001 | |||
| Brakes pulsate and jerk when applying brakes. rotors and the pads have been replaced repeatedly for over last three years. contacted dealer, and dealer is not wlling to do anything. *ak | |||
| 08/16/1999 | 6 | 12/01/1998 | |
| I have experienced chronic problems with the front rotors on my car. i have felt pulsation while breaking at regular 6 month intervals and have had to repeatedly bring the car in for service to remedy this problem. specifically, the rotors have been resurfaced every 6000 miles and replaced every 12000 miles. this happened at 12,000, 18,000, 24,000, 30,000 and now at 36,000 when the dealer suggests that i replace the front and rear brakes and rotors. initially i recieved some assistance from the dealer with the rotors resurfaced twice and replaced once at their expense, but now they are claiming no further responsibility and have even suggested that this may be my driving that is causing the problem. seeing how many similar complaints there are on the internet, i highly doubt this possibility. additionally my conversation with two technicians at the boardwalk auto center in redwood city, california and technicians at connell in oakland, california, i am led to believe that this is a known problem with some of the 1999-2000+ grand cherokees. i must say that i am very disappointed that a new car of this caliber should have any such problems. also, i am increasingly concerned about safety as i know how crucial brakes are for safe driving. i fear that i will continue to experience this problem, on average, every 6,000 miles; i find that to be an unacceptable situation. is there anything you can do to advocate for me and the hundreds of others in a similar situation? thank you.*ak | |||
| 06/06/2001 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| Excessive ,front,brake rotor wear,,brake pads still have over 10%pad left . *ak | |||
| 09/15/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Tire failure reported at an earlier date. four sets of rotors have been installed on this vehicle - also reported at an earlier date.*ak | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 10 | ||
| Vehicle had brakes repaired 10 times since purchase. dealer replaced rotors/ turned rotors,/replaced pads and calipers on every visit. after 4000-5000 miles, vehicle vibrated again when applying brakes, also extended braking distance. dealer could not remedy problem. *ak | |||
| 08/29/2001 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| Steering wheel and brake pedal shake violently when applied at high speed. same problem occurred at 13200 miles and was repaired by dealer.*ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| While driving at highway speed, vehicle would vibrate extremly hard when applying brakes almost to the point where he would almost be thrown out of vehicle if it was not for the seat belt, the front rotors were warped badly, front brakes went bad again at 17000 miles, however dealer refused to replace them as the warratny on the brakes had expired, consumer contacted manufacturer and they agreed to replaced them under warranty, consumer is having problems with the brakes for the third time, they are begining to show signs of wearing out, manufacturer stated previously that would be the last time of replacing brakes under warratny.*jb | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 3 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Front discs consistently warped at 8, 12, & 16 thousand miles and dealer says manufacturer's defect.*ak | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| When stepping on brakes there's a vibration in vehicles pedal and the wheels. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 07/30/2001 | 4 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Total of 4 total brake(rotor/pad) repairs needed alomg with: rear diff, oil seals, calipers, steering stabilizers, brake lines. all mileage is highway with little brakage.*ak | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 4 | 01/01/1999 | |
| I purchased my 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo, in january of 1999. since i have had the vehicle i have had both front brake rotors serviced four(4) times. the first time was august 30, 2000, at 30,070 miles. the second time was december 12, 2000, at 36,242 miles. the third time was march 16, 2001, at 41,560 miles. the forth time was august 1, 2001, at 44, 288 miles. the first time they were serviced, the service department, at mccafferty had to cut the front rotors. the 2nd thru the 4th times the front rotors had to be resurfaced. i have had to pay for service, all 4 times, the dealer saying it was from normal wear and tear. on one occasion i talked to mr. bob gundy, whom i believe is the service manager at mccafferty jeep. i told him that i had been told that i had been asked, by another service advisor, if i had a heavy foot on the brakes, being told the damage might be from this. i told the advisor, at the time, i did not. mr. gundy stated that it was nothing wrong that i did, but a defect caused by the wheels getting bigger, the brake pads getting bigger, but the front brake rotors staying the same size. this, he told me, caused the front brake rotors to warp, and becoming damaged. he stated, to me, it was because of this. i know, from talking to several other grand cherokee owners, that the same problem has occured with their vehicles. the steering wheel shimmying, when the brakes are applied at high speeds. although not yet a general recall, i believe that the nhytsa should look into this matter, with a possible recall justified, down the road. i thankyou for your attention to this matter.*ak | |||
| 08/05/2001 | 6 | 03/01/2001 | |
| Not only does the transmission slip out of gear going down the highway, but i have already went thru one set of new brake pads on the front and now the second set is squealling like crazy so there has to be a problem with the brakes to, could you please make diamond chrysler do recalls to fix these problems before any one else is killed or seriously hurt, i have been to your web site and seen and read hundreds and hundreds of complaints about these sqame problems. thank you. *ak | |||
| 03/24/2000 | 5 | 09/22/1998 | |
| When appyling brakes extreme vibrations occurs within front wheels due to pads / rotors and calipers prematurely wearing out, cause unknown. *ak dealer has replaced warped rotors and brakes several times, consumer has even had recall work done on rotors which is not resolving problem. door panel warped and splitting at bottom, dealer replaced. vehicle hard to start in the morning time, dealer replaced faulty fuel pump. *slc | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 4 | 01/01/1999 | |
| I purchased my 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo, in january of 1999. since i have had the vehicle i have had both front brake rotors serviced four(4) times. the first time was august 30, 2000, at 30,070 miles. the second time was december 12, 2000, at 36,242 miles. the third time was march 16, 2001, at 41,560 miles. the forth time was august 1, 2001, at 44, 288 miles. the first time they were serviced, the service department, at mccafferty had to cut the front rotors. the 2nd thru the 4th times the front rotors had to be resurfaced. i have had to pay for service, all 4 times, the dealer saying it was from normal wear and tear. on one occasion i talked to mr. bob gundy, whom i believe is the service manager at mccafferty jeep. i told him that i had been told that i had been asked, by another service advisor, if i had a heavy foot on the brakes, being told the damage might be from this. i told the advisor, at the time, i did not. mr. gundy stated that it was nothing wrong that i did, but a defect caused by the wheels getting bigger, the brake pads getting bigger, but the front brake rotors staying the same size. this, he told me, caused the front brake rotors to warp, and becoming damaged. he stated, to me, it was because of this. i know, from talking to several other grand cherokee owners, that the same problem has occured with their vehicles. the steering wheel shimmying, when the brakes are applied at high speeds. although not yet a general recall, i believe that the nhytsa should look into this matter, with a possible recall justified, down the road. i thankyou for your attention to this matter.*ak | |||
| 08/05/2001 | 6 | 03/01/2001 | |
| Not only does the transmission slip out of gear going down the highway, but i have already went thru one set of new brake pads on the front and now the second set is squealling like crazy so there has to be a problem with the brakes to, could you please make diamond chrysler do recalls to fix these problems before any one else is killed or seriously hurt, i have been to your web site and seen and read hundreds and hundreds of complaints about these sqame problems. thank you. *ak | |||
| 07/02/2001 | 2 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Around 50 when brakes applied, car vibrates. dealer fixed problem around 22000 miles but problem returned.*ak | |||
| When brakes were applied vehicle would shake and shimmy. hard to control. took vehcle to dealership to check. informed that rotors were warped and worn excessively. they were replaced. however, at20,000 miles rotors/pads wore out and had to replaced. *ak | |||
| 2 | 11/01/1998 | ||
| There is a defect in the brakes for the 1999 jeep. a very large percentage of the jeep problems on your web site relate to this speciifc problem. the dealer and manufacturer are ignoring my complaints. every 10,000 miles or so the jeep will wobble severely when brakes are applied because of premature warping of brakes/rotors/drums and discs. the descriptions of others on your web site are identical to this. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 3 | 10/01/2000 | |
| I purchased the vehicle in oct 2000 with 28000 miles. we have approximatly 29500 miles on it now. when driving a freeway speeds the steering wheel will vibrate quite severly. traveling down hill will make this problem more pronounced, eg. more vibration. i called the dealer and was informed that this is not covered by warrenty. i replaced the front discs myself and found that the front discs had allready been cut to the wear limit stated on the discs. less material left on discs warpage a lot sooner. it appears that many other owners of this vehicle have had to repalace disc for the same problem. in conclusion vibrating steering wheels take your attention off the road and pose a dangerous situation when it happens. i am sure you will find a mountain of brake dsics attesting to this problem. hopefully no accident damaged people.*ak | |||
| 12/14/2000 | 5 | 01/01/1999 | |
| 1999 jeep grand cherokee chronic brake system problem the front wheels pulsate and the steering shimmies when the brakes are applied at highway speeds. safety is a major concern since the problem becomes more pronounced under urgent braking conditions. jeep service has made six (6) attempts to fix the problem without success. history:the jeep service department has made six (6) unsuccessful attempts to fix the problem only to have it reappear approximated 5,000 miles after each service attempt. the warranty period for the brake system has now expired and in spite of the six failed attempts the jeep service area manager has suggested that he can no longer continue to pay the cost of these service calls and it will become my responsibility. i have rejected his last service recommendation that would require me to pay for new brake pads and installation labor, while jeep service would replace the defective rotors at no charge. there has been no reassurance that this would resolve the problem. problem diagnosis: the cause of the pulsating problem has been attributed to a condition that is causing the brake rotors to over-heat and then warp. the six (6) attempts to correct the problem have entailed four (4) front wheels rotor resurfacing experiments, one (1) front wheels rotor replacement and one (1) recommendation this week to replace the rotors again. the service representative has suggested that the vehicle driver is misapplying the brakes and causing the problem. (this is pure speculation and an unsubstantiated accusation) my position is that a jeep brake system design or product failure exists that has not yet been identified and at this time there is no known solution to the problem. resolution:my first preference is that jeep fix the problem and allow me to enjoy the vehicle i selected to purchase almost two years ago. an alternative would be for jeep to continue making the necessary repairs to the brake system until they solve the problem. *ak | |||
| 05/08/1999 | 1000 | 05/01/1999 | |
| We feel unsafe in this jeep.and were told there was no more that could be done for our jeep repair wise the dealer nor chrysler will accept that this is alemon and i feel steps should be taken to protect not just my family but other familys as well. no safety defect listed within summary. *ak | |||
| 07/12/2001 | 3 | 11/01/1998 | |
| The brakes in my 99 jeep warp every 10,000 miles causing the vehicle to violently vibrate when breaking at highway speeds. i was told yeah it was a design flaw by the dealership when i first brought it in and that they have this problem with most of the jeeps they sell. every 10,000 miles!!!! i do not commute or drive grades. 10,000 miles per rotor resurfacing.*ak | |||
| 02/24/2000 | 3 | 12/01/1999 | |
| First, brake related problems: mileage 2341 complaint pulsatting when stopping 20-55 mph , front brake rotors were resurfaced , complaint 2 mileage 16040 brakes pulsatting when stopping also shimmy in steering 45-55 mph, front brake rotors were replaced reason warpage due to overheating design flaw? / complaint 3 mileage 17000, brakes pulsatting , vibaration in vehicle and steering wheel shimmy when brake are applied. have not rportedto dealer at this time will schedule for week of 07/16/01. secondly, transmission shift problems: started when vehicle was brand new when stopping it felt like someone was hitting you in the rear end. first repair ,mileage 4428 consisted of tsb0300799 and replacement of rear driveshaft,also rear axle carrier and pinion bearings were replaced.second transmission repair mileage 10453 due to harsh shiffting @ 20 mph and again when stopping it felt like someone ran into the rear of the vehicle, this time the transmission yoke was replaced and another transmission update per tsb21-09-00,also during this service the front driveshaft was replaced due to a howling noise which started around 55-60 mph, complaint three mileage 10818 vehicle still has whining noise coming from drive train. in addittion, transmission problems continue with harsh shifting at times at 20 mph and 50-55mph,these shift points worsen as other problems were being corrected,dealer claims that thhis is adaptive memory and their nothing that will be done to correct it. according to casey jeep service manager daimlerchrysler does not see this as a problem only an issue. fourth complaint mileage 16040 transmission continues to shift hard at times @ 20 mph and 50-55 mph. at this time dealer show no concern in correcting this problem . in summary, brake and drive train problems with this vehicle starting at 2341 miles, and they continue be on-going. i now question the safety of this vehicle. | |||
| 06/07/2000 | 2 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Rotors and pads supposedly replaced by dealer at 11k miles rotors warped again at 30k they said chrysler wont pay took jeep to my own mechanic who replaced front rotors and said it didnt look like they had replaced the rotors but recut them i rechecked my invoice from dealer says replaced per service bulletin,called chrysler they say they reported they were just resurfaced. a recall needs to be done on this this is crazy that so many jeeps are having the exact same problem i didnt want any more inferior mopar junk put on my car.*ak | |||
| 04/14/2000 | 2 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Brakes pulsating with tremendous vibration going up throught steering wheel when brakes applied 50mph or above at 8800 miles. very dangerous when unexpectedly encountered on highway first time. rotors reportedly warper. replaced by dealer. problem arouse again at 22114 miles. *ak | |||
| 06/14/2001 | 2 | 08/01/1999 | |
| The second failure of the rotors and pads occurred at 16,065 mi. and the dealer agained replaced the rotors and pads. this vehicle in less that 2 years had three sets of rotors and pad, i.e the original, the first replacement and the third set in less than 1 year 10 months. the dealer indicated to me that next regardless of when it happens will cost me an est. $450.00 . the first failure was 09/20/00 and the last failure was 06/14/01. something is wrong with the brake system in this jeep - i been advised that some 1999 jeeps were recalled for the same problem but not mine--help please thanking you in advanceoriginal rotor and pads failed at 9,564 mi and the dealer replaced the parts at no cost. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 3 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Chrysler extended the warranty to repair front brakes, but would admit no liability on the rear brakes. *ak | |||
| 06/04/2001 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| Brake pedal pulsates and front end shakes and shimmies like the tires are going to fall off when stopping at normal traffic speeds. *ak | |||
| 07/18/2000 | 2 | 01/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1999 | ||
| The disc brakes on the 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo are the same as those recalled on the 1999 jeep cherokee sport (recall 00v136000), but the manufacturer is unwilling to admit to any known brake disc defect on the laredo. the problem is pitting of the disc surface leading to a pulsating vibration when the brakes are applied.*ak | |||
| 5 | |||
| Front disc rotors warp easily causing vehicle to become uncontrollable under certain circumstances. dealer attempted fix four times, refuses to fix further, even though service admits many of same problems with other vehicles. | |||
| 04/21/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Rotor/brake pad failure. *ak | |||
| 2 | 09/01/1998 | ||
| Brakes cause pulse in brake pedal when brakes applied. pads and rotors replaced once before. brakse also squeak. believe current rotors unable to stand heat...reason for warpping. calipers may also be cause. recommend replace with aftermarket products...believe mopar products will continue to fail. *ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 5 | ||
| While driving at speed at above 40 mph consumer applies brakes, and there is pulsation and vibration. dealership has looked at vehicle 5 times, and has not been able to tell consumer reason for defect. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/26/2001 | 3 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Front rotors warped and car vibrates badly when braking on freeway. front rotors resurfaced @ 11,117 miles, front rotors and pads replaced @ 20,126 miles, and front rotors replaced @ 32,314 miles. car shakes dangerously when coming to a stop off freeway or speeds of around 40+ mph.*ak | |||
| 12/15/1999 | 4 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Safety concern regarding pulsation of steering wheel and brakes when brakes applied. *ak | |||
| 03/16/2000 | 3 | 01/01/1999 | |
| On three occasions, i have had very noticable vibration of the steering wheel, when braking at highway speeds(50-60mph). the 1st time was 30aug2000. the correction made was to cut the front brake rotors. the 2nd time was 12dec2000, at 36,242mi. the correction made was to resurface the front brake rotors. the 3rd time i had to have service was 16mar2001 at 41,560mi. the correction made was to have the front brake rotors resurfaced. the service reps. have told me, several times, that this is a common occurance. the cause, as best i can remember, is the size of the brake rotors versus (i believe) the brake shoes. i have talked to one other person, who stated stated his wife grand cherokee, has the same problem. so far there has been no recall, on this problem. so far, other than the steering wheel vibrating(at high speeds) when braking, i have not had it cause further problems. i hope that it does not, but wanted to contact your agency, to see what, if anything can be done, to remedy the problem. thankyou for your assistance. | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 2 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Steering hard to control when braking dueto front wheel shimmy.*ak | |||
| 12/21/2000 | 2 | 12/01/2000 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/05/2000 | 3 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Front brake rotors replaced 2 times and now in need of replacement again as steering wheel and front end vibrate with braking at speeds in excess of 45 mph. called chrysler customer service and spoke to representative ( michael farrow) on 09/13/2000 about problem after second failure. he stated i do not have anything in front of me to indicate a problem with the brake system on that vehicle. there have been several technical service bulletins for the brakes and i suspect at least one of these had been issued when he made that comment. he stated that it might be related to my driving habits and was not a defect with the automobile. the service manager at the dealership told me after fixing the problem the first time at 5311 miles that he hoped i wouldn't be back for this same problem but he knew i would since they have had many problems with the front brake rotors on the 1999 jeeps.*ak | |||
| 5 | 02/01/1999 | ||
| Recurring brake pulsation at all speeds. replaced front rotors 5 times and rear rotors twice. replaced front and rear pads twice. dealer and chrysler refused to pay for last front and rear replacement $865. pulsation was severe. car was nearly undrivable. dealer claims it is my driving habit, which is preposterous. this is a manufacturer issue that needs to be addressed to protect consumers and the public. there are millions of these vehicles on the road and a great number of them are probably running with faulty braking systems.*ak | |||
| 11/01/1999 | |||
| When i brake, my steering wheel shakes. would this be included with the recall on the corrosion on the front disc brake rotors? *ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 2 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Jeep lemon!!! terrible vehicle, terrible company!! this vehicle should be recalled immediately for these two issues, among others! i have almost rearended someone, by lookingback to see if i was rear ended due to the hard shift. the brakes shake so much under braking that i did rear end someone, however there was no noticable damage to either vehicle. *ak | |||
| 11/05/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Repated brake failures: front brake rotors continue to warp and fail every 5000 to 12000 miles. dealership continues to replace rotors, but fails to discover the cause of the problem. brakes are the number one safety component on a vehicle, and this vehicle is not safe. the most recent failure has caused the anti-lock brake system to fail. during emergency stops the front brakes lock and vehicle begins to skid. after four failures, this vehicle does not conform to the applicable express warranties, and the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to repair. daimler-chrysler should either replace the vehicle or reimburse me for the purchase price of the vehicle less the amount attributable to use prior to the first discovery of the nonconformity at 12,335 miles.*ak | |||
| 12/15/2000 | |||
| Severe pulsation at highway speed when applying brakes. vehicle been into dealer. *ak | |||
| 08/15/2000 | |||
| Vehicle vibrates when applying brakes between 40-50 mph. dealer notified. please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| 05/25/2000 | 2 | 02/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/05/2000 | 3 | 06/01/1999 | |
| I experienced severe brake vibration when braking casually at hwy speeds. this made it difficult to hold the steering wheel steady and hold control on the road. dealer said rotors need turning- at 8000 miles? problem reoccured 6 mnths later at 15000 miles-had a broad blade lathe cut at a different dealer. first dealer wanted to charge me and then said they did not have right equipment to fix it. problem reoccured again at 19000 miles. had rotors and hubs replaced. had to fight to get warranty to fix it. hope this works this time. when brakes vibrate it feels unsafe. *ak | |||
| 11/09/1999 | |||
| Front brake rotors were repaired 3 times due to being warped. it caused vehicle to shimmy when brakes were applied. brake pads & rotors were replaced again since last repair. took back to dealership & mechanic indicated cause of problem was the way driver applied brakes. brake rotors would get hot, and this caused rotors to get out of round. *ak | |||
| 11/10/2000 | 2 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Hard pulsation when applying brakes most noticeable at higher speeds. two identical defects in about five months. two different service centers repaired same by re-facing rotors. one in fl and the other in nj. *ak | |||
| 4 | 08/01/1999 | ||
| 13k rotors warped & turned,14k front disc brakes replaced &frt rotors and rear rotors warped and turned,19k frt rotors replaced,22k replace back rotors and turned front,replaced front disc brakes. *ak | |||
| At any speed consumer noticed hard shaking when depressing brakes. vehicle would travel to left and right. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 10/03/2000 | 2 | 09/01/2000 | |
| I have done some limited research and have found that daimar-chrysler has isued a technical service bulletin for this problem. i feel this is a major safety problem since it involves the brakes and the rotors are warping for no apparent reason. if the metal in the rotors cannot handle the heat and warp, what effect does this have on the molecular structure of the rotor? will it break apart next time? their fix for the problem is to turn or grind the rotors. sure fixes problem for a period of time. this is second time in about 10,000 miles. thanks! | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 2 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Initial problem was diagnosed as excessive runout on front rotors and was repaired under warranty by turning the rotors with an on the car lathe. the same symptoms began to reoccur at approx. 22000 miles. lightly at first, and now very severe shaking happens between 50 and 60 mph when brakes are applied. it is currently being reapaired, but i'm told not under warranty. the advisor says it is caused by improper torquing of wheel bolts. of all the vehicles i've owned, i have never had this type of problem before. i beleive these parts are defective and should be recalled. brakes should not have to be repaired every 12000 miles. | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 4 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Front brakes pulsate at 50-60mph to the point where it is dangerous. failure at 3350, 9600, 14800, and 22000 miles. dealer repaired/replaced rotors three times. *ak | |||
| 10/10/2000 | |||
| Consumer has replaced brakes twice; first time 2 years ago. brakes needed to be replaced again. 2 months ago, brakes were replaced. vehicle vibrate when the brakes applied. mechanic was saying that front brakes were warped.*ak | |||
| 09/14/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| I had a pulsation/roughness when braking. the front rotors were found to have two to four 1/2 to 1 inch cracks coming from the center hub holes. if these cracks went undetected, it would of caused a serious accident. the dealership and daimlerchrysler are stating the reason why i'm having the problems is because of my first brake job, done only about 10,000 miles ago. they said that non-mopar pads (wagner) were used. my mechanic checked the pads, which are still like new, and found nothing wrong. i have had 5 cherokees to date and my mechanic has always used wagner and has had no problems. in doing research on 1999 jgc rotors, there have been many complaints on these rotors. even in pass years they have had recalls for rotors on jgc. there was a recall for rotors on 96-98 jgc, vehicles made 7/95-10/98. my 1999 jgc was manufactured in 11/98, which is only one month different from the recall. couid these be the same rotors? it has been even noted on tsb with 1999 jeeps that there have been brake/rotor problems. i think there should be a recall on these rotors because of the safety issue and the many noted complaints that have been received. i think they are using inferior metal for these rotors. *ak | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 2 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Rotors need replaced again. they say its my driving habits. rotors should not have to be replaced at 12,000 mile incriments at owners expense. there has to be a problem with the way the vehicle was built. i have owned other cars and never replaced my rotors. the rotors were replaced in january 2000 at 12,500 mile. the dealership in michigan replaced at no cost to me. now that i am in oklahoma, it is doing the same thing and eddie cordes dealership said i am the cause for the need of replacement. i do not think rotors should need replacement in only nine months from previouse replacement. chrysler corporation told me to have them look at it again but most likley i will have to pay for them because brake and rotor warranties are only good for 12,000 mile or 1 year from purchase. please investigate! | |||
| 08/12/2000 | 2 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Extreme vibration when braking at 45+ mph. rotors resurfaced 2 times. recall for similar problem for '97-98 jeeps. dealership & damilerchrysler refuse to admit there is a problem despite tsb. found many other similar complaints on nhtsa complaint site as well as: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/engaged/edmund.cgi?c=maintenance&t=507 | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| When driving and upon depressing brake pedal to make a gradual stop, consumer notice vibration in steering wheel, causing poor vehicle control. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer noticed brake pads and rotors needed replacing. *ak | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| Severe vibration during high speed braking due to warped rotors. front rotors and pads replaced.*ak | |||
| When stopping at red light and idle was at a normal rate vheicle would stall. dealer had vehicle 4-5 times, but cause was still unknown. also when braking and coming to stop, steering would start to pulsate. dealer has rewinded drums, but defect kept occurring and cause was unknown.*ak | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 3 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Jeep/chrysler is not responsive to the problems with these vehicles. the brakes are dangerous and cause so much vibration in the brake pedal and steering wheel that driver control is adversely affected. | |||
| 02/02/2000 | 2 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Rotors are warping, and dealer says this is normal | |||
| 08/21/2000 | 2 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Front end shutters out of control during normal braking at 40+ mph | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Front brake rotors warped and required replacement after 20k miles. this defect causes a dangerous steering shimmy when braking and impares vehicle control. | |||
| 09/28/1999 | 6 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Rotors have warped on this vehicle 5 times previously. the most recent time in june of 2000 with 28787 miles. it is now august of 2000 with 32,000 miles and they are warped again. dealer advises that theya re not willing to do anything because nothing is wrong with them. based on the information in the nhsta database this is a widespread problem that chrysler is failing to correct. there is the possibility of brake failure leading to damage, injury or death. | |||
| 05/10/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Car would shimmy when braking - brakes had to be grounded & was told this was common with the 1999 jeep. salesman didn't know anything about this problem. brakes were ground down to prevent additional warping. | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 100 | 10/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| When braking steering wheel shakes, and wheel pulls to the drivers side, also consumer hears a squealing noise. *ak | |||
| 05/25/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Brake rotors became warped to the point the vehicle bounced when braking. dealer declined to replace rotors, how ever agreed to machine them per tsb. dealer service confirmed this was a proplem on some 1999jeeps. my concern is, although they did the work under warranty,i will have to replace the rotors sometime in the future, because they did not.*ak | |||
| 12/24/1999 | 6 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Been to the dealer 6 times for the brakes. when braking from 60 mph+, the truck shakes violently. repairs last 3,000 miles, then it returns. i have filed a complaint with daimlerchrysler. i will file a law suit if this truck is not replaced, it seems very dangerous. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 2 | 07/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/02/1999 | 2 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle exhibits a dangerous level of side to side shudder as well as a non-linear deceleration which may result in whiplash when evenly applying brake pressure. the description of the problem in jeep tsb 05-03-98, minor brake pulsation is a gross understatement. the level of shudder may result in loss of vehicle control, especially when decelerating from highway speeds. *ak | |||
| 3 | 11/01/1998 | ||
| Brake rotors became warped. this causes a very severe shimmy with the steering wheel and diffucult to control. this has happened 3 times. 1st time rotors turned(approx 5600miles), 2nd time rotors replaced(approx. 13000miles) returning to dealer for them to fix the brakes for the 3rd time(19200miles). | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| Subject vehicle has been returned to two (2) different dealers on five (5) occasions for warranty work on excessive noise when placed in gear. subject vehicle also has been returned to replace front brake assembly due to brake fade and excessive noise. subject vehicle has also been returned for warranty work to correct vehicle transmission slip (when accelerating from stop (i.e at traffice light)). subject vehicle has also been returned for replacement of front passenger seat cushion fabric bunching up - this was not repaired as chrysler rep said this is normal for seat cushion. *ak | |||
| 07/26/1999 | 4 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Brake roters resurfaced twice, roters replaced once, now rotors to be replaced with part from another car/truck-heavy duty type | |||
| 08/27/1999 | 2 | 03/01/1999 | |
| In shop 5 times since purchase and problems still not fixed | |||
| 05/05/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Rear pinion seal leaking at first oil change -took to dealer - they changed out the whole rear end -noise again in rear -took to dealer they said now it was in the front - took to different dealer - tried to fix - took back vehicle till they could get whole new front and `rear end parts in - this has been over a month ago- while waiting in line vehicle died and restarted - few days later vehicle died three times at high speed restarted but ck engine light stayed on -towed to dealer- they said they replaced crank sensor - noticed new o2 sensor as well - still waiting on other parts - passenger side window does not work - vehicle surges at constant speeds -stick shift hard to shift from park to reverse and drive and visa versa - interior lights dont come on when remote turned on to open vehicle- engine feels and sounds rough- alarm system lights go on and off by themselves- once the dealer gets the parts in i will be taking it back for the 6th time with our new complaints. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| After stopping and releasing the brake pedal, vehicle lurches forward as if it has been rear-ended | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 3 | 12/01/1998 | |
| 99 jeep grand cherokee has been in shop 5 times (current mileage:7500). i have had clattering/noises with sharp turns (transfer case fluid, then case itself, then pump replaced); gear whining noise chrysler is blaming on the dana corp. my dealer unable to fix problem as necessary tools are on back-order; vibration when applying the brakes attributed to a warped rotor (per tsb); problems with keyless remote entry and slow refueling, something leaking from front end. many other owners are having similar problems as evidenced by the multiple complaints on internet message boards (yahoo.com; jeepsunlimited.com) chrysler seems to be stonewalling on most of these problems, especially the dana corp. rear-end problem. i'm very frustrated after having spent $38,000 on this vehicle! | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| The automatic transmission failed and had to be replaced after about 6000 miles. there is a lot of noise from the rear, sounds like it is coming from the differential or axle. it is loud enough to be heard over the radio. the front rotors appear to be warped. when braking at highway speeds, the steering wheel shudders. it does not feel safe. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 06/07/2007 | 71800 | 1 | 07/02/1999 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 55 mph under normal driving conditions the driver attempted to slow down. the front of the vehicle and the steering wheel began shaking. the shaking stopped when the vehicle speed was reduced to 45 mph. the vehicle has not been looked at by a mechanic but the contact believes the brake calipers produce too much heat and cause rotors to warp. the current and failure mileage were 71800. updated 08/07/07*jb | |||
| 11/13/2002 | 7000 | 3 | 01/14/2000 |
| 1999 jeep grand cherokee shakes violently when brakes are applied. on 13 nov 02 brake assembly was replaced by chrysler under tsb 05-003-02 front brake pulsation during light to moderate brake application all 1999-2002 grand cherokee wj models built through may 10, 2002 came equipped with brake calipers made by teves. due to poor caliper centering, the teves calipers caused the rotors to warp, a problem that has plagued grand cherokees. the dealer put on the same defective part listed above i.e teves calipers. the jeep grand cherokee continues to shake violently when brakes are applied, due to a defective part. *nm | |||
| 06/21/2006 | 50000 | 2 | 06/09/1999 |
| 0500302b - front brake pulsation during light to moderate brake application date: 12/16/02 (supersedes 0500302a dated june 10, 2002) model year(s): 1999-2002 (wj models built on or after may 11, 2002; wg export models built on or after august 16, 2002). description: brake roughness or pedal pulsation when the brakes are applied. the customer may experience a vibration of the steering wheel, floor, seat, instrument panel, or a minor pedal pulsation (brake roughness) under light to moderate pedal application. the condition may be caused by excessive thickness variation of the brake rotor surface. details: this bulletin involves the replacement of both front brake rotors and caliper assemblies. note: new brake rotors must be used with the new brake calipers. diagnosis: 1. determine if the front brake vibration/pulsation is caused by excessive thickness variation of either front brake rotor. 2. if excessive thickness variation of the front brake rotor is at fault perform the repair procedure. 3. if this bulletin has already been performed, and front brake pulsation/vibration is present, do not perform the repair procedure. investigate other possible cases for front brake pulsation/vibration. *nm | |||
| 05/31/2006 | 53600 | 1 | 04/12/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated at 40 mph, the vehicle wobbled and the brakes pulsated while pressure was applied to the pedal. also, the abs light illuminated intermittently. the dealer replaced the front rotors, calipers and pads, which corrected the problem for a short time. the vehicle has been to the dealer for this problem several times to have the rotors turned or replaced. the average time between failures is about 6000 miles. in 2004 the contact took the vehicle to another dealer who replaced the rotors. again, the problem has reoccurred and the dealer determined that both the front and rear rotors needed to be replaced. | |||
| 03/24/2006 | 90000 | 6 | 01/08/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while braking at any speed, the steering wheel shakes. the dealership replaced the rotors four times, but this has not fixed the problem. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop that determined the calipers need to be replaced. when shaking occurs the vehicle seems to have less stopping power. a driver unaccustomed to wheel shaking when braking could lose control of the vehicle. contact has already replaced six sets of rotors. there seems to be inherent flaw in the original brake design. the contact felt the dealer did his best to try to correct the problem. *ak | |||
| 09/08/2001 | 8 | 08/02/1999 | |
| 1999 defective chrysler grand jeep cherokee.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer experienced repeated problems with the rotors, pads and calipers. the consumer has experienced hard vibration not only in the front end of the vehicle, but the steering wheel, floor, seat and instrument panel. the vibration was so severe the consumer would lose control of the steering wheel. the rotors would heat up, the caliper froze. the intermediate shaft was replaced, the rear latch was lubricated due to squeaking. the battery was replaced because the consumer had a hard time starting the vehicle. *jb | |||
| 08/21/2000 | 7000 | 6 | 04/10/1999 |
| Dt: the brake rotors and pads keep wearing out, and the vehicle makes a chatter noise and vibrates when the brakes are applied. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealership and the brakes were replaced six times. the problem started on august 21, 2000. the replace brakes wore out at six to seven thousand miles. the dealership replaced the front rotors, the pads, the front calipers, installed a technical service bulletin ( tsb) kit, resurfaced the front rotors, rear brakes pads, and rear rotors; each of these have been done multiply times. there have been no accidents as of yet. *ak | |||
| 08/20/2004 | 44000 | 5 | 07/22/2003 |
| I purchased this jeep used with around 25k miles on it. after bout 1 year of driving my rotors started to vibrate when brake applied. after a couple days of this my drivers side brake caliper locked up while my family and i were out for a ride. i pulled over to see my rotor glowing red, i left the vehicle parked there over night replaced rotor, pads, and a new caliper. within 2 months same thing occurred with the passenger side, so i fixed that side. since the original problem i've replaced both rotors 3 times and pads 4 times in less than 8 months. dealer says there is nothing wrong with brake system, i disagree. after researching this on the internet i see that a lot of owners have the exact same problem. i can not see how a manufacturer can get away with these kind of problems. i know that if the company i work for had built and sold faulty products we would be sued and out of business. why is this company allowed to get away with these obvious malfunctions of one of the key components in safety on a car, the brakes. thanks for any and all help. *jb | |||
| 08/02/2004 | 79250 | 3 | 03/12/2003 |
| Had front brakes serviced may 2003 new rotors, pads. august 2004 had to have new calipers, pads and rotors resurfised. because calipers failed and almost started tire on fire. told there is a service bulliten ref putting on different calipers. *ak | |||
| 07/14/2004 | 11000 | 4 | 12/29/1998 |
| Dealer replaced at 11,000 miles the front rotors and pads. at 16,000 miles, the front rotors and pads were replaced. at 35,000 miles the rotors were resurfaced and the pads were replaced. at 45, 000 miles the dealership indicated they needed to replace the calipers, and install a bigger caliper. *ak the warping front rotors caused pulsating brake pedal and an uncontrollable steering wheel. *sc *nm | |||
| 06/25/2004 | 62000 | 2 | 11/01/1998 |
| Continued problem with significant front brakes pulsation during light to moderate braking. at times, steering wheel vibrates violently. learned of how common the problem was from this web site within a year after purchasing vehicle new in 1998. kept hoping for jeep to step up and accept responsibility. nursed original parts to 68k miles waiting for jeep to come up with better solution than frequent replacment of rotors. finally, in 2002, new service bulletin called for replacing calipers with new design. new caliper and rotors installed nov 2002, 20k miles later, problem returned. spoke to local service managers, no solution. spoke with jeep corporate hq, no solution.*ak | |||
| 69000 | 4 | ||
| The rollover valve gas tank and fuel pump leaked. also, consumer complained of brake problems, such as caliper replacement every 6 months. in addition, ignition malfunctioned. consumer attempted to start the vehicle at least 3 times before it actually started. *ak | |||
| 11/17/1999 | 83000 | 4 | 08/11/2003 |
| 1999 jeep grand cherokee front calipers warped 4 times in 3 months, upgraded to diamler chrysler modified calipers, problem persists. resulted in an inferior braking condition which turned the car into a road hazard several times. diamler chrysler has not issued a recall to date. *jb | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 15000 | 1 | |
| Warped rotors at 15,000 on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee. front rotors replaced with new style brakes, but warped again at another 15,xxx miles.*ak | |||
| 01/27/2004 | 15000 | 1 | |
| 1999 jeep grand chereokee,front disc brakes keep going out. rotors goes out of round, about every 15000 miles, due to poor rotor and caliper design. jeep (and dealers) know this is a problem because there is tsb regarding the issue with the fix being new rotors and calipers of a different design, but they won't do anything to fix it, without costing $500+ to the consumer. accident waiting to happen.*ak | |||
| 08/21/2000 | 8991 | 5 | |
| When driving over 55 mph vehicle vibrated when the brake pedal was pressed. dealer tried on five different occasions to fix the problem. the calipers/rotors, and pads were replaced, some more than once. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2003 | 9000 | 1 | 07/17/1999 |
| My 1999 jeep grand chrerokee has a significant brake system problem requiring turning of the rotors at approximately 9,000 miles and replacement of the brakes and rotors at approximately 19,000, 36,000, and 51,000 miles(approximate mileages based on memory but i can provide detailed service records if needed) each time replacement was required to eliminate a severe vibration (which felt like i was driving over rough railroad tracks) when the brake pedal was depressed. all installments prior to the one at 51,000 miles have been at the jeep dealer. each time, when i questioned why such frequent replacement was needed, i was told it's a wear and tear item. the most recent rotor change (at 51,000 miles) was performed by an experienced person at an independent garage. he told me that the problem appears to him to be a design flaw resulting in misalignment of the brake calipers, rotors and brake pads such that one of the two brake pistons brakes is striking its target slightly off-center. continuous misalignment of the brake pistons appears to be causing the rotors and brake pads to wear unevenly resulting in development of the vibration. so replacing the rotors and brake pads fixed the problem for now but is only a temporary solution. with new rotors and brake pads, the vehicle is braking fine but i anticipate that by 60,000 - 65,000 miles the problem will occur again. you have several tsb's on your website reporting vibrations when the brake pedal on this model vehicle is depressed but none of the tsb's elaborate on the cause of the problem. i have contacted chrysler directly multiple times and keep getting put off with it's a wear and tear item. now that i have been alerted to the possiblity that there appears to be a brake design flaw i think that they are just ignoring a problem that should probably be a recall. i am not aware of any safety issues. thank you for looking into this problem.*ak | |||
| 11/08/2003 | 29037 | 1 | 04/15/2002 |
| 1999 jeep cherokee. warped and continous problems with rotors and calipers. problem continues shortly after having them fixed repeatedly. the pulsations at high speeds(55mph) are violent.saw the same/similar complaints by many others. dealer says chrysler not responsible. how many times can you afford to fix the same problem? something that has no remedy must be a design fault.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 9911 | 9 | 07/01/1999 |
| Within four years approximately 8,000-10,000 miles both front brake rotors had to be turned twice and then replaced. also, both front calipers had to be replaced. this causes vehicle to vibrate and make a grinding noise when braking. dealer and manufacturer were notified, and were unable to locate the cause. *ak the brakes pulsated while driving. the dash vent did not work, and the air only worked through the defrost.*ts the consumer stated the front end of the vehicle felt loose, the dealer discovered the ball joints needed to be replaced. the driver side rear quarter panel was loose*jb | |||
| 08/28/2003 | 53000 | 1 | |
| Front caliper brakes are causing a heavy vibration in the vehicle when braking at various speeds. cause has yet to be determined. *ak | |||
| 08/07/2003 | 50000 | 0 | 10/21/2001 |
| Defective brake calipers resulting in warping of brake rotors. this causes uncontrolled severe vibration in the front end and steering wheel under high speed braking maneuvers. daimler-chrysler has identified this manufacturing defect in a technical service bulletin, but refuses to pay for repairs. my extended warranty company refuses liablility since it is a known manufacturing defect that should be covered by the manufacturer. | |||
| 04/06/1999 | 8000 | 3 | 10/18/1998 |
| Defect in rotors/calipers on 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo. braking at 40 miles & above car shimmied.rrotors changed under warranty three times within first 2years. adams jeep, west street, annapolis, md would no longer cover under warranty. they denied there was a defect. chryser rep said it was my driving and washed their hands of me. my neighbor had same problem and he said a friend of his who works for a jeep dealership in maryland told him there is a defect but it is not the rotors, it's the calipers that sit on top of the rotors that was warping them. he gave me his paper work and it showed a special package chryser had put together to take care of the problem (i can send you the paper work). i faxed to adams jeep, enclosing my neighbor's paperwork and told them i knew now of the defect. i demanded they fix my car with this pecial package. they called fifteen minutes later and said ms gingell, when would you like to come in and we will take care of this for you at no charge! i have another friend with same car/year who has same trouble and adams jeep has refused to fix the problem for free. her daughter also has the same type of jeep and she is also having the same problem. i went onto the website of www.edmunds.com and there are many people complaining their rotors. i am a year down the road now from supposedly having problem fixed and rotors are again starting to shimmy. i am going to take it back into adams jeep of annapolis. *ak | |||
| 08/15/2002 | |||
| When driving at high speeds the vehicle shimmys, also when slowing down. took vehicle to jeep and they replaced rotors and calipers. consumer states problem was still occuring. the dealer is now replacing the bearings. please provide any further information. ts | |||
| 11 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Since the purchase of the vehicle consumer has experienced problems with the calipers. the vehicle has been in for repairs several times for repairs of this defect. there has been vibrations felt about every 10,000 miles after a repair. consumer requests reimbursement of monies paid for repairs. *jg | |||
| 10/19/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Bolts holding brake caliper broke, causing caliper to grind grove in wheel, resulting in wheel failure. *ak | |||
| 02/27/1999 | 2 | 01/19/1999 | |
| Brake calipers are defective causing damage to the rotors and pads. mjs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 05/31/2006 | 53600 | 1 | 04/12/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated at 40 mph, the vehicle wobbled and the brakes pulsated while pressure was applied to the pedal. also, the abs light illuminated intermittently. the dealer replaced the front rotors, calipers and pads, which corrected the problem for a short time. the vehicle has been to the dealer for this problem several times to have the rotors turned or replaced. the average time between failures is about 6000 miles. in 2004 the contact took the vehicle to another dealer who replaced the rotors. again, the problem has reoccurred and the dealer determined that both the front and rear rotors needed to be replaced. | |||
| 03/01/2006 | 80000 | 3 | 10/15/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while applying the brake pedal there is a squeaking noise and the steering wheel shakes vigorously. the brake pads have been replaced twice in 10,000 miles and need to be replaced again. the dealer can not determine the problem. the vehicle is currently at an independent repair shop for replacement of the pads for a third time. | |||
| 08/21/2000 | 7000 | 6 | 04/10/1999 |
| Dt: the brake rotors and pads keep wearing out, and the vehicle makes a chatter noise and vibrates when the brakes are applied. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealership and the brakes were replaced six times. the problem started on august 21, 2000. the replace brakes wore out at six to seven thousand miles. the dealership replaced the front rotors, the pads, the front calipers, installed a technical service bulletin ( tsb) kit, resurfaced the front rotors, rear brakes pads, and rear rotors; each of these have been done multiply times. there have been no accidents as of yet. *ak | |||
| 12/10/2004 | 26900 | 5 | 01/10/1999 |
| Brakes warp and car shakes and shimmies when braking. dealer has repaired 5 times and repair lasts approximately 2 months. this is an extreme hazard. chrysler will do nothing. the nhtsa has done nothing in spite of hundreds of complaints on their web site. i am sure there are thousands more that have not been reported on this site. the car is a safety risk. these cars should be recalled and the brakes totally replaced at chrysler's expense. why has nothing been done? *jb | |||
| 03/18/2003 | 25000 | 10 | 03/15/2003 |
| Consumer complained about a transfer case problem. when driving at approximately 40 mph there was a loud clanking sound coming from the front undercarriage. consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer, and was told the vehicle had dusty brake pads, but that was not the issue. then, consumer was told that the constant velocity joints were leaking. also, consumer was told that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. consumer felt that the dealership did not know what the problem was, and perhaps was covering up the real problem. *ak recall campaign; component: fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors. the consumer stated that the vehicle would not start. the consumer stated that the engine had an extended crank before starting. fuel pump assembly and pump crank repair kit installed. the consumer stated that there is a shimmy when the brakes are applied. when sitting at a stop light having the vehicle in gear it vibrates. the left outer cv boot was leaking. the engine light came on. the consumer stated that the transmission slams into gear. *tc | |||
| 06/15/2004 | 58000 | 3 | |
| Brakes do not react properly when trying to stop. rotors and pads were serviced at least three times. manufacturer examined vehicle, and stated no defects were found.*ak | |||
| 08/02/2004 | 79250 | 3 | 03/12/2003 |
| Had front brakes serviced may 2003 new rotors, pads. august 2004 had to have new calipers, pads and rotors resurfised. because calipers failed and almost started tire on fire. told there is a service bulliten ref putting on different calipers. *ak | |||
| 07/21/2004 | 4 | 01/08/1999 | |
| Brakes pulsate and steering wheel shakes - dealer has repaired 4 times - vehicle only has 25,500 miles. say manufacturing defect but will no longer repair as there has not been a recall on vehicle. since there are so many reports of this - why has there not been a recall? there has not been a crash, but with faulty brakes, it can only be a matter of time. how can jeep get away with this - they know and acknowledge the problem. *ak | |||
| 07/14/2004 | 11000 | 4 | 12/29/1998 |
| Dealer replaced at 11,000 miles the front rotors and pads. at 16,000 miles, the front rotors and pads were replaced. at 35,000 miles the rotors were resurfaced and the pads were replaced. at 45, 000 miles the dealership indicated they needed to replace the calipers, and install a bigger caliper. *ak the warping front rotors caused pulsating brake pedal and an uncontrollable steering wheel. *sc *nm | |||
| 03/08/2004 | 6 | ||
| While driving there was severe vibration in the front end of the vehicle. dealership replaced the rotors and pads six times, but problem recurred. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 15000 | 1 | |
| Warped rotors at 15,000 on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee. front rotors replaced with new style brakes, but warped again at another 15,xxx miles.*ak | |||
| 08/21/2000 | 8991 | 5 | |
| When driving over 55 mph vehicle vibrated when the brake pedal was pressed. dealer tried on five different occasions to fix the problem. the calipers/rotors, and pads were replaced, some more than once. *ak | |||
| 11/08/2003 | 29037 | 1 | 04/15/2002 |
| 1999 jeep cherokee. warped and continous problems with rotors and calipers. problem continues shortly after having them fixed repeatedly. the pulsations at high speeds(55mph) are violent.saw the same/similar complaints by many others. dealer says chrysler not responsible. how many times can you afford to fix the same problem? something that has no remedy must be a design fault.*ak | |||
| 11/04/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer had the 5th set of new rotors and pads put on. while searching nhtsa website saw there were many complaints on brake problems. *ak | |||
| 10/29/2003 | 60000 | 1 | |
| While driving, there would be severe vibration in the front end of vehicle. dealer replaced front and rear brake pads. however, problem still occurring. *ak | |||
| 09/04/2003 | 108000 | 7 | 03/01/1999 |
| Ongoing replacement of rotors and pads. after 108000 miles i have had at least 5 sets, turned rotors at least 2x and now they need it again. chrysler says i have to pay $500 to fix. absolutley absurd!!!!!!!!*ak | |||
| 04/04/2003 | 8000 | 6 | 03/01/1999 |
| Brakes pads and rotor failure bought new at 8000 rotors vibrating and pulsating and agian at 12-13000 and again at 22000 and again at 36000 and once again at 45000 dealer did take care of the repairs but at one time they charged me for pads at 102.00 very high and right know i have 56000 and again rotor vibrating | |||
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| Vehicle vibrates, and when consumer applies brakes, pads go all the way to the floor. dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving could step on brake pedal and brakes will start vibrating without prior warning. also, resulting in extended stopping distance. where a technician at dealer said that problem was caused by pads that had been replaced on this model. *ak | |||
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| The brake pads are extremely noisy and only half worn, unable to rectify noise. *mjs | |||
| 04/13/2000 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| While driving severe vibration occurs in the steering wheel due to premature wearing or warping of front brake rotors. *ak brake pedal vibrates when brakes are applied and the steering wheel vibrates started at 9000 miles. rotors and front brake pads were replaced at 12,132 miles. at 16000 miles, the brake pedal started pulsating agian. *yh | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 2 | 12/04/1998 | |
| Brakes squeak while coming to a stop due to bad pad and brakes vibrated and pulsated because rotors needed resurfacing, replaced both parts however vehicle is starting to experience problems again. yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 12/19/2006 | 68475 | 4 | 10/18/2001 |
| Brake rotors warping. i have had the rotor turn and even replaced and yet the rotors seem to warp. braking is often light never ever under emergency conditions. *cn | |||
| 07/28/2007 | 61000 | 2 | 03/04/2007 |
| I own a 1999 grand cherokee limited jeep. the front rotor disk has warped due to the heat created when applying the brakes. as a result the steering wheel vibrates violently on the application of the brakes. the rotor & calipers have been changed! when will chrysler help to resolve an issue, which is obviously a manufacturing fault? *tr | |||
| 01/14/2007 | 137005 | 4 | |
| Front disc brake rotors warp causing vehicle front end to shake when braking, vehicle has chrysler's latest and greatest brake pad and rotor kit installed. *jb | |||
| 03/19/2006 | 5000 | 3 | 08/16/2000 |
| 1999 jeep grand cherokee brake problems. rotors on the jeep have been turned and replaced. jeep has only 20,000 (twenty thousand) miles. jeep front end shutters violently and brake pedal pulsates when applying brakes. dealer said this is normal on jeep grand cherokee and will no longer replace rotors. he recommended i downshift to stop (automatic transmission)*jb | |||
| 05/31/2006 | 53600 | 1 | 04/12/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated at 40 mph, the vehicle wobbled and the brakes pulsated while pressure was applied to the pedal. also, the abs light illuminated intermittently. the dealer replaced the front rotors, calipers and pads, which corrected the problem for a short time. the vehicle has been to the dealer for this problem several times to have the rotors turned or replaced. the average time between failures is about 6000 miles. in 2004 the contact took the vehicle to another dealer who replaced the rotors. again, the problem has reoccurred and the dealer determined that both the front and rear rotors needed to be replaced. | |||
| 04/05/2006 | 79252 | 1 | 06/15/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal at various speeds the vehicle vibrates. the dealer has replaced the rotors four times, but did not remedy the problem. the vehicle becomes unsafe when the brakes are applied at highway speeds. it is difficult to maintain control of the vehicle. because of vibration. contact would be fearful if his wife was driving in such conditions. *ak | |||
| 03/28/2006 | 30000 | 10 | 01/01/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal the steering wheel shimmied and the brake pedal pulsated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for inspection. the dealer replaced the front and back rotors ten separate times. after each replacement of the rotors, the vehicle operated normally for six months and the brake problem reoccurred. *ak updated 5/30/2006 - *nm | |||
| 03/24/2006 | 90000 | 6 | 01/08/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while braking at any speed, the steering wheel shakes. the dealership replaced the rotors four times, but this has not fixed the problem. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop that determined the calipers need to be replaced. when shaking occurs the vehicle seems to have less stopping power. a driver unaccustomed to wheel shaking when braking could lose control of the vehicle. contact has already replaced six sets of rotors. there seems to be inherent flaw in the original brake design. the contact felt the dealer did his best to try to correct the problem. *ak | |||
| 03/24/2006 | 25000 | 3 | 04/01/1999 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at various speeds, there was a pulsation within the brakes. the vehicle was seen by a dealer and the rotors were replaced. the problem persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. it was determined the rotors were warped and needed to be replaced again. it got progressively worse with increased mileage until they shuddered and grabbed. the problem recurred within 5,000 miles of repairs. a kit is now available for front brakes, it includes new calipers and pads. the contact felt the rear brakes demonstrated the same problem, but not as pronounced. there is no formally recognized problem by jeep, nor a solution. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2001 | 18000 | 1 | 01/15/1999 |
| Dt: the contact stated the brakes pulsated when applied, and the steering vibrated. he had the same problem two years ago and the brakes were replaced. the problem recurred, and no repairs have been done. the contact felt vibration caused damage to the steering column. *ak | |||
| 10/15/2002 | 74000 | 1 | 07/15/2002 |
| Dt: the contact stated the rotors were continually warping. the rotors have been changed three times. the contact to the vehicle to local mechanic for service. when the rotors warped the vehicle vibrated while driving. this has been an ongoing problem for the past two years. the manufacturer has not been contacted.*ak | |||
| 09/08/2001 | 8 | 08/02/1999 | |
| 1999 defective chrysler grand jeep cherokee.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer experienced repeated problems with the rotors, pads and calipers. the consumer has experienced hard vibration not only in the front end of the vehicle, but the steering wheel, floor, seat and instrument panel. the vibration was so severe the consumer would lose control of the steering wheel. the rotors would heat up, the caliper froze. the intermediate shaft was replaced, the rear latch was lubricated due to squeaking. the battery was replaced because the consumer had a hard time starting the vehicle. *jb | |||
| 08/21/2000 | 7000 | 6 | 04/10/1999 |
| Dt: the brake rotors and pads keep wearing out, and the vehicle makes a chatter noise and vibrates when the brakes are applied. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealership and the brakes were replaced six times. the problem started on august 21, 2000. the replace brakes wore out at six to seven thousand miles. the dealership replaced the front rotors, the pads, the front calipers, installed a technical service bulletin ( tsb) kit, resurfaced the front rotors, rear brakes pads, and rear rotors; each of these have been done multiply times. there have been no accidents as of yet. *ak | |||
| 10/18/2000 | 9046 | 4 | 11/03/1998 |
| Dt: 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the vehicle has 48,677 miles currently. at 14,754 miles they resurfaced the front brake rotors and replaced the pads, this was on october 18, 2000. then on july 15, 2002, at 28,186 miles the front brake rotors had to be replaced and the pads. on may 3, 2004 at 42,123 miles, the rotors had to be resurfaced and replace the pads. on monday, july 11, 2005 at 48,502 miles the vehicle was taken in for a lube job and the consumer asked to have the brakes checked because he felt pulsation in the brake. she was told the rotors need to be replaced again and new pads would be needed. the dealership states the brakes are not covered under the warranty because they are considered wear and tear items and only covered for 12 months or 12,000 miles. after speaking with the district service manager, she was reimbursed, $211, for the work done on may 3, 2004. according to the service department, this model is having problems with the front brake system. it is due to the fact that they are no longer made of asbestos. when she called the manufacturer, all they did was read the warranty to him. *ak there was a vibration under the vehicle, pulsation from the brakes, a leaking transfer case, rear differential leak, vibration in the front end, a slight brake pulsation, regular pulsation from the brakes, grinding sound rear end, and radiator leaking. *sc *tt | |||
| 07/06/2005 | 7731 | 3 | 08/01/1999 |
| Dt: consumer complained about front brake problems. the front brakes shimmied and pulsated excessively. at times, the consumer feels like he is going to lose control of the car because of the shimmy. dealer stated the rotors were warped. there are 69,000 miles on the vehicle. consumer has been having this problem since 7. the problem occurred approximately 10,000 miles after rotors have been replaced or machined.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 15000 | 4 | 07/13/2000 |
| In 1999 jeep grand cherokee, brakes get a heavy pulsation due to apparently warped rotors. dealer resurfaced, turned rotors on three previous occasions, but problem returns about 8-10,000 miles later probably due to use of same faulty parts. car now has 103k miles and dealer won't try to fix again. when stopping, car shakes at an unsafe level. | |||
| 06/06/2005 | 08/16/2001 | ||
| We purchased this vehicle aug 2001. by april 23 02 rotors were warped and needed turned. (36617 miles) front and rear brake pads again replaced 43734 miles. davis-moore replaced the rotors june 2 05 with 68278 miles. this means that every 16000 miles the brakes need replaced? | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 10000 | 5 | 09/04/1999 |
| 1999 (and more years) jeep grand cherokee, severe brake problem. causing extremely violent shaking of the steering wheel at speeds over 40mph. every few thousand miles, the brakes (rotors, pads etc) need to be replaced. chrysler/jeep replaces the brakes under warranty as many times as needed. however, once warranty is up, (3/36) they refuse to acknowledge it and the consumer picks up the bill now. chrylser has admitted to it being a problem ( ref. tsb's: #050599 06/18/99 match mounting brake rotors #0500302b 12/16/02 front brake pulsation during light to moderate brake application) and there either needs to be a permanent fix or stand behind their defective vehicles and pay for the brakes having to be done every few thousand miles. i have had my brakes replaced 5 (five) times and i have under 47,000 miles on my jeep. | |||
| 08/20/2004 | 44000 | 5 | 07/22/2003 |
| I purchased this jeep used with around 25k miles on it. after bout 1 year of driving my rotors started to vibrate when brake applied. after a couple days of this my drivers side brake caliper locked up while my family and i were out for a ride. i pulled over to see my rotor glowing red, i left the vehicle parked there over night replaced rotor, pads, and a new caliper. within 2 months same thing occurred with the passenger side, so i fixed that side. since the original problem i've replaced both rotors 3 times and pads 4 times in less than 8 months. dealer says there is nothing wrong with brake system, i disagree. after researching this on the internet i see that a lot of owners have the exact same problem. i can not see how a manufacturer can get away with these kind of problems. i know that if the company i work for had built and sold faulty products we would be sued and out of business. why is this company allowed to get away with these obvious malfunctions of one of the key components in safety on a car, the brakes. thanks for any and all help. *jb | |||
| 12/21/2004 | 25800 | 3 | 12/21/2004 |
| When applying the brakes from 35-40 mph the vehicle would severely shake/vibrate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer replaced the front rotors and pads. *jb | |||
| 12/10/2004 | 8000 | 1 | 11/10/1998 |
| Jeep grand cherokee front brakes continuously have rotor problems. extreme vibration/shimmy/grabbing front brakes at all speeds. dealer says warped rotors are common and nothing can be done to prevent this from happening. rotors must be urned/replaced every few thousand miles.*ak | |||
| 03/18/2003 | 25000 | 10 | 03/15/2003 |
| Consumer complained about a transfer case problem. when driving at approximately 40 mph there was a loud clanking sound coming from the front undercarriage. consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer, and was told the vehicle had dusty brake pads, but that was not the issue. then, consumer was told that the constant velocity joints were leaking. also, consumer was told that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. consumer felt that the dealership did not know what the problem was, and perhaps was covering up the real problem. *ak recall campaign; component: fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors. the consumer stated that the vehicle would not start. the consumer stated that the engine had an extended crank before starting. fuel pump assembly and pump crank repair kit installed. the consumer stated that there is a shimmy when the brakes are applied. when sitting at a stop light having the vehicle in gear it vibrates. the left outer cv boot was leaking. the engine light came on. the consumer stated that the transmission slams into gear. *tc | |||
| 11/20/2004 | 48500 | 2 | 11/08/2004 |
| Since i owned this vehicle it has been a hazard safety for me and my family.i can honestly say im afraid even to sell it and pass the problem on to someone else.until someone gets killed is when jeep will finally due something about it.the brakes and rotors are constantly warping or failing.constant shuddering/vibrating in slow speed stop and high speed decelaration stop.on this site alone there is 326 complaints about the same issue, but nothing is being done.dealer just turns rotors and fixes pads.how many times do you actually turn a rotor.come on already.there is a class action lawsuit against chrysler in effect right now as im writing this.it is only valid for kansas/missour residents only.hello the rest of the country has the same problem with the cherokee.rotors and pads have been serviced only nothing else.i took the vehicle to another brake shop for a second opinion.they stated to me the rotors are not appropriate for this vehicle and jeep should have replaced them along with new calipers.all a want is an end to this problem.i replaced the rotors and pads again at my expense.still same problem.i previously had 2 jeeps before earlier models with no problems.i guess chrysler has lost another customer.*ak | |||
| 08/05/2004 | 71000 | 3 | |
| The front brake rotors wore out prematurely. the dealership repaired the problem twice, but problem recurred. *ak *sc | |||
| 06/15/2004 | 58000 | 3 | |
| Brakes do not react properly when trying to stop. rotors and pads were serviced at least three times. manufacturer examined vehicle, and stated no defects were found.*ak | |||
| 08/11/2004 | 52000 | 1 | 10/10/1999 |
| 4th time i'm replacing rotors/pads on '99 jeep gr cherokee, vehicle has 52,000 miles...replacing rotors every 10,000 miles? ridiculous!!!! braking on the highway at around 55 mph, whole vehicle shudders with high chance of lost of control of front end. this is a life threatening defect, why isn't jeep doing something? | |||
| 08/02/2004 | 79250 | 3 | 03/12/2003 |
| Had front brakes serviced may 2003 new rotors, pads. august 2004 had to have new calipers, pads and rotors resurfised. because calipers failed and almost started tire on fire. told there is a service bulliten ref putting on different calipers. *ak | |||
| 07/19/2004 | 36249 | 3 | 09/10/1999 |
| Front brake rotors continuously warping on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee. chrysler refuses to ultimately fix the problem or continue to pay for repairs. brakes vibrate loudly when breaking at speeds above 35 mph. vehicle has been in for this problem 3 times and car only has 36,000+ miles on it. repairs only last a few months before problem recurs rather suddenly, causing brakes to shimmy with loud vibrations. chrysler refuses to accept responsibility and attributes it to driver habits/patterns. my local jeep service shop says they are caught in the middle. they are well aware of the problem but can't get the parent company to accept responsibility. *jb | |||
| 07/14/2004 | 11000 | 4 | 12/29/1998 |
| Dealer replaced at 11,000 miles the front rotors and pads. at 16,000 miles, the front rotors and pads were replaced. at 35,000 miles the rotors were resurfaced and the pads were replaced. at 45, 000 miles the dealership indicated they needed to replace the calipers, and install a bigger caliper. *ak the warping front rotors caused pulsating brake pedal and an uncontrollable steering wheel. *sc *nm | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 7000 | 3 | 10/01/1999 |
| The brake rotors on 1999 jeep grand cheerokee warped every 7-10,000 miles. this is well documented on the web. jeep has issued all new brake parts (rotors, pads,calipers) but refuses to pay for the retrofit.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 22173 | 5 | |
| Nar 06/19/2003. *mr the consumer experienced problems with the disk brakes ever since purchasing the vehicle. the calipers and rotors had to be replaced four times and need to be done again. the consumer requested that daimler chrysler own up to the problem and repair or continue to replace defective parts to maintain a safe vehicle. *cb *jb | |||
| 04/14/2004 | 1 | 11/06/2002 | |
| Brake problems on 1999 jeep grand cherokee.rotors warped as per defect on calipers. jeep made a fix or i, but makes you pay for it. must change rotors everytime brakes are changed due to defect. this also affects braking. this is what caused accident. brakes will pulsate when rotors warp, and make braking harder.*ak | |||
| 04/03/2004 | 26000 | 5 | 03/18/2001 |
| Braking shudder at 55 mph and higher caused by apparent rotor warping. this warpage has happened several times; therefore, rotors have been turned several times to present at which time now i needed replacement. with new replacement rotors it is still exhibiting violent shudder. technical service bulletin has addressed this problem with suggestion to replace another item as well, a caliper assembly but there is no recall on this matter. my wife is scared to drive this on the freeway for fear of the violent shudder. i am surprised at the lack of chrysler to recall this vehicle for this problem. i am simply amazed at the amount of complaints you have received to this date on this matter and yet no response. *la | |||
| 05/17/2004 | 21623 | 1 | 05/15/2002 |
| I bought a 5-star certifed low mileage 1999 jeep grand cherokee from russwood motors. lincoln, ne. brake pulsation was noted on test drive,and dealer agreed to correct before delivery. again after a short time and very few miles, the puslation reappeared. russwood again agreed to correct this. later this pulsation came back, worse. i had the brakes serviced at another location. later, last winter the pulsation became progressivley worse. in south texsas for the winter, we elected to wait till we returned to nebraska so russwood could permanently correct the problem. russwood advised the repair was covered by jeep service bulletin 05-003-02-rev.b (and prior), my warranty had just expired, and the repair would be at my expense, amounting to about $600. i telephoned the jeep customer serivice line and got a terse reply that jeep would not assume any responsibility nor expense for the service bulletin repair. i emailed the jeep customer service and got another terse reply reporting my problem had already been addressed and they would file my commnication. jeep will perform this repair if i have to call in ralph nader. jeep by their bulletin acknowledges a known safety problem and an original design deficiency. application of brakes at highway speeds results in a wild shimmying and dodging. it must be corrected. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 8000 | 8 | 02/11/1999 |
| When the brakes were applied at highway speed the vehicle shimmied. every 6 to 10 thousand miles the rotors were replaced. *mr the warped rotors caused the front end to shimmy when braking at higher speeds. chrysler was not willing to remedy the problem. *sc *jb | |||
| 03/02/2004 | 56300 | 1 | |
| While braking 50-60 mph there was heavy vibration in the front end. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 03/08/2004 | 6 | ||
| While driving there was severe vibration in the front end of the vehicle. dealership replaced the rotors and pads six times, but problem recurred. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| The brake rotors warped every 10,000 miles on my way to 50,000 miles. the dealer told me it was either a problem with the brakes or a problem with the driver. the dealer further said that they knew there was no problem with the brakes. *jb | |||
| 02/21/2004 | 20000 | 2 | |
| 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited. have had numerous incidents with the brake rotors warping. i've replaced them twice up to this point and they are requiring a 3rd fix. currently the vehicle has 64,000 miles on it. i'm averaging 20,000 miles between replacements. jeep knows about this problem since the brake rotors are on a national backorder but i was told by the service manager that my problems were an isolated incident. *jb | |||
| 07/09/2003 | 55000 | 1 | 07/01/2002 |
| Front rotors on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee warped due to manufacturer defect. i replaced the rotors with aftermarket rotors. *ak | |||
| 02/18/2004 | 30000 | 1000 | 11/20/2000 |
| Bad brake rotors. i have replaced rotors twice. i have only 62k. very violent shaking, and shimming. the shaking even continues after brake pedal is released.i believe this is a defect by a manufacturer.*ak | |||
| 01/17/2004 | 1 | ||
| Front brake rotors warped at 20,000 miles and were replaced. now they have warped again at 36,000 miles and must be replaced.*ak | |||
| 07/15/2002 | 33000 | 1 | 06/06/2002 |
| Chronic brake warpage. with in 30,000 miles i have replaced both front rotors 3 times and rear rotors twice. each set of rotors was turned at least twice before being replaced. tsb performed by dealership with no affect. brakes will show signs of warpage in approximately 200 miles. by 1500 miles they are intolerable.*ak | |||
| 02/10/2004 | 25000 | ||
| Warped brake rotors at 25,000 miles | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 15000 | 1 | |
| Warped rotors at 15,000 on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee. front rotors replaced with new style brakes, but warped again at another 15,xxx miles.*ak | |||
| 01/27/2004 | 15000 | 1 | |
| 1999 jeep grand chereokee,front disc brakes keep going out. rotors goes out of round, about every 15000 miles, due to poor rotor and caliper design. jeep (and dealers) know this is a problem because there is tsb regarding the issue with the fix being new rotors and calipers of a different design, but they won't do anything to fix it, without costing $500+ to the consumer. accident waiting to happen.*ak | |||
| 01/26/2004 | 1 | ||
| Warped rotors on 1999 jeep grand cherokee even after the caliper upgrade. its a reaccuring problem for many grand cherokee owners.*ak | |||
| 14339 | 6 | ||
| Consumer complained about a front brake rotor problem. when the brakes were applied the vehicle shook. the rotors were replaced or resurfaced at least 6 times. *ak *nm | |||
| 12/23/2002 | 10728 | 6 | 12/08/1998 |
| Faulty brake rotors have been a systemic problem on this vehicle. the symptom is severe pulsation which worsens over time causing the vehicle to lurch and/or be unstable while braking. rotors were turned or replaced at 10000 miles, 18000 miles, 31000 miles, and 35000 miles. at 36k miles, my warranty ran out and jeep would not fix this any longer at no cost. i incurred an expense of $351.90 at 52k miles and another $544.76 at 69k miles. the final repair was a full brake replacement with new designed parts (routers and calipers) and appeared to fix the problem. at 80000 miles, the problem is back somewhat and is worsening over time. continuing to pay for repairs of a systemic problem with routers warping due to high heat should not be the reponsibilty of the consumer. *ak | |||
| 05/16/2000 | 8000 | 2 | 03/30/1999 |
| Premature brake failure.*ak email consumer letter in reference to a 1999 jeep grand cherokee that is experiencing premature brake failure. this email consumer letter is an add to to the internet voq request # 10052387.*mr | |||
| 10/23/2003 | 51000 | 5 | 09/06/1999 |
| Have had the rotors replaced five times at 48,000 miles. the vehicle's front end shakes uncontrollably when brakes are applied at 50 mph. at low speeds pulsation and vibration in the front end occurs. unacceptable that every 3-5000 miles i need to replace the rotors and pads. i cannot afford that. when is chrysler/jeep going to rectify the problem? when enough deaths or law suits are filed?*ak | |||
| 08/21/2000 | 8991 | 5 | |
| When driving over 55 mph vehicle vibrated when the brake pedal was pressed. dealer tried on five different occasions to fix the problem. the calipers/rotors, and pads were replaced, some more than once. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2003 | 9000 | 1 | 07/17/1999 |
| My 1999 jeep grand chrerokee has a significant brake system problem requiring turning of the rotors at approximately 9,000 miles and replacement of the brakes and rotors at approximately 19,000, 36,000, and 51,000 miles(approximate mileages based on memory but i can provide detailed service records if needed) each time replacement was required to eliminate a severe vibration (which felt like i was driving over rough railroad tracks) when the brake pedal was depressed. all installments prior to the one at 51,000 miles have been at the jeep dealer. each time, when i questioned why such frequent replacement was needed, i was told it's a wear and tear item. the most recent rotor change (at 51,000 miles) was performed by an experienced person at an independent garage. he told me that the problem appears to him to be a design flaw resulting in misalignment of the brake calipers, rotors and brake pads such that one of the two brake pistons brakes is striking its target slightly off-center. continuous misalignment of the brake pistons appears to be causing the rotors and brake pads to wear unevenly resulting in development of the vibration. so replacing the rotors and brake pads fixed the problem for now but is only a temporary solution. with new rotors and brake pads, the vehicle is braking fine but i anticipate that by 60,000 - 65,000 miles the problem will occur again. you have several tsb's on your website reporting vibrations when the brake pedal on this model vehicle is depressed but none of the tsb's elaborate on the cause of the problem. i have contacted chrysler directly multiple times and keep getting put off with it's a wear and tear item. now that i have been alerted to the possiblity that there appears to be a brake design flaw i think that they are just ignoring a problem that should probably be a recall. i am not aware of any safety issues. thank you for looking into this problem.*ak | |||
| 11/08/2003 | 29037 | 1 | 04/15/2002 |
| 1999 jeep cherokee. warped and continous problems with rotors and calipers. problem continues shortly after having them fixed repeatedly. the pulsations at high speeds(55mph) are violent.saw the same/similar complaints by many others. dealer says chrysler not responsible. how many times can you afford to fix the same problem? something that has no remedy must be a design fault.*ak | |||
| 11/04/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer had the 5th set of new rotors and pads put on. while searching nhtsa website saw there were many complaints on brake problems. *ak | |||
| 10/23/2003 | 3 | ||
| When braking brakes squeaked. took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced the brakes every 12,000 miles. also, automatic transmission gear indicator failed to engage properly. *ak | |||
| 06/04/2003 | 3 | 10/11/2002 | |
| Purchased a jeep grand cehrokee last october. in december i had to have the rotors replaced within 1,000 miles of the original replacement, the rotors warped again. i replaced the rotors again in march, by july the rotors had once again warped. the brake company who replaced the rotors both times with new factory parts will not award the waranty of the rotors. they said it is a problem with the 1999 jeep grand cherokees and not their products. i am forced to again pay to have the rotors replaced. this is the third time in less then a year. i have never had this problem with another vehicle i have owned. in addition, the car exhibits a stop and bump every time the vehicle comes to a stop. i have seen this problem addressed with the drive shafts, but apparently even replacing this part, does not cause the vehicle to stop this behavior. lastly, the vehicle is hard to shift from second to third gears. i did not expect to have this many problems with a vehicle first of all that costs this much and secondly that is so new. i am extremely dissappointed. *la | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 9911 | 9 | 07/01/1999 |
| Within four years approximately 8,000-10,000 miles both front brake rotors had to be turned twice and then replaced. also, both front calipers had to be replaced. this causes vehicle to vibrate and make a grinding noise when braking. dealer and manufacturer were notified, and were unable to locate the cause. *ak the brakes pulsated while driving. the dash vent did not work, and the air only worked through the defrost.*ts the consumer stated the front end of the vehicle felt loose, the dealer discovered the ball joints needed to be replaced. the driver side rear quarter panel was loose*jb | |||
| 09/18/2003 | 60000 | 3 | 07/08/2002 |
| Had car 1 yr, 62,xxx mi; when we test drove with 36,xxx miles, the brakes shook violently when braking; dealer installed new rotors; 3 months later i replaced brakes; 3 months after that vibrating again - rotors turned and replaced brakes again; brakes are squeaking again now; in shop for third time for transmission problems - slips gears, clunking in low gears, won't shift, surges ahead when stopping; revs up prior to shifting; dealer keeps replacing parts to fix the problem; replaced 2 electrical window regulators (drivers & passengers side). this gorgeous vehicle is a nightmare. *jb | |||
| 09/04/2003 | 108000 | 7 | 03/01/1999 |
| Ongoing replacement of rotors and pads. after 108000 miles i have had at least 5 sets, turned rotors at least 2x and now they need it again. chrysler says i have to pay $500 to fix. absolutley absurd!!!!!!!!*ak | |||
| 08/08/2003 | 1 | 09/24/2001 | |
| Brakes/rotors,transmission. *ak | |||
| 08/07/2003 | 50000 | 0 | 10/21/2001 |
| Defective brake calipers resulting in warping of brake rotors. this causes uncontrolled severe vibration in the front end and steering wheel under high speed braking maneuvers. daimler-chrysler has identified this manufacturing defect in a technical service bulletin, but refuses to pay for repairs. my extended warranty company refuses liablility since it is a known manufacturing defect that should be covered by the manufacturer. | |||
| 07/28/2003 | 11665 | 5 | |
| When the brakes were applied, the vehicle vibrated.*ak. the brakes applied themselves and failed to release which caused them to heat up. there were numerous repairs made on the vehicle. consumer felt the vehicle wasn't safe for his wife so therefore, he sold it. *ph. the rotors were replaced on numerous occasions. *jb | |||
| 04/06/1999 | 8000 | 3 | 10/18/1998 |
| Defect in rotors/calipers on 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo. braking at 40 miles & above car shimmied.rrotors changed under warranty three times within first 2years. adams jeep, west street, annapolis, md would no longer cover under warranty. they denied there was a defect. chryser rep said it was my driving and washed their hands of me. my neighbor had same problem and he said a friend of his who works for a jeep dealership in maryland told him there is a defect but it is not the rotors, it's the calipers that sit on top of the rotors that was warping them. he gave me his paper work and it showed a special package chryser had put together to take care of the problem (i can send you the paper work). i faxed to adams jeep, enclosing my neighbor's paperwork and told them i knew now of the defect. i demanded they fix my car with this pecial package. they called fifteen minutes later and said ms gingell, when would you like to come in and we will take care of this for you at no charge! i have another friend with same car/year who has same trouble and adams jeep has refused to fix the problem for free. her daughter also has the same type of jeep and she is also having the same problem. i went onto the website of www.edmunds.com and there are many people complaining their rotors. i am a year down the road now from supposedly having problem fixed and rotors are again starting to shimmy. i am going to take it back into adams jeep of annapolis. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 14 | 09/20/1999 | |
| Broken window motor, seat belt mounting bolts, leaking rear shock absorbers, etc...*mr the consumer felt jeep should fix the outstanding problems with the axles and the transmission and give a warranty for the power train. the vehicle experienced a noise while in motion. also the broken window lift leaked, the rear absorbers failed, the rear passenger window leaked air, the seat belt mounting bolts failed,and a potential fire hazard on the manifold debris shield, the brake pedal pulsated wildly(front were rotors turned), the passenger window had stuck shut, the exterior mirror had broken off, and the transmission slammed into reverse. there was a buzz in the rear which had progressed to a howl. refer to odi# 10027025 *scc *jb *jb *jb *cb | |||
| 10 | 09/20/1999 | ||
| Problems with failing axles and transmission. *mr the consumer felt the manufacturer should fix the outstanding problems with axles and transmission and give a warranty for the power train. the vehicle experienced a noise while the vehicle was in motion. also the window lift leaked, the rear absorbers, the rear passenger window leaked air, the seat belt mounting bolts, fire hazard on the manifold debris shield, brake pedal pulsated wildly(front rotors turned), the passenger window had stuck shut, the exterior mirror had broken off, and the transmission slammed into reverse. there was a buzz in the rear which had progressed to a howl. refer to odi# 10029353 *scc *jb | |||
| 07/17/2003 | 35000 | 100 | 02/14/1999 |
| I have a 1999 jeep grand cherokee ltd with 40,000 miles. recently the brakes began to fail. the dealer says the 1999 design is defective brakes are too small for vehicle weight. jeep recommends the defective rotors be replaced with a larger rotor. jeep takes no responsibility for their mistake. wonder how many rollovers occur when your oem brakes are too small to stop you?*ak | |||
| 07/09/2003 | 7 | ||
| Since i purchased the my 1999 grand cherokee i have had the vehicle into the dealer for brake repairs seven (7) times at intervals ranging from 2,000 to 12,000 miles. the problem has always been pulsating/chattering at high speed braking...an unsafe condition. the dealer has always repaired the brakes at no cost to me. repairs have generally been replacing the calipers and turning the rotors. the rotors were replaced at 36,000 miles and then re-turned at 41,700 miles. i now have 48,300 miles on the vehicle and the brakes are pulsating/chattering at high speed braking. the dealer said he would no longer repair the brakes for free and i would have to pay for any future repairs. based on the numerous complaints of similar conditions i have read on this nhtsa site, the brakes are defective. a recall certainly sounds in order.*ak | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 18000 | 3 | 01/05/1999 |
| Have to replace brake rotors for the third time. *ak | |||
| 07/03/2003 | 73000 | 1 | 10/03/1999 |
| I purchased my 1999 grand cherokee in october 1999. within the first 3 months, i had the rotors turned. within the first year, i had the rotors resurfaced another two times, had them replaced and had new front pads put on. within the next two years of ownership, i had the rotors resurfaced at least three time and had the replaced one time. i'm now in my fourth year of owning the vehicle and again replaced the rotors, pads and calipers. as the car left warranty at two years, my total out-of-pocket costs is approximately $2,400. with this expense, i have put off repairs until the driving is so bad because i could not afford them. brakes are a safety issue and this problem has been ignored by daimler chrysler and nhtsa. when the rotors become warped, the car is extremely difficult to handle while braking. i once drove off to the side of the road while braking in traffic because i was scared that would not be able to keep the car in my lane of traffic. when the car is 7000 miles + on the resurfaced or replaced rotors, i don't lend the car to anyone because of safety. if you have not experienced the results from braking on warped rotors, you will have difficulty handling this vehicle. this is a serious safety issue. does someone need to be injured or worse, die, for daimler chrysler or nhtsa to address the problem? this vehicle should be recalled and daimler chrysler should remedy the problem at no cost to the consumer.*ak | |||
| 04/27/2003 | 03/14/2002 | ||
| Bad rotors. *nlm | |||
| 06/21/2003 | 0 | 11/20/2001 | |
| The rotors on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo are going bad after having them done last year. this is a known problem with jeeps. i feel this should be looked into because this is not a norm. *nlm | |||
| 03/31/2003 | 10000 | 05/22/1999 | |
| I purchased a brand new suv, grand cherokee, in 1999. since then, i've to repair or replace the rotor every single year. the problem is that the steering wheel will shake when i step on the brake from speed >50 mph. when the vehicle was less than 36,000 miles, the dealer graciously fixed the problems without charge. less than a year ago, i had to fix the same problem for a few hundred dollars for it's >36,000 miles. the dealer told me that jeep has improved the rotor design and i should not have the same problem. but now i have the same problem again. my friend owns the same model and it has the same problem. i called jeep but was told that it's not a defect. so, as a consumer, am i supposed to fix the rotor once every 9 months? my other vehicles do not have that problem. *nlm | |||
| 06/06/2003 | 1 | ||
| Brakes do not work when going at a high speed. vehicle was looked at by a mechanic and consumer was told that rotors were warped.*ak | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 2000 | 5 | 08/29/2000 |
| Have had the rotors replaced five times at 40,000 miles. the vehicle's front end shakes uncontrollably when brakes are applied at 50 mph or above which caused pulsation and vibration in the front end which felt as if the front wheels were going to fall off. *tt | |||
| 05/20/2003 | 0 | 07/29/1999 | |
| I have a jeep grand cherokee laredo 1999. (purchased new) we are having continued problems with the front brakes. today the 3rd set of new rotors were installed. my vehicle only has 28,700 miles!!!! when braking this is a very unstable vehicle. vibrations are so severe it feels as if you could loose control of the vehicle. so many people have the same complaint. why no recall??????? *nlm | |||
| 05/11/2003 | 11000 | 4 | 12/08/1998 |
| I own a 1999 six-cylinder jeep grand cherokee (purchased new). have had recurrent brake problems. rotors warp prematurely. braking causes a safety hazard, car and steering wheel shakes violently. had rotors turned at least four times and new pads. daimler-chrysler is aware they have put inferior brakes on their vehicles but refuse to admit it. pressure needs to be put on this company. i am purchasing a whole new set of raybestos rotors and pads as i am sick of this problem. i have read numerous maybe hundreds of complaints about the brakes, yet daimler-chrysler refuses to acknowledge there is a problem. *nlm | |||
| 05/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| The front rotors were out of round, which caused the vehicle to experienced extended stopping distance. *jb | |||
| 05/06/2003 | 45000 | ||
| 1999 jeep brake rotors- shaking while braking. purchased jeep with 45,000 mile and they resurfaced them before i purchased the vehicle. know at 60000 mile it shakes again pulling like anti-lock brakes activated. it is very serious shaking and if not prepared could and probably has caused accidents. took jeep in for unrelated service and they told me that jeep has come out with new rotors for this problem and that it would cost me $407.00 double what regular rotor would cost?? i want to know if someone can help explain why they are not backing their product if they know there is a problem? they obviously know this other wise why are they trying to sell me another product to fix their defective product. i have heard and read many complaints about jeeps and the brake rotor problems know after checking this office's complaint files. some one please point me to whom i should talk to. i am in the law enforcement field and have never had a vehicle shake while braking like this before is jeep not backing it's vehicles?? *nlm | |||
| 05/06/2003 | 46000 | ||
| Problems with brakes - rotors on jeep grand cherokee. service department advised they have changed to different rotors that cost more verses the general replacement ones. the price was double?? *nlm | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 8000 | 4 | 07/01/1999 |
| The front brake rotors are constantly getting warped. i had them turned 4 times in about 35000 miles. the vehicle shimmies so much when you apply the brakes that you have a hard time controlling the steering. it seems that the front rotors are over heating and warping after about 4-6k miles. the dealership refuses to do anything about it except to turn rotors again. this will last about 4-6k miles and they warp again.*ts *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***762447 | |||
| 09/20/2002 | 15000 | 5 | 07/20/1999 |
| During four years of ownership of a 1999 jeep grand cherokee, i have had 5 replacements of rotors. causing serious vibrations of the wheels, steering and the entire auto. *nlm | |||
| 03/10/2003 | 3000 | 2 | |
| I know you don't care and will do nothing to remedy this safety defect, but just so i can say that i told you. the brake rotors for the 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo are no good and warp within 3 to 6,000 miles. the operators as well as other drivers are put in danger when the vehicle goes out of control as the wheel is pulled from your hands and swerves as the steering wheel vibrates. the dealers do not offer any permanent repairs and charge the customer to turn the rotors again and again. with each episode others are put in danger, again and again. i guess someday we'll have to replace the nhtsa with a japanese group too, because you are about as effective as the american auto mfgrs in causing an improvement. *nlm | |||
| 04/04/2003 | 45000 | 3 | 05/15/2002 |
| Brake problems with 99 jeep grand cherokee. i have replaced my rotors 3 times since purchasing this vehicle used. dc has a tsb for this problem, but will only perform it if under 35000. this problem of warped rotors is a danger to myself and the public. please force dc to correct this problem. *jb | |||
| 04/04/2003 | 01/23/2003 | ||
| Bad rotors and bad fuel pump. *nlm | |||
| 04/04/2003 | 56000 | 3 | 02/15/1999 |
| Diminished braking and stopping distance. replacing front rotors of vehicle for 3rd time at 80000 miles. the last brake inspection at 70000 miles indicated 80% life remaining for front and back brakes. currently at 80000 miles front brakes are at 10% life. replaced rotors for first time at 57000 miles. also, had rotors deglazed at 24000 miles due to squeaks and diminished stopping ability. *jb | |||
| 09/09/1999 | 2 | ||
| The front rotors were replaced and resurfaced twice. *ak *jb | |||
| 30000 | 1 | ||
| The rotors warped at a low mileage. *jb | |||
| 02/26/2003 | 24000 | 1 | 07/08/2002 |
| Brake rotors had to be replaced at 37,000 miiles. they had warpped badly. problem started about 24000 miles but i had to wait until i could afford to replace them as it is expensive. at highway speeds when applying the brakes the vehicle steering shock violently. this is a very unsafe condition. *jb | |||
| 02/10/2003 | 28000 | 4 | 07/15/2000 |
| A 1999 jeep grand cherokee with 28000 miles developed a grinding noise in the right front wheel. upon inspection at a local service station it was found that all four rotors on the vehicle were cracked.i contacted chrysler customer assistance to inform them of the problem and a dangerous situation and was informed that since the warranty was only 12,000miles , that there was nothing they would do. i feel that this is a very dangerous situation and that the rotors were probably defective from the manufacturer. | |||
| 02/19/2002 | 19000 | 3 | 08/25/1999 |
| I have a 99 jeep grand cherokee. i currently have 34,000 miles on the car and have taken the car to dealer 3 times for excessive vibration when i use the brakes. i was told the rotors had to be turned when i brought it in the first time (19,000 miles). i just brought the car back in today for the same problem and was told by the dealer that chrysler came out with a service bulletin on the rotors, but would have to be replaced at my expense. this is bs. i'm a mechanic in the air force and this is a big time safety issue. if left uncorrected this may eventually cause break failure. ts | |||
| 09/04/2002 | 3 | ||
| Rotors have been changed three times, but problems still reoccurring. dealer has been notified.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2099 | |||
| Problems with brakes and rotors since purchase of jeep in 1999. car has been in for work on brakes due to shake and shudder when brake is applied at speeds over 45 mph. car has long history of replacing brake pads and warped rotors. jeep does not want to help us solve this on going problem with this jeep. we had jeep in for service july, 2002, again was told that the rotors are warped and need to be replaced. i have called jeep corp. about this problem but they have passed the buck back to the service manager at the dealership. i have been waiting to be contacted but believe that jeep is hiding from the rotor problems and does not care about the customer.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2002 | 4 | ||
| Vehicle pulsates while braking. consumer has had to replace rotors every 12000-14000 miles. consumer has had rotors replaced 4 times. *ak | |||
| 12/17/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2099 | |
| Brake rotors are warped, causing severe shimmy on braking. i thought it was peculiar that the service advisor said they would charge me to inspect if he reported this problem. i will not pay for something that should be a warranty issue. the brake rotor problem with the grand cherokee is widely publicized. i think the reason the dealer charges to inspect this is to discourage as many people as possible from reporting this widespread problem.*ak | |||
| 09/14/1999 | 5 | 08/04/1999 | |
| Since puchase of vehicle there has been a vibration when applying brakes. took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced rotors. *ak consumer states that recall 00v136/man recall 879 explains the problems vehicle is experiencing, however consumer has been charged for all repairs. after running vehicle with a/c on for longer than an hour, the a/c stops cooling, a/c was blowing through defroster vents, found miscalibrated atc head. vehicle would cut off at idle. right rear window inoperable. crank sensor was replaced. *slc | |||
| 3 | 06/01/2099 | ||
| Car has 25 thousand miles. under warranty, rotors were turned. at 18 thousand, rotors and brakes pads replaced. at 25000, rotors are warped and need to be replaced. chrysler has a design flaw in their braking system that causes rotors to warp and brake with much vibration. two service bulletins exist. chrysler should recall the vehicle before injuries occur.*ak | |||
| 2 | 12/01/2098 | ||
| Problem 1)the front brake rotors had to be turned @ 14,000 miles and again around 22,000 miles. they are vibrating with each braking again @ 39,000 miles. i have been driving for 25 years and have never had a problem like this before. autopark tried to make it appear that someone was riding the brakes. autopark told us they were not covered under warranty @ 22,000 miles although we could not find anything in our warranty book stating that. the autopark mechanic had to go to his shop warranty manual on page 300 and something to find the small print. again, it is not in our warranty information. we believe there is a defect from the factory. problem 2) i had been smelling gasoline inside the vehicle for a couple of months and the vehicle is slow to start most of the time. the vehicle would not start and stay running on june 3, 2002. upon the 2nd attempt to start the vehicle, i smelled gas, turned the vehicle off, and gas poured out of the vehicle onto the ground. this is a very dangerous, potentially deadly problem. i had to have the car towed because the gas continued to leak from underneath the car. the jeep continues to be slow to start w/39,000 miles on it and i am concerned that the problem with the fuel line coming off is more serious than autopark relayed. if i had been anywhere other than my own garage and someone threw down a lit cigarette or a match, i would not be here to send this email to you today.*ak | |||
| 01/15/2001 | |||
| Vibration in vehicle when braking. rotors were replaced, then turned. at this time, there is vibration again when braking. *ak | |||
| 06/23/2000 | 13833 | 4 | 11/01/1998 |
| While driving, the consumer experienced brake roughness and pedal pulsation when the brakes were applied. consumer stated the problem was a design problem with this sensitive braking system. *yd updated *jb | |||
| 10/20/2000 | 1 | 01/01/2099 | |
| Warped brake rotors. *ak | |||
| 06/15/2002 | 3 | 10/01/2099 | |
| The brake rotors on this make of car do not last more than one year before being to fail. *ak | |||
| 06/03/2000 | 2 | 01/01/2099 | |
| Repeated rotor failure with need to replace rotors often. *ak | |||
| 10/30/2001 | 1 | ||
| Front end wobbles when brakes are applied at high speeds. rotors were resurfaced, and new front disc brakes were put on. but, problem still exists. dealer is aware. *ak.*mj | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 6 | ||
| When applying brakes at 45-55 mph, vehicle shakes and wanders. front rotors have been resurfaced 6 times and replaced once since purchase at 14000 miles.*akthis has been an ongoing problem since the date of purchase. consumer has asked on numerous occasions for assistance from the dealership. on two of these occasions, consumer almost lost steering control due to the braking problem. *jg | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 4 | ||
| When braking there is vibration and pulsation, front rotors have been replaced 4 times due to warping.*ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 5 | 11/01/2098 | |
| Ongoing front brake rotor replacements do not correct problem. mine have been replaced five times and still the problem reoccured. it is very easy to lose control of vehicle at speeds in excess of 35 mph front end shimmey so severe very difficult to keep on the road. jeep is keeping this a secret. ask any jeep owner starting with 1999 and forward, i will be willing to bet that they have replaced front brakes early and often. jeep of dupage has been wonderful, but i would ask their service manager about this. he warranteed my vehicle twice after the warranty had expired.*ak | |||
| 4 | 11/25/2000 | ||
| Consumer states that brake rotors failed, vehicle was shaking at highway speed. consumer feel there is a safety issue involved on the vehicle. *yd | |||
| 06/07/1999 | 4 | 01/01/2099 | |
| This vehicle has had four repeated instances of warped front brake rotors within only 24,000 miles, a condition which may pose a safety risk. in doing some research, i have learned that this problem apparently exists on many jeep grand cherokees, including model years prior to, and after 1999. i have been informed that in an attempt to alleviate this problem on future model years, the 2003 grand cherokees will be introduced with an entirely new braking system. when the rotors begin to warp, the first noticeable sign is a slight pulsing while the brakes are applied at highway speeds. over time, the rotors become more seriously warped and the problem then is even more obvious. what was pulsing becomes more of a complete vehicle shaking that eminates from the steering column. with further deterioration of the rotors, the vehicle actually shakes significantly while the brakes are applied at highway speeds.*ak | |||
| 07/14/1999 | 5 | 11/01/2098 | |
| I have ongoing problems with the front brake rotors warping. when applying the brakes, the front end begins to shake/shimmy as does the steering wheel.the first time i took my vehicle in for this was on 7/14/99 with 6,492 miles. the dealer was familiar with the problem because other vehicles were serviced for the same thing. the fix was to turn the rotors to bring them back to spec. the problem occured again and on 2/24/00 with 12,325 miles i returned to the dealer. they again turned the rotors. the third time was on 12/6/00 with 20,848 miles. since the rotors were turned the two previous times, the rotors had to be replaced. after the rotors were replaced with only 2,847 miles on the new rotors, (vehicle miles was 23,695) the problem was back. this time, i took the vehicle to a different dealer on 3/22/01,(lamarque dodge, 4848 veterans blvd., metairie, la 70006, 504/779-4200. i gave them the history on the brake rotor problem. there fix was also to turn the rotors and replace the brake pads per tsb 05-01-00. the fifth time the problem occured was on 1/10/02 with 34,419 miles. i took the vehicle back to lamarque dodge and they again turned the rotors. it is now the sixth time the problem is occuring. as of this date (5/31/02) the vehicle has 37,489 miles. this is only 3,070 miles since the rotors were turned. i am sure this time, once again, the rotors will need to be replaced. the nhtsa website has numerous complaints on this problem, as do other websites. i do not know what it takes for a recall, but i think it is time that something is done. daimlerchrylser has a serious safety issue here. i hope some action is taken soon.*ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| The consumer is having the rotors replaced for the 3rd time. the problem started at 15,000 miles and persist to 44,000 miles. the stopping distances has increased. the brakes are back to pulsating and shaking only at highway speeds. the dealer was informed. please provide more information.*jb | |||
| 01/24/2000 | 3 | ||
| Every 10 thousand miles rotors warp, causing abs brakes not to function. had them replaced 3 times; but, problem still occurs. *ak | |||
| 10/19/2001 | 5 | 11/01/2099 | |
| Front brake rotors warp after about 8 - 9,000 miles. i am on my 5th set of rotors and they are warped now. there is no fix in sight. mega brake dust on front wheels. brakes continually rubbing against rotors.* | |||
| 05/20/2002 | 6 | 12/01/2098 | |
| 6 rotors machined or replaced in two years, 2000 to 2002. *ak | |||
| 05/22/2001 | 3 | 05/01/2099 | |
| Purchased my 3rd jeep in may of 1999. in may of 2001 the steering wheel starting shaking violently when applying the brakes. took it to the dealer and was told the rotors were warped. dealer machined them and would not warranty the work done. sent a note to jeep and for customer accomodations i was reimbursed 50%. mileage at the time was 28,447. in august of 2001 at 32,771 miles the same problem occurred. after taking it to the dealer i was told they needed to put new rotors on but they would not warranty them. after much discussion the dealership agreed to replace under warranty. in may of 2002 at 45,255 the same problem occurred. once again, i was told no warranty. after another heated discussion they agreed to warranty after calling the regional manager for chrysler. i am very upset about this and cannot believe that nothing is being done. it is impossible to get in contact with anyone of authority at chrysler to discuss. i have filed a formal complaint and was told it would probably go nowhere since they did replace the rotors under warranty. this issue needs to be addressed quickly before someone is seriously injured due to a lack of concern for safety by jeep/chrysler. *ak | |||
| 05/02/2002 | 3 | 04/01/2099 | |
| My jeep grand cherokee had the brakes & rotors changed at 22,000 miles through a recall. now, at 55,000 miles they both need to be done again. this does not seem like typical wear and tear as i have never had to replace brakes and rotors after such a short distance. dealership blames it on driving techniques, but like i said, i have never had to do this with any other vehicles i have owned.*ak | |||
| Consumer had to rotate rotors twice within less than 39 thousand miles.also, while applying brakes they shimmy. *ak | |||
| 2 | 01/01/2000 | ||
| When applying brakes vehicle rolls first and then brakes catch and release. problem has progressed to when driving at highway speeds vehicle chatters when braking. dealer was notified. *ak. the rotors must be machined or replaced every six months under normal wear. design problem according to service department, but not covered under warranty. *tt | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 3 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Brake rotors were warping. consumer has had rotors replaced three times already. contacted dealer ,and the dealer could not remedy the problem.*ak consumer stated that while braking at high speed the vehicle shakes and the steering wheel shakes violently. also control of the vehicle was a problem at speeds greater than 55 mph with medium to maximum braking. *yh | |||
| 5 | |||
| Front brake rotor failure. steering wheel shakes violently when applying brakes. this problem started at 7,500 miles. vehicle now has 60,000 miles and we are on our 3rd set of front brake rotors. | |||
| 2 | |||
| The front rotors are warped causing the steering wheel to vibrate violently when the brakes are applied, consumer has to have new rotors or have them turned every 9,000 miles.*jb | |||
| 06/22/2000 | 2 | 05/31/1999 | |
| When applying brakes, steering wheel vibrates. brakes and rotors are wearing prematurely. dealer contacted, had repaired rotors, but problem still exists. *ak consumer adds now at 22,000 miles is having the same problem. rotors replaced twice within 18500 miles. *tt | |||
| 1 | |||
| While applying brakes at any speed, brakes start pulsating. dealer has been contacted. *ak consumer states this is similar to recall 00v136. *slc | |||
| While driving and applying brakes front of vehicle vibrates due to warping of rotors. rotors and brakes has been wearing prematurely. dealer contacted. please add vin. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2000 | |||
| Pulsating and vibration when applying brakes at highway speed, front rotors were replaced at 15000 miles and again at 40000 miles due to being warped.*ak | |||
| 2 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| While applying brakes at any speed, the steering wheel would vibrate hard. dealer has repaired and replaced rotors twice. consumer noticed problem returning every 6-8 thousand miles. *ak *yh | |||
| 07/26/2001 | 3 | 05/01/2099 | |
| The brakes pulsate dramatically whe applying brakes steadily above 50mph. this started at 23,000 miles,reported at 30,000 miles-no work done, reported again at 32,000 miles,refaced both front rotors-warped. reported same pulsating at over 50 mph 37,748 miles-refaced both front rotors. in checking your web site there are dozens of complaints along these same lines, abnormal vibrations/ pulsating from brakes when braking over 50mph. this condition is either faulty materials and/or bad engineering. if not corrected by mfg. serious accidents will result which could have been avoided. chrysler is aware of these complaints and knows that this repeated problem is not within the normal, acceptable range of performance, but they try to deny they have a serious problem which needs correcting.*ak | |||
| 03/20/2000 | 3 | 09/01/2099 | |
| Brake rotors continually warp with low miles,replaced 3 times ,now @ 44400 miles. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 4 | 03/01/2000 | |
| Rotors warp every 8000 to 9000 miles. this causes severe shake in steering wheel at all speeds but is very bad if you have to break at higher highway speeds. feels like vehicle is going to go out of control. have had rotors replaced or turned 4 times. no solution has worked to-date.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 3 | 09/01/1999 | |
| When driving at highway speeds, consumer will apply the brakes and the whole front end of the vehicle will start to shake violently, rotors on vehicle have warped several times, contacted manufacturer, and the manufacturer was not willing to do anything. *tt | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that since date of purchase the consumer has had the rotors replaced four times and the problem continues. contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything. nlm | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 5 | ||
| While applying the brakes the steering wheel shakes due to faulty front rotors, the rotors have been replaced 4-5 times. nlm | |||
| 05/17/2000 | 1 | 11/01/2098 | |
| Driver lost steering control due to warped/cracked right rear brake rotor. vehicle rolled over landing on roof. driver partially ejected. witness behind grand cherokee observed driver fighting with steering wheel prior to rollover.*ak | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 3 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Since date of purchase, rotors have been working improperly. vehicle has been shaking when brakes have been applied. contacted dealer who dealer could not find cause.*ak the problem with the brakes is still occuring. *jg | |||
| 03/26/2001 | 1 | 03/25/1999 | |
| Brake rotor has broken, causing pedal to surge and jerk in steering wheel.*ak *yh | |||
| 4 | |||
| While driving 50 mph and applying on brakes front end of vehicle will vibrate violently. mechanic has had to service front rotors 3 times, going on 4 times.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 3 | ||
| When applying brakes vehicle will start to shake. this usually happens at speeds of 40 mph and over. dealer found rotors were warped.*ak *tt | |||
| 11/08/1999 | 6 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Front brake rotors failed at 11875 miles, 18264 miles, 30815 miles, 38037 miles, 42688 miles and the 6th time at 47312 miles. early failure begins with slight pulsation feel when brakes are applied and gets progressively worse as milage increases and more brake applications occure. steering is affected if not attended to immediately. if the rotor heats so high it could possible break causing severe problems. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 2 | 03/11/1999 | |
| At highway speeds, front end of vehicle will shake when trying to apply brakes. upon contacting dealer, dealer noted that rotors needed to be replaced.*ak *yh | |||
| 06/22/2000 | 4 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Rotors replaced at 10700 for warping ,then turned 2 more times after, brought back fourth time. the dealer said front rotors and pads now must be replaced at owners expense. this will be the third set of rotors in the jeep at 32800 miles. the dealer says normal. seeking hire authority at present. also steering wheel vibrates bad, saftey problem, did not replace, do want to come back in another 8000 miles or less.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 3 | 01/01/1999 | |
| When applying brakes at any speed, vehicle shimmies and there is vibration. dealer has replaced front rotors 3 times.*ak *jg | |||
| 04/01/2002 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| While driving, could step on the brake pedal and feel the brakes pulsating. also, had noticed rotors overheating and got out of round. after every eight thousand miles, rotors had to be replaced. *ak consumer feels the brakes are underdesigned and needs to utilize a splash shield to aid in the cooling of the brakes. *jg | |||
| 03/26/2002 | 4 | 11/01/1999 | |
| I have repeatedly replaced the rotors on my jeep grand cherokee. at highway speeds the braking is uneven and pulsates jerking the steering wheel. chrysler has replaced the rotors every 6000 miles on my vehicle but has not been able to solve the problem. when the dealer is questioned about the problem they say that it continues with the 2000 and 2001 models. obviously chrysler is not addressing the problem. if i do not replace the brakes the problem gets worse. this is a dangerous situation and chrysler ignores nlm | |||
| 03/15/2002 | 3 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle continues to pull right after 2 alignments. random, loud mechanical clunk coming from right underside when going over small bumps or drop-offs. brake pedal shudders again after having rotors replaced first, then more recently lapped via on-vehicle lathe. steering ticks / clunks at random. moan from under hood when turning at slow speeds. acrid white smoke from under left hood getting into passenger compartment when spinning 4-wheels in snow.*ak | |||
| 02/17/2000 | 3 | 08/04/1999 | |
| For 7 to 10 miles when applying brakes there is jerking and pulsation, dealer stated that front brake rotors were warped.*ak consumer states keyless remote works intermittently. the battery failed, the head lights come on by themselves when it was in auto setting and the parking lights also come on at times due to multifunction switch failure. *yh | |||
| 4 | 03/30/1999 | ||
| While picking up vehicle at dealership from brake service and upon leaving parking lot at about 20 mph, vehicle stalled. consumer returned to dealership, and mechanic stated transmission had to be rebuilt. *akconsumers main complaint is about the brake/rotors which have been ground and replaced 3 times in less than three years. *jg | |||
| 3 | 03/30/1999 | ||
| While applying brakes and without warning, the front end of vehicle would shake violently, consumer had to replace the brakes 3-4 times. *ak. consumer stated the rotors had to be replaced 3 times.*jb | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 3 | 05/01/2000 | |
| While driving 55-60 mph, applied brakes and vehicle started to shake. mechanic stated rotors needed to be replaced. many jeeps were experiencing these problems. *ak the rotors were turned or replaced three times. *yh | |||
| 08/25/1999 | 6 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Rotors have warped after about 7000 to 8000 miles resulting in lurching when trying to stop vehicle. front rotors have been replaced twice and all rotors resurfaced 4 times by dealer, 3 times under warranty and 3 times at my expense. as rotors get bad, stopping distances increase and vehicle is difficult to control when stopping from highway speeds. vehicle has only been driven in florida, and has not been driven in salt water or off-road. first problem reported to dealer when vehicle was 8 months old and had 9294 miles on odometer. the problem recurred again, each time, approximately 7000 to 9000 miles following the last brake service.*ak | |||
| 11/30/2001 | 15 | 12/01/2000 | |
| Rotors are shot and it seems i'm not the only one, 4 wheel drive will not disengage even after i shift it out of 4 wheel drive (large popping noise when it does disengage). rear wiper works sometimes and othertimes it won't. now i'm being told the transfer case is leaking and needs to be replaced (seal and shaft). at 53,000 miles these items seem ridculous. i've checked around on the internet and it seems like others have the same problems. | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 4 | 02/01/1999 | |
| The front brake rotors on this vehicle have warped four times. the first occurred july 1999 at 6125 miles, the rotors were turned on the vehicle at this time. the second instance occurred october 2000. the front rotors and pads were replaced at this time. the third occurence came at 32,460 miles in august 2001. the front rotors were turned at this time. the brakes began to chatter again at around 38,000 miles and are getting progressivly worse. there has to be something wrong with either the design of this braking system, or the material used in the manufacture of the brake rotors. four times in 39,000 miles seems to be a high incidence for a vehicle used only for commuting. the dealer was very good about taking care of the first three incidences under warranty. i doubt if this will continue now that the warranty has run out, and the extended warranty does not cover brakes.*ak | |||
| 05/22/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Steering problem would occur when brakes were applied. vehicle taken to dealer, and informed consumer of front brake rotor failure.*ak. dealer would not correct problem under warranty, consumer took vehicle to to a repair facility where the rotors and pads were replaced because of extensive damage. consumer is seeking reimbursement. *jg | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 7 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Rotors keep warping every 6000 to 1000 miles. daimler chrysler will no longer repair/replace the rotors. this is a safety issue. the steering wheel vibrates wildly and you have to hold on and i'm sure it is not braking properly due to the warpage. they continually get worse until you cannot drive the jgc until they are replaced. there was an earlier recall on these and daimlerchrysler has not fixed the problem. they should be made responsible for the rotors until they coorect the problem. the recall should continue on every jgc until they fix the problem. they should not be allowed to push the replacement cost of replacing the rotors off onto the consumer.they should not be allowed to put these vehicles on the road until this is fixed or they are made fully responsible for the replacement.*ak | |||
| 12/05/2001 | 2 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Rotors warped at under 10,000 miles. dealership did not replace but resurfaced and in another 8,000 miles same problem occurred. dealership would not accept full responsibility for inherent defect.*ak | |||
| 02/18/2002 | 2 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Both front brake rotors have been replaced 3 times. the rear rotors have been been replaced 2 times. the front rotors are being replaced every 8,000 miles on the average. this is a serious flaw in brake rotors. chrysler needs to redesign the rotors with slots and/or a different material.*ak | |||
| 02/15/2002 | 4 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Since buying this vehicle in 1999, i have had to replace the rotors or have them turned at least 2-3 times per year. i have talked to many people about this problem. i have even talked to jeep technicians. everyone tells me that jeep had a bad batch of metal in 1999. if this is true, why do they not recall all 1999 jeeps? i know that it takes a certain amount of complaints or accidents before something is done. for now i quess that i can only hope for the nhtsa to get the ball rolling. it would be much appreciated by all 1999 jeep grand cherokee owners.*ak | |||
| 02/22/2000 | 4 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Brakes have reacurring warped rotors - on 4th set of front rotors. brakes produce severe shimmy when braking at freeway speeds side to side motion of steering wheel at all speeds. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| Front rotors have been replaced 3 times. rear rotors once due to vibration and shaking of vehicle when applying brakes. *ak | |||
| 04/22/1999 | 6 | 11/21/1998 | |
| Consumer stated when applying brakes, the vehicle will vibrate, consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and dealer indicated the rotors were warped.*ak. also the rear taillight lens was broke, the lug nut covers were replaced.*slc | |||
| 04/06/2000 | 4 | ||
| A vibration can be felt in the brake pedal when brakes are applied at any speed. dealer has yet to be contacted. *ak consumer stated when coming to a stop at highway speed, the steerng wheel vibrates, dealer informed consumer that the front rotors were out of round, driver side seat belt cover snapped off.*slc | |||
| 02/02/2002 | 5 | 06/01/1999 | |
| I am going to have to take my jeep in to the dealer for the fifth time for warped rotors! rotors have warped every 6 months or around 6ooo miles causing severe vibration of the steering wheel and loss of control. nothing dealer has tried is working(resurfacing and rotor replacement). please get jeep to recall and fix problem, otherwise my vehicle is in the shop every six months. something needs to be done just from looking at the sheer volume of similar complaints. this problem is a hazard when steering shakes so violently it is hard to control. grand cherokee owners are pleading for help!*ak | |||
| 04/17/2001 | 2 | 11/01/1998 | |
| One year after front brake rotor warpage and rotor replacement, front brake rotors are warped again. current mileage is 41203. rotors have warped after only 10,000 miles and less than one year. *ak | |||
| 11 | |||
| Brake rotors will warp and cause vibration in vehicle, and particulatrly, in steering column, more severe at higher speeds, every 6,000 to 8,000 miles. dealership has examined vehicle eleven times and, replaced/ recut rotors five times. services performed by dealership did not effectively prevent rotors from warping again. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 3 | ||
| Rotors have been replaced three times already since date it was purchased. when applying brakes vehicle will start to shake badly before stopping.*ak | |||
| 02/09/1999 | 5 | 12/11/1998 | |
| While driving at 40 mph, and upon pressing down on brake, vehicle shaks very hard, rotors appear to be very worn, vehicle has been taken to dealer approximately 5 times already. *ak consumer also stated there is a ticking noise from engine when starting up,steering damper and drag link assembly were loose,transmission shifts hard into reverse, right rear turn signal bulb was replaced, vehicle began to overheat, right side mirror was cracked,speaker was inoperative, the trim on the door panel was loose, exhaust system was loud, parking brake needed to be adjusted, passenger side seat belt was inoperative, passenger wiper blade was not cleaning the window, keyless entry remote was inoperative*slc | |||
| 05/10/2000 | 4 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Front brake rotors warp roughly every 12,000 miles, chrysler replaced twice under warranty, chrysler would not cover after 36,000 miles. causes major front end shaking, makes car very hard to control on hard stops.*ak | |||
| 3 | 04/01/1999 | ||
| Problems began approx 6 mos after purchase. rotors warping. resurfaced, replaced twice, along with other non related things done in attempt to solve. currently have bad rotors, again. chrysler will no longer support, wants money from my pocket. this consumer feels that brake rotors should not have to be replaced 3 times in under 3 years. rotors are inadequate quality for the braking system design of the g.cherokee. *ak | |||
| 12/17/2001 | 4 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Brake system rotors warp after approx. 5000 to 8000 miles. history is as follows. each time vehicle was taken in due to vibration while braking. 10-19-1999 at 4812 mi. - said not problem was found. 1-18-2000 at 7405 mi. - resurfaced both frnt rotors. 5-2-2000 at 10858 mi. - replaced both frnt. rotors. 5-29-2001 at 22008 - found frt rotors to be out of round replaced frt rotors. (this time had been occuring for a while but it took a while for me to get the vehicle in for service.) recently on 12-17-2001 the problem continues, 28000 mi. however they will not cover any repairs as they have in the past. when problem origionlly started i was told by the service manager that due to changes in brake pad makeup that this was going to be normal and to expect it. i was also told to change my driving habits. (i do not ride the brakes). any help would be greatly appreciated as chrysler and the dealership are washing their hands to this.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2001 | |||
| Steering wheel would jerk violently due to warped rotors on brakes. dealer shaved down the rotors as a remedy. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 12/26/2001 | 4 | ||
| Have had the front brake rotors replaced 4 times. on the fourth time chrysler said this is the last time they would replace the rotors and are washing their hands of it.*ak | |||
| 12/20/2001 | |||
| Rotors are warping and have been replaced/resurfaced twice. when applying brakes vehicle shimmies. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 3 | 03/01/1999 | |
| In march of 2001, i noticed that there was a severe shaking when i applied the brakes at between 45-55 mph. not being one to take chances, i took my jeep in to have it checked. they said that the rotors needed resurfacing. this was done at a cost of over $200. about 2 months later, the same thing happened. this time i took it to a dealership, thinking that they might do a better job of fixing the problem. they again resurfaced the rotors for $300+. this lasted for about 4 months until november, when the same thing happened. this time it happened while my wife was driving and nearly caused an accident on the freeway as she was unaware of how the brakes would react. this time they said all my brakes - front and back were shot and i had them replaced at a cost of $600+. at no time did chrysler ever mention there might be something wrong. i ended up turning the vehicle back in 4 months early because i did not want to go through that again and i had no confidence that it wouldn't. i thought i jsut had bad luck until i started researching this on the web and found numerous complaints about this amongst other things that had gone wrong with my jeep. this was the most serious of those problems both safety-wise and monetarily-wise.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 1 | 11/01/2000 | |
| Front oem rotors warped after 6 months of ownership and 7,000 miles of driving. dealer admitted ongoing problems with rotors warping on grand cherokees. refused to replace under warranty and would only perform repairs with oem parts. rotors subsequently replaced with aftermarket performance parts. manufacturer blames failures on weight of vehicle and driving conditions. i've owned two similar weight ford explorers driven under the same conditions for a combined 200,000 miles with no rotor problems.*ak | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 7 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Brake rotors have failed seven times since vehicle was purchased new. the dealership has either turned or replaced the rotors six times. since the vehicle is now beyond 36,000 miles, the dealership along with chrysler is refusing to fix the probelm (at no charge). prior to the vehicle reaching 36,000 miles, i asked if they would continue to correct the problem once the vehicle was beyond 36,0000 miles and was assured that they would take care of the problem should it arrise again. such is not the case. they are refusing to fix the problem at no charge. the rotors have been a chronic problem. as far as i am concerned, the rotors have never been fixed correctly, otherwise, i wouldn't continue to experience the failures.*ak | |||
| 4 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Rotors warped every 6-8000 miles repeatedly, rotors replaced each time by dealer but did not solve the problem. dealer now asks for customer participation to replace rotors again, even though he makes no assurances that these rotors will last longer than the old ones.*ak | |||
| 05/16/2000 | 3 | 12/24/1998 | |
| During activation of brake system traveling at any speed there is a pulsation in the brakes, there is a squeaking noise, and vehicle pulls to the right. dealership has examined vehicle three times, and failed to remedy the problem. brake rotors and front stabilizer bars have been replaced.*ak consumer stated there was also a possible oil leak, dealer replaced the tie rod to pitman arm and the real pinion seal, also the steering dampner assembly was replaced,and the engine surges at times sometimes hesitates, also there was a leak behind the driver/rear floorboard. | |||
| 09/23/1999 | 5 | 05/01/1999 | |
| The rotors continue to warp causing the vehicle to vibrate when applying the brakes. the manufacturer has been notified repeatedly and is blaming the warping on driver. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 2 | 04/01/2001 | |
| Vehicle pulsated when brakes were applied. rotors were already resurfaced and replaced within a 3 year period. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| The front rotors are warped causing the steering wheel to vibrate violently when the brakes are applied, consumer has to have new rotors or have them turned every 9,000 miles.*jb | |||
| Front brake rotors are wearing excessively and causing pulsation when applying brakes. this has been second replacement. problem still occurs. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 4 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| Front rotors go bad every 9000 miles. *ak | |||
| 12/10/1999 | 2 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Brake rotors were turned at 9713 miles and replaced (with pads) at 14355 miles. dealer refuses to correct problem at 27008 miles.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2001 | |||
| Front and rear brake rotors had to be replaced twice with 43000 miles on vehicle. vehicle was not stopping within the distance it should stop. contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 4 | 08/01/1999 | |
| The rotors keep warping and there is no fix from the manufacturer.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Consumer received recall# 00v034000 notice for brake rotors. consumer contacted dealer for recall repairs, but was told that this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin although consumers vehicle experienced same problem as stated in recall.*ak consumer stated he still has the original rotors.*jb | |||
| 10/05/2001 | 4 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Warped brake rotors, rotors replaced at 18,984 miles at no charge, dealer strongly reccommended replacing brake pads @ cost to me of $572.27 . problem reoccurred at 27,278 miles. dealer replaced front rotors at no charge. at 35583 mailes, dealer again replaced front rotors. i was assured that chrysler was aware of the problem. now at 65,000 miles the rotors are warped again. dealer says chrysler will not pay for repair. how many more of these complaints are required before nhtsa takes some action to resolve this issue??*ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| Transaxle bearings, and now abs issues including rotor problems. *ak | |||
| 10/16/2001 | 5 | ||
| While driving about 55 mph could step on brake pedal and steering wheel will start vibrating in an uncontrolable way. consumer had taken vehicle to dealer more than four times for same brake problem. dealer had repaired and rotated rotors, but this had not solved the situation. please provide more information. *ak | |||
| 09/28/2001 | 4 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Steering wheel vibrates violently when braking from 55 miles per hour through 45 miles per hour. initial incidemt occurred at 5009 miles (apr 99) - dealer turned the rotors under warranty. problem re-occurred at 10,471 miles (nov 99) - rotors replaced under warranty. problem next occurred at 17,194 miles (jan 01) - outside warranty - chrysler refunded half of the cost of repair. problem last occurred at 23,614 miles (9/01) - new dealer replaced rotors under warranty.*ak | |||
| 09/25/2001 | 2 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Replaced front rotors and procut front rotors at 10,789 mile. now same problem with brakes. dealer shown is seller. service dealer is:moore automotive group, 8600 west bell rd, peoria, arizona 85382, 623-972-7199. *ak | |||
| 4 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| The brake rotors warped within the first six months and were replaced. they have been replaced 4 times, 9/8/99; 5/15/00; 9/15/00; 1/30/01. they are warped again and the manufacturer refused to replace them again. were replaced on 9/15/00 per tsb and again on 1/30/01 per tsb. there is a serious problem with the front rotors that need replacing every six months.*ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| While traveling noticed steering wheel shaking hard out of control. dealer has been contacted, and technician has replaced rotors 3 times. please provide further informaiton.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 1 | 11/01/2000 | |
| Brake rotors warped at about 30,000 miles. chrysler jeep has a tsb (#050100 and #050100a).*ak | |||
| 09/15/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Tire failure reported at an earlier date. four sets of rotors have been installed on this vehicle - also reported at an earlier date.*ak | |||
| 08/24/2001 | |||
| Brake rotors are warped. this effects steering every 5,000-8,000 miles when used. can maintain control when brakes applied. would need to change rotors every 5,000 miles. steering would vibrate when this happens. speed not a factor. took vehicle to dealer nearly a dozen times or more, but nothing resolved.*ak | |||
| 06/19/2000 | 2 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Brakes/rotors failed twice :rotors warped & replaced 16k mi. happened second time at 29000 mi . dealer acknowledged defect but said jeep will not replace. am driving on faulty brakes in fear of my life. at this rate will be replacing rotars every year.*ak | |||
| 06/18/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states brakes shimmy at highway speed, front brake rotors were resurfaced.*jb | |||
| 09/19/2000 | 2 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Disc brake rotors warp with high frequency causing 'shimmy' during braking which can lead to loss of control. today i took my vehicle in to the shop for the second time with this problem. three other owners were in the shop today with the same problem. when i calledjeep's customer support line, they claimed it was just a normal wear item. nhtsa item # sb602194 understates the severity of this problem and its frequency. please follow up! this seems like an unsafe design defect.*ak | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| Brake vibration detected 5 times replaced rotors 5 times. first rotors replaced at 4000 miles, second time at 9200miles, third time at 18,000 forth time at 22,000 miles, and fifth time at 24,000 miles. paint peeled after owning truck for 2 months severe pulsating front end wheel not center sway bar bushings replaced after 18,000 miles. steering stabilizer replaced.. need to hold on to wheel with two hands due to wheel shaking severely. front end alligned twice. clear coat on wheels peeling. service advisor gave comment, lady i dont know why you are complaining your brakes are under warrenty. | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 2 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Severe and dangerous brake rotor pulsation has occurred twice in less than 35ooo miles, requiring replacement rotors (dealer did not cover).*ak | |||
| 09/10/1999 | 5 | ||
| With only 35000 miles on vehicle, consumer has had it serviced four times for brakes and is needing to have it serviced again, consumer was informed that the brake pads seemed to have been designed or assembled with too tight clearance, causing rotors to warp from the heat generated during braking. *slc | |||
| 01/06/2000 | 4 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Brakes vibrate at high speed and cause lurching at low speed. rotors refaced twice and replaced once. now problem has returned. after reviewing the nhtsa web site and finding numerous other complaints, it is obvious this is not an isolated incident but a recurring problem on this vehicle. it should be fixed!*ak | |||
| 08/09/2001 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| My 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo had a new differential install edat 15,000 miles; two new front rotors at 36,000 and should have been done way before this; back brake drum cracked at 36,000 miles; front rotors redone again at 42000 miles; and now the motor at 52,000 miles. we had not indication (noise, etc) of the motor going, i was traveling aroung 5-10 miles per hour turning into our road and it felt like something heavy dropped out of the vehicle, it sounded like metal going through a fan. a piece of the block fell out onto the road and the people at the local dealer said they had never seen any thing like it before. it was like a bomb went off inside the motor. my question -- should chyrsler be responsible for this motor, it will be in the range of $6,000. thank you.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| Brake rotors severely warped without any hard use or towing. common and recurring problem for this vehicle. affects safety in stopping, especially with abs. new rotors are good for only a few thousand miles. there is a serious part/design problem with these brakes. ironic since jeep touted the brakes as the best in class in advertising. chysler refuses to acknowledge or act on this widely reported problem. i am unable to identify a brand of rotors that will stand up to the vehicle demands without warping. there should definitely be a recall on these brakes after a fix has been devised.*ak | |||
| 08/03/2001 | 5 | ||
| Vehicle has been in dealer's repair shop 5 times for brake failure. rotors were replaced at 36,000 miles/ 48,000 miles, and new rotors were put on. at 55,000 miles /68,000 miles/ 72,00 miles rotors were turned again. however, rotors needed to be replaced again. vehicle started shaking when brakes were applied. vehicle has no problem stopping. manufacturer did not have a solution. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 5 | 11/01/1998 | |
| The car steering vibrates excessively when brakes applied at 60 mph. chrysler replaces the rotors but the problem returns after approx 4 to 5 thousand miles. if left un checked the vehicles' safety is jeapardized. all 1999 jeep gand cherokee owners i have talked to (>10) indicate that they have the same problem. chrysler mechanics agree. chrysler has replaced the rotors for corrosion but the problem is probably related to vibration shortening the life of the rotors.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 2 | 07/01/1999 | |
| The rotors failed in march of 2000 and were replaced by a dealer and have now been replaced a second time. i did note that there have been several technical service bulletins published on this same subject. jeep needs to be more responsible about the correction of this obvious defect. thank you. *ak | |||
| 03/24/2000 | 5 | 09/22/1998 | |
| When appyling brakes extreme vibrations occurs within front wheels due to pads / rotors and calipers prematurely wearing out, cause unknown. *ak dealer has replaced warped rotors and brakes several times, consumer has even had recall work done on rotors which is not resolving problem. door panel warped and splitting at bottom, dealer replaced. vehicle hard to start in the morning time, dealer replaced faulty fuel pump. *slc | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 2 | 07/01/1999 | |
| The rotors failed in march of 2000 and were replaced by a dealer and have now been replaced a second time. i did note that there have been several technical service bulletins published on this same subject. jeep needs to be more responsible about the correction of this obvious defect. thank you. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 5 | 11/01/1998 | |
| The car steering vibrates excessively when brakes applied at 60 mph. chrysler replaces the rotors but the problem returns after approx 4 to 5 thousand miles. if left un checked the vehicles' safety is jeapardized. all 1999 jeep gand cherokee owners i have talked to (>10) indicate that they have the same problem. chrysler mechanics agree. chrysler has replaced the rotors for corrosion but the problem is probably related to vibration shortening the life of the rotors.*ak | |||
| 06/07/2000 | 2 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Rotors on this vehicle warp at approximately every 10,000 miles. when applying brakes on highway, the vehicle violently shakes and you begin to loose control of the vehicle.*ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| Brake rotors are prematurely wearing within 18,000 miles. brake rotors have been filed down three times. when brakes are applied vehicle vibrates. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 07/21/2001 | 2 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Per dealer diagnosis, there are excess front rotors run out and thickness variance, which contribute to excess vibration when breaking and might cause failure to stop at low speed. dealer also told me there are many similar conplaints about similar problems and the quality of rotor is very bad. *ak | |||
| 05/20/2001 | 3 | 02/01/1999 | |
| We have had the rotors shaved at 12,000 miles, supposedly replaced at 22,000 miles and started having problems again at 31000 miles car vibrates violently, driver seat belt keeps jamming, the differential had to be replaced and the fuel pump had to be replaced | |||
| 07/03/2001 | 4 | 10/01/1999 | |
| One resurface and two replaced rotors under warranty; seems to need third set of rotors in less than 34,000; warped rotors effects control of car while braking. need nhtsa to open file and investigate. this is a serious safety problem and a recall is mandated.*ak | |||
| 09/17/2000 | 2 | 10/01/1999 | |
| All four brake rotors wore out excessively which has caused vibration in steering wheel when applying brakes. brake rotors have been resurfaced every ten thousand miles. consumer has contacted dealer, and dealer has turned the rotors. however, problem still occurs.*ak consumer states air conditioner was not cold enough. *slc | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 2 | ||
| Front brake rotors are warped this causes steering to shake. rotors have been replaced twice. consumer has contacted dealer. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 8 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| Rotors keep warping. this makes vehicle vibrate when applying brakes. contacted dealer.*ak *jb | |||
| 04/16/1999 | 4 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Front rotors warped at 8,225 miles. 3 more times since. dealer replaced once and resurfaced once. owner paid other 2 times. this is a defective break system. should be recalled & new brake system installed.*ak | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 2 | 08/01/1999 | |
| At speeds of 50 to 65 mph,hard shimmy during normal braking. dealer discovered warped rotors, and replaced under 12mo/12,000mi warranty. at 9,000 miles and 8 months later same problem developed. warped rotors again. dealer advised i'm out of warranty and would pay for repairs. very dangerous problem making the vehicle harder to control as problem worsens. service dept. acknowledges there's a problem, but seems to be hoping it'll go away! *ak | |||
| 05/15/2001 | 1 | ||
| There was vibration in steering and extended braking distance when braking, also noise. dealer replaced front rotors. in oct 2000, vehicle was taken to dealer for same problem, at that time dealer turned rotors.*ak *slc | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| There was vibration in steering column during brake application, more severe under hard braking. dealership has examined vehicle at 6,000 /15,000 /24,000/ 30,000 and 40,000 miles, and failed to remedy problem , only turning and replacing brake rotors. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| 06/25/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Sever front end shimmy and puslation of brakes when braking from hwy speed. dealer reported warped rotors due to high heat placed on brakes. when i asked what would cause the high heat i was told i must drive with my foot on the brake which i don't do. dealer machined rotors at owners expense.*ak | |||
| 06/28/2001 | |||
| Abs braking system rotors for the 1999 jeep grand, cherokee causes vehicle to shake, and driver to lose control of the vehicle when speed was above 25mph. consumer has had rotors replaced on vehicle less than 1,000 miles ago. dealer has yet to be contacted. please provide further details.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| While driving and upon applying brakes consumer brakes were vibrating, and the steering wheel wiggling. consumer has contacted dealer. dealer surmised that rotors have gone bad, needed replacing. *ak *slc | |||
| 06/15/1999 | 4 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Rotors have been resurfaced twice, replaced twice and the problem is now back again. dealer stated problem was due to mexican steel and driver error in that i drove with the default overdrive on. he stated i should drive with overdrive off at speeds below 45 mph. please note the large number of complaints and technical bulletins in your database regarding this equipment failure. why has there not been a recall. this is an unsafe condition that is inherent in the vehicles parts. now chrysler wants me to pay for another set of rotors. i would like to hear from you. thanks. | |||
| 2 | 11/01/1998 | ||
| Brake rotors warp causing dangerous wheel vibration and loss of steering control. the dealer replaced the rotors at 15000 miles but the problem is back after 3000 with the new rotors. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 4 | ||
| This was the 5th time vehicle has gone in for front brake rotors. vehicle would shake, shimmy, and jump. every 3,000 miles rotors had to be changed or replaced. mechanic stated that it was coming partially from pistons. consumer will add more information.*ak *slc | |||
| Premature wear of the front brake rotors. dealer has replaced/resurfaced rotors five times, and problem has reoccurred. please provide additional information.*ak | |||
| 12/15/1999 | 5 | 08/14/1999 | |
| Brake rotors have been repaired replaced five times already. *ak *jb | |||
| 08/01/2000 | |||
| Front rotors warped. same problem exisisted on 1995 models whichwas later recalled. *ak | |||
| 1 | 08/01/2000 | ||
| We purchased this vehicle form the aforementioned dealer pm 8/24/00. at that time it had 14,376 miles on it. a carfax.org revealed that this was a return from lease. there wa s no other information that would indicate the potential for mechanical failure. nine months and 5515 miles later the peterson service dept diagnosed our vibration issue when applying the brakes as warped rotors and we need to replace all 4 of them. at our expense ($430) . this the first time in, over 40 years of vehicle ownership, that i have had tis happen so early in the life of a vehicle? i think this should be checked out?? the manufacturer knows something because they will only guarantee their rotors for 12 mo/12k mi.?*ak | |||
| 05/21/2001 | 1 | 11/24/1998 | |
| Brakes were not braking evenly and began to studder when applied. in remedy, dealer resurfaced rear rotors. front rotors had to be replaced at owner's expense.*ak *jb | |||
| 05/17/2001 | 2 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Front brake rotors warping every 8,000 miles causing dangerous front-end vibration when braking at highway speeds.*ak | |||
| 01/15/2001 | 0 | ||
| Brakes pulsate/ steering vibrates when applying brakes. took vehicle to dealer, and they wanted to turn rotors. but, consumer felt that this will not correct problem. *ak | |||
| 01/15/2000 | 3 | 05/24/1999 | |
| Ongoing problem with front brake rotors warping. dealer notified, and had rotors turned and replaced. but problem still occurring. *ak original rotors warped within 6 omonths after purchase of vehicle, (front rotors) they were then turned, warped again within 6k miles then replaced one rotor then the other rotor warped.*jb | |||
| 03/15/2000 | |||
| At approximately 10,000 miles both front brake rotors became warped/distorted. warping was due to materials used in manufacturing of rotors. brake rotor warping occurred again at approximately 16,000 miles. vehicle currently has 24,500 miles on it, and defect has occurred again. dealership was attempting to repair defect. however, manufacturer was not supporting dealership efforts in correcting this defect. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| 04/21/2000 | 2 | ||
| The original and replacement front brake rotors failed and were warped, the consumer contacted the dealer who refused to replaced them at no cost because the the vehicle was out of warranty. nlm | |||
| 03/30/2001 | |||
| Consumer replaced under warranty rotors at 10,000 miles. rotors needed to be replace at 19,000 miles because vehicle shook real badly when trying to stop.vehicle should be covered under warranty up/ until 36,000 miles. dealer was trying to say it was normal wear and tear to avoid paying for it.*ak | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Premature wear of front brake rotors, resulting in poor steering. dealer has inspected vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/25/2001 | |||
| Brake pedal was shuddering/pulsating at any speed when brakes were applied. dealership informed consumer that front/ left and right brake rotors were warped with 24,000 miles on them. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak | |||
| Whenever braking after traveling 45mph and above vehicle will vibrate. can maintain control when this happens. been to dealership at least 3 times for problem. problem is causing tires to wear out excessively due to rotors. mechanic cannot resolve problem.*ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| Every six months consumer has to take vehicle in for brake problems, such as squealing and vibration. these problems occur at any speed. dealership informed consumer that rotors were not heavy duty enough to handle vehicle. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak | |||
| 12/16/1999 | 3 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Brake rotors repeatedly warp causing severe shaking in steering during highway speed braking and moderate shaking at slower speeds braking. this is a persistant problem with this model jeep - mine, as well as others according to reports i've read. jeep repairs this defect under warranty by using an on-the-car lathe. this is a temporary fix at best as these brake rotors are of defective manufacturing. . chrysler/jeep is stalling a recall by attempting these ineffective repairs in my opinion. i believe a safety recall is urgent. *ak | |||
| 11/18/1999 | 4 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Rotors turned, brakes replaced once, chronic problem, not corrected, dealer blames my driving - no way- problem never fixed, brakes grab and wobble, steering wheel shakes,reoccurs. *ak | |||
| 04/06/2001 | 3 | 04/01/1999 | |
| The front rotors continue to prematurely warp every 6 to 7k since purchase of vehicle.*ak | |||
| 04/02/2001 | 3 | 12/01/1998 | |
| I leased my 1999 jeep grand cherokee in december of 1998. in august of 1999, the dealer had to machine the rotors at 11,200 miles (the pads were fine). in january 2000, the dealer replaced the front and rear rotors at 19,062 miles (again, the pads were fine). in june 2000, the dealer had to replace the front rotors at 27,324 miles (as usual, the pads were ok). now that it is out-of-warranty, i had the jeep checked by our mechanic. in april 2001, he had to replace the rear rotors at 38,500 miles. i did need pads this time. based on the reports of faulty rotors on the 1996, 1997, and 1998 jeep grand cherokees, i believe that daimlerchrysler should issue a recall on the 1999 jeep grand cherokee. i also want to be reimbused by them.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 3 | 07/01/1999 | |
| First report may have stated some other brake component...if i didn't know the exact part when reporting the failure....second report did state rotors, this is the 3rd report of failure. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 2 | 08/20/1999 | |
| Brake rotors were experiencing excessive wear. rotors were replaced at 12,000 miles and at 28,000 miles. *ak consumer states chrysler agreed to pay 1/2 of the repairs. *slc | |||
| Premature wear of brake rotors. rotors have warped due to heat. dealer has replaced rotors twice, and the problem reoccurred.*ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| Consumer has had to replace rotors every 7,000 miles due to the warping. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| 2 | 04/01/1999 | ||
| Began to experience wheel shutter when braking at higher speeds (15k miles) rotors turned @ 27k. now all 4 rotors need to be replaced @ 53k. chrysler refused to aknowledge that they have any reoccurring issues with the brake rotors on the jeep grand cherokee. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 5 | 12/01/1998 | |
| We have experienced a recurrent problem of a hard shimy/ shaking when applying the brakes suddently at speeds of 50mph and above. the dealer has repaired the problem 4 times since we purchased the jeep in december 1998. we are currently in the process of trying to get the dealer to repair the problem for the 5th time. we are concerned about the safety of our jeep, as well as all those other jeeps with the same brake problems, being on our nations highways. jeep is not responsive to our concerns.*ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| Rotors constantly warping, dangerous shake at highway speeds when applying brakes. severe banging in rear when coming to a stop. dealer fixed three times but keeps coming back. vehicle stalls for no reason. dealer cannot fix. there are many other problems and the dealer just ignores. this car has a mind of its own. this car has serious safety issues.this car is a lemon. this car is dangerous and i can't believe that chrysler is able to get away with it hoping everybody and everything just goes away. the nhtsa is supposed to be for the people so i really hope you can do something against a company as big as chrylser. they should not be able to get away with sweeping their problems under the rug.*ak | |||
| 12/01/2000 | |||
| When applying brake vehicle would wobble. to dealer who rotated tires. this did not remedy problem, dealer then inspected rotors and found them warped.*ak | |||
| 06/02/1999 | 5 | 03/01/1999 | |
| When brakes are applied forcefully, roters are warped. the rotors have been replaced three times and turned twice. the failure occurs about every 6000 miles. all repairs have been made under warrenty, but problem is still present.*ak | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| Brake rotors prematurely warped. braking at high speeds cuases significant steering wheel shimmying. brakes squeal and vehicle shudders when brakes applied at lower speeds.*ak | |||
| 06/02/1999 | |||
| Rotors replaced under warranty three times in june 1999, august 1999, and october 2000. consumer had to pay half on rotor replacement. vehicle has same problem again. *ak | |||
| Front and rear brake rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 3 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| Resurfaced rotors twice; replacement on third visit; shutter when applying brakes. *ak | |||
| 02/05/2001 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| At 8000 miles, brakes were pulsating badly. dealer turned rotors as a courtesy without addressing the underlying problem. now, at 19000 miles, i am having to replace all four brakes in their entirety; rotors, calipers, pistons, etc. local brake shop says chrysler uses plastic sleeves in their pistons instead of metal. this causes overheating and warping of piston which results in warping of rotors. this repair will be approximately $1000.00. local brake shop says this is a design flaw on chrysler's part. would appreciate investigation of this problem. not only is it expensive, but my brakes were shot....emergency stopping very much in question. thank you. *ak | |||
| 03/29/2000 | 2 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Rotors were found to be warped. had them turned and in less than 12,000 miles experiencing same problem.*ak | |||
| 5 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Premature wear of brake rotors, causing vehicle to vibrate when brakes were applied. dealer has repaired/replaced rotors five times, and problem continues to reoccur. manufacturer has been notified. *ak *slc | |||
| 11/16/1999 | 6 | 09/29/1999 | |
| While traveling over 60mph vehicle shimmies and shakes. rotors have been turned and replaced several times. *ak the consumer considers the vehicle to be a lemon. the vehicle had been eight times to dealership and was out of service for repairs for 13 calendar days. the problems were window motor failure. bad brake rotors occured five times. noise in the rear of the vehicle due to bearings failure. the vehicle vibrates when brakes are applied. *yh | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 5 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Since i've had this vehicle the rotors have been replaced twice, resurfaced twice, and the dealer can still not fix the problem. the warping of the rotors sends a pulsation through the steering system causing the steering wheel to shimmy left and right. the car only has 32,000 miles. i do not ride the brakes, in fact i sold my last car with 75k miles on the original rotors with a pad replacement at about 60k miles. the dealer and the factory will not tell me why the rotors continue to warp and they just keep replacing them, that is until now. they are now starting to charge me for the repair even though it is under the 36,000 mile warranty period. it's absurd, i checked your web site and there are numerous complaints about this defect. i can't imagine anything more unsafe than a defect which degrades braking and steering. i strongly recommend you get after them to find a permanent fix to this blatantly obvious safety defect. thanks. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | |||
| Vehicle has had rotors replaced 3 times. last time 5 weeks ago. vehicle is at dealers at this time for another rotor replacement. when consumer applies brakes, vehicle jerks, and steering wheel shakes. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 5 | ||
| Rotors have to be replaced every 8000 miles. vehicle at dealers for 5th rotor change since purchase. *ak | |||
| 09/11/1999 | 2 | 02/01/1998 | |
| The front brake rotors have severly prematurely warped twice on this vehicle causing the severe handling problems while trying to come to a stop. i was out of town at the time of the first incident and put the vehicle in the shop myself. the front rotors were resurfaced to aleviate the problem. ten thousand miles later the same thing occurs again causing severe handling problems when braking. this time the vehicle was carried to the dealer for repairs. the dealer resurfaced the rotors again which seemed to have solved the problem for the time being. this seems to be a recurring and dangerous problem for this vehicle. the dealer will not replace the rotors, only resurface them. it appears that the dealer should replace the rotors, at his expense, with high quality rotors to aleviate the problem entirely. brake rotors can only be resurfaced a number of times to solve this problem. i have reviewed the information on your web site and you seem to have quite a few complaints about this same problem with other jeep owners. obviously, this is a defect of the manufacturer and should be a recall situation. thanks for your help with this matter and i will be looking forward to hearing from you. *ak | |||
| There was hard pulsation when brakes were applied at speeds of 55mph and higher. dealer inspected vehicle and determined that brake rotors were warped. problem has reoccurred after about 3000 miles. *ak | |||
| 12/28/2000 | 3 | 02/01/1999 | |
| While driving could step on brake pedal and steering wheel will shake. brake rotors had to be replaced three times already. *ak all shock absorbers need replacement at 23,000 miles. *yh | |||
| 11/19/1999 | 2 | ||
| On two occasions the vehicle developed severe vibration in the front end when braking, it was determined that the rotor on the front wheel was warped and were replaced. nlm | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| While traveling at higway speed of 50 mph consumer started to brake and noticed steering wheel shaking, and vehicle started to vibrate. no accident or injuries have occurred. vehicle has experienced pulling to one side while braking. consumer stated that about every 7ooo miles rotors needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 04/04/2000 | 3 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Rotors have been replaced three times this year, april, august and december. each time brakes started pulsating. second incident the brakes actually started seizing up while driving on highway. when the vehicle was stopped and turned off, the brake lights were still on, indicating that the brakes were still engaged. dealer never questions replacing rotors each time and each time they are under warranty and at no cost to consumer. i worry about the safety factor of will these brakes be at peak efficiency when i really need them.*ak | |||
| 06/18/1999 | 3 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Front rotors continually warp and transmission shifting defective. *ak | |||
| 3 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| Brakes are in being repaired for the 3rd time, they insist it's my driving habits not a problem, they shimmy and vibrate at low and high speeds.i have the rotors replaced and ground twice now. the car pulls to the right also. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 3 | 11/01/1998 | |
| I have had to replace my rotors 3 times in 2 years on my jeep, grand cherokee. there is a pulsating effect when i attempt to stop.. i feel that this a very severe saftey problem and i think that chrysler should own up to there problems with the rotors and have an across the board recall or they could end up in the same boat as firestone / ford. i fear for the saftey of the occupants of mine and other peoples vehicles when they are force to drive a jeep with faulty rotors and braking systems. must someone die before something is done??? i think that a recall should start now. i should not have to pay for something that is a major saftey problem. chrysler is making us pay because they say that the vehicle has over 12000 miles on it. this is a travesty of justice. *ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| Front and back disc brake rotors warped twice within 22,000 miles . dealer will replace or resurface with same parts, so defect will occur again. manufacturer was not developing a solution for rotors not to fail prematurely.*ak | |||
| 06/30/2000 | 4 | ||
| Known problem stated by dealer concerning warped brake rotors. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Front end shimmy, brake pedal pulsation while slowing. dealer claims driver habits warped rotors. current tsb recognizes problem. on wheel turning of rotor and retrofit kit for caliper to pull pads off rotor to allow cooling. had to fight with dealer to get any type of service without paying. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| Rotors fade fast. very loud noise coming from brakes at 22,000 miles, the sound of metal against metal. brakes replaced, noise stopped for 2 or 3 weeks and now continues. i see that they had a recall for a problem like this for the cherokee and grand cherokee, but i missed the recall by one year and i believe that my vehicle should be included in the recall. | |||
| 10/24/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Brakes have been a problem for the past 8 months but was told that i may not be driving jeep properly. the brakes would squeak,steering would shudder, occasionally brake would lose pressure at a stop & the sound of metal on metal heard. brakes were checked with no reported problem. i had to replace brakes & rotors as it was difficult to control the vehicle &another incident of brakes going to floor at a stop sign. dealer said its normal for brakes/rotors to be replaced at this time(it's poor quality materials in rotors in my opinion) & since they can't reproduce the brake problem, there is no problem. | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 3 | 04/01/1999 | |
| While driving about 35-40 mph +, there is vibration every time when braking which may cause extended stopping distance. took to dealer 3 times. dealer resurfaced rotor and replaced rotor. currently, there is a tsb on this problem which dealer needs to replace rotors and brake pads. *ak recently , the dealer replaced brake pads and resurfaced front and rear rotors. *yh | |||
| 2 | 04/01/1999 | ||
| Lots of wobbling/shaking uponbraking at speeds of 50-55 and above. first noticed at 11,000 miles. by 16,000 shaking was violent and risked losing control ov vehicle -- brought to dealer for service. shaved front rotors -- charged $150. noted that 40% of pads still left. told rear brakes ok. shaking began again at 22,000 miles. now back at dealer at 26,000 for yet another brake job -- retool both front and back rotors, and replace front pads. told that brakes are building up too much heat but that there is no guarantee that this will not happen again. another $150 charge, this time for the rear rotors. dealer will not replace rotors unless i pay for it.*ak | |||
| 5 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| Every 3,000 miles braking system pulsated, causing steering wheel to shake or vibrate due to the rotor being warped. occurred 5 times. dealer could not determine the cause. *ak brakes are continuous problem. new rotors were installed alsto but the problem is still there. *yh | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1999 | ||
| When brakes are applied steering wheel vibrates due to rotors being out of round. dealer has inspected vehicle. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 2 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Front brake rotors warped twice they are junk. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| Upon braking, my car shakes all over, especially the steering wheel, and front end. was told it was rotor, that warped. also told there was recalls on other years. would like to know more.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 4 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Front brake rotors warped at 11,000 26,000 33,000 and 42,000. each of the first three times the rotors were replaced only to fail again.the last time the rotors were cut and i have less than 1,000 on the cut rotors thus far.each time the dealer and mfg. rep blame it on driving habits. in discussing with other jeep owners this seems to be a common problem and also sveral service stations in the area are seeing this problem in many jeeps.4 rotor failures in 40,000 is rediculous and an explanation such as driving habits is an insult to ones intelegence...this may be a huge problem with jeep owners since jeep has put out two tech service bullitens on dealing with the problem. *ak | |||
| 08/18/1999 | 4 | ||
| Front brake rotors replaced 4 times and turned 1 time in less than 1 year, manufcturer issued a tsb on this problem, yet says that consumers warping is due to excessive wear. *et | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 2 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Severe front end shake and vibration when applying brakes.this is second time. first time at 9k miles, turned rotors. *ak | |||
| 4 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| At about 7,000 miles on the jeep it started to have vibrations of the steering wheel and front end and pulling to the right when braking, especially in the 40-60 mph range and especially when going down hill. the dealer performed service at 10530 miles and stated that rotors were warped. he machined the rotors. the problem returned almost immediately. at 13734 miles service requested again as by this time the car actually just about jumped off the road with the vibrations which occurred and the pull to the right, when braking. report of dealer states, test drove vehicle and confirmed customers concern of brake pulsation. r7r all wheels and rotors. measured rotor runout and thickness variation is .001 on all rotors. runout on front is .010. runout onrears is .008. checked all four hubs for runout all four at less than .0015. replaced front and rear rotors. at a regular service appointment at 17347 miles (on 03/01/00) the service slip indicates that i reported that the brakes are starting to pulsate. in march of 2000 the vibration and pulling to the right was such a problem that i again returned the jeep to the dealer. this time i wrote a detailed letter of the problem, both for the dealer and with a request that that letter be sent on to jeep management as a complaint. i do not know if the dealer did that. in the letter (copy available) described the problem in detail. i also stated, the real issue is that i have never had a vehicle with such a defective braking system. it is not only unnerving and takes away from driving enjoyment, but it is clearly a safety problem. it has been of interest to me that all of your service professionals with whom i have dealt have indicated that this has beeen a commonly seen problem with the 1999 jeep grand cherokee. not only have your received service guidance from chrysler on this problem, but i have been led to believe that you anticipate some sort of better fix of the problem from the manufacturer.*ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 2 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Rotors warped at 8000 & 14000 miles .this is the first vehicle ive owned that the rotors warped this soon.ive done some research on the internet i am not the only grand cherokee owner i personaly found 100's of complants of wraped roters all the way back to the early 90's.the dealer stated this is normal!!!!! please check into this problem jeep does not seem to care or it would cost them more money than care to lose.*ak | |||
| 11/03/1999 | 4 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Have had rotors turned twice.third time dealer replaced everything,now six months later brakes are shimmying again. know of two more jeeps with identical problem. *ak | |||
| 07/05/2000 | 12/01/1999 | ||
| Brake rotors warped, and subsequently replaced with same quality, thus are warped again, causing severe shaking to front end upon braking. mfg. zone mgr refuses to correct situation, stating it is wear and tear, (nhtsa campaign-00v136000). starter drags intermittently upon starting with a complete failure at 500 miles. mfg will not replace starter until it completely fails again. heat is resricted to drivers feet, and high pitched sound is heard as a result of the restriction. mfg. tech service bulletin on file for problem, but dealer calls it normal. remote control memory side view mirrors will not reset to proper positions, thus causing a safety issue, as mirrors are never in the same place twice. dealer observed problem and disregarded same. pittsburgh zone manager contacted by dealer. mgr refuses to do anything, even though safety issues are involved, as with brakes, mirrors, and starting problem. *ak | |||
| 3 | 02/01/1999 | ||
| Rotors were replaced at 6500 miles, resurfaced ath 13500 miles, and resurfaced at 18500 miles. this seems excessive wear. *ak | |||
| 05/20/2000 | 2 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Whole vehicle vibrated as brakes were applied. all four rotors were refinished. after contacting chrysler the costs were reimbusred. six weeks later i'm noticing a vibration again. i believe i should have a whole new brake system put in.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Rotors had to be turned at 7,000 miles and at 9,000 miles. rotors had to be recoiled and lubed, causing steering wheel to vibrate heavily. also, a loud squealing noise at low or at high speeds. *ak | |||
| 07/27/2000 | 1 | 06/15/1999 | |
| While driving would step on the brakes and steering wheel vibrated over 20 mph. dealer told consumer that rotors had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 06/27/1999 | 4 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Am on my fourth set of front rotors. they start vibrating at about 4,000m and just get worse. dealer helpful but chrysler needs to supply rotors that can do the job, not pizzas. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 2 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Rotors warpped, turned @ 19,000 miles, turned again @ 29,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 04/13/2000 | 1 | 02/01/2000 | |
| While driving severe vibration occurs in the steering wheel due to premature wearing or warping of front brake rotors. *ak brake pedal vibrates when brakes are applied and the steering wheel vibrates started at 9000 miles. rotors and front brake pads were replaced at 12,132 miles. at 16000 miles, the brake pedal started pulsating agian. *yh | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Brake rotors warped with mixed city and highway driving within the first few months of ownership. | |||
| 06/21/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Rotors are a continuing problem. 3 failures in a year. look at the numbers recall | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 2 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Dealer turned rotors at 13,000 and again at 27,000. on the rotors it states the minimum to be turned is 24.5 mine have been turned to 24.27 and 24.31. my understanding this does not allow the heat to disipate and they could crack.*ak | |||
| 2 | 08/01/1999 | ||
| Abs brakes/ rotors failed at24,000. failed again at 33,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1998 | |||
| The rotors get warped after 3000 miles they fixed it 5 times and it is continuing again, i had the fuel pump replaced, the transmission slips forward after braking they clame that is normal, i had numerous electrical problems ( windows are not closing, radio, etc. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 3 | ||
| Brake rotors warped 3 times, and had to be replaced 3 times. this caused extended stopping distance and may have resulted in a crash. common problem. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 06/14/2000 | |||
| Consumer took vehicle to a repair shop & had brake rotors replaced. they were making a grinding noise & slipping. conusmer will contact the manufacturer.*ak | |||
| 06/13/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving stepped on brakes and they made noise, like metal to metal grinding. front brake rotors were corroded. manufacturer sent a recall notice, but dealer did not take care of it. *ak | |||
| 11/15/1999 | |||
| Vehicle experienced problem with vibration whenever brakes were applied at 40 or more mph. vehicle taken into dealer, and dealer informed consumer that both front rotors were warped. feel free to provide further details. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 4 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Warped rotors have been resurfaced,replaced,resurfaced and refused additional repairs under warranty, stating problem was driving habits. *ak | |||
| 2 | 08/01/1999 | ||
| Both front rotors warped at 19,000 miles and turned, now warped again at 25,000 and front pads still original and do not need replaced. this is the same problem they have done recalls on previous models and obviously have not fixed engineering problems. they want to excluce from warranty because it is brakes, but why do pads outlast rotors. causes extreme shimmy of steering wheel and vibration when braking. serious risk for accident. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Warped rotors at 13,400. dealer replaced one and turned one. steering wheel would shudder and brakes pulsate if braking speeds were greater than 50mph. problem coming back 1000 miles later after fix applied by dealer. | |||
| 01/29/1999 | 4 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Front brakes shake violently when applied at speed between 40 and 60 mph. continue shaking until vehicle is below 40 mph or driver lets up on brakes. i've read through the complaints and see the same thing over and over. i first had the problem at 3,707 miles (1/29/99) and archer jeep in houston resurfaced the front rotors. it happened again at 10,427 miles (6/17/99) and they again resurfaced front rotors. when it happened the third time 16,750 miles (11/11/99) they replaced the front rotors. now, at 26,090 miles (5/17/00) the problem had returned again. this is obviously not a rotor problem and if it happens on a wet road, an accident will most certainly result. this is not a maintenance or dealer problem. the dealer has been most helpful. jeep/chrysler should be made to investigate and correct this dangerous problem. warranty expires in 10,000 miles and i will still have brakes that were never right. *ak | |||
| 05/05/2000 | 2 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Rotors failed- brakes pulsate- dealer resurfaced rotors @ 6,000 and again @12,582. *ak | |||
| Permature wear of the rotors caused them to warp. dealer has been notified.*ak | |||
| 2 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| At approx. 4800 miles noticed wheel vibration when braking at highway speeds. took in to dealer and they said they found nothing. vibration proceeded to get severe and took vehicle in again at 7400 miles. they resurfaced rotors which fixed the problem. now at 10600 miles again getting vibration which is continuing to get worse as vehicle is driven. when vehicle was taken in at 7400 miles i feel if left to continue the vibration was soon to get severe enough to loose control of vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/04/2000 | 2 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Extreme pulsation in front brakes. rotors have been cut once, replaced at 30,000 miles, and now doing it again.*ak | |||
| 05/10/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| This truck is a lemon, i will never buy american again. the jeep is unsafe rotors warp and cause severe control problems while braking. i will be starting a new web page to get the word out about this unsafe vehicle and return to the faithful nissan family and purchase a pathfinder *ak | |||
| 01/26/1999 | 5 | 10/23/1998 | |
| Warped rotors are causing the front end of the vehicle to shimmy. nlm | |||
| 02/27/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Excessive shimmy when applying brakes at 45+ mph; dealer cut rotors; also excessive brake dust deposits. *ak | |||
| At approximately every 2,000 miles brake rotors are prematurely wearing out, causing vehicle to shake. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1998 | |||
| Brake rotors warping at 7000 and 14000 miles, causing severe shaking of steering wheel. dealer advises unknown cause but many complaints of identical problem. *ak | |||
| 03/30/2000 | |||
| When braking at high speedsjeep wobbles on front right side. jeep was taken to dealership on august 4, 1999. there, the rotors were either turned/ grinded. please provide any furhter information. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| 1. front brake rotors had to be replaced 3 times due to warping; 2. driver's side window failed to open properly, and neededed to be replaced twice, and 3. rear drive axle bearing failed. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| Premature warping of brake rotors. dealer has cut/replaced rotors 3 times. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 2 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Front brake rotors keep having warping problem; were replaced at about 5000 mi., turned at about 18500 mi., and are again, at 22725 mi. out of round again. terrible noise coming from rear; differential rebuilt with new bushings and noise is beginning to. *ak | |||
| 01/10/2000 | 2 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Brake rotors warped at 15,000 miles, dealer resurfaced and charged me. same severe shaking of steering wheel started again at 20,550 miles. dealer stated vehicle needed new rotors or all four wheels and stated they would charge me in excess of $500. dealer stated there was no nationwide problem with the 99 grand cherokee brake system. there is> *ak | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 0 | ||
| When driver pressed on the brakes vehicle bounced. likewise, rotors needed to be changed, also, transmission has been humming within the first 5000 miles. dealer said transmission needed to be replaced, but they didn't replace it. they just replaced some of the parts. *ak | |||
| 06/09/1999 | 7 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Rotors warped initially at 3000 miles. turned twice before replacement at 9000 miles. then turned twice and replaced at 18,000 miles. warped again and turned again. *ak | |||
| When applying brakes steering shakes violently and maneuvers to the right or left. dealer replaced and resurfaced the rotors twice which did not correct the problem. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 2 | 12/04/1998 | |
| Brakes squeak while coming to a stop due to bad pad and brakes vibrated and pulsated because rotors needed resurfacing, replaced both parts however vehicle is starting to experience problems again. yh | |||
| 03/15/1999 | |||
| Whenever brakes are applied they cause vehicle to wander across the road while traveling. dealer notified, and all rotors were turned twice. but problem still reoccurring. *ak | |||
| 02/25/2000 | 2 | 09/01/1999 | |
| At 10,000 miles front brake rotors were turned because of brake pulsation. by 18,000 miles, brakes begain pulsating again. i requested new rotors the first time. and the dealership now will not replace them. *ak | |||
| 07/12/1999 | 2 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Excessive wear of brake rotors;. at 1,349 miles of wear both front rotors were replaced. 13,949 miles, both front and rear rotors needed to be replaced. dealer notified, but would not replace the rotors because the warranty was up. consumer traded this vehicle in for another. *ak *ml | |||
| 02/24/2000 | 4 | 12/01/1998 | |
| On my new 1999 jeep grand cherokee, the brake rotors have repeatedly warped, causing severe shaking of the steering wheel and car when the brakes are applied, which greatly decreases the safety and effectiveness of the car's braking. in the 14 months and 14,398 miles since i bought the car new, the defective brake rotors have been in for repair/service four times so far. the dealer informs me that the manufacturer (daimler-chrysler) states that the problem is widespread, that the problem is caused by heat build-up that is caused by the use of new sintered metal (non-asbestos) brake pads that (the dealer says) are now federally mandated on all new cars. furthermore, the manufacturer's position is that they will repair or replace the defective brakes for a short period of time on a new car, but after that (even while the car is under warranty) they will consider further repairs to be not the manufacturers' responsibility. this is outrageous. is it true that the problem of brake rotor warpage is now widespread among new cars which are mandated to use sintered-metal brake pads? i've learned via the internet that many, many owners of new jeep grand cherokees are experiencing the same brake defect problelm that my vehicle has. shouldn't your government agency order a recall of these defective brakes? *ak | |||
| 05/28/1999 | 4 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Front rotors warp causing steering wheel shimmy. resurfaced 4 times, but problem persists. jeep will not do any more than resurface rotors. *ak | |||
| 02/14/2000 | 2 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Severe vibration of steering when brakes are applied at speeds in excess of 45 mph. problem first manifest itself at around 9,000 miles. dealer turned the rotors. problem reappears at 16,000 miles. dealer says rotors again need to be turned. will not acknowledge that the rotors and/or braking system is defective. *ak | |||
| 02/08/2000 | 6 | 11/01/1998 | |
| I've had the rotors fail (warped) 6 times in 29,000 miles. *ak | |||
| Brake rotors are warped. when brakes are applied wheels jump and wobble. the brakes respond irregularly. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 11/18/1999 | 2 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Reoccurring warping of front brake rotors, causes excessive vibration in front end, affecting control of vehicle whenever brakes are applied. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 2 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle has suffered from warped rotors which were replaced twice on the front and once on the rear. no problems since 12998 miles. but i consider this to be due to poor quality. main issue reoccurring ,stalling problems while stopped in drive. vehicle has been in three times for checks to throttle body (cleaned and once replaced), software revisions and other settings, but stalling continued to manifest itself. has stalled 3 times in the last 3 weeks. contacted daimler chrysler who kept referring me to the dealer. but after multiple visits i have no confidence in their ability to address this problem. *ak | |||
| 12/28/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1999 | |
| While traveling down the highway at appox. 65 mph i began to apply the brakes, the entire vehicle and steering wheel shook violently. this came without warning, after a few gentle pushes on the brake in the next few miles the shudder was less violent. it now feels as if the rotors are warped, i had the rotors turned at 6500 miles and now it seems as they are warped again. in recent days i have been careful to note the vehicles behavior, it seems that after 5-6 stoplights or braking periods in quick succession that the next few stops are especially violent, and then a few stops later it goes away. the violent shaking is strong enough to cause problems at highway speeds, i am now confined to <45 mph until the vehicle is inspected next week. *ak | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| Brakes: front end shakes when braking, rotors turned by dealer, but problem continues - dangerous. differential/transfercase: loud clunking noise from rear, 'roaring' noise at speeds of 30-40mph and 65-75mph. engine: stalls(dies out) when idling in gear and when putting gear from park to reverse, delear doesn't know how to fix. vehicle lunges forward when coming to a stop, almost hit vehicle in front - dangerous. idles roughly, rpms go up and down at stops, stalls. steering: pulls to right, dealer says alignment is fine. noise from steering column when turning. ac: lots of water condensed inside of vehicle at passengers feet when ac on, dealer says normal. | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 2 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Front brakes shutter, causing steering to wobble, almost uncontrollably. garage machined rotors but problem came back within 1500 miles. rotors are warping under mostly highway usage with very little traffic/city usage. makes stopping or slowing very difficult on highway or ramp.*ak | |||
| 08/09/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Repeated problems with ac/heat being erratic, will take vehicle in for 4th time. vehicle shuddered, fixed by changing fluid. weather seal fell off. brake shudder fixed by replacement of rotors, etc. engine stalled fixed, but the rev up and lurch at stop is not yet. setting another appointment with service. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| Front brake rotors are to thin, causing them to warp under heat. rotors have been replaced three times. *ak | |||
| 06/21/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| I had a severe vibration if braking over 50mph. the dealer resurfaced but not replaced the front rotors. the problem improved but is not 100% resolved. i feel unsafe driving with resurfaced warped rotors that the dealer refused to replace because crysler will not authorize it. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 08/09/2001 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| My 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo had a new differential install edat 15,000 miles; two new front rotors at 36,000 and should have been done way before this; back brake drum cracked at 36,000 miles; front rotors redone again at 42000 miles; and now the motor at 52,000 miles. we had not indication (noise, etc) of the motor going, i was traveling aroung 5-10 miles per hour turning into our road and it felt like something heavy dropped out of the vehicle, it sounded like metal going through a fan. a piece of the block fell out onto the road and the people at the local dealer said they had never seen any thing like it before. it was like a bomb went off inside the motor. my question -- should chyrsler be responsible for this motor, it will be in the range of $6,000. thank you.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 3 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Chrysler extended the warranty to repair front brakes, but would admit no liability on the rear brakes. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1998 | |||
| In the past year the front rotors have warped three times. the dealership advises me that the will continue to turn the rotors, but will not replace them. i experience the steering wheel shakes and soft braking under hard braking conditions and feel that this could lead to an accident i the future. | |||
| 07/02/1999 | 2 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Brakes pulsate when applied at high speed, steering wheel shakes when brakes applied. repeated calls to jeep consumer relations results in their denial of a problem, other than wear and tear, and that the warrenty will expire and coverage of the brake components ending. | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 2 | 11/01/1998 | |
| This vehicle exhibited strong brake pulsation when stopping. manufacturer refused replacement of rotors, and turned rotors while on hubs of vehicle. pulsation has now returned. | |||
| 01/24/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 01/04/2005 | 25000 | 6 | 11/12/1999 |
| 99 jeep gc limited 30,000 miles. replaced rear end. replaced rotors and pads 3 times. replace transmission sensor. replace hood rams. needs new front differential. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/13/2005 | 105744 | 1 | 06/01/2001 |
| On 7/13/2005, my wife returned from work concerned that the brakes on her '99 jeep grand cherokee were not working properly. she said that they were not stopping the vehicle, and that the brake pedal had more travel than normal. she also said that there was a leak from the car onto the driveway. upon investigation, i determined that there was a hole in the rear brake line at a point where it was mounted onto the frame by a plastic clip. there was corrosion in the immediate vicinity of the clip, and the brake fluid was escaping through a hole in the corroded area. i have scheduled the vehicle for repair or replacement of the defective brake line. i notified the daimlerchrysler customer service department via email, and was informed that they would not repair nor replace the defective part without charge. the daimlerchrysler complaint reference number is 13791846. | |||
| 11/26/2004 | 60800 | 1 | 09/07/1999 |
| Vehicle is a 1999 jeep grand cherokee with 61900 miles. one brake line failed as a result of corrosion at two points where it is clipped to the car's frame. brake pedal became soft and went almost to the floor. it would not pump up. *ak vehicle was taken to a firestone repair shop where the failed brake line was discovered. the line was replaced. i have the old line. this is a light use vehicle and if i had this failure, there are probably many others. | |||
| 07/30/2001 | 4 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Total of 4 total brake(rotor/pad) repairs needed alomg with: rear diff, oil seals, calipers, steering stabilizers, brake lines. all mileage is highway with little brakage.*ak | |||
| 1 | 12/18/1999 | ||
| Brakes failed resulting in collision with other vehicle due to a cracked brake line. *mjs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 08/15/2004 | 60000 | 1 | 04/14/2002 |
| Had occasionally heard a sound outside the vehicle like a hose letting off air ... figured it was the compressor. today, i got in the vehicle and backed out of my garage and heard a steady flow of air that sometimes rose and fell in pitch. i determined that a flexible housing covering the linkage from the brake pedal to the master cylinder vacuum booster had burst open after what appears to be shearing from continual wear on the rubber boot itself. i do not know what this is caused by or how serious it is. i still have brakes, but under what conditions i do not know. the shearing of this rubber by the mechanism itself appears to be something that could be in common with any grand cherokee. please let me know what your find out. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| 11/21/2008 | 138000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. the left turn signal and the brake lights failed intermittently. the brake light bulbs have been changed and the lights failed to operate normally. the dealer can not diagnose the failure; however, a mechanic advised her that there is a wiring problem. the perform service light was also illuminated; however, they are unable to turn it off. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 138000 and the current mileage was 140081. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| 04/01/2002 | |||
| Brake light is always on. when applying brakes rear wheel shakes and vibrates. dealership is aware of problem. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 1 | 01/02/1999 | |
| Abs light, and brake light came on, indicating a brake malfunction.*ak wiring to the right wheel speed sensor was cut by lower control arm. the vehicle has electrical and suspension problems. driver and passenger side power windows inoperative. fuel pump failed. vehicle is leaking transmission fluid due to pan gasket failure. fuel is leaking from fuel tank due to defective fuel sending unit seal. abs light, air bag lights are on and a/c blinkers are not working due to ignition switch looses. vehicle makes noise due to power steering gear assembly failure. *yh | |||