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 | |||||
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| 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 |
| 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 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 12000 | 2 | |
| Consumer called complaining about brake problems. stated that in less than a year the whole brake system had been replaced twice. dealer was contacted, and was aware of the problem. but was telling the consumer that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. manufacturer was contacted, and was telling the consumer that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/02/2005 | 25010 | 4 | 07/26/2001 |
| My brakes were replaced at approx. 8,000 miles, 12,000, 18,000 and 25,000 i only drive the vehicle to work. the manufacture repaired it the times for free. i believe the vehicle should have come with a heavier braking system. i spent on 07/02/2005 about $450.00 to repair the bakes myself. i was told by the dealer that the next brake job i would have to replace all four rotors. | |||
| 05/26/2005 | 11787 | 7 | 07/10/2001 |
| Brake rotors warp approximately every 4,000-5,000 miles. the front brake rotors have been replaced 6 times under warranty and are ready for the 7th. the 1st time they were replaced, the calipers were replaced also under a tsb. back brake rotors have been replaced twice - once at my cost & once under warranty. dealer & manufacturer no longer wish to assist in remedying the problem. they seem to think they have replaced them enough times, even though the problem continues to occur. i've seen numerous complaints about this at this website. when is chrysler going to be held accountable for the design defect? | |||
| 05/12/2004 | 38597 | 3 | 03/05/2001 |
| My 2001 jeep grand cherokee has once again burned up the brake rotors. the first time it happened i had only 10,507 miles on it. the dealership machined the front brake rotors. within 6 months the problem was back and this time they replaced the front brake rotors. i now have 38000 miles on the vehicle and today was informed the front and back brake rotors are shot. unfortunately, it appears i'm not the only victim of this debacle. i am taking my car to someone i can trust and i will have the rotors replaced. i intend to pursue this matter as i feel i have been ripped off and so have a lot of other people. this grand cherokee is an expensive vehicle and i find it disgraceful that chrylser has suceeded in ignoring the problem and ignoring the people who purchase their vehicles. does there have to be loss of life to get anyone to act on behalf of the consumer??? please tell me, what do we do now??? | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 12000 | 4 | 12/21/2000 |
| We have had our grand cherokee since december, 2000 and have had to have the front brake rotors serviced five times in the first 29,000 miles of use. daimler chrysler contends that my wife's driving habits are the cause of the problems yet there are several service bulletins logged at the nhtsa site for this problem. jeep's attempt to blame an obvious product defect on the driving habits of their customer is unethical and should be reported. | |||
| 08/20/2001 | 10/18/2000 | ||
| Brakes, starting: at 2900 mile wheels started to vibrate on braking. turned front rotors. 7000+ miles same thing. replaced rotors. 13000+ miles same thing. rep[leced pads and rotors. 21000+miles same thing replaced calipers. (note) by this time i had had my wheels rotated 7 times in 21000 miles. (4) 17 michelin radials shot. at this point i replaced the tires with 600.00 worth of goodyears. goodyear checked the allignment. it was out. they repaired it as best as they could but said that i needed a partial ball joint. i went to jeep since i thought that the ball joint would be under warranty. yes it was but only if the car was out of allignment. since goodyear had alligned it as best as they could to prevent uneven wear on the new tires. jeep refused to repair the ball joint under warranty. they said i would have to pay 200+ or wait until it went out of alignmnet again. the gas tank has been off three time to repair a starting problem. | |||
| 12/26/2002 | 27000 | 05/30/2001 | |
| Have noticed an uneven braking and shake in the front when brakes are applied. took vehicle in for routine oil change and asked that the brakes be checked. before they even looked at them the service person knew what the problem was....warped rotors. i asked if it was covered under warrenty and he said no.....extended warrenty and he said no. i told him that i didn't even have 30,000 miles on the car, it's only 1 1/2 years old and that i've had vehicles whose brakes lasted to 40,000 or 50,000 miles. he said he's seen these brakes go at 20,000! also told me that diamler/chrysler knows they have a problem.....hmmmm funny how they don't cover brakes past 12 months/12,000 miles. said that he'd put new brakes on that weren't factory installed for $400 when i get tired of the shimmering.....and guarantee them for the life of my vehicle. | |||
| 12/23/2002 | 47472 | 01/11/2002 | |
| While applying pressure to my break pedal front wheels began shaking violently. nearly lost control of vehicle while driving at high speed on expressway. took vehicle to jeep dealer and was told there is a product problem with front rotors, calipers and pads and that manufacturer has issued an upgrade kit. dealer said he sees this on many, many grand cherokees. i had just had my pads replaced 14,000 before this incident. jeep dealer could not work on my vehicle for a week so i had to have new rotors and pads put on by another repair facility. called chrysler-jeep consumer hotline. asked if they were aware of this problem and if they knew about the nhsta summary bulletin number. i was told if i persisted in seeking an answer to that question i would be disconnected. i asked again and was disconnected. what kind of stone walling is happening here? please check into this incident. i have read of other where rotor had broken off and caused wheel to lock up. ts | |||
| 1 | 03/15/2001 | ||
| The rotors became warped causing vehicle to wobble and steering wheel to shake where consumer can not hold steering wheel. dealer contacted.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 11/08/2008 | 111000 | 1 | |
| Vents in my grand cherokee started blowwing uncontrolable air, and brakes have warped every 15,000 miles. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 12/17/2010 | 62000 | ||
| I was driving in a mall parking lot looking for a parking space. i was turning the corner to go down the next aisle and all of a sudden i had no control of the jeep. as i turned to the left to continue looking for a park, the jeep was speeding out of control and i was slamming on the brake with both feet and the jeep just kept accelerating! i was unable to steer away from the vehicles i was heading towards. as i was heading towards the first vehicle that i hit, i was trying to steer away from it and then the jeep turned to the right and kept accelerating. i ended up hitting four other vehicles ( 5 vehicles total) and finally came to a complete stop after hitting the last vehicle. there is extensive damage to my jeep and to the other vehicles involved. we have not had the damage accessed yet, so we do not know how much this will cost to fix. i believe my jeep is totaled. we are thankful nobody was injured and that i am ok, just shaken up a little. | |||
| 05/16/2010 | 70000 | ||
| 2001 jeep cherokee rotors and pads have been replaced every year in the last 3 we owned it. this year i will have to do it twice. never buy chrysler again, they have issues with a product and don't attempt any solutions to fix them. brakes pulse very bad, very bad while braking and they are fine for the first 90 days of the repair but then go bad again. i believe while braking in rain or wet conditions warping occurs and once again the vibration comes back. i purchased high performance rotors and pads and at the same time as factory rotors and pads the same thing occured again. recommendations: don't drive in wet conditions and get rid of truck, they say buy american but why???? poor workmanship and ignorance of the danger that could come of this shows they have no concerns for the american consumer so why should i have concerns for a business that is suppose to be a staple in the american economy. our government bailed them out... i bailed them out and this is the thanks i received,new rotors and pads at my expense. i hope they fold so that the product the bear their name to does not injury or cause death to people that hold trust in them. my only hope is that they close the doors on this company forever so that people can once again be proud of american products. signed, a very disappointed american consumer. | |||
| 05/01/2009 | 10000 | 1 | |
| Bought new 2001 grand cherokee limited. currently at 84,000 miles. i have had to replace the front brakes and rotors at least 6 times. like all the other complaints from jeep owners, the brakes wobble when applied after about 3-5 thousand miles. three sets were replaced under warranty. also as i have read many others complaining about, the driver and passenger side front windows have fallen out. when we complained to the dealership about the car being a lemon, they said it did not apply since they repaired the problem. all they did was prolong the problem by replacing parts until the warranty expired. the date below is the most recent, but has been ongoing since purchase. *tr | |||
| 01/29/2009 | 89502 | 1 | |
| Loss of brakes due to brake line rusting out. no warning. slow speed. replace brake lines from master cylinder to rear brake line fp-number 3051 brake line fp-number pa351. *tr | |||
| 07/23/2008 | 118487 | 1 | |
| I own gene's automotive repair. i have been repairing vehicles for over 40 years. my customer brought in his 2001 jeep grand cherokee for a brake check due to squealing. the pads were fine, but i noticed a lot of rusty dust. i was going to remove the caliper anchor pins to grease them and found them seized in the bore. prior to this, i test drove the jeep and noticed the brakes didn't seem to be slowing as fast as i felt it should. the seized pins are the reason for this because as the pads wear, the pins should slide inward to accommodate the wear. if this problem had continued for an extended period of time, i suspect the anchor pins would eventually bend or shear off under the hydraulic pressure from the caliper. if the angle were to get severe enough, i believe it would seize the piston in the bore. the cause of this is possibly water intrusion past the anchor pin seal. i believe this design is dangerous and should be redesigned. *tr | |||
| 06/19/2008 | 70300 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 30 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the steering wheel began vibrating. during acceleration, the steering wheel would vibrate uncontrollably. there were no warning indicators prior to the failure. the vehicle was immediately taken to an independent auto service and the technician stated that the piston in the braking system had locked up on the front driver's side. the front driver and passenger side rotors, pads, and calipers were replaced. the contact was very concerned of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 70,300 and current mileage was 70,400. | |||
| 11/27/2007 | 100364 | 2 | 08/07/2007 |
| Driving down main street and it was dry road conditions and went to apply brakes and pedal would not engage at time. had in past pulsing pedal, but no brakes at all this time resulting in a rearend collision with the car that had stopped in front of me. *tr | |||
| 12/10/2006 | 91000 | 3 | 05/08/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle pulsated, when the brake pedal was depressed. it was taken to the dealer on several occasions, where different parts of the brakes were replaced however; the problem recurred. | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 6 | ||
| My wife and i purchased a new 2001 chrysler grand cherokee and have had nothing but problems with our brakes, rotors and calipers. the warranty covered it for the first three years and the chrysler manufacturing paid for repairs up to now, but are now refusing to pay for future repairs. and it's due again, the brakes and rotors have been replaced every year. i believe this is a secret recall and i'm sure a technical service bulletin was issued to all the dealer repair shops and that angers me and i'm sure a lot of your complaints as well my wife and i are at our wit's end and don't know who to turn to. this to me, warrants a nation wide recall, does someone have to die before chrysler takes this complaint seriously or has it already happened and the people who investigated the accident wasn't aware of this dangerous defect, who knows? we refuse to trade it in or sell because we simply can't afford it at this time, it's paid for. any advice and/or guidance will be appreciated. thanks. *jb | |||
| 05/03/2006 | 37000 | 1 | 07/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at high speeds, there was a pulsation and an increased stopping distance. the vehicle was seen by a dealer and the rotors were replaced. afterwards, the brake pulsation continued to persist. | |||
| 12/01/2005 | 6000 | 1 | 11/30/2000 |
| Vehicle shakes when trying to break again. took in for service and told they had safety notice that the brakes and rotors were to be replaced. new mfg on the rotors, since they were having a problem. brakes and rotors replaced when 2 yrs in services with about 9k. 3 yrs later (29k per dealer) rotors need to be cut due to warping again. in 2003 was told when they changed the metal rotors, i should not have the problem again. now the vehicle is out of warranty and rotors are warped. *nm | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 12/27/2001 | ||
| Jeep grand cherokee owner. defective brakes cause wheels shaking under routine use making vehicle difficult to control especially while driving at highway speed. experience terrible shaking of the steering wheel, seats, floor board and instrument pane. when pressing on the brakes. *nm | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 18000 | 100 | 04/13/2001 |
| When the brake pedal is depressed, the pedal pulsates, vehicle jerks forward and vibrates. the dealership replaced the rotor on front wheel, which partially solved the problem. however, progressed and got worse. the dealership indicated that they didn't know how to fix the problem and they suggested that the consumer contact a brake shop. *la brake failure at speeds of 30 mph or more. dealer replaced brake pads, rotors, and caliper, but did not correct the problem. *la | |||
| 04/26/2004 | 10000 | 3 | 04/01/2001 |
| Dealer replaced at 10,000 miles the fronts rotors and pads. at 30,000 miles the front rotors/pads, and calipers were replaced. at 46,000 miles the front and rear rotors were resurfaced and the pads were replaced. *ak *nm | |||
| 03/24/2004 | 25000 | 6 | |
| While braking vehicle experienced extended stopping distance, and the steering wheel vibrated. dealerships mechanic repaired this problem six times, but the consumer was still having the same problems. *ak | |||
| 02/21/2004 | 1 | ||
| I am the original owner of a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. at 24k miles, the brakes vibrated so bad that i had to apply significant force to the steering wheel to maintain safe braking. my jeep dealer told me i had to have the entire brake system redone-and i did- $600+ bill. now 10k miles later, the brakes are again pulsing. the dealer now says the rotors need to be resurface-same ones they replaced 10k miles ago and that this isn't covered under warranty. what is going on? why no recall? does someone need to get hurt in an accident?*ak | |||
| 12/02/2002 | 1 | 03/03/2001 | |
| Car shaking when applying brakes to the point you cant control it. *la | |||
| 12/03/2003 | 6000 | 3 | 11/25/2001 |
| Brake failure. *ak | |||
| 11/14/2003 | 9 | 01/01/2001 | |
| The consumer had the vehicle in the shop almost 10 times for repairs. the consumer argued that the power steering was out of order and she was unable to steer the vehicle in reverse. the vehicle had experienced other problems such as the drive pinion, heating pads, brake rotors, calipers, pads, power steering pump, the rear shock absorbers and rear sway bar links. the dealer was contacted about the problems no help was offered. it had appeared that there had been a recall issued for the grand cherokees built only from nov 22- dec 5 2000 for the power steering and the consumer missed it by a month, but the vehicle experienced the same problem as the recall that was issued. the consumer was very dissatisfied with the dealership. *ak *cb the vehicle also experienced three tire blowouts. the consumer was told the problem was caused by the gear box, there was a recall regarding the issue, however the consumers vehicle was not included in the recall. the front pinion seal leaked. *jb | |||
| 10000 | 2 | 02/13/2001 | |
| Vehicle experienced excessive vibration when brakes are applied. *mr the vehicle had become unstable when braking while on the highway. slight moderate braking caused the excessive shaking of the steering wheel and intensive vibration on the brake pedal to the point of a lost of control. tsb# 0500501 was performed. the consumer was told he was hard on the brakes. the problem recurred at 21k miles going at a speed of 55 mph. *scc *jb | |||
| 07/30/2003 | 42596 | 1 | 09/01/2002 |
| The consumer stated the brake pedal traveled to the floor. the mechanic found the front brakes pulsating and the master cylinder was leaking. the master cylinder was replaced. *ak also the transmission was slipping, the air condition was not very cold. *jb | |||
| 04/03/2002 | 11226 | 4 | 05/01/2001 |
| The vehicle is hopping up to stop signs/stop lights. the steering wheel shudders when applying brakes at 50-60 mph. the differential was faulty from day one, and has been disassembled and reassembled/ parts replaced up to four times. it will be fine for awhile then the whinnying/whistling/groaning progressively gets worse until i fear for my safety and take it back to the dealer for repair again. i believe this repair is faulty from the factory. *ts *jb ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis****761448 | |||
| 03/20/2003 | 43000 | ||
| The steering wheel shook when the brakes were applied. the dealer was notified. *nlm | |||
| 04/12/2003 | 42500 | ||
| Vehicle vibrates when brakes are applied. i took the car to the dealer 5 times already. dealer has resurfaced front rotors 3 times already (8000 miles, 15500 miles and 16500 miles) and replaced front brake rotors and calipers with 29500 miles. after all this repairs, problems still persist and now vehicle is with the dealer again (43000 miles) but dealer already told me that this problem will not be under warranty. please advise. | |||
| 12/23/2002 | 47472 | 01/11/2002 | |
| While applying pressure to my break pedal front wheels began shaking violently. nearly lost control of vehicle while driving at high speed on expressway. took vehicle to jeep dealer and was told there is a product problem with front rotors, calipers and pads and that manufacturer has issued an upgrade kit. dealer said he sees this on many, many grand cherokees. i had just had my pads replaced 14,000 before this incident. jeep dealer could not work on my vehicle for a week so i had to have new rotors and pads put on by another repair facility. called chrysler-jeep consumer hotline. asked if they were aware of this problem and if they knew about the nhsta summary bulletin number. i was told if i persisted in seeking an answer to that question i would be disconnected. i asked again and was disconnected. what kind of stone walling is happening here? please check into this incident. i have read of other where rotor had broken off and caused wheel to lock up. ts | |||
| 07/01/2001 | |||
| While driving, front brakes started shaking causing an extended stopping distance. please provide additional information. | |||
| 10/16/2002 | |||
| When driving at 50 mph, consumer states if you apply the brakes the steering wheel shakes violently. this is causing consumer to loose control. consumer was told by a mechanic that the problem is with the front brake rotors and calipers. please provide any further information. ts | |||
| 09/02/2001 | |||
| Consumer states that the brakes on the vehicle are not working properly.contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything. *mr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/14/2006 | 56252 | 1 | 11/27/2000 |
| Brake rotors went bad. vehicle would vibrate when brakes applied. no problem with stopping if pressing hard enough. took to dealership, and mechanic indicated rotors needed to be replaced after test driving vehicle & felt the vibration. i felt there was a design defect and requested chrysler replace the calipers under safety issue because it was a design defect. they informed me it was not a design defect and i would have to pay for it. while researching the repair, i learned there was a redeigned caliper kit to alleviate the problem. why would they go to the effort and expense to redesign a systen that was functioning well? this happened at 55,000 miles. i feel this is a safety issue and should be addressed as such | |||
| 12/10/2006 | 91000 | 3 | 05/08/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle pulsated, when the brake pedal was depressed. it was taken to the dealer on several occasions, where different parts of the brakes were replaced however; the problem recurred. | |||
| 05/01/2006 | 37800 | 3 | 05/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving at night the headlights would not turn off, the battery was disconnected so the headlight would go off. second, the car is not in park light illuminated on the overhead console while driving 45 mph. third, the antilock brakes vibrated while coming to a complete stop at a red light causing the vehicle to accelerate. the vehicle hit another vehicle from behind however no one was injured. a police report was filed at the scene. the vehicle sustained frontal damage and was driven home. the dealership inspected the vehicle but was unable to determine the problems. the manufacturer was alerted. updated 6/23/2006 - *nm | |||
| 01/07/2006 | 50020 | 1 | 12/19/2005 |
| Dt: the contact stated while traveling 35 mph another vehicle was turning to the right in front of the contacts vehicle. the contacts wife depressed the brake pedal and there were no brakes. the roads were dry. this was a frontal impact, and the air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained injuries. the vehicle was towed to a towing service were it is now parked. the manufacturer was contacted. *ak | |||
| 08/09/2004 | 8000 | 2 | 08/20/2001 |
| I bought my 2001 grand cherokee laredo 4x4 on aug. 20, 2001, in november 2002, with 8,000 miles on the vehicle i felt the steering wheel shake when braking at high speeds. the front rotors, calipers, and pads were shot. rockland auto plaza replaced them at no charge under the warranty. this past week, with 17,000 miles on the car, the front rotors were warped again. white plains chrysler replaced them at no charge but advised me that this type of wear was normal for an suv. obviously, from the complaints here, this is not normal but a problem that diamler chrysler needs to address. 3 pairs of rotors on a car with 17,000 miles, driven mostly on the highway, is un-excusable.*ak | |||
| 07/15/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2001 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/08/2002 | 1 | 11/03/2000 | |
| While driving, consumer applied brakes and without warning brakes made noise and skipped. *ak the rear axle seals were leaking. left front out side mirror was loose. the right front window rattles. the rear hatch light was inoperable. the brakes pulsated and the rotors were resurfaced. shock absorber makes noise when hitting slight bumps. the vehicle rattle in front at 15-30 mph. the front tires were wearing out due to misalignment. the vehicle was hard to start after warmed up. *yh | |||
| 06/02/2002 | |||
| Rotors are not working correctly, and brakes make noise when being applied. also, there is extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 06/02/2002 | 12/01/2000 | ||
| Miller jeep in lebanon, nh says this is a common problem with 2001/2002 jeeps. technical service has issued a service note that brakes are not limited to 12,000 warranty previously stated. however jeep has refused to replace the problem brake system. if this is a common problem, why can jeep get away with selling defective systems with no replacement policy?*ak | |||
| 06/06/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2001 | |
| When i went to start the vehicle i stepped on the brake pedal the pedal went clear to the floor. i started the car and stepped on the brake again to shift the brake pedal again went to the floor. i pumped the brakes and the pressure came up. i took the car to the dealer, and they said they could not find any codes to indicate what happened. the brakes do pulse sometimes when you step on them. thank you. *ak | |||
| 03/15/2002 | 1 | 07/16/2001 | |
| Consumer states vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 40-45 mph. upon impact the air bags did not deploy causing minor injuries to driver. the manufacturer has been contacted. nlm conusmer states that the abs brakes also failed. *tt | |||
| 04/06/2002 | 2 | 11/01/2000 | |
| My complaint has been filed with daimler-chrysler, their file reference is 9879536.the brake rotors were replaced at about 14,000 miles due to warpage. the same condition has recurred now at 30,120 miles (i.e., the new rotors have about 16,000 miles on them. the dealer says that jeep uses a poor quality product from their supplier. while the warranty is 12,000 miles, the rotors meet that minimum. however, other manufacturers apply a 36,000 mile warranty on their brake systems with their rotors not warping at all, even beyond their warranty period. for example, my brothers ford f150 has over 70,000 on the original brakes & pads, with about 1/4 pad remaining...and no warpage, nor skewing on the rotors. it is my feeling that jeep has a potentially dangerous brake system on the road. furthermore, since the other 19 nhtsa reports that i've read have no accidents or property losses, there has been no affirmative action taken on jeep. nevertheless, if jeep wants to cut costs, don't do it with a critical safety system like the brakes. their rotors just barely last through the warranty period. but just wait until there is a death due to the failed brakes. i'm most disappointed in daimler and chrysler.*ak | |||
| While driving and upon applying brakes front wheels became erratic. also, had a jerking sensation. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 02/09/2002 | 1 | 09/01/2001 | |
| Coming to a stop, foot on brake. felt power surge. slamed on brakes , put jeep in neutral. | |||
| 02/12/2002 | 5 | ||
| Front end shimmy occurs when decelerating from highway speeds or slowing down. took to dealer, and they've replaced brakes and rotors 5 times at 9000 miles. problem is still occurring. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 11/24/2001 | |||
| Onsumer's foot was on brake when vehicle lurched in reverse. dealer will be notified. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 09/01/2001 | ||
| Purchased the jeep in september-1st incident occurred sept 30-engine cut off. trouble light indicated no oil. took jeep into dealer i was told it was a lose electrical switch. 2nd incident jeep had a sizzling sound from engine area like air escaping from valve or manifest. the brakes had a clicking sound when pressed. took in for repair to dealer. the dealer-prebul jeep replaces the gear box without informing me of the recall. i was not informed of a recall when i purchased the jeep. now the engine sounds like a race car, car shakes when idle,when changing gears sound is harsh like something is tearing, and the brakes click. i was told by prebul repair that there was no problems now and all the jeeps sound like that. the jeep now drives very rough. i have owned a jeep previously and it never sound like this one.*ak | |||
| 08/17/2001 | 1 | 08/01/2001 | |
| On several occasions prior to accident, always under five miles an hour, i would step n the brake and the car wanted to keep going. on the occasion of the accident, i applied both feet to the brakes and the vehicle did not stop and hit a chain link fence. an invsestigator from chrysler check the vehicle on 8/29/01 and indicated that the only thing that could have happened is that the accelerator pedal sits high than the brake pedal and i hit both at the same time. my foot is not wide enough to hit both at the same time. in a previous incident, i was in park , put the vehicle into reverse and it lerched backward. the investigator could only duplicate the situation by putting his foot on both the brack and accelerator at the same time. this vehicle is unsafe and i am afraid to drive it.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/30/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that the vehicle would vibrate and pulled to the left when brakes are applied at 30 or more mph. dealer notified and informed that the front rotors and the calipers have to be replace. nlm | |||
| 07/08/2002 | 1 | 11/03/2000 | |
| While driving, consumer applied brakes and without warning brakes made noise and skipped. *ak the rear axle seals were leaking. left front out side mirror was loose. the right front window rattles. the rear hatch light was inoperable. the brakes pulsated and the rotors were resurfaced. shock absorber makes noise when hitting slight bumps. the vehicle rattle in front at 15-30 mph. the front tires were wearing out due to misalignment. the vehicle was hard to start after warmed up. *yh | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 3 | ||
| While driving 40 mph and without warning vehicle will vibrate violently. dealer has been notified, and has also repaired vehicle 3 different times. however, vehicle is out of warranty.*akdealer wanted consumer to have after market parts put on at consumers expense. every time vehicle has been in for repair, the mechanic claims they found the problem but the vehicle still vibrates. *jg | |||
| 04/01/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2001 | |
| Vehicle will start to shake when applying the brakes. steering wheel will also starts to vibrate.*ak *tt | |||
| 10/02/2001 | 5 | 04/13/2001 | |
| While traveling 50-55 mph, vehicle vibrated when applying brakes. consumer noticed a burning smell coming from rear tires. *ak the rear rotors were resurfaced twice, the front rotors and brake pads were replaced, there are still occurences of steering wheel vibrations. *jg | |||
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| 11/15/2005 | 53500 | 4 | 05/24/2005 |
| We purchased a 2001 grand cherokee limited from a local dealership with 50,000 miles in may of 2005. no heat from both passenger or drivers side vents. blend door hinges separated and inop. recirculation door also inoperable vehicle had 53,500 miles at this time. drivers seat heater failed at 65,000 miles. pcm failed at 75,000 miles and this was the only repair covered under warranty. the jeep now has 81,000 miles and we have had vibration and pedal pulsation from the front brakes three times since we purchased the vehicle. *jb | |||
| 02/21/2007 | 73000 | 7 | 10/25/2001 |
| Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 2001 jeep cherokee with 73000 failure mileage at any rate of speed and then applying the brake, the steering wheel shook uncontrollably, and was getting worse, but the vehicle stopped normally. the vehicle had been taken to the dealer seven times for repairs. the most recent time they changed the rotors and calipers, but the failure recurred. *ak updated 03/19/07. *jb | |||
| 06/25/2004 | 24000 | 2 | 09/19/2001 |
| Pulsating and grabbing brakes when applied. to the point of possible steering loss at higher speeds. first failure at aprox 12000 miles dealer replaced all rotors and front calipers. stated brakes were under rated. aproximately 12000 miles later vehicles is still under warranty and has the same problem only more severe. i will be replacing the rotors with an aftermarket brand. (not the defective rotors used by chrysler). old rotors will be available for inspection. chrysler refuses to cover these defective parts under warranty. vehicle only has currently 28000 miles.*ak | |||
| 03/09/2004 | 33000 | 1 | |
| Disc brake rotor failure. vehicle has 33000 miles. severe shuddering at the front end occurs when braking at highway speeds due to front rotors having warped. severe enough to effect control of vehicle, especially if were to occur in emergency or bad weather situation. shudderring is not as severe at less than highway speeds. such warping of the rotors is not normal and from the number of other posts there is clearly a manufacturing defect occuring. | |||
| 09/16/2003 | 46500 | 1 | 09/10/2002 |
| Front axle brake rotors warped prematurely, had to cover cost out of pocket (not warranty). also oil seal on rear axle failed, causing rear brakes to be filled with grease, about to fail prematurely (have not fixed yet, $400 job). vehicle only has 47000 miles. extended chrysler warranty will not cover either. *jb | |||
| 2 | |||
| There is a design defect within the brakes which causes them to pulsate excessively, resulting in severe shuddering of the steering wheel. notified dealer and the dealer told the consumer that there is a service bulletin on the brake system it required that the calipers, pads and rotors need to replaced because of the engineering of the calipers were faulty. consumer fells it could lead to loss of control. *ak *cb | |||
| 11/09/2002 | 4 | 10/01/2001 | |
| The rotors on the front warp and we have them re-surfaced and they end up warped again in a month or two. after contacting the dealer, i was informed of a kit to reduce the pressure exerted on the rotor but they want the customer to pay for the kit. so if they have a kit to correct this problem they know they have a problem. dt | |||
| 1 | 05/01/2002 | ||
| At 35,350 miles, experiencing a strong vibration when braking at highway speeds. also hearing excessive squeaking from brakes at low speeds. front rotors need replacement, but only covered under waranty for 1yr/12000mi. if not replaced, risking further deterioration of braking system, however daimler chrysler has issued no recall on the system. dt | |||
| 07/30/2001 | 3 | 05/01/2001 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2001 | |
| Vehicle will start to shake when applying the brakes. steering wheel will also starts to vibrate.*ak *tt | |||
| 11/01/2000 | |||
| Disc brakes surge while stopping. with less than 15000 miles this is not normal and should be repaired at the manufacturers expense. it is obviously the rotor and not just pads that are defective. this is a safety concern. *ak | |||
| 02/12/2002 | 5 | ||
| Front end shimmy occurs when decelerating from highway speeds or slowing down. took to dealer, and they've replaced brakes and rotors 5 times at 9000 miles. problem is still occurring. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| With 9,000 miles on the vehicle there would be a vibration during application of brakes while driving at any speed. dealership turned rotors at 12,000 miles which temporarily remedied the problem. with 26,000 miles on vehicle, vibration has started to reoccur when the brakes were activated. dealership stated that brake rotors/padfs had to be replaced due to warping. also, dealer required consumer to cover cost of brake pads. please provide any additional information / documentation. *ak | |||
| 01/07/2002 | 6 | 03/01/2001 | |
| Violent shuttering of vehicle on all braking manuevers. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1999 | 4 | 09/22/1999 | |
| During normal operation of the vehicle and driving at any speed, and when brake system is activated, a severe vibration starts to occur. dealership has examined vehicle four times, and has been unable to effectively remedy the problem. corrective action taken by the dealership is to replace the brake rotors and brake pads and wheel bearings. *ak the vehicle pulls right while driving due to hub and bearing failure. while driving, the rear end makes noise due to bearing and pinion worn out. grease leaking around both front wheels because of drive shaft failure. left and right front cv boot were leaking. *yh | |||
| 2 | 10/01/2000 | ||
| Brakes vibrate and do not slow vehicle adequately. when slowing transmission downshifts into low gear and vehicle accelerates and lurches forward. to compensate for this sudden acceleration additional pressure on the brake pedal is required to avoid loosing control. this is unsafe and will cause an accident if not addressed properly. | |||
| 10/25/2001 | 05/01/2001 | ||
| Violent shuttering of vehicle on all braking manuevers. *ak | |||
| 09/04/2001 | 1 | 02/01/2001 | |
| Front brakes warped every 8000 miles. *ak | |||
| Intrmittently when brakes are applied vehicle vibrates violently. dealer has repaired vehicle twice. however, vehicle continues to vibrate violently when brakes are applied. the dealer will inspect and repair vehicle for the third time. please provide additional information.*ak | |||
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| 01/01/1901 | 6 | ||
| 2001 jeep grand cherokee with several problems. consumer states that he has had the heater, power steering pump, brake calipers, and rotors repaired or replaced. consumer stated rotors were replaced twice after the warranty was up. *kb | |||
| 11/12/2006 | 66500 | 1 | 06/24/2005 |
| After going through some online troubleshooting, i just confirmed that the blend door went bad. and yes it is not one first problem i had with my 2001 limited grand cherokee jeep. 8 months ago the drivers side window regulator broke (as in all jeeps), my four brake calipers went bad by just replacing the old pads, and now this. one day, the car just started to blow cold air. before that, i could hear the noises under the dashboard but i thought it was the way it should sound. i had most of the times limited heat in my side and more in the passenger's side. i thought i'm too hot for the car and the sensor just plays with me. but enough is enough. for god sake, how do you want to sell hardcore cars, when your cars fail to work under climate garage kept conditions, and driven mostly on a flatland (florida) on road... you should be ashamed of your products. you should call the cheap and not jeep. *nm | |||
| 11/29/2006 | 12000 | 7 | 07/05/2001 |
| Rotors, calipers and brakes need cut or replaced anywhere from 1 to 4,000 miles. as of this date, this is my 7th time! a pulsation in braking... the manufacturer has replaced or cut the rotors 6 times, the drive once, the calipers once and the brakes one or two times... i went to an independent on 11-29-06 and had 2 rotors replaced, 2 resurfaced/cut and brakes replaced with 26,500 miles on vehicle. a 2001 jeep grand cherokee limited. *jb | |||
| 07/15/2006 | 46000 | 2 | 11/18/2000 |
| Brakes started smoking and sticking 5.5 hours away from home while going on vacation. went to brake repair place and they determined calipers were sticking. couldn't get a rental car, jeep dealership wouldn't give us a rental car. calipers are covered under warranty. proceeded on to vacation destination w/brakes still not fixed. called the local jeep dealership and they couldn't even look at the jeep until a week and a half later, and we'd be back home by then. had jeep towed to a jeep dealership further away and it took some convincing on our part to get daimler chrysler to pay for the tow to the dealership that was further away. that jeep dealership had the calipers sent to them, but they got lost in the mail and they couldn't repair the calipers. they had the jeep the whole week we were on vacation. why didn't they (a) have calipers in stock and (b) overnight the calipers so they could be sure they got them? had to drive back home for over nine hours with brakes and calipers still not working properly. had jeep towed to our local dealership and they replaced 3 calipers, brake lines and brake pads. the calipers were covered under our warranty, but brakes pads and everything else wasn't and we had to pay over $500 for those to be replaced. i believe daimler chrysler should not have charged us for replacing anything because the calipers caused the brake pads and rotors to fail. i also think since the dealership couldn't repair the calipers they should have had the jeep towed to our local dealership and given us a rental car to get home. jeep only had 46,000 miles on it when this all happened. *nm | |||
| 07/15/2005 | 12900 | 1 | 05/20/2001 |
| I purchased a new jeep grand cherokee laredo in may of 2001. in july 2005, i noticed a pulsation in the brake pedal when decelerating from highway speeds greater than forty mph. the dealer said the rotors were warped, and recommended replacing the front brake rotors and brake pads. the cost would be over $300.00. the car has 13,00 miles. but it is over 3 years old, so repairs are not covered under any warranty. this problem is very common, and appears to be linked to the calipers as well as the rotors. replacing the calipers with design, as well as the rotors and pads reportedly eliminated recurrent problems. is a recall justified to correct this problem? *jb | |||
| 03/01/2003 | 6 | 07/15/2001 | |
| Dt: the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. it has defective brake rotors. chrysler replaced them once at no charge. at 24,000 miles had to replace the two front rotors on march 2003 . after driving another 25,000 miles the front and rear rotors had to be replaced. currently, consumer is having all four rotors replaced again . a total of six rotors were replaced on this vehicle. due to the defective rotors consumer had to replace the calipers. consumer noticed with this line of vehicle there have been a lot of problems with the rotors. *ak | |||
| 10/10/2003 | 45000 | 1 | 10/08/2002 |
| Vehicle steering started shaking upon applying the brakes making it difficult to control. dealer took down vin and color of calipers. they said that chrysler put on defective calipers that don't properly displace heat, warping the rotors. he further said replacement of calipers and rotors was necessary but manufacture hasn't issued a recall and won't pay for it. after 15 years if being loyal jeep owner, this will be my last. rotors were turned but only lasted six months. *jb | |||
| 07/21/2004 | 7000 | 3 | 07/18/2001 |
| The rotors have been replaced three time since the consumer owned the vehicle. *nm *sc *jb | |||
| 08/10/2004 | 47000 | 2 | 02/01/2001 |
| I have a 2001 jeep grand cherokee laredo 6cyl. at approx 27,000 i experienced a vibration/pulsation when the brakes were applied. i took it into the dealer for diagnosis and was informed that the front pads were worn out and the rotors were out of round and needed turning. i had that work performed with dismay that every 27,000 miles that would need to be done. it is now 48,000 miles (21,000 later) and the same problem has occurred. according to jeep a revised brake caliper design has been built to correct the problem. as of this last changing (using the new rotors and calipers per tsb 05-003-02b) i will have spent $700 in less than 2 years on brakes that should not have worn out once inl 50,000. i was informed that this replacement was not covered under warranty, but being that it is premature failure of a poor design, i believe that it should be. *jb | |||
| 07/14/2004 | 8961 | 3 | 11/06/2000 |
| April of 2002 noted pulsation in the steering wheel, dealer resurfaced front brake rotors. august of 2003 noted pulsation in steering wheel, dealer replaced front brake rotors, calipers and pads and resurfaced rear brake rotors. ak july of 2004 noted the plusation in the steering wheel, dealer replaced the front brake rotors august 2004 the vehicle has only 26,000 miles on the odometer and the amount of repairs to the braking system seems excessive | |||
| 21171 | 1 | 04/12/2001 | |
| While driving driver heard a shutter in the front end. took vehicle to the dealer, and dealer replaced and machined the calipers. *ak *mr | |||
| 06/30/2003 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| I took vehicle in to be checked out for extreme front end vibration while braking and vibration in the steering wheel. i was told that it was caused by the brakes, and that i would need to replace the front rotors/calipers and pads. the dealer informed me that chrysler knew about this problem, and that it happened often on this vehicle. i was also told that even though this make and model was notorious for this problem that chrysler had only put out service bulletins on this problem and not any recall. i was informed that even though there was extreme front end vibration and vibration in the steering that chrysler did not consider it to be any type of safety issue. with all the complaints regarding this chrysler should be biting the corporate bullet, and finally issue the recall to their consumers that they should have done over a year ago for their own design flaw. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states while traveling 45-50 mph vehicle started shaking, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. dealer was contacted, technician noticed rotors and calipers needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| Consumer states that rotors has been replaced three times, calipers also has been replaced three times. on two occasions the passenger side regulator broke, and the window came down and would not go back up. also, once on the driver's side. the vehicle is in the shop again for the rotors. *ak | |||
| 06/13/2003 | 1 | ||
| I took vehicle in to be checked out for extreme front-end vibration while braking and vibration in the steering wheel. i was told that it is bring caused by the brakes and that i would need to replace the front rotors, calipers and pads. the dealer informed me that chrysler knows about this problem and that it happens often on this vehicle. i was also told that even though this make and model is notorious for this problem that chrysler has only put out service bulletins on this problem and not any recall. i was informed that even though there is extreme front-end vibration and vibration in the steering that chrysler does not consider it to be any type of safety issue. with all the complaints regarding this chrysler should be biting the corporate bullet and finally issue the recall to their consumers that they should have done over a year ago for their own design flaw.*ak | |||
| 02/22/2003 | 11000 | 0 | 03/18/2001 |
| 2001 grand cherokee-rotors and calipers- defective causing severe pulsating of steering wheel upon braking. | |||
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| 11/29/2006 | 12000 | 7 | 07/05/2001 |
| Rotors, calipers and brakes need cut or replaced anywhere from 1 to 4,000 miles. as of this date, this is my 7th time! a pulsation in braking... the manufacturer has replaced or cut the rotors 6 times, the drive once, the calipers once and the brakes one or two times... i went to an independent on 11-29-06 and had 2 rotors replaced, 2 resurfaced/cut and brakes replaced with 26,500 miles on vehicle. a 2001 jeep grand cherokee limited. *jb | |||
| 01/05/2006 | 49400 | 4 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure the front of the vehicle the steering wheel and the brake pedal vibrated. the dealership replaced or resurfaced the rotors and replaced the pads three times. the repairs temporarily solved the problem, but it recurred. the local dealer is unwilling to complete further repairs. *ak | |||
| 08/17/2002 | 9622 | 4 | 07/03/2001 |
| The brake rotors have been replaced/resurfaced three times. the pads have been replaced, and they still do not stop the vehicle the way they should. the manufacturer offered no help, and the dealers have done all they could do. *ak the rotor become warped and the vehicle would shake violently at 50-60 mph. the consumer was made aware that there were many 2001 jeeps with this same problem. the brakes pulsate when stopping, the vehicle pulled slightly to the left and when hitting bumps, the leaking front steering damper was replaced and both front rotors were resurfaced. *sc *jb | |||
| 09/13/2004 | 4 | ||
| While driving,the driver noticed that the vehicle would vibrate uncontrollably without warning. the driver was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the brake pads,and rotor needed to be replaced due to corrosion. consumer informed mechanic that this problem happened on more than one occasion.*ak | |||
| 08/10/2004 | 47000 | 2 | 02/01/2001 |
| I have a 2001 jeep grand cherokee laredo 6cyl. at approx 27,000 i experienced a vibration/pulsation when the brakes were applied. i took it into the dealer for diagnosis and was informed that the front pads were worn out and the rotors were out of round and needed turning. i had that work performed with dismay that every 27,000 miles that would need to be done. it is now 48,000 miles (21,000 later) and the same problem has occurred. according to jeep a revised brake caliper design has been built to correct the problem. as of this last changing (using the new rotors and calipers per tsb 05-003-02b) i will have spent $700 in less than 2 years on brakes that should not have worn out once inl 50,000. i was informed that this replacement was not covered under warranty, but being that it is premature failure of a poor design, i believe that it should be. *jb | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 28000 | 1 | |
| Rotors and front brakes were replaced at 28,000 miles. the first time was april 2003, and in second time july 2004. the problem had not been resolved. *ak | |||
| 04/05/2004 | 31000 | 3 | 06/07/2001 |
| While driving at any speed and when the brakes were applied there was severe vibration in the brake pedal and steering wheel. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the rotors and the brake pads twice. a technical service bulletin was issued concerning this problem. *ak the consumer stated that the disc were too close to the rotors which caused the excessive heat. the excessive heat caused the rotors to warp. *nm | |||
| 7000 | 3 | ||
| When the brake pedal was applied, the steering wheel vibrated and the brake pedal pulsated. this was caused by premature brake wear. this occurred at 7000 miles. the dealership replaced the brake pad and turned the rotors. the brakes wore again at 12,400 miles. the dealership replaced the pads with a special type of pad and turned the rotors. the problem recurred at 26,000 miles. *jb | |||
| 10/16/2003 | 1 | ||
| While applying brakes vehiclem shutters violently. it is hard to control vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/20/2003 | 6000 | 1 | 05/01/2001 |
| Like many other jgc owners, i also had the rotors and pads replaced after 6000 miles and i need to have them replaced again after 17000 miles. i've had this car for just over two years and i cant imagine any style of driving that would require a new set of brakes every 10,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 06/30/2003 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| I took vehicle in to be checked out for extreme front end vibration while braking and vibration in the steering wheel. i was told that it was caused by the brakes, and that i would need to replace the front rotors/calipers and pads. the dealer informed me that chrysler knew about this problem, and that it happened often on this vehicle. i was also told that even though this make and model was notorious for this problem that chrysler had only put out service bulletins on this problem and not any recall. i was informed that even though there was extreme front end vibration and vibration in the steering that chrysler did not consider it to be any type of safety issue. with all the complaints regarding this chrysler should be biting the corporate bullet, and finally issue the recall to their consumers that they should have done over a year ago for their own design flaw. *ak | |||
| 06/13/2003 | 1 | ||
| I took vehicle in to be checked out for extreme front-end vibration while braking and vibration in the steering wheel. i was told that it is bring caused by the brakes and that i would need to replace the front rotors, calipers and pads. the dealer informed me that chrysler knows about this problem and that it happens often on this vehicle. i was also told that even though this make and model is notorious for this problem that chrysler has only put out service bulletins on this problem and not any recall. i was informed that even though there is extreme front-end vibration and vibration in the steering that chrysler does not consider it to be any type of safety issue. with all the complaints regarding this chrysler should be biting the corporate bullet and finally issue the recall to their consumers that they should have done over a year ago for their own design flaw.*ak | |||
| 06/30/2003 | 1 | ||
| Dealer replaced rotors and pads last year. again needed to replace rotors. and pads. consumer states there is a technical service bulletins on this issue. *ak *ts | |||
| 06/09/2003 | 2 | ||
| Brake rotors were done at 12,000 miles, and again at 31,000 pads/ rotors to the front and rear. *ak | |||
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| 01/01/1901 | 6 | ||
| 2001 jeep grand cherokee with several problems. consumer states that he has had the heater, power steering pump, brake calipers, and rotors repaired or replaced. consumer stated rotors were replaced twice after the warranty was up. *kb | |||
| 07/01/2007 | 140000 | 2 | 11/01/2004 |
| I own a 2000 jeep grand cherokee that has 2 potentially dangerous issues with it. due to a manufacturers design flaw, the brake lights malfunction on a regular basis. the light shorts itself out when the headlights are turned on leaving me with no brakes at night. in addition, the door lock actuator in my rear passenger door has broken. since jeep saw fit to only provide a key on the drivers door, this rear door neither locks nor unlocks which would result in a potentially lifethreatening situation if i were involved in a wreck and was unable to exit the vehicle from this door. my cooling fan broke, i replaced with a non-oem model which chewed a hole in my radiator after 100 miles. replaced radiator and fan. radiator broke after a year, re-replaced. after searching online i found that these are fairly common problems and not the result of some action on my part. *tr | |||
| 01/03/2007 | 50 | 1 | 03/17/2001 |
| On 2001 i bought a brand new jeep grand cherokee limited from a jeep dealer, little after i bought it i noticed a vibration when applying the brakes, but i did not think there was anything wrong, brand new and my first 4x4 i thought it was the way 4x4 works. until about a year ago that i received a letter about a demand made to chrysler from some other owners of grand cherokees that have the same problem and when they went to have it check at the dealer they were told that there was a problem with an uneven surface of the brake rotors. chrysler never took any action about this factory defect and denied repair of defect. after i received this letter i took my jeep to the dealer to have it check and i was told the same problem with the front disk rotors was causing the vibration on my car. i contacted daimlerchrysler by mail on october 2006, asking them to repair the factory defect and they never answer back, then i called them by phone to their customer relations center at 1-800-992-1997 and asked for an answer to my problem but they denied paying for any repair since i was out of the warranty period and i asked for a written decision but it was also denied and only given a reference number 15833938 for my inquire on 1-3-2007. as i said earlier in this letter, i was unaware of any real brake problem with my vehicle until i was contacted by a letter from a third party with the same problem as i dated june 1, 2006. daimlerchrysler never contacted me about this problem or did any recall on this and that is why i was out of the warranty period. thank you for reading my complaint and hope something can be done about it so this big corporation take responsibility for their products. *nm | |||
| 11/29/2006 | 12000 | 7 | 07/05/2001 |
| Rotors, calipers and brakes need cut or replaced anywhere from 1 to 4,000 miles. as of this date, this is my 7th time! a pulsation in braking... the manufacturer has replaced or cut the rotors 6 times, the drive once, the calipers once and the brakes one or two times... i went to an independent on 11-29-06 and had 2 rotors replaced, 2 resurfaced/cut and brakes replaced with 26,500 miles on vehicle. a 2001 jeep grand cherokee limited. *jb | |||
| 02/01/2006 | 45000 | 1 | 08/06/2005 |
| Purchased the car used august 2005. first noticed a vibration in the steering when braking around february 2006. took in to mechanic for oil change and had brakes changed. was advised that the rotors were warped and needed replaced. *jb | |||
| 08/16/2006 | 27713 | 1 | 08/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while braking the steering column vibrated. the harder the brake pedal was applied the more the steering column vibrated. the vehicle was taken to the dealership in 2003 and the rotors were replaced. the vibration returned and the dealership stated the rotors need to be replaced a second time. the vehicle was located in a salt belt state. updated 10/25/2006 - *nm | |||
| 07/15/2005 | 12900 | 1 | 05/20/2001 |
| I purchased a new jeep grand cherokee laredo in may of 2001. in july 2005, i noticed a pulsation in the brake pedal when decelerating from highway speeds greater than forty mph. the dealer said the rotors were warped, and recommended replacing the front brake rotors and brake pads. the cost would be over $300.00. the car has 13,00 miles. but it is over 3 years old, so repairs are not covered under any warranty. this problem is very common, and appears to be linked to the calipers as well as the rotors. replacing the calipers with design, as well as the rotors and pads reportedly eliminated recurrent problems. is a recall justified to correct this problem? *jb | |||
| 05/03/2006 | 37000 | 1 | 07/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at high speeds, there was a pulsation and an increased stopping distance. the vehicle was seen by a dealer and the rotors were replaced. afterwards, the brake pulsation continued to persist. | |||
| 04/06/2006 | 13000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle reached between 8,000 and 10,000 miles, the rotors begin to warp. the vehicle's rotors were previously warped 10,000 miles before the last occurrence. this primarily occurred while driving 40mph and above. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the dealer determined this was normal wear of the rotors; however, the dealer suggested resurfacing the rotors again. | |||
| 01/05/2006 | 49400 | 4 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure the front of the vehicle the steering wheel and the brake pedal vibrated. the dealership replaced or resurfaced the rotors and replaced the pads three times. the repairs temporarily solved the problem, but it recurred. the local dealer is unwilling to complete further repairs. *ak | |||
| 11/09/2005 | 24000 | 6 | 06/26/2005 |
| 1. window regulator faulty: 1st incident occurred 9/2003 at 40,000 mi; driver window fell down due to faulty window regulator. although warranty had expired, manufacture replaced, charged me $50 deductible. 2nd incident occurred 11/05 at 79,700 mi.; front passing window, it fell down due to faulty window regulator. dealer stated known problem, as did daimler chrysler, but told me i would have to file a complaint with nhtsa. was told that is what extended warranty is for. (they apparently do not back their product and are not quick to resolve known defects.) 2. 12/2004 transmission problems (clutch ring): car would not go in reverse; shifting rough. was told known problem and was told i was lucky that it wasn't the whole transmission. repairs approximately $600. 3. brake problems: warped rotors/calipers/pads replaced at 24,000. i am currently on 3rd set of brakes (just now have 80,000 mi on car). last set did not last a year. premature warping, squeaking brakes, rattling car, steering wheel, just like the other complaints listed at nhtsa. have had a few near accidents due to the shaking. replaced at my expense except for the 24,000 mi job. 4. emissions code on check engine light: due to faulty gas cap. dealer charged me $100 for the diagnostics, and almost 18 for a gas cap. i have never heard of such a think, and feel it is something the mfg should be responsible for since it is an environmental issue. again, was told i was lucky that it was only a gas cap?? why should i feel lucky when i spend $28,000 for a car that has known issues with the model and the mfg acts as if they didn't care, and tells me i should pay $2500 for an extended warranty. no, they should fix the known problems. we pay that much under the misconception that they stand by their product. as a result, i have problems with tires wearing out sooner than they should and front end alignment issues. *jb | |||
| 03/01/2003 | 6 | 07/15/2001 | |
| Dt: the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. it has defective brake rotors. chrysler replaced them once at no charge. at 24,000 miles had to replace the two front rotors on march 2003 . after driving another 25,000 miles the front and rear rotors had to be replaced. currently, consumer is having all four rotors replaced again . a total of six rotors were replaced on this vehicle. due to the defective rotors consumer had to replace the calipers. consumer noticed with this line of vehicle there have been a lot of problems with the rotors. *ak | |||
| 05/16/2005 | 10000 | 3 | 12/29/2000 |
| 2001 jeep grand cherokee limited. had front brake rotors replaced twice due to warping and dc paid eventually as warranty or good faith by dc or dealer (last was due to new service bulletin); brake rotors still warping in service at 39,000 miles--dealer refaced rotors again (3rd time) and at my request replaced rear brake pads--not warranty work or good faith; i had to pay $400. dealer admits rotors still may only last 5,000 miles since dc jeep has poorly underdesigned the braking system. why won't dc jeep fix problem and reimburse for repairs to inferior equipment? | |||
| 08/17/2002 | 9622 | 4 | 07/03/2001 |
| The brake rotors have been replaced/resurfaced three times. the pads have been replaced, and they still do not stop the vehicle the way they should. the manufacturer offered no help, and the dealers have done all they could do. *ak the rotor become warped and the vehicle would shake violently at 50-60 mph. the consumer was made aware that there were many 2001 jeeps with this same problem. the brakes pulsate when stopping, the vehicle pulled slightly to the left and when hitting bumps, the leaking front steering damper was replaced and both front rotors were resurfaced. *sc *jb | |||
| 03/05/2005 | 7000 | 3 | |
| Consumer complained about a brake rotor problem. took vehicle back to the dealer on 3 separate occasions, and was informed that it was possible that the pads were different from the pads that were recommended for this vehicle, giving the driver a spongy effect when applying the brakes. consumer contacted the manufacturer, who was not trying to remedy this brake rotor problem. *ak | |||
| 12/27/2002 | 32736 | 2 | 02/28/2001 |
| The front brakes in the consumer's 2001 jeep grand cherokee failed twice within 62000 miles. *nm the consumer stated the manufacturer makes faulty rotors that warp, that caused the front brakes to pulsate so bad the consumer had difficulty coming to a stop. *jb | |||
| 10/07/2002 | 12000 | 2 | 04/07/2001 |
| The rotors on my 2001 jeep grand cherokee warped at 12,000 miles. chrysler replaced the front brake pads, calipers, and rotors. the rotors warped again at 29,000 miles--only 17,000 miles later. during both failures, there was a noticeable pulsating, shaking sensation from the front end when braking at speeds of 30-35 mph and above. the key event leading up to the failure was use of the brakes--unfortunately the brakes are a very integral component of my jeep--as they are for the many other owners of 2001 jeep grand cherokees who are experiencing this very same failure over and over again. brakes that don't work or perform the way they are designed and intended to work are a huge safety issue. i implore you to issue a recall since chrysler will do nothing past the 12,000 mile point. chrysler must be forced to repair these vehicles with quality parts or someone is going to become another vehicle fatality statistic. *ak | |||
| 03/15/2005 | 38000 | 1 | |
| Consumer complained about a brake problem. the rotors warped, causing the brake pads to wear out prematurely and effect the brake performance. vehicle is currently out of warranty. provide further details. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2002 | 9864 | 4 | 07/23/2001 |
| While driving 45 mph brakes were applied and the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rotors needed to be replaced, and replaced them three times. however, the problem recurred. *ak manufacturer notified. problem occurs every 6-8,000 miles. *tt | |||
| 09/01/2002 | 10000 | 3 | 09/04/2000 |
| Vehicle vibrated/shook severely when braking from 40 mph or more. consumer stated the front rotors warped, and /or out of round every 10,000 miles. dealer was notified.*ak | |||
| 01/07/2002 | 40000 | 6 | 09/10/2001 |
| I have owned a jeep for 3 years. since i have purchased the jeep i have had nothing but problems. the rotors went bad, the steering manifold went bad, the engine went bad, and the motor in the window went bad and broke. now i have replaced my left rear brake light six or seven times. it slowly started to fade out, and now the entire light goes out at night when our lights are turned on and we have to depress the brake. it is also barely noticeable during the day. we thought we had a faulty wire, but when we took it to a shop to have them look at it, they said that in every jeep that has been brought in with the same problem has been the entire light and casing. the bulb gets too hot and warps the casing that holds the light. so the light no longer touches the casing and will no longer work. they told us also that our right rear light is warping also, so both of them need to be replaced. shouldn't this be a recall, since it is happening to so many jeeps. and shouldn't it be a recall since they have a rebuilt one knowing the old ones are no good? i don't like it , i don't like knowing my tail lights are getting so hot that it is melting the casing. could you please let me know about this! *jb | |||
| 03/15/2004 | 26715 | 9 | 08/21/2001 |
| Vehicle experienced vibration when applying the brakes while driving 35-55 mph. vehicle has been to the dealer on three separate occasions. dealer turned the front rotors on the first occasion, replaced the front rotors on the second occasion, and turned the front rotors on the third occasion. currently, the problem recurred with less then 11,500 miles.*ak the rotors kept warping. *tc | |||
| 05/07/2004 | 45000 | 1 | 11/16/2000 |
| Front brake rotor warpage. font rotors became so warped that causing pulsation in the steering wheel almost resulting in loss of control. i contacted chrysler dealership, and they said there was nothing wrong with them. there is a service bulletin where they replace the calipers, rotors etc under warrenty provisions. why was there a redesign of the brakes if there was not an design issue with them in the first place. and why are they covered under warrenty and not under a safety recall. if the brakes are involved is that not a safety issue. it is nice to be able to stop when needed. *ak | |||
| 10/13/2004 | 54291 | 3 | 02/15/2004 |
| Vehicle vibrated/shook when braking. vehicle was takento the dealer, who turned the rotors on two separate occasions. however, problem recurred. *ak | |||
| 07/14/2004 | 4500 | 3 | 06/29/2001 |
| Dec 01 (4882 miles) vibration when braking at highway speeds, difficulty steering upon braking, warped rotors. march 03 (about 15000 miles) same problem, warped rotors fixed in july 03. feb 04 (about 22000 miles) same problem, daimler chrysler will not fix. warranty is almost over, july 14 2004, spoke to manager, he stated that daimler chrysler will not fix problem. it is dangerous for highway speeds as there is vibration and steering difficulty upon braking. *nm | |||
| 07/21/2004 | 7000 | 3 | 07/18/2001 |
| The rotors have been replaced three time since the consumer owned the vehicle. *nm *sc *jb | |||
| 09/13/2004 | 1 | 08/20/2001 | |
| First noticed condition about month or so. vibrations when slowing down from above 50 mph speed. i thought maybe alignment problem. last week the vibration became very bad, the steering wheel vibrated as well as the front end of the car. hard to control the car. seemed there was pulling to the right also. (the car has 36000+ mi. it's a 2001 gc jeep. ) took the car to a goodyear dealer who said it was warped rotors. they made front brake disc pad replacement, resurfaced left & right front rotor as well as rear ones. the dealer mention this can happen on these vehicles when the rotors/brakes get wet. well, dah! what happens when it's raining and your running through puddles of water. how often is this going to happen with this vehicle? it is not covered by warranty which is specifically mentioned in the maintanence booklet. sounds to me to be a common problem with this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/13/2004 | 4 | ||
| While driving,the driver noticed that the vehicle would vibrate uncontrollably without warning. the driver was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the brake pads,and rotor needed to be replaced due to corrosion. consumer informed mechanic that this problem happened on more than one occasion.*ak | |||
| 08/18/2004 | 33000 | 3 | |
| While applying the brakes from a high speed front end shakes violently. *ak | |||
| 08/10/2004 | 47000 | 2 | 02/01/2001 |
| I have a 2001 jeep grand cherokee laredo 6cyl. at approx 27,000 i experienced a vibration/pulsation when the brakes were applied. i took it into the dealer for diagnosis and was informed that the front pads were worn out and the rotors were out of round and needed turning. i had that work performed with dismay that every 27,000 miles that would need to be done. it is now 48,000 miles (21,000 later) and the same problem has occurred. according to jeep a revised brake caliper design has been built to correct the problem. as of this last changing (using the new rotors and calipers per tsb 05-003-02b) i will have spent $700 in less than 2 years on brakes that should not have worn out once inl 50,000. i was informed that this replacement was not covered under warranty, but being that it is premature failure of a poor design, i believe that it should be. *jb | |||
| 04/01/2003 | 28000 | 1 | |
| Rotors and front brakes were replaced at 28,000 miles. the first time was april 2003, and in second time july 2004. the problem had not been resolved. *ak | |||
| 07/27/2004 | 1 | 09/02/2001 | |
| Original incident april 03. front brake system replaced. service bulletin at dealership was issued. vehicle was under warranty. approx 34,000 miles on jeep. july 27, 2004, 5,100 miles after repaired and problem thought corrected, vehical began pulsating. dealership adv rotors warped and would not cover it since it is now out of warranty.*ak | |||
| 06/18/2004 | 5 | 07/06/2001 | |
| I bought my jeep new in july, 2001. within he 3 years of owning it, it is now in the dealership for its 5th time being serviced for brake failure. out of those 5 times, it is now having its 3rd set of rotors. i have spent an unacceptable amount of personal time and money in having this vehicle repaired and will be seeking resolution both from the manufacturer and michigan state lemon law if necessary. dealer states that manufacturer is aware of the problem and unwilling to pay for the repairs once outside of standard warranty. i feel the brakes are unsafe and the vehicle should be recalled.*ak | |||
| 06/14/2004 | 1 | 07/29/2002 | |
| My 2001 grand cherokee is experiencing a severe vibration problems when braking. i've contacted the nw jeep dealership in beaverton oregon and they have informed me this problem is not taken care by the jeep corporation. i believe this is an inherit defect to the car since i had this same problem fixed a year ago and now they are refusing to fix the same issue since it is not under warantee any longer. i've spoken to several jeep owner on the similar vintage vehicle and they are also having the same issue. i believe the government should force the jeep corpoartion to put the vehicle as a recall item. *ak | |||
| 06/02/2004 | 34000 | 2 | 11/17/2002 |
| Rotors warped between 16000 - 18000 miles. dealer davis-moore replaced front rotors, calipers and pads. resurfaced rear rotors and replaced rear pads. no charge. rotors warped again at 34k miles. this time dealer charged me $170 to turn all four rotors. i complained about the longevity of the rotors and that the turning is not a permanant fix. there is a material or system problem with the brakes. please look into. mv .*ak | |||
| 05/05/2004 | 13000 | 1 | 04/13/2001 |
| Have a recurring issue with my 2001 grand cherokee where violent shaking happens when the brakes are applied at higher speeds. the dealer replaced the calipers and rotors at 13,000 miles per a service bulletin from chrysler. i had same issue again at 19,000 miles, rotors were warped again. i am having same issue now at 26,000 miles and the dealer stated that although this is recurring issue known to them and chrysler, i am on my own and i would have to pay for the rotors again. i had no choice but to pay as this is the vehicle used to take my children to school and back and i do not want to risk an accident. i contacted the chrysler consumer center and they stated that brakes are only covered until 12,000 and unless a recall was issued, they would not assist me. i feel that it is not reasonable to have to have the rotors and calipers replaced or adjusted every few thousand miles and the violent shaking that occurs from this defect could cause a serious accident.*ak | |||
| 01/08/2004 | 1 | 08/25/2001 | |
| I have had a recurring problem with brake rotors warping to which chrysler has not yet repaired the problem. the warping causes vibrations so severe it makes braking a serious problem, especially at high speed coming off of an interstate highway. *la | |||
| 04/16/2004 | 43000 | 1 | 04/14/2001 |
| After having rotors resurfaced three times and having them replaced once, the rotors have once again warped to the point of causing violent shaking of the steering wheel when the brakes are applied. this has become a serious problem and people are going to get hurt if a safety recall is not done. chrysler seem to believe it is the comsumers problem and they do not want to work with the comsumers on a solution. for $35,000 you expect to at least have working brakes.*ak | |||
| 04/07/2004 | 26667 | 4 | 10/23/2000 |
| Brake rotors on my 2001 jeep grande cherokee have been replaced at 7,968 miles, 14,133 miles, 21,839 miles and the condition is recurring at 26,677 miles. information from the dealer indicates that this is a problem effective thousands of jeep owners nationwide and daimlerchryster is not cooperating and not taking responsibility for obviously defective equipment that is being replace with defective equipment. odi - nhtsa apparently has not launched a formal investigation, but certainly should. to force daimlerchrysler to address this problem and initiate a much needed recall.*ak | |||
| 03/30/2004 | 13241 | 4 | 11/28/2000 |
| Have experienced pulsation/vibration during braking since owning my 2001 jeep grand cherokee. the pulsation/vibration is moderate to severe, depending on braking speed. dealer resurfaced the front brake rotors at 13241 and 23328 miles, and, applied tsb 0500302 at 35470 miles. vehicle now has approximately 45000 miles, and, pulsation/vibration is now ocurring again. i have written daimler chrysler concerning this ongoing problem, and, am currently awaiting their reply. this problem is not just an annoyance. brake pulsation due to brake rotors having excessive run out (warped rotors) is a saftey issue. operating a vehicle that has brake rotors with excessive run out will cause one or all of the following problems: a. excessive heat in rotors, resulting in additional rotor warpage and possibly rotor failure, and, ineffective braking; b. excessive heat in calipers, resulting in caliper failure, and, possible brake failure; c. excessive heat in brake fluid, resulting in ineffective braking. i could continue to have the dealer resurface the front rotors on this vehicle (at a cost to me of $110.00 per visit) until the rotors cannot be resurfaced anymore, and then purchase new rotors, only to begin the process of resurfacing the rotors every 10000 miles. doing so is not a solution to the problem, this is just treating the symptom of a serious design flaw and safety issue. again, i cannot stress enough, this problem is not just an annoyance, it is a safety issue that could have drastic consequences if not resolved. please help with the resolution of this problem. thank you. *ak | |||
| 03/29/2004 | 1 | ||
| I have 47000 miles on my 2001 jeep grand cherokee and have had to replace the rotors twice. once at about 25000 miles and now again at 47000 miles. what a rip off. *ak | |||
| 04/05/2004 | 31000 | 3 | 06/07/2001 |
| While driving at any speed and when the brakes were applied there was severe vibration in the brake pedal and steering wheel. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the rotors and the brake pads twice. a technical service bulletin was issued concerning this problem. *ak the consumer stated that the disc were too close to the rotors which caused the excessive heat. the excessive heat caused the rotors to warp. *nm | |||
| 03/12/2004 | 1 | 09/11/2002 | |
| When brakes are applied they pulsate and a high rate of speed cause the steering wheel and vehicle to shake violently. the brakes have been checked and are fine but each time i have to get the rotators turned and the problem seems to resolve for several thousand miles but eventually it returns. i have had the rotators turned 3 times now and the problem has reappeared again with the only alternative now is to have the rotors replaced. even after rotators are replaced i have been told by mechanic's that the problem will still occur due to the braking system creating too much heat and eventually wharping the rotators again. *ak | |||
| 10/08/2003 | 20000 | 3 | 12/29/2000 |
| Rotors on vehicle have warped on three different occasions. the first time was at about 20k miles at which point the rotors were turned. the second was at about 40k miles at which point the dealer performed a tsb and replaced the calipers with a new design to supposedly fix the problem and turned the rotors and put new pads on. the rotors are now warped again despite having the new calipers that were supposed to remedy the problem. i have been driving with warped rotors for over 20k miles now due to the fact that the dealer has no cure and new rotors will just warp again after a few months of driving. *jb | |||
| 01/08/2004 | 34500 | 20 | 05/08/2001 |
| I have a 2001 jeep grand ch. laredo, which i am the original owner. the brakes acted different that my previous vehical, but i assumed it was the 4 wheel abs. it kept getting worse to the point of almost losing control on hard braking. i went to york motors in prescott to see if there was a brake recall. i was told no and my problem was warped front rotors with out them even looking at the vehical. i went to brake masters and was told that the rotors had to be turn on the vehical because the backing plate it self was warped. $149.00 later the braking is great. i talk to other jeep owners same problem. i believe this is wide spread and should be investigated.*ak | |||
| 12/02/2003 | 35800 | 2 | 03/13/2001 |
| Habitually warping brake rotors. i have now had the rotors/pads/calipers replaced at 8000 miles and, most recently, at 35,000 miles. on what other car would you expect to be out of pocket the cost of replacing pads and rotors every 8,000-17,000 miles? i will not be buying another jeep and i only hope that this serves as a cautionary tale to potential purchasers. *nlm | |||
| 11/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| Rotors warped at 12,000 miles and 22,000 miles with the dealer telling me i drive the car too hard.*ak | |||
| 11/21/2003 | 18000 | 2 | 12/21/2000 |
| Vehicle vibrated and steering wheel shimmied when stopping. front brake rotors warped with about 18,000 miles. replaced and stopped. at 27,000 miles it's back. *la | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 10000 | 0 | |
| Harsh down shifting, results in loud clunking, rear tire squalling, and passenger discomfort. rough shifting into gears while parked. moaning brakes, warped rotors fuel pump deficiancies, and miscellaneuos electrical problems. | |||
| 10/16/2003 | 1 | ||
| While applying brakes vehiclem shutters violently. it is hard to control vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/02/2002 | 26216 | 2 | 03/01/2002 |
| Front brakes warped the rotors. rotors had been replaced once and turned once. *ak front end pulsate when slowing down from freeway speeds. seat belts does not retract. there is whinning noise when taking sharp right turns. *ts | |||
| 09/08/2003 | 3 | 03/02/2001 | |
| 2001 jeep grand cherokee. now have 30,000 miles. the rotors were resurfaced at approximately 10000, replaced at 20000 (dealer said not an official recall, but they have had a lot of complaints so no charge), and now again in to be resurfaced (this time at a charge of $100). i take very good care of this car and drive correctly. i do not ride the brakes or slam them at any time. how can a car with 30k000miles go through so many brakes? under-engineering, i think!*ak | |||
| 08/20/2003 | 6000 | 1 | 05/01/2001 |
| Like many other jgc owners, i also had the rotors and pads replaced after 6000 miles and i need to have them replaced again after 17000 miles. i've had this car for just over two years and i cant imagine any style of driving that would require a new set of brakes every 10,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 06/19/2002 | 90403 | 4 | 01/01/2001 |
| Consumer stated that since purchasing vehicle in 2001 the brakes, calipers and the rotors have been replaced three times and is do for replacement again. the manufacturer and the dealer has been informed of the problem but will not fix it. *ph | |||
| 07/16/2003 | 7968 | 1 | 10/23/2000 |
| On 8/30/01 at 7,968 at miles front brake rotors and pads were replaced. same condition occurred and on 8/9/02 at 14,133 miles, caliper kits and front rotors were replaced. again on 7/16/03 at 21,839 miles front rotors were replaced and brake pads were cleaned up.*ak | |||
| 08/04/2003 | 71203 | 1 | 11/30/2001 |
| I have a 2001 jeep grand cherokee limited. the truck as 17,000 miles on it. it is in execellent shape, except.....the brake rotors are burnt out. it is mine understanding from speaking to independent mechanics that jeep installed aluninum brake rotors on there trucks. the grand cherokee weighs almost 4,000 pounds. the weight is too much for the rotors to handle. which leads to them burning out prematurely. i spoke to the dealership south shore auto world of marmora nj. the service dept advised me that jeep only carries a 12,000 mile warranty on the brakes and brake components. they also tried to imply that city driving will burn out the rotors quicker than highway driving. i dont buy this excuse at all. therefore they will not replace the rotors. i must pay for new rotors. have you had any similar complaints from other jeep owners. if so what advice did you supply them. i tried calling jeeps customer service unit but could not get through. i e-mailed them and i am waiting for a reply. thank you for any advice you can give me on this matter james brennan. *ak | |||
| 06/30/2003 | 1 | 03/01/2000 | |
| I took vehicle in to be checked out for extreme front end vibration while braking and vibration in the steering wheel. i was told that it was caused by the brakes, and that i would need to replace the front rotors/calipers and pads. the dealer informed me that chrysler knew about this problem, and that it happened often on this vehicle. i was also told that even though this make and model was notorious for this problem that chrysler had only put out service bulletins on this problem and not any recall. i was informed that even though there was extreme front end vibration and vibration in the steering that chrysler did not consider it to be any type of safety issue. with all the complaints regarding this chrysler should be biting the corporate bullet, and finally issue the recall to their consumers that they should have done over a year ago for their own design flaw. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states while traveling 45-50 mph vehicle started shaking, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. dealer was contacted, technician noticed rotors and calipers needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2003 | 22000 | 3 | 02/10/2001 |
| Brake rotors on 2002 jeep grand cherokee required replacement at 2000 miles, 12000 mi.les, and nowv again at 23000 miles.*ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| Consumer states that rotors has been replaced three times, calipers also has been replaced three times. on two occasions the passenger side regulator broke, and the window came down and would not go back up. also, once on the driver's side. the vehicle is in the shop again for the rotors. *ak | |||
| 06/13/2003 | 1 | ||
| I took vehicle in to be checked out for extreme front-end vibration while braking and vibration in the steering wheel. i was told that it is bring caused by the brakes and that i would need to replace the front rotors, calipers and pads. the dealer informed me that chrysler knows about this problem and that it happens often on this vehicle. i was also told that even though this make and model is notorious for this problem that chrysler has only put out service bulletins on this problem and not any recall. i was informed that even though there is extreme front-end vibration and vibration in the steering that chrysler does not consider it to be any type of safety issue. with all the complaints regarding this chrysler should be biting the corporate bullet and finally issue the recall to their consumers that they should have done over a year ago for their own design flaw.*ak | |||
| 06/11/2003 | 15000 | 1 | 06/17/2001 |
| We have less than average use of this jeep. we have already had the rotors changed at 9,000 miles, and now again at 15,000 after 2 years and not covered by warranty. we live in a suburban area and don't use car on rough roads or mountains. we've had jeeps before and never had this kind of horrible breakdown of this part. from all the complaints we see at this site one can easily assume that this part is of very substandard quality on this vehicle. it would make us think twice about buying a jeep again. *ak | |||
| 06/30/2003 | 1 | ||
| Dealer replaced rotors and pads last year. again needed to replace rotors. and pads. consumer states there is a technical service bulletins on this issue. *ak *ts | |||
| 06/13/2003 | 12000 | 2 | 05/15/2001 |
| Our 2001 jeep grand cherokee had warped rotors at 12,000 miles. they were replaced. now the car is at 35,000 miles and they need to be replaced again. i noticed that the warranty only covers brake rotors until 12,000 miles. given the volume of people experiencing similar problems, it seems to me there is either a defect in the replacement parts or a defect in the design itself. since brakes are necessary for safe vehicle operation, i believe this is a safety issue. i would very much like to see addressed either through a recall or a proven replacement procedure. *nlm | |||
| 06/10/2003 | 15000 | 2 | 12/22/2000 |
| After 15000 miles, the rotors were so warped as to make braking hazardous. chrysler turned the rotors. at 25000 miles, we complained about the brakes again, and were told they were fine. at 36700 miles, the rotors are now warped again, and i'm told that while chrylser knows that its a defect, they will not cover it - and they have even come out with a fix, that costs $450, which they won't cover. *jb | |||
| 06/09/2003 | 2 | ||
| Brake rotors were done at 12,000 miles, and again at 31,000 pads/ rotors to the front and rear. *ak | |||
| 05/28/2003 | 14844 | 11/28/2000 | |
| I have had to repair my brakes due to warped rotors 3 times and am currently in need of a 4th brake repair due to the same problem. my vehicle only had 14,844 miles when it was repaired the 1st time. i inquired at the time why i would need a brake repair at such low mileage. the service manager said, you have a 4wheel drive vehicle and they wear out the brakes easily, the brakes are not made heavy enough for the extra weight when stopping. i replied that this sounded like an error in the design and i would expect for the dealership to pick up the charges. he agreed and the warranty covered the expense the 1st time, but when the 2nd and 3rd time came around they would not pay for the repairs. the 2nd brake job was needed at 30,219miles. i tried a different dealership service shop for repairs, but the expense was out of my pock there also. i had an extended warranty of 50.000 miles, but they would not pay. the 3rd brake job was needed at 39,758 miles for the same reason and i paid for that expense too. i am now in need of a 4th brake repair at 65,403 miles. from my understanding i should only need brake service of this kind every 30,000 miles or more. the brakes pulsate and shake when i try to stop, causing the steering wheel to wobble very hard. i am currently waiting to save the money to fix them for this 4th time, but am very upset at having to pay for and drive with an obvious design flaw in the jeep's brake system. | |||
| 05/19/2003 | 18700 | 0 | 09/25/2001 |
| My 2001 jeep grand cherokee has to the shop twice for the same complaint. the car shimmies very bad above 40 mph when the brake is applied. i only have 18,700 total miles on the car. the first incident occurred at approximately 8500 miles and the dealer replaced the required parts according to the technical bulletin issued by daimler chrysler. the second time (same exact shimmy indication), i was told that the rotors had to be turned and that it was a heat problem and not covered under any warranty. furthermore, the problem was perhaps a driver habit and not any fault of the manufacture. i paid the bill and informed the service manager that i was not happy with this situation and wanted him to verify through his district manager that this was appropriate action and not a warranty item. he said that he would and get back with me. *nlm | |||
| 04/16/2002 | 24150 | 1 | 06/01/2001 |
| Dealer said rotors would warp at 24000 miles and would not be cover under warranty. *ts *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***760849 | |||
| 04/17/2003 | 11000 | 1 | 08/27/2001 |
| With less than 12000 miles the steering wheel and front end would shake upon applying pressure to the brakes. the jeep was taken in and rotors were adjusted. this took care of the problem until approximately 48000 miles where the dealer reported an engineering defect with the brake system and that a temporary fix for $129.00 could be done, but they said i would be back in after 10,000 miles so i felt i had no choice but to have them install the new caliper, brake and rotor system for a cost to me of $420.00. the brake pads were not worn and these miles were highway miles. this caliper/rotor system should be recalled due to the design defect and not charged to the consumer. *jb | |||
| 03/31/2003 | 20000 | 0 | 02/11/2001 |
| Problems with brakes hopping on 2001 jeep grand cherokee laredo. have had this problem since 20,000 miles. will be replacing the front brakes at 54,000 miles. found many other jeep owners having the same problem on the internet. *nlm | |||
| 03/25/2003 | 8300 | 199 | |
| Brakes pulsate; while braking, vibrations occur throughout body of vehicle and steering assembly. vehicle in four times for repairs, no fixes yet as of this date. occurs during light, moderate and hard braking applications. chrysler acknowledge that rotors warp within a short time frame. *nlm | |||
| 09/15/2002 | 12000 | 1 | |
| The vehicle experienced the same problem with the rotors as stated in recall number 99 v 340 000, however the vehicle's model/year was not included in the recall.*jb | |||
| 02/22/2003 | 11000 | 0 | 03/18/2001 |
| 2001 grand cherokee-rotors and calipers- defective causing severe pulsating of steering wheel upon braking. | |||
| 01/17/2003 | 29000 | 2 | 11/12/2000 |
| I own a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. this model has been the subject of 4 nhtsa service bulletins regarding the premature wear and or/failure of the front brake rotors, yet daimler-chrysler refused to repair the problem at their own cost. i have paid a total of $852.00 on two separate occasions to repair the same problem. the first time the rotors failed was at 29,000 miles (well under the warranty). i again had to repair them at 39,000 miles (only 3 months out of warranty). there are thousands of other consumers having the same problem. please help!!! *jb | |||
| 01/21/1993 | 8000 | 08/20/2001 | |
| A subtle vibration occurred while breaking well before 12,000 miles; however, i didn't do anything at that time. the vibration progressively got worse to where the steering wheel shook violently by 20,000. i had vehicle serviced and was told that the pads are fine, but the rotors were severely out of variance and that they see that frequently on jeep cherokees. i had the rotors turned only to begin exeriencing a vibration only 4000 miles later. | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 1000 | ||
| Consumer states that steering wheel shakes excessively and the brakes pulsate when applied. dealer diagnosed problem as warped brake rotors. problem has gotten progressively worse. ph | |||
| 12/02/2002 | 46000 | 1 | |
| Front brake rotors have warped, causing deminished stopping distance, and control of vehicle during braking (steering wheel shudders). dealer will not cover under warranty, even though we purchased an extended warranty up to 96000 miles. | |||
| 10/08/2002 | 9900 | 2 | 12/01/2000 |
| Consumer states that the rotors wore out. dealer notified repaired and replaced 8 months later problem reoccurred. causing the vehicle to shake. mr the consumer also stated that the vehicle would vibrate violently whenever brakes were applied-new rotors installed, which were suppose to fix the problem, and a year later the problem happened again, more severely. there's a shimmy in the front wheels when braking-per invoice. different specialists have raised the issue and trying to get to the root of the frame out of alignment. scc | |||
| 1 | |||
| While applying brakes, the steering wheel would shake, the dealer stated that the rotors were warped and needed to be replaced, dealer would not replace the rotors unless the calipers were replaced as well. *slc | |||
| 05/30/2002 | 1 | 10/01/2001 | |
| When driving and applying brakes vehicle will shake and shimmy very hard. consumer believes that rotors are defective, the dealer found that the rotors were warped and replaced them under warranty, there is an odor and humming sound coming from the a/c when turning on the system, the deler has been unable to duplicate the problem, the vehicle experienced low idle while in gear, the dealer found it necessary to flash the pcm, exhaust manifold was loose causing it to make a rattling noise.*ak *nlm | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 2 | 03/01/2001 | |
| Vehicle started shaking when brakes were applied. dealer said that rotors were warped and had to be resurfaced. this happened at 18,000 and is now happening again at 28,000 miles. there is definitely a defect in the rotors and jeep should replace them at no cost to the consumer.*ak | |||
| 01/05/2002 | |||
| When brakes are applied front end of vehicle will vibrate due to warped brake rotors. contacted dealer, dealer resurfacedrotors, but problem reoccurred. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2002 | 08/01/2001 | ||
| I went to midas(brake specialists) and they told me the failure was due to failure on the rotors, they also explained that the majority of these cherokees have the same problem even if there are new vehicles. after this i went to the dealership and they indicate me that the problem exists but it was covered by the warranty for the first 12,000 miles. this car doesn't even have a year. please help!!!*ak | |||
| 12/01/2000 | |||
| Vehicle has 18k+ miles. when braking at speeds over 45mph, the steering wheel shakes/vibrates. i have not yet taken the vehicle to the dealer, but judging from all the similar complaints that have been logged, it sounds like the rotors are warped. it sounds like this has been an ongoing problem for jeep grand cherokees. i think it's unacceptable for this problem to occur at such low mileages. we've had a lot of other cars before and have never had this problem with them.*ak | |||
| 06/02/2002 | |||
| Rotors are not working correctly, and brakes make noise when being applied. also, there is extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 2 | 01/01/2001 | |
| I believe the rotors to pre-maturely warp on the jeep cherokee. i brought them in for a courtesy servicing, but they soon warped 4,000 miles later. problem is vibration at highway speeds when applying brake. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that when applying the brakes the vehicle will start to shake, the stopping distance has increased also. contacted dealer.*jb | |||
| 04/01/2002 | |||
| When applying brakes at 30-40 mph vehicle pulsated, at higher speeds vehicle began to shake. dealer determined that front rotors and calipers needed to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 11/28/2001 | |||
| Front brake rotors are wearing out excessively. dealer wants to turn them instead of replacing. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 02/10/2001 | 1 | 10/16/2000 | |
| Consumer is unable to control vehicle while driving, the steering wheel pulsates when braking, consumer was informed that the problem is with premature warpage of rotors in which dealer is aware of and is willing to turn consumers rotors free of charge or purchase two new rotors at consumers expense, however consumer was informed that turning of the rotors would not last and the problem would reoccur.*jb | |||
| 02/15/2002 | 2 | 04/01/2001 | |
| Just before 10,000 miles, the brakes started to shudder with every braking motion. it steadily got worse. i checked a few websites, called chrysler and discovered the problem was no doubt the rotors on the anti-lock braking system. the chrysler phone rep all but admitted that they had heard of this in other years of grand cherokees and the websites confirmed that. i took it in on february 15, 2002, to the dealer. they confirmed that the rotors were bad and replaced them. they did not charge me because i had just hit 10,000 miles, but indicated that the warranty would not cover future such failures. from my website reading, i learned that a recurrence was highly likely. within the last ten days, i have noticed the shuddering of the brakes coming back -- as before, i expect it will get worse and i will need another rotors replacement. i am now at 12,488 miles so these rotors are failing fast. it seems a safety issue because i am not sure if the brakes will hold particularly at higher speeds, it's very disconcerting to have the vehicle shake as you brake. i have driven for thirty years, had several new cars and never had a problem like this before ever. i do not ride my brakes, have a perfect driving record, and know from the websites that this is a real problem with grand cherokees of more recent vintage. i anticipate the dealer will tell me i have to pay next time, and i feel this would be wrong. not only should the warranty cover it, but chrysler should fess up that there is a brake rotor defect and fix it. i do not relish the thought of having this happen over and over again, and it definitely is a huge negative while driving - the brakes seem like they could fail. my long phone conversation with the chrysler rep in february led me to believe that chrsyler would act on this. so far, no news. i would like to have the problem fixed once and for all. thank you.*jb | |||
| Rotors were completely worn out. took vehicle to the dealer, and dealer stated that it was a design problem. rotors warped, and the vehicle shimmied, and shakeed very badly. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 1 | 03/15/2001 | ||
| The rotors became warped causing vehicle to wobble and steering wheel to shake where consumer can not hold steering wheel. dealer contacted.*jb | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 1 | 03/01/2001 | |
| When coming to a stop vehicle would wobble. heard a squealing noise in brakes. took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated rotors were warped. *ak consumer states the brakes would grab and the front end was shaking badly, there is a steering scuff when the steering column is turned and there is a separation on the floor board between the floor and the wall on the floor, at times consumer can see to the ground, the dealer stated that the gap is normal.*jb | |||
| 04/01/2002 | 1 | 05/01/2001 | |
| The vehicle is less than a year old with 19,000 miles and my front rotors are warped. i'm experiencing severe pulsating in the steering wheel upon braking at any speed. dealer tells me the warrenty is only good for 1yr or 12,000 miles. they suggest i have them cut at my cost. all of the miles are highway miles and the brake system has not been abused in any way.*ak | |||
| When applying brakes vehicle will shake until it comes to a complete stop. which is caused by a defect in the front rotor and brakes. *ak | |||
| 04/11/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states while driving at 60 mph consumer press on brake and steering wheel started to shake violently left and right. consumer drove to dealer and they stated that the problem was caused by warped rotors. nlm | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 2 | 03/01/2001 | |
| When braking at any speed, the steering wheel vibrates, front rotors were replaced by consumer. *ak at approximately 20,000 miles the rotors became warped, the front end would vibrate violently causing unsafe conditions, consumer replaced 1 rotor, consumer feels the original rotors are made of very poor metal that wears quickly and does not conduct heat well. *tt | |||
| 04/08/2002 | |||
| When applying brakes vehicle shakes, dealer determined that front rotors needed to be replaced.*ak | |||
| When applying brakes pedal would pulsate and steering wheel vibrate, and become agitated. rotors has worn out.*ak | |||
| 05/01/2001 | 3 | ||
| Vehicle has been in to dealer three times already for rotors, and problem still occurs, vehicle shakes when brakes are applied. contacted dealer. *ak consumer states noise from right front of console. the air conditioner does not cool enough due to leakage. *yh | |||
| 04/06/2002 | 2 | 11/01/2000 | |
| My complaint has been filed with daimler-chrysler, their file reference is 9879536.the brake rotors were replaced at about 14,000 miles due to warpage. the same condition has recurred now at 30,120 miles (i.e., the new rotors have about 16,000 miles on them. the dealer says that jeep uses a poor quality product from their supplier. while the warranty is 12,000 miles, the rotors meet that minimum. however, other manufacturers apply a 36,000 mile warranty on their brake systems with their rotors not warping at all, even beyond their warranty period. for example, my brothers ford f150 has over 70,000 on the original brakes & pads, with about 1/4 pad remaining...and no warpage, nor skewing on the rotors. it is my feeling that jeep has a potentially dangerous brake system on the road. furthermore, since the other 19 nhtsa reports that i've read have no accidents or property losses, there has been no affirmative action taken on jeep. nevertheless, if jeep wants to cut costs, don't do it with a critical safety system like the brakes. their rotors just barely last through the warranty period. but just wait until there is a death due to the failed brakes. i'm most disappointed in daimler and chrysler.*ak | |||
| 03/15/2002 | 1 | 11/01/2000 | |
| Steering wheel shook when braking at 50mph+ due to warped rotors. car has less than 10,000 miles. dealer resurfaced front rotors - no cost (this time) | |||
| 03/01/2001 | |||
| Steering wheel shakes excessively causing loss of control when brakes are applied when going down even a slight grade. private mechanic says rotors need to be replaced, although pads are barely 1/4 gone. nlm | |||
| 02/25/2002 | 4 | 06/01/2001 | |
| When braking there was very bad vibration. took vehicle to mechanic, and they stated the rotors were warped.*ak.*yh | |||
| 03/13/2002 | 01/01/2001 | ||
| Front brake rotors required machining after 18,000 miles. rotors had warped. dealer will not cover replacement or repair. rotor are considered to be part of brake system which only has a 12,000 mile, 12 month warranty.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2002 | |||
| When applying brake at any speed steering wheel shakes. dealer determined the front rotors are warped. *ak | |||
| 02/13/2002 | |||
| When applying brakes steering wheel vibrates. took to dealer, and dealer indicated brake rotors were warped. please add vin. *ak | |||
| 02/07/2002 | 1 | 05/11/2001 | |
| When driving 45mph and applying brakes, the vehicle vibrates, consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated that rotors had to be cut to stop vibration. *ak *yh | |||
| 01/22/2002 | 1 | 05/01/2001 | |
| Brake rotors warped at 8300 miles. indicated by slight jerking motion when stopping. dealer fixed under warranty. no charge, no trouble.*ak | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 02/01/2001 | ||
| The rotors on my jeep grand cherokee limited have warped while driving under light conditions (no towing). i previously had a 98 jeep grand cherokee which had the same problem. during november of 2001, i first encountered the violent shaking of my vehicle while stopping on the 405 freeway in los angles. the shuttering affected my braking distance and i nearly avoided rear-ending another vehicle. the rotors have warped so severly that it has impared the stopping ability of the vehicle and is a hazard. this is not a isolated incident with jeep rotors (nhtsa has 120 rotor complaints for the 2000 jeep grand cherokee...the 2001 is apparently following suit with the faulty workmanship) and it is extremely hazardous for daimler-chrysler to keep installing the defective rotors on our vehicles. i am currently fighting the dealer to replace my rotors and have suggested they do so with an aftermarket brand. the dealers feel their hands are tied from the manufacturer. please look into this problem. it is only a matter of time before a warped rotor cracks and sends a vehicle into a severe accident.*ak | |||
| 08/01/2001 | |||
| Brakes were pulsating due to warped rotors, which decreased stopping distance. this caused steering wheel to jerk violently. the higher the speed, the more pronounced it became. dealer's remedy was to shave down the rotors.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| There is premature wear of the front rotors. consumer has had rotors replaced once and cut twice. contacted dealer.*ak | |||
| 10/27/2001 | 1 | 10/01/2001 | |
| Both front brake rotors are warped. and the car has 20,000 mile on it. *ak | |||
| 10/13/2001 | 1 | 06/01/2001 | |
| Brake rotors have not totally failed; however, within a year they have become warped and cause my steering wheel to shake when i attempt to stop.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2001 | 1 | 11/01/2000 | |
| Severe steering wheel wobble during moderate braking causing some loss of control. a private brake specialist recommended the rotors be replaced due to warping. the dealer says this is normal wear even though the brake pads are only half worn. | |||
| 02/10/2001 | 1 | 10/16/2000 | |
| Consumer is unable to control vehicle while driving, the steering wheel pulsates when braking, consumer was informed that the problem is with premature warpage of rotors in which dealer is aware of and is willing to turn consumers rotors free of charge or purchase two new rotors at consumers expense, however consumer was informed that turning of the rotors would not last and the problem would reoccur.*jb | |||
| 08/09/2001 | 1 | 11/15/2000 | |
| A 10 inch piece of the left rear brake rotor broke off and lodged between the brake assembly and the mag wheel, this caused the left rear wheel to stop turning and caused the vehicle to skid and swerve through a neighbors fence. *yh | |||
| 05/25/2001 | 1 | 10/01/2000 | |
| Rotors had to be resurfaced because car would shake ready bad when braking at any speed steering wheel would also shake really bad during braking. *ak | |||
| 08/02/2001 | 3 | 12/01/2000 | |
| This will be the third time in 30 days i have brought my car in for repair on the transmission. the engine light comes on and the outside temp. gauge says it's 125 degrees outside when it is 84 degrees. i press my foot on the pedal and it hesitates and slowly drives until the gear kicks in and then jumps forward. first they thought it was the transmission colnoid, then they thought it was the module unit now they say it's electrical. when pressing the brake, i feel a clicking on my foot that happens frequently then goes away. the dealership where it's being serviced is not sure what the problem is and it's taking a very long time to rectify the situation. i am a previous grand cherokee owner and had consistant problems with the rotors and that one. i am now unsure of my safety and the reliability of this vehicle. i have already consulted an attorney and can only hope that it doesn't need to come to that. what can i do to rectify this situation ?*ak | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 1 | 11/01/2000 | |
| Brake rotors went bad. vehicle would vibrate when brakes applied. no problem with stopping if pressing hard enough. took to dealership, and mechanic indicated rotors needed to be replaced after test driving vehicle & felt the vibration.*ak the vehicle is driven extensively on the expressway where brakes are used very little, the consumer feel the rotors should not have to be replaced after only 8 months of use, there is still a noise coming from under the car that was not fixed when the rotors were relaced. nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 02/20/2001 | 12000 | 1 | 10/31/2000 |
| The front brake rotors on my 2001 jeep grand cherokee warped at 12,000 miles. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/20/2009 | 51544 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the brake line was rotted out and extends through the fuel line. he does not know if the fuel lines are damaged. the chrysler manufacturer stated that the vehicle was submerged in water, which was the cause of the failure. the contact stated that the vehicle was purchased brand new. if it was submerged into water, the dealer sold it to him after the fact. the dealer stated that the vehicle had not been submerged in water and would not repair the issue. the failure mileage was 51,544. | |||
| 09/14/2007 | 49150 | 3 | 01/15/2001 |
| As i drove on local roads, i noticed the brake pedal sank lower and lower with each stop. the brake light came. i made it to the repair shop, where the mechanic found two metal brake lines had ruptured due to corrosion, resulting in loss of brake fluid. also, he noted the metal fuel rail had ruptured due to corrosion. all three are being replaced. this vehicle, which was purchased new, is not driven on the beach or along the ocean shoreline. it is driven only on surface streets and has never been submerged in a flood. it has never been in an accident. it is well-maintained, with oil changes every 3,000 miles, and regular tune-ups and filter changes. it is kept washed and waxed. i find it unnerving that two crucial systems suffered catastrophic failure in just 5 and half years, leaving the vehicle vulnerable to accident or fire. i don't know if this is due to a lack of corrosion protection or just an inferior metal, but i can tell you that in 32 years of vehicle ownership, i have never encountered such safety failures. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 07/30/2003 | 42596 | 1 | 09/01/2002 |
| The consumer stated the brake pedal traveled to the floor. the mechanic found the front brakes pulsating and the master cylinder was leaking. the master cylinder was replaced. *ak also the transmission was slipping, the air condition was not very cold. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states that when pressing the brake pedal hard it goes down below the level of the gas pedal, if his foot is not positioned perfectly, he hits both the brake pedal and accelerator causing unwanted acceleration. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 01/04/2005 | 45000 | 2 | 03/01/2001 |
| On my 2001 jeep grand cherokee limited climate control is not functioning properly. no matter what the setting is, it blows cold air from some vents and hot from others. the repair cost is estimated around $1200. the brakes were almost causing a loss of control while driving down the mountain road. the truck would start shaking violently as i apply the brakes, to the point where the steering was not affecting the behavior of the truck. repair and part replacements cost $820. outrageous! *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| 07/01/2007 | 140000 | 2 | 11/01/2004 |
| I own a 2000 jeep grand cherokee that has 2 potentially dangerous issues with it. due to a manufacturers design flaw, the brake lights malfunction on a regular basis. the light shorts itself out when the headlights are turned on leaving me with no brakes at night. in addition, the door lock actuator in my rear passenger door has broken. since jeep saw fit to only provide a key on the drivers door, this rear door neither locks nor unlocks which would result in a potentially lifethreatening situation if i were involved in a wreck and was unable to exit the vehicle from this door. my cooling fan broke, i replaced with a non-oem model which chewed a hole in my radiator after 100 miles. replaced radiator and fan. radiator broke after a year, re-replaced. after searching online i found that these are fairly common problems and not the result of some action on my part. *tr | |||