Disc brake rotors warped at 32,000, taken to dealer and charged to fix despite technical bulletin issured. 1,000 miles later, rotors warped again-not under warranty at this time spent $431.00 to replace waht was described as inadequate rotors for this make and model car. Total spent on technical problem $489.00 auto mileage 36,163.
1999 Jeep Cherokee brakes complaints
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The vehicles front brakes & rotors are gone, I replaced them @ 33500 miles (dot number: 0 tiresize: 0)
While driving at highway speed applied the brakes to slow down and vehicle started to pull to right into the other lane. This caused calipers to lock up. Finally took vehicle to dealer , again for the fourth time for this problem & had it repaired. After each repair problem would reappear.
Front brake rotors have rusted. A recall has been issued on the vehicle's make/model; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
Consumer has had many sets of tires, may be due to alignment problems.
Vehicle experienced recall (00v‑136) component failure prior to recall notification, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Brake rotors are experiencing the same problems as discussed in manufacturer's recall 10578. As a result of defective rotors, vehicle vibrated severely. Rotors have been fixed by dealer twice. Manufacturer has advised consumer that this VIN# was not apart of the recall.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v‑136), consumer had trouble getting dealership to repair vehicle due to lack of parts, final repair done at a repair shop, consumer is being denied recall reimbursement due to dealership problems.
Consumer could feel a flutter. Rotor s were pulsing real heavily and pulling to the left. Took to dealer at 14000 miles, and they would not repair because of the warranty, consumer feels this vehicle is unsafe to drive, especially on highway.*ak vehicles manufactured through october 15 of 1998 were covered under the recall but this vehiclewas built on november 21,1998 therefore this vehicle was not covered by the recall.
Oxygen sensor failed. Yh
Front brake rotors are warped and corroded. Vehicle not included in recall 00v136001.
Vehicle has had recall component replaced on two occasions prior to recall notification (00v‑136), vehicle experienced vibration due to rotor failure, owner requesting reimbursement.
While traveling at 35mph and applying the brakes, vehicle shakes and vibrates.
On the recall notice for defects to the front brake it is worded as some 1996-1999 jeep cherokee and 1996-1998 jeep grand cherokee. I have a sport and am having the same brake problems as my family member who has a grand cherokee.
Brakes vibrate while slowing down. Consumer has been back and forth to dealer for same problem.
Brake rotors had to be trimmed twice. Vehicle vibrated when traveling at a certain speed.
As in the technical bulletin the brakes are very poor and pulsating. At 12000 to 14000 the first time, if you are going xway speed and tried to stop the car vibrated very bad. I took the car in and they said there was a bulletin to replace the rotors. That was done, the car was ok until another 12000 miles. Same problem. The dealer replaced the rotors again. As a " good customer benifit" I know I will have to go thru this again. After 2000 miles the brakes are pulsing again. I have a '97 passport with 75000 miles and still have the origonal brakes. This is my wifes , there is no hi speed starting and stopping. I think this will be a safty problem in the future or at least an expensive one every 12000 to 14000 miles.
Front rotors were prematurely warping at 17,000 miles. Dealer replaced the pads, and resurfaced the rotors, which did not correct the problem. Please give any further details.
Husband drove vehicle and noticed that the steering wheel was vibrating when brakes were applied. Contacted the dealer, dealer stated vehicle was not covered under warranty.
Vehicle experiencing problem with vibration whenever brakes are applied. Dealer notified, and turned front rotors. Problem stopped and reoccurred again at 3000 miles. Vehicle back at the dealer, and they are turning the rotors again. Problem apperea again, and dealer replaced the rotors.
Abs brakes had to be replaced. Also, replaced front brake rotors, and 4-wheel drive locking hubs.
Brake rotors failed as stated in recall notice (99v‑340), however vehicle not included in recall year.
A day after a good rain when vehicle is first in motion (even in dry driving conditions) even at 5mph any pressure on the brake pedal results in the brakes locking up. I have consulted with the dealer and various mechanics and they think a film of rust is building on the discs, and said I must warm the brakes up? This doesn't seem like a logical answer, why should one have to warm the brakes. Is this a design flaw?
Wheels on her vehicle were makiing the truck stray into other lanes ,the tires were replaced by the dealer under warranty. *also, within 30000 miles front brakes rotors had to be replaced.
While applying the brakes to the floor board brakes made a high pitch noise. Dealer can't duplicate the problem. Please provide further information.
Consumer had this problem with brakes. She took it to the dealer. They trimmed the rotors, but vehicle continued to vibrate.
Vehicle was involed in sudden acceleration while drivingon hwy at approximately 55 MPH. As soon as driver lifted foot off brake pedal, vehicle suddenly took off out of control, hit a parked vehicle before stopping. Upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy. Dealer notified. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter.
Sunroof: in the full open position, between 30 & 50mph, with the side windows up, or partially open, a horriffic vibration is felt in the "cabin" which is irritating to the ears, vocal chords, is so bad, that the radio speakers seem like they are ready to break. Dealer refuses to arrange a meeting with chrysler rep to discuss the problem, which I feel is attributed to a bad design, which jeep is calling "wind buffeting" in the owners manual, indicating they know there is this problem. The starter failed, and rocking the vehicle to a better spot on the starter allowed it to start, but vehicle is still sluggish starting at times, seeming as though the batter is weak. Jeep will not replace starter until a total failure. Brakes.. Bad vibration due to apparent warped rotors. These are being replaced on warranty without dispute, indicating that chrysler knows there is a problem with the rotors. This vehicle seems to be the "lemon of the fleet" only giving a maximum of 14.5mpg, highway, and less in city only, and does not idle smooth.
Consumer's foot slips off the brake pedal when shoes are wet, has resulted in 3 accidents. This has never occurred with previously owned vehicles.
At 12,000 miles I noticed a slight vibration in the front of the vehicle, I called the dealer, but decided not to follow up and bring it in at that time. In mid may, I was traveling on the ma tpke, and upon braking noticed a pronounced vibration in the fron end of the vehicle. My dealer, who is very reliable, took the vehicle and found the front rotors and rear drums warped. At first they informed me that chrysler had chnged rotors without notifying them. Upon their further examination they found that my jeep had the old parts and they replaced the rotors and drums. At 17,300 miles I noticed the same vibration in the front end when braking on i84 in ct. The dealer again inspected the rotors and found that they were defective. This time they will turn the rotors "on the vehicle" with chrysler's okay. While the work is under warranty I question whether this will be a permanent solution to the problem. My complaint is no way to be construed as against the dealer, in fact the dealer encouraged me to contact chrysler customer service, which I did. I have been informed by chrysler that a technical bulletin is out concerning the disc brake problem. I have seen complaints on the federal safety agency site, of "minor" pulsation in the disc brakes, the pulsation on my vehicle was very pronounced and in fact the vehicle was shaking. I question if a recall is in order. Thank you.
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