Since 37,000 miles, rotors were warped, with braking pulsation-machined. #2 warped rotors within 3 mo. New rotors. Warped rotors within 3 mo. Rotors machined-new brake pads. Another three months rotors warped. And grinding noice when brake pedal fully engaged. Believe a design flaw to be present causing the rotors to warp continually. This manifests into pulsation when braking more often than not.
1999 Jeep Cherokee: rotors or pads wearing out early
10 of the 366 complaints about the 1999 Jeep Cherokee describe rotors or pads wearing out early.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Rotors or pads wearing out early by model year
What owners say
Brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Front brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing which has resulted in poor braking ability. When brakes are applied a very unusual noise occurs, and pedal at times goes to the floor. Please give any further details.
While traveling on highway brake rotors warped at every 12,000 miles, and vehicle shook when applying brakes. Dealership was aware of problem.
I would like to add that the brake disc problem that I've encountered hasn't been a failure. However, I'm very worried about these components on all jeeps. All of my friends have jeeps and do complain about the brakes. The brakes may not stop the vehicle, rotors warp constantly under normal driving conditions, and repairs/service issues are a hassle. I would hope that this is investigated before somebody is injured or killed. Also, jasper jeep is the dealership that sold the jeep to me. They are great. It is nalley jeep in roswell ga that is giving me a hard time. They will no longer authorize "free repairs" to a faulty product. The number to that dealership is [xxx] and the address is [xxx], roswell ga 30076. Thank you for your help.*ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Both front factory brake rotors warped causing brakes to pulsate when braking to a stop. The dealer replaced the rotors twice and it continues to pulsate after about 6,000 miles.
Within 15,000 miles front brake rotors have prematurely worn which caused vehicle to vibrate when brakes were applied. Please give any further details.
Front brake rotors and pads wearing out frequently causing the steering wheel and column to vibrate .
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.
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.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, or wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The front disc brake rotors can experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in the "salt belt." if the rotors are not replaced, the corrosion can eventually compromise the structural integrity of the stamped steel center hub section of the rotor.
- Risk
- The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.
Recall number 00V136000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Jeep Cherokee premature wear
Is rotors or pads wearing out early a common problem on the 1999 Jeep Cherokee?
10 of 366 owner complaints about the 1999 Jeep Cherokee (3%) mention rotors or pads wearing out early. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Jeep Cherokee?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Jeep Cherokee
No deployment 17Stalling 17Fire or smoke 14Airbag light 12Power windows 11Grinding brakes 8Check engine light 7Seat belt 7Tire blowout 7Brake failure 5Fuel pump 5Harsh shifting 5Jerking 5
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