2000 Jeep Cherokee: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Feb 24, 2011 · Fuel system · 148,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle had been repaired according to recall 02v104000 (fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors). The contact stated that after the repair, the vehicle began making a squealing noise when she lifted her foot off the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the failure occurred when the vehicle began to become warm. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that they could hear the noise but could not determine from where it was coming. The failure mileage was 148,000 and the current mileage was 152,000.

Filed Jul 8, 2007 · Fuel system, Steering · 150 miles · MN

I had several trips to the dealership with the jeep. I purchased the jeep on july 26, 2000 new. I took excellent care of the vehicle, have it checked and oil changed every 2500 miles. Before the three year warranty was up I had a total of 15,000 miles on it. I complained of it shimmying and grinding sound in the back, but they said they couldn't find a thing wrong. In february having about $18,000 miles on it that I needed a new fuel pump - $900.00 worth. Since then it has been down hill. I have complained since day one that my vehicle shimmies out of control intermittently, and no one could find anything wrong, just put new control arms and bushings on it and, steering pinion, tight steering, and a host of other such remedies, to no avail. This past weekend, I was almost in a very serious accident on highway 94, as I did go out of town, after the above was fixed, but apparently it didn't help as my vehicle shook almost out of control again. I put on my breaks immediately and had to go to the side of the road. I stopped, sat for a while, and then drove off, and it was okay for a while, but in the meantime, a driver from behind almost hit me when I had to put my breaks on to try to control it some. I am very frustrated with this vehicle and feel it should have been called back when I first complained years ago. I wrote daimler chrysler a letter regarding the fuel pump a few years ago, but the company didn't even respond. In the meantime, I really don't know what to do, I want to trade it in, but feel I was sold a real lemon and should be compensated for the hassles, repair costs, etc. Of what I was hoping would not happen when buying a new vehicle, and the way I take care of it. I cannot afford to buy another brand new one, but do feel the company should have called this vehicle back from the onset, as it has been a lemon, of which I have expressed many times to the dealership where I purchased it.

Filed Sep 3, 2001 · Transmission · AK

Transmission grinds when shifting, growls when clutch not depressed, pops out of gear, at highway speeds when raining pass. Side leaks onto feet and soaking carpet, all complaints made to dealer and can either find no problem or says that the noises are normal, and refuses to do anymore with vehicle.

Filed May 29, 2001 · Steering · PA

There was a grinding noise coming from front of vehicle during normal operation and was difficult to control/ prevent vehicle from wandering. Dealership replaced front side, and pinion bearings twice. Also, replaced steering dampner. Problem is occurring again, and dealership is not providing any assistance to consumer. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Feb 7, 2001 · Steering · TX

Squeal in power steering when turning left, problem corrected by dealership after 3 attempts, entire steering gear housing replaced on 10/09/00. Cj

Filed Jan 31, 2001 · Brakes · MD

When applying the brakes, there is an abnormal amount of disturbing brake squealing, even in optimal driving conditions, brake pads changed, brake squealing continues to be a problem. Cj

Filed Jun 19, 2000 · Suspension, Transmission · NY

Since the first day of ownership of new jeep cherokee 10/3/1999, there has been a grinding sound coming from the 4-wheel drive transfer case. Selling dealer replaced transfer case lubricant. Mechanic said chrysler used "substandard" lubricant. Grinding continued. Repeated attempts for selling dealer (begnal motors) to fix were not successful. Differential replaced at 9585 miles by sawyer motors in saugerties new york. Metal shavings found in transfer case. Warping in gear bolt holes. Dealer said transfer case should be "pristine" at 9,000 miles. Grinding returned at 13,000. Worse on deceleration and during rain. Jeep zone rep. Says chrysler is aware of the problem. Doesn't know how to fix it. Even said problem is "normal". This exact problem reported several times by ntsha in 1999 model. On 6/19/2000 chrysler rep. Wants to replace entire transfer case. Value of vehicle has been reduced. Will lose 5,000 if I sell now. Unsure of safety issues. Chrysler customer support is shameful. They have lost records of my calls. However, chrysler rep explained if 4-wheel drive lever is placed in the wrong position, damage can occur. Sawyer motors owner bob siracasano says he drove another 2000 model that didn't make the sound. Zone rep. Peter hewitt says he cannot guarantee that once the transfer case is replaced, the sound will not go away. This unacceptable. This is a defect. Do you agree? I have had a loaner car for 21 days. I spent $24,000 and now know chrysler has a trackrecord of using poor quality parts, bad customer support and uncooperative dealerships. Consumers need the federal safety agency to stand up for us! Please investigate. Thank you.