2001 Jeep Cherokee brakes problems

Filed Jun 23, 2011 · Brakes, Steering · 107,000 miles · LA

This is another complaint for 'death wobble'. I have had my jeep taken in several times and have had to live with it because mechanics didn't believe me or just didn't solve my problem. I should have used the la lemon law statutes to return my car but didn't know that back then. Driving down the road 45-70 MPH and either hitting a bump or going around 70 MPH your whole front end will "shimmy/shake/wobble" making it feel like a giant earthquake. I have tried to find a class action suit against this as I find several websites/forums/customers complaining about it. Right when it shakes you have to slow down below 40 MPH - sometimes on the interstate and have had close calls for a collision! If you want just search for 'death wobble' and you will see a whole new world. I don't know what would happen if you didn't slow down as your immediate response is to hit the brakes. Parts replaced have been brake rotors/pads, steering dampener, upper and lower control arms, and tires. It still does it to this day.

Filed Aug 27, 2009 · Body, Brakes · CA

Don't buy a jeep! Piece of junk. Since I have owned mine the following has broke radiator, seat track, power window motor, brakes, blowout, transmission, headlight covers dulled, multiple rear light outages, inside lights out.

Filed Jan 8, 2007 · Brakes · 54,427 miles · MD

At 20,000 miles my jeep cherokee shuttered when braking at highway speeds. It was so violent it almost threw my jeep into the dividing wall. I took this to my dealer and was told it was a $700 repair to replace my rotors and break pads. This is covered under a jeep service bulletin but was not a recall. Jeep knew before my vehicle rolled off the assembly line that the brake rotors warped under conditions of high heat or the use of salt on the highways. This is due to the composite metal of the rotor. I then took my vehicle to my regular mechanic and had the rotors replace with chrysler parts. Once again I am experiencing the vibration at 54,000. I have been told the same thing. I am now keeping a collection of warped jeep rotors in hope that eventually they will be held accountable for this problem.

Filed Apr 28, 2005 · Body, Brakes · OH

2001 jeep cherokee front brake rotors corroded. *mr the rotors also flaked creating a hazardous condition. The dealer was aware of this prior to the end of the warranty period, but did not correct this defect. The consumer also experienced standing water in the foot wells, A/C failure, fan failure and the doors not being aligned properly. There is a brake recall for this vehicle, but the recall number was not given. *sc

Filed Feb 10, 2005 · Brakes · DC

Consumer concern about brakes on 2001 jeep cherokee laredo. *bf when the brakes were applied the vehicle shook. The vehicle has been taken tot he dealer several times for repair but the problem always resurfaces.

Filed Jan 26, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 9,012 miles · IL

Complaint received via e-mail. I have had a consistent problem with my brakes since I brought it. The first failure occurred at 9012 miles. Dealership replaced the front calipers and rotors. Then at 18811 miles dealership resurfaced the front and rear rotors because they were warped. At 24,806 miles the failure recurred. Dealership replaced all 4 brake rotors. Currently, at 32,000 miles the failure recurred, but the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer, dealership, and other jeep owners informed me that this was a design flaw that occurred in the earlier and some later model jeeps, but has been modified in 2005 model.*ak the consumer stated that the vehicle was taken in for repair three times while under warranty. The engine light was on for one week. The low coolant light comes on when the vehicle is started (cold) and goes off when the vehicle is warm.

Filed Dec 13, 2004 · Brakes, Suspension · 21,500 miles · DC

Had problems w/ front end shaking violently when I hit a bump, changed lanes or put on the brakes at freeway speeds. Thought it was a brakes or alignment problem, but after having brakes replaced and the alignment checked, I resorted to going to the jeep dealership. After dealer replicated the symptoms, informed me of a technical service bulletin from last year and then replaced the entire suspension system under warranty. (note: the car had 18,000 miles on it at the time.) the symptoms are returning less than a year later. This should be covered under a recall.

Filed Nov 5, 2004 · Brakes · IL

Defective brake, there is a pulsation felt through brake pedal when braking to a stop.brake calipers, rotors and pads replaced. *bf the consumer had problems with front brakes and had released a tsb on the issue and they replaced brake parts.

Filed Aug 30, 2004 · Body, Brakes · OH

Problems with standing water in the footwell, failed air conditioner, rubbing fan and door adjustments. *mr there was standing water in the passenger foot well. The vehicle also needed new brakes due to rusted rotors. The consumer requested reimbursement. *sc

Filed Jul 23, 2004 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · UT

Brakes on a jeep cherokee. The brakes on my 2001 jeep cherokee have started shaking the car rappidly when the brakes are applied at freeway speeds. I have contacted the dealer and have been informed that this is not a warranty issue. I also called a local meineke location and was told that this is a common issue with most cherokee's. The result is that this will cost me $300 for a problem that should be covered under a recall.