Consumer stated when applying the brakes heard loud noise. Also, there was extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and could not duplicate or correct the problem.
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes complaints
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Consumer states that brake rotor separated from wheel causing extended stopping. Please provide any additional information.
Left front brake rotor seized. Had to have brake pads, rotors, lines, fluid replaced
When the brake was applied, the brake pedal went to the floor which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Mr. Consumer stated the vehicle had 2 brake repairs performed on separate occasions.
Components are identified by the federal safety agency campaign id number:00v136000. I have resided in md since april 1996 and had the dealer perform work on brakes 7/01/02 and then to have brake pads replaced on 9/24/02, but dealer encountered the campaign issue but will not fix for free. Nlm
Emergency brake pad running around inner circle of rear rotors broke, locking wheels, and preventing vehicle's movement.
While traveling on highway and when braking there is a clunking noise from underneath the vehicle.
Consumer states vehicle is experinceing the same problem with brake motor as mentioned in recall 00 v 136 000. *ak manufacturer refuses to apply recall repairs to vehicle because delaware was not listed in recall notice, consumer purchased and drove vehicle extensively in delaware, the first sign of corrosion caused consumer to have to replace the right front rotor and resurface the left front rotor, the second sign of corrosion required replacement of the resurfaced rotor, the rear rotors were also exhibiting corrosion damage.
Vehicle was on an incline, the emergancy brake was on, while vehicle rolled back in to water. When the vehicle pulled out of the water the emergency brake was still on.
Pulled boat out of water. Set emergency brake, got out of veh veh rolled back down boat ramp and sunk. *db 43-k076-989
Vehicle came out of gear. *db 24-5176-815
Pulled boat out of water. Set emergency brake, got out of veh veh rolled back down boat ramp and sunk. *db 43-k076-989
Car rolled across the street into the neighbors tree. She thought emergency break on all the way. *db 42-1248-988
Vehicle came out of gear. *db 24-5176-815
Replaced brakes once and have squealing when brakes are applied, also brake pedal sinks when at a stop,spare tire was a recall but never mentioned by carpoint.
Front tires had to constanly be replaced, because they wor out at a rapid pace, recently found out that the right front rotor were on recall.
This will be the third time that front rotors will be replaced due to grinding noise and shaking when applying brakes.
Prior to second recall notification received, the second front rotor failed, however consumer previously had a front rotor replaced and was reimbursed, and now the manufacturer is denying consumer for the second rotor being repaired because they are stating that they have on file that consumer has already been reimbursed for both rotors, conumer is requesting reconsideration for the second rotor, consumer stated the vehicle would vibrate and pull to the left, the dealer replaced both calipers and replaced the rear brake shoes.
Prior to recall notice 00v‑136 the left front brake rotor broke while driving, the consumer is requesting reimbusement for the repairs made prior to notification. Nlm
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Vehicle has extended braking distance, mechanic noticed the rear rotors were disintegrating. Front rotors had to be replaced for the same problem 2 years ago.*ak front stabilizer defective.
The consumer has had the brakes and rotors turned or replaced every 3-6 months. Nlm
Consumer states he put vehicle into park, exited to close the door, and as he was a few feet away there was a griding noise, consumer then turned around and saw the vehicle rolling back toward him, consumer was able to jump inside and stop the vehicle by applying the brakes.
Since purchasing vehicle brake rotors have been turned twice, and front rotors are currently being replaced for vibration occurring during normal braking at any speed. Dealership informed consumer that vehicle's history shows previous service for rotor problems. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Consumer received recall 00v136000 concerning front brake rotors. Upon examination by a private mechanic, rear brake rotors were in same condition as front brake rotors, excessively worn/warped. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Consumer received recall notic e 00v136000. When she contacted manufacturer and dealership, service was refused because her vehicle was classified as salvaged.
Received recall notice 00v136000. Had recall repairs done after taking vehicle to dealership. One month later, received notice. Took vehicle to dealership, mechanic replaced rotors. Brakes were okay. At 73,000 miles had to take it back due to rotors shattering when brakes were applied. Informed ceramic, and rotors placed on vehicle with metallic pads. Mechanic refused to turn rotors unless paid for. Also, due to wear and tear on rotors after 8,000 miles.
Consumer took vehicle to a garage and had front rotors replaced, she later received recall 00v136 and is now requesting reimbursement.
Consumer received recal 00v136000 in jul 5, 2000 for rotors, and less than 8,000 miles there was a sign of corrision on front rotors again. Please provide further information.*ak the rotors were replaced again by the dealer because the rotors were exposed to some kind of solvent.
Recall 00 v 136 000. Replacment rotors have gone bad, resulting in extended stopping distance.
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