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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes complaints

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Filed Jul 17, 2000 · Brakes · PA

Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v‑136) prior to recall notification, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

Filed Jul 17, 2000 · Brakes · NY

Front brake rotors failed prior to recall notice (00v‑136). Yh

Filed Jul 17, 2000 · Brakes · WI

Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v‑136) prior to recall notification, owner requesting reimbursement.

Filed Jul 11, 2000 · Brakes, Transmission · NY

While driving on a highway rear wheels locked. Vehicle was towed to a dealer and technician said that rear axle had burned out and need to be rebuilt.

Filed Jul 11, 2000 · Brakes · WV

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Jul 6, 2000 · Brakes · GA

Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notification and is requesting reimbursement. (00v‑136)

Filed Jul 6, 2000 · Brakes · IA

Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notification and is requesting reimbursement (994-340).

Filed Jun 28, 2000 · Brakes · UT

Rear brake rotors are severley corroded, causing major groves on the inside and outside of the rotors. Please give any further details.

Filed Jun 26, 2000 · Brakes · WI

Rear brake rotors have prematurely corroded, cause unknown. Recall issued for front corroded rotors. Back brakes and rotors also checked and they were also found to be corroded. Replaced at owner's cost. *ak

Filed Jun 26, 2000 · Brakes · CT

Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notification and is requesting reimbursement (00v‑136).

Filed Jun 26, 2000 · Brakes · MA

Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to notification , rotors were replaced, owner requesting reimbursement. (00v‑136)

Filed Jun 23, 2000 · Brakes · NJ

Vehicle experienced recall component failure prior to recall notification, at time of incident rotors were pitted and full of holes, owner requesting reimbursement. (00v‑136) 8mjs

Filed Jun 22, 2000 · Brakes · MD

This particular vehicle was a part of manufacturer's recall 10578. However, both back side rotors has experienced the same problems. Consumer had to replace both front and rear brakes.

Filed Jun 22, 2000 · Brakes · PA

Recall # 00v136000 daimlerchrysler/front brake rotors; dealer had no parts to correct recall campaign. Consumer was told that part(s) were on national back order. Consumer was also told that their customers would be serviced first. Please provide any furhter information.

Filed Jun 21, 2000 · Brakes · IN

While stepping on brakes and/or accelerating, consumer hears a grinding noise. It's the rear brake rotors.

Filed Feb 22, 2000 · Brakes · PA

After having the brake pads replaced dealer noticed rotors were rusting out or flaking which was creating an unsafe condition. Also, due to the brake rotors flaking, hub may eventually separate from the rotors. Please provide any further details.

Filed Jan 3, 2000 · Brakes · PA · 1 injury

The brake rotors cracked and fell off resulting in brake failure which caused vehicle collision and injury to consumer, recall (00v‑136) was not compeleted prior to accident and consumer is requesting reimbursement for damages.

Filed Nov 9, 1999 · Brakes · MA

Brakes are released by ABS system as vehicle is braking once a slow speed is reached, causing it to drift forward. Occurs intermittently.

Filed Nov 1, 1999 · Brakes · NY

Left front brake rotor completely separated & shattered -right front rotor severly corroded -same as ea99-014

Filed Oct 25, 1999 · Brakes · NJ

Right and left brake rotors detached from wheel hub at same time causing complete loss of front brakes. Car had to be steered onto shoulder to avoid collision

Filed Sep 15, 1999 · Brakes · NY

Possible design flaw of brake rotors separated while driving approximately 20 to 35 MPH causing failure which could have resulted in a collision.

Filed Sep 3, 1999 · Brakes, Visibility · WI

Water pump replaced 2 times by dealer, air conditiong compressor continues to fail. Front end vibrates when braking from 35 m.p.h. + causing to back off on the brakes and reapply. Rear wiper motor failed. All 4 interior door panels peeled and replaced by the dealer.

Filed Jul 8, 1999 · Brakes · VA

While driving at 35 MPH applied the brakes on wet pavement, and brakes took about two second's before they kicked in. This was the second time that consumer had this problem. The dealer can't determine the cause of the problem.

Filed Jun 22, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · MS

When traveling and upon approaching an intersection, depressed the brake pedal and vehicle continued to maneuver, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in unwanted acceleration. Consumer has contacted the dealer . Please provide any further details.

Filed Apr 20, 1999 · Brakes · CA

When applying brakes under regular braking conditions, no inclement weather, there is a lot of vibration and shaking. The rotors were turned at 30000 miles because they were repeatedly warping. Currently, at 40,000 miles the condition is back. 8ak

Filed Mar 12, 1999 · Brakes · FL

Defective ABS hydraulic control unit caused the ABS brakes to become inoperative, which almost resulted in an accident. Dealer is replacing the ABS hydraulic control unit.

Filed Jan 24, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · SC

I think my car should be declared a lemon.

Filed Dec 31, 1998 · Brakes, Steering · FL

Unable to maintain alignment, dealer will not align vehicle under warranty,

Filed Sep 24, 1998 · Brakes · MA

Front brake rotors have large pieces flaking off the outer surfaces.

Filed Aug 19, 1998 · Brakes, Suspension · IL

When turning the wheel left or right there is a grinding noise toward the front underbody. Taken to dealership 3 to 4 times for this problem. The last time, the dealership replaced the drivetrain, front axle and brakes. Consumer still experiencing a minor problem.

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