[1] at 128,000 plus miles I heard a grinding sound coming from under the car [2] the mechanic who worked on the vehicle found that all the bearings both front and rear were worn or corroded along with spacing rings on the rear axel. He indicated that they were defective original equipment, that bearings do not corrode or wear out with the mileage that the car had been driven. [3] all the bearings and spacers required replacing.
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee: grinding or squealing brakes
17 of the 987 complaints about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
When applying the brakes, a loud grinding noise can be heard. The dealer has attempted to repair the vehicle but has not found a remedy for this problem. Please provide further details.
Problems with front brakes grinding. Nar 1/22/2003 the consumer had problems stopping. The problem was diagnosed as 2 bad front brake disc rotors and 2 bad front brake calipers. When the consumer did some research, he discovered daimler chrysler had issued a recall and now the consumer is seeking reimbursement.
Having problem with rear and front brakes squeaking all the time considereing they are both new, one from a recall and one from a brake service center. Dt
Before consumer purchased the vehicle, the rotors and pads had been replaced. Consuemr received a recall notice regarding the rotors and pads and had them replaced again per recall standards. In june of 2001, consumer noticed a pulsing in the brakes. The brakes were worn, the rotors were replaced and the pads changed. In september of 2002, there was a heavy pulsing and a grinding noise during braking. Consumer was told the pads were completely worn away and metal was grinding against metal.
*ak consumer states transmission does not shift the way it should, there is a delay when going into gear and it makes a noise, rear seal, pan gasket, and cooler lines leaking, humming in engine at 59-62 MPH, the wiper blades failed, while using remote there is a grinding noise coming from door area, the right front rotor is worn, the deqler replaced the front brake pads, and headlights need to be adjusted.
Vehicle wanders uncontrollably and has too much emphasis when turning corners, and there us a loud grinding noise coming from beneath the vehicle. Sway bar has been replaced four times within the past five years. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and stated that the vehicle could possibly roll over.
Brakes were squeaking. Once pressed brakes to floor, and vehicle would not stop until it was right up on back of another vehicle. Please provide any further information.
While traveling consumer noticed a grinding noise. Soon after vehicle would buck forward and backward. Dealer has been contacted . Please provide further information.
Tapping on the brakes they make a grinding sound. The rear brakes were replaced but the problem has come back. After the dealer checked it out to see why the noise won't go away the dealer claimed it was normal.
The rear differential failed (luckily before the 36,000 warranty) but now the front differential has developed grinding and needs to be replaced. Unfortunately it started just after the warranty ran out. Pretty disappointing for a car with less than 43,000 and well cared for.
Grinding/scraping noise coming from rear differential - car purchased used with 36220 miles from jeep dealeraship - 220 miles out of warrantee - estimated cost of repair : $1200.
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 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
17 of 987 owner complaints about the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee (2%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Fuel gauge 149Stalling 83Fuel pump 32ABS 27Loss of power 23No deployment 20Power steering loss 18Brake failure 16Fire or smoke 14Fuel leak 13Premature wear 13Jerking 10Wipers 10Won't start 9Check engine light 8Hesitation 8Sudden acceleration 8Pulling 7Transmission failure 7Engine failure 6Headlights 6Slipping 6Won't shift 6Door locks 5
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