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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes complaints

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See the summary of 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems: which part fails, at what mileage and related recalls.

Filed Jan 22, 2001 · Brakes, Suspension · MA

Front brake rotors failed prior to recall notice 00v‑136, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm

Filed Jan 22, 2001 · Brakes · WI

The consumer had the recall component (00v‑136) on two occasions prior to recall notification, consumer requested reimbursement and was denied, consumer did not go to a jeep dealership to have the rotors replaced due to bad service.

Filed Jan 12, 2001 · Brakes · VA

Their is a pulsating feeling in brake pedal, and pedal is also hard when applied. Stopping distance is impaired due to this problem. Dealer rhas been contacted.

Filed Jan 11, 2001 · Brakes · CT

The vehicles front brake rotors were replaced prior to recall notice 00v‑136, consumer requesting reimbursement. Nlm

Filed Jan 11, 2001 · Brakes · MN

Brake pads and rotors failed on four different occasions, consumers vehicle is not included in recall 00v‑136. Nlm

Filed Jan 3, 2001 · Brakes · MD

Front and rear brake rotors out of round, rotors resurfaced prior to recall 00v‑136, owner requesting reimbursement.

Filed Dec 7, 2000 · Brakes · NH

Abs controller failed, causing ABS system to malfunction. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and manufacturer has been notified.

Filed Nov 29, 2000 · Brakes · PA

Unable to remove rear wheel to change tire after removing lug nuts due to corrosion of rear brake rotors adhering to wheel.

Filed Nov 13, 2000 · Brakes · WI

Front rotors failed prior to recall notice, consumer requested reimbursement but was only refunded for parts not labor, consumer wants reimbursement for labor. Nlm

Filed Oct 17, 2000 · Brakes · NY

Consumer is requesting reimbursement for the repairs to the brake rotors which should be covered by the recall.

Filed Oct 6, 2000 · Brakes · ME

Rear brake/ front and rear brake pads, and the emergency parking brakes disintegrated which caused extended stopping distance which may resultin a crash. Common problem. Please provide further information.

Filed Oct 6, 2000 · Brakes · WV

Applied brakes in an emergency, popping sound occurred, and vehicle severely pulled to left caused by the center hub separating from rotor. Please give any further details.

Filed Oct 1, 2000 · Brakes · FL

Front end vibrates and jerks when brakes are applied. (speed is not a factor) front rotors and all brakes were replaced. When problem continued, rotors were replaced for a second time. Problem still continues. Local dealer is unable to offer a suggestion.

Filed Sep 18, 2000 · Brakes · OH

Recall 00v136 was done on vehicle, 3 months later consumer was having more problems and rotor overheating,consumer was charged for expenses other than the recall, consumer wants reimbursement.

Filed Sep 6, 2000 · Brakes, Visibility · MI

While driving on different occasions, consumer's brakes failed, dealer could not locate problem any of the times the vehicle was brought it, the consumer because of safety traded the vechicle in, now there is a recall 00v136 regarding the brakes and the consumer is requesting that he is reimbursed for the loss that was taken when the vehicle was traded in.

Filed Sep 5, 2000 · Brakes · MO

When traveling on highway and applying brakes vehicle shakes and vibrates. Also, loses brake power.

Filed Sep 5, 2000 · Brakes · PA

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

Filed Aug 25, 2000 · Brakes · MD

Recall notification (00v‑136) was sent to consumer, vehicle was experiencing rotor failure and consumer was not able to schedule appointment in a timely manor and had to repair rotors at another location, reimbursement is being denied due to repair issues.

Filed Aug 21, 2000 · Brakes · DC

There has been no accident- the ABS brake light comes on at infrequent times, took to dealer (adams jeep- annapolis, md) they said cab unit is bad (an electronic control box) $700 to repair, we did not have it repaired, I feel that this type of unit should not fail and wanted to check into recalls, dealer said there are not any on this repair. Brakes seem to work as normal otherwise. Should this safety item be looked into? Please address all contact to matt schaaf- as I handle all the maintenance on the vehile for donald. Ps- your website is a great source, thank you. Matt

Filed Aug 14, 2000 · Brakes · FL

When applying brakes vehicle will shake violently. Brake pads are not wearning out, but rotors keep failing. Rotors have been replaced 4 times ,defect keeps reoccurring.

Filed Aug 11, 2000 · Brakes · OH

I replaced my rotors due to premature failure prior to recall. I sent a letter and receipt to jeep for reimbursement and was denied. I sent a follow-up letter and received a phone call from jeep which stated my claim was accepted and I would receive a check and then an hour later received another call denying me. I have tried to correspond with the customer service but I am having a tremendous difficulty with not only reaching the pertinent individuals but in getting anybody to followup with me.

Filed Aug 9, 2000 · Brakes · KY

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

Filed Aug 8, 2000 · Brakes · FL · crash

Manufacturer's recall 879 for front brakes. But, consumer has a problem with his rear brakes that are deteriorating.

Filed Aug 1, 2000 · Brakes · UT

Anti-lock brakes began intermittent failure at around 50,000 miles.

Filed Jul 26, 2000 · Brakes · ME

Front and rear brakes have rusted completly. Manufacture states only the front brakes are covered?

Filed Jul 26, 2000 · Brakes · KY

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

Filed Jul 25, 2000 · Brakes · NJ

Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v‑136) prior to recall notification, consumer was denied repair by the dealership due to scheduling problems, consumer was ablt to have a private garage mechanic replace faulty unit, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

Filed Jul 24, 2000 · Brakes · MD · crash · 2 injuries

While going around a curve at 40 in a 50mile zone applied brakes and vehicle started to skid. Then, consumer lost control of vehicle, and it was totalled.

Filed Jul 18, 2000 · Brakes · OH

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

Filed Jul 17, 2000 · Brakes · NY

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

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