Dealer had advised consumer that the dealership does not have the parts to repair manufacturer's recall 10578/ brake rotors. Consumer has been waiting for more than a month.
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes complaints
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4 wheel disc rear rotors are separating due to corrosion. Vehicle is on its second set of rear rotors at only 70,000 miles.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notification and is being denied reimbursement (00v‑136).
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notification which almost resulted in vehicle accident due to loss of braking ability, owner requesting reimbursement for repair of the rotors. (00v‑316)
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall (00v‑136), however is not included in the recall due to year manufactured.
The brakes were grabbing due to rear and front rotors malfunctions. Yh
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notification causing extreme vibration due to warped rotors. (00v‑136)
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notification (00v‑136), request reimbursement.
Front brake pad failure caused the vehicle to shake and pull. Yh
Vehicle is a part of manufacturer's recall 10578. However, and is experiencing the same problems on both rear brakes. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer on numerous occasions, but dealer responds that it is "wear and tear". Consumer has had problems with all four brakes since she bought vehicle in 1996.
Brakes failed prior to the recall. Yh
I have never had brake problems with any other vehicle. This problem started out with only 11000 miles and a clicking noise when brakes were engaged. The pads and rotors were replaced. Then again at around 18,000 miles the pads were woren, and rotors replaced again, I believe. I can not find the receipt for that visit. Then at 25,000 miles pad were again put on and rotors turned. At 28,000 rotors vibrate and new ones put on. Now at 33,000 miles they are again vibrating. There is definitely a defect in this mechanism and it needs to be addressed.
Brakes pulsate causing pulling and steering wheel vibration, replaced pads and rotors, replace all four rotors the second time, scraping noise from rear axle, bad end bearing and cracked skin in rear axle, replaced rear axle gear set.
Within 50,000 miles of wear all four rotors were replaced due to corrosion and pitting. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall due to VIN.
After vehicle was parked for a week and without starting the engine, brakes did not work properly when applied. Vehicle did not stop, and emergency brakes had to be applied. Found that left reare brake pad had separated from its metal support. *ak
Front and rear brakes corroded. Yh
I have had the following failures: fuel guage/ brakes (3) times/engine mount, and water pump, brought the vehicle in (5) times before they fixed the transmission, rear windshield wipers quit working, and then restarted. Also cd player died. Is this a lemon?
Apparently, there was a recall of certain 1997 vehicles for the fuel sending unit and the brake system has had the power booster replaced another time by the previous owner. Recall 97v194000.002.
I have had my front rotors replaced on my 1997 jeep grand cherokee 4 times. (17000, 28000, 35000, 43000 miles) . I do not drive in stop and go traffic. I do not tow and I am not a heavy braker. I have complained to chrysler about this problem on several occasions, but they said it is not their defect. It must be the way I am driving. I have found web sites (deja.com, edmunds.com) that have numerous postings about this problem. I really feel that this is a defect in the chrysler product.
Brake rotors keep heating up, causing excessive vibration. Rotors have been replaced and problem still exists.
Brakes continually require repairs and replacements due to failure causing pulsating. Mjs
Consumer states his brake pads separated from the metal backing causiing rotor damage-which caused the auto to pull to the side each time he applied his brakes.
I've had the radio replaced 11/1998, a transmission filter replace 02/1998, and the transmission clutches replaced 03/1999, brake rotars need replacing, now I have lost all dash lights, windshield wipers, gas tank stays on empty, and hasastation in transmission failing again, not under warrenty will not service anymore, most failures started at 38,000 miles. Warrenty over at 36,000.
Light bulb failed on the front panel. Nlm
Front rotors warp every 4000-6000 miles. Dealer has turned the rotors numerous times and replaced 3 times. Problem still continues.
Rear differential pinion and carrier bearings failed at 12,000 miles. Replaced under warranty. Failed a second time at 59,000 miles, same problem. Chrysler refuses to repair. Ac evaporator corroding again. Replaced once under warranty, problem has returned. Abs motor control circuit has failed, no ABS.
Braking system malfunctioned which may caus eextende dstopping distance. Also, brake rotors warped. However, this had not affected the brake pads. Delaer replaced front rotors twice every 20,000 miles. Please provide further information.
Brakes were soft, on test driving the brake pads fell off. Yh
Brake rotors warped under normal useage, resulting in severe vibration when brakeing at or above 40 MPH. Dealer turned rotors, problem reappeared at approximately 18,000 miles.rotors were turned again, problem reappeared at 21,00 miles, rotors were replaced. Problem reappeared at 29,000 miles, took to second dealer. Dealer would not perform repairs under warranty, turned rotors at my expense. Problem reappeared at 36,500. Contacted chrysler customer relations twice, they refuse to do anything about it, and continue to refer me to the dealer. I am concerned for the safety of my family and I due to possibility this vibration could lead to loss of control and increased braking distances.
All four brake rotors had to be replaced at pa state inspection because all were warped..I called chrysler corp for assistance, and they denied that a problem exists.
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