Front brake rotors get hot and warped every 15-20,000 miles which caused extended stopping distance, and may result in a crash. Dealer turned and replaced rotors 3 times. Please provide further information.
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes complaints
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Brakes don't grab.
Rotors have been replaced four times due to the rotors having warped. Dealer can't detemine the cause.
Air leak in the passenger door, unable to be rectified. Mjs
Brake light frequently lit when brakes appled, dealer says rear rotors need replacing at only 27000mi,pulsating when brakes applied.
Brake rotors warped on five different occasions, dealer cannot find the problem, problem still exist.
Poor design of brake pads / rotors failed. The front brake rotors warped and were replaced by dealer at 10,000 miles. However all repairs were done under warranty but the rotors have now warped again at 22,000 miles, dealer will not make repairs.
When the brakes are applied they pulsate. Dealer has replaced brakes at 20k miles. The vehicle currently has 38000 miles and problem reoccurred. Manufacturer has been notified.
When applying the brakes there is a squealing noise coming from the brakes. When owner had the cherokee checked all the brakes rotors were found to be rusted and splitting apart. The rotors are being replaced. Technician believes the rotors to be defective. *ak
Failure of the front brake rotors. Began with brake pulsation. Rotors completely warped. Brake pads worn. Both replaced at owner's expense $456.86. Chrysler refuses to acknowledge problem. Chrysler file/case # 5801654. Owner told not covered under original warranty even though service bulletin exists sb980828050398!!! Chrysler will not cover any expense for repair. Owner spoke with chrysler customer service 3 times in the same day. Owner was told over and over that pads and rotors are only covered up to 12,000 miles. Owner believes that the problem existed due to defective original manufacturer's parts.
Brake rotors continue to fail and cause very poor stopping ability and grinding.
The brake rotors are out of round andcausing the brakes to pulsate and shake. Could result in loss of control .
Front brake rotos warped and replaced by dealer at 10000 mile. The rear brake rotors have now warped. At 22000 miles, dealer will not make repair *ak.
Transfer case misaligned causing vibration and noise. Mjs (97v‑194)
Driving at approximately 10 MPH on flat surface ABS brakes failed and vehicle slid which resulted in an accident.
Parking brake shoe broke off and damaged the ABS and drum systems.
Front rotors have been replaced twice and resurfaced once.last resurface 02/98, all repairs have been done under warranty but rotors have again failed and dealerships are trying to charge for what appears to be defective equipment.
Brake rotors pulsate/vibrate when brakes are applied. Dealer contacted several times, vehicle does not comply to previous models recalled. Problem cannot be remedied. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Rotors continually warping and needing replacement.
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*dsy rear differential failed. Yh the gas gauge failed. The ABS failed. The fuel filler pipe broke.
Abs brake problems; when applying the brakes under normal driving conditions, the pedal was vibrating as if the system was trying to engage. The truck slowed down somewhat, but it did not come to a complete stop. Driver shifted into park, which slowed the vehicle down. The truck was towed to the dealership.
Front and rear brake rotors have warped three times and continue to warp. Dealer will not acknowledge a problem. I am concerned that the problem will escalate causing an accident.
Brakes squeak whenever they are applied. Vehicle has had new pads put on the front and lubricated the rear. This condition still unresolved.
Original rotors warped and were replaced under warranty by chrysler. Replacement rotors are now warped causing unsafe operating conditions when trying to stop. I consider my driving habits and conditions to be quite normal, no hard braking, no riding of brakes, no trailer towing, and hills.
The defective front brake rotors warped at 40,000 miles which caused the vehicle to jerk forward, almost resulting in an accident. Currrently at the dealer. Please provide details.
When you step on the brakes car starts to vibrate (only happens on low speed between 20-40 MPH)
Rotor failures.
Brake rotors and pads failed.
Brake rotors failed prematurely. Qcaw
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