Brakes squeaking and vehicle popping out of gear a lot. 59-v830-680
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes complaints
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During routine inspection rear rotors and pads were found to be corroded and had to be replaced.*ak there was a recall on the front rotor and disc and the consumer is concerned that the rear brakes should also be recalled. Nlm
The vehicle vibrates and pulls to the right when the brake is applied, possibly due to rotors problem. The consumer received recall on the same problem and got rotors replaced. A year later the brake problem reoccured and the rotors had to be resurfaced. However the problem was still not fixed.
Vehicle was serviced by dealership on 8/9/2000 for a recall issued by jeep regarding defective from brake rotors. Rotors were replace by dealership, along with a charge of $100 for new pads (vehicle only had 23,175 miles). Brakes worked fine prior to the recall, however since the repair they squeak from time to time and had begun to get worse. On 8/9/2001, the vehicle was returned to the dealership to resolve the problem. Dealership refushed to replace parts, commenting "it is a know problem the jeeps have a problem with their front brakes. It is not uncommon for a jeep with new brake pads to eat through the rotors in less than 9,000 miles. It you want it fixed you will have to pay for the repairs." the repair invoice now states "vehicle needs rotors, customer decline at this time" because I will not pay them to fix a known jeep defect. Problem was then brought to the attention of chysler customer service whose solution was that I be required to pay another one of their dealerships $75 for inspection of the brakes so that they could process a report. Their response was that they would work with me to review the parts, however it would be my responsibility to pay for the $75 inspection. I am now stuck with the option of paying chyrsler an addtional $75 (with no guarantee that they will even fix the problem that they created) or pay for the repairs out of my own pocket. Replacing one set of defective rotors with another set of defective rotors is not closure on a recall.
There is a vibration in brakes when stopping. Steering wheel will also vibrate when using brakes. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated needed rotors replaced. The front brakes have been replaced two times and dealer will not replace the rear brakes.
While parked with engine idling, vehicle jumped from park to reverse, resulting in a collision. Dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle. *ak consumer had attempted to stop vehicle, but was unable to. Brake/rotor problem.
Sudden grinding noise on app brakes on r rear wheel . Limited view by writer suggests massive corrosion of rotor and presented as such to dealer. Dealer denies cause claims separation of pad from mooring causing damage. Accepted as true , writer authorizes repair - asks for worn parts return . Check written for repair; vehicle pick up after hours. Returned rotors verify massive corrosion cause of stripping pad off. Dealer replaced with same corrosion prone mopar rotors . Invoice pre-paid $341.55 . Vehicle largely inoperable over previous 10 months due to repeated failure of ABS . Front rotors replaced under recall. Absolute loss of faith in dealer competence . Will only further commun. With manufacturer.
Front & rear rotors warped (pulsating sensation), replaced at 25k miles, again at 37k miles. Dealer claims excessive braking!!
The brake rotors failed twice. Nlm
Vehicle was having problems with brakes. Took vehicle to dealer and was informed vehicle was on recall #00v136000 for rotors. They were repaired along with other parts of brakes. Owner was charged for repairs to brake rotors and other parts. This was a leased vehicle.
Consumer has been trying to contact dealer since june of 2000 for a recall letter that was received on vehicle. *ak consumer does not specifically state which recall, however there is only 1 in the recall database from a year ago and that is dealing with the rotor:disc hub, a dealer 30 miles away resolved recall issue.
I bought a jeep grand cherokee limited with 16,000miles in march 2000 & thought it was a fine running vehicle with excelent brakes. Jeep recalled the rotors & replaced them with stainless steel ones on 10/10/2000 at 29,234miles. The mechanic commented about a problem & on the way home we also noticed a terrible change in the car. When the brakes are applied the vehicle bucks & shudders, practically knocks your teeth out! Very reduced & unsafe stopping resulted. These rotors have now been replaced four times & tomorrow will be the fifth time, all still under warrentee. These new jeep rotors have been manufactured out of plane, like a warped record, resulting in unsafe braking & great discomfort. Our fine vehicle has become a lemon with these rotors! Chrysler will not give us any help, except to tell us to deal with our local jeep service manager, who doesn't have a clue what to do. Do you have any suggestions? Letter to the state attorney general?
While traveling and when depressing brake pedal it traveled to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer pumped brake pedal still to floorboard. Then, consumer pulled vehicle over, and noticed brake pads off shoes. Please provide further information.
I want to know why vehicles in minnesota, especially twin cities area, are not included in the brake rotor salt belt recall (recall 00v136000) issued by chrysler corporation involving the jeep grand cherokee? Our winters last 6 to 7 months during which this year the state of minnesota was running out of salt due to the extreme usage this winter required. You cannot tell me that we don't qualify for this recall. I have received a written denial from damlier-chrysler requesting this recall be performed on my vehicle. I was told the recall did not apply to my car. Am I supposed to feel safe and secure knowing that this problem exists where heavy salt usage occurs? Does anyone see the massive lawsuit pending from owners living in minnesota? I want an answer to this and I want my rotors replaced with the new style rotors named in the recall.
The front brake rotors failed prior to recall notice 00t-005, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
Rear brake rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown. Also, when applying brakes a loud noise occurs, and pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
At 27,700 miles I was told the rotors were warped and needed new front brakes. I have never owned a car that needed brakes that soon ... Ever! I was just told that at 45,704 miles, the rotors are again warped and I need new front brakes. Why? Chrysler has offered a new set of rotors, but no assurance they will last longer than the 18,000 miles the last set lasted. "off the record" and employee told me the brakes on the grand cherokee are not adequately cooled. I have 3 other vehicles with 80,000 + miles on them & only one has had replacement brakes at 82,000 miles. The seat back "jumps" back a cog or so on occasion. The dealer cant' even give me an estimate as it is very expensive and involves rebuilding the drivers seat! I think chrysler should fix it as it was obviously defective in the first place. Never had a car do this either. Kinda hard to drive when laying on one's back!
The front brake rotors failed prior to recall notice 00v‑136 resulting in warpage and excessive vibration while driving, the consumer requested reimbursement but has not recieved a response yet. Nlm
Both rear rotors were flaking and rusting. Dealer has advised that they must be replaced. In early november, consumer received a recall notice for front rotors for the exact same problem.
While traveling and when depressing brake pedal noticed loss of braking power. Vehicle was serviced. *ak consumer states brake lining had become detached from backing plate, dealer stated this is normal wear even though the balance of the lining material fell off when the brakes were examined.
During hard braking the antilock brakes pulsed once and then there was no brakes causing an accident.
The brake rotors failed prior to recall notice 00v‑136, the manufacturer refused reimbursement, mechanic stated that the rotors were replaced because of normal use not because they were pitted. Nlm
After applying brakes vehicle studders, and coasts, does not come to a complete stop, this occurs every one or two days.
While the consumers daughter was driving the brakes failed when applied resulting in a rear end accident, after the accident the consumer received recall notice 00v‑136 for the brake rotors, the consumer feels the faulty rotor may have caused the previous accident. Nlm
Vehicle has been repaired uner recall 00 v136 000 for brake rotors five times. Twice before, and twice after recall. When brakes were applied vehicle vibrated . Dealer stated that rotors were warped.
Vehicle would accelerate on its own after shifting into gear. Engine would rev up when first starting up, and would remain until vehicle was shut down. Vehicle was very hard to stop due to brakes not working properly.
Have had to have the rotor replaced 5 times since purchase. Took in when I received the recall, but brakes are bad again. This will be the fifth set of rotor the vehicle has gone through at 40,000 miles
My car started pulsing upon braking at about 10,000 miles. I took its to potamkin jeep and they fixed it under warranty. The problem started again at 18,971 miles. I took it back to potamkin jeep and they replaced the rotors. The problem was back at 26,789 miles and I took it to dade jeep. They replaced the rotors again with the same defective parts. The problem started again at 37,000 miles. Now that the car is out of warranty, they will not fix it now. I filed arbitration with chrysler and they refuse to admit this car has a problem.
Dealer replaced first set of front rotors under warranty. Both sets afterwards that were replaced consumer had to pay for repairs. Dealer said this was a known problem with jeep.
Brake rotors failed prior to recall notice 00v‑136, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
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