The front brake rotors were bad causing consumer to feel a vibration in the front end of the vehicle while applying the brakes.
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes complaints
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Fuel sending unit failed.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v‑136) prior to recall notification, owner is being denied reimbursement of the rotors because the rotors were warped instead of rusted.
While driving could step on the brakes pedal and could feel the brakes pulsing.a technician repaired the front brakes.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notification (00v‑136).
Vehicle has experienced continued failure of the recall component prior to notification (00v‑136), a total of five sets of rotors repaired.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00v‑136) brake rotors and replaced four times in 27,500 miles.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to notification (00v‑136) brake rotors.
Rotor repaired free, charged for pads
Approx. 6 months ago, gasoline leaked from tank to garage floor. Fumes entered home. We were awake and quickly moved vehicle and ventilated home, before fumes reached burning fireplace. Dealer replaced a plug and promised it would never happen again. 7/2/2000 gasoline leaked in garage while family was sleeping. Fumes contaminated entire home. Wife taken to hospital for exposure. Dealer now states the plastic tank misformed but will not advise why. Service manager, steve, states he has seen this happen before, but refused to install a metal tank. We have advised that we do not want the truck back and fear for our family's safety. Vehicle is currently at dealer. In 1998, this vehicle shut down in the middle of a highway due to the same problem other consumers mentioned on your complaint page. The dealer is also performing the brake recall work. I feel this plastic gas tank is extremely dangerous, since it misformed and leaked on it's own. If the dealer makes us bring the truck back home and finish the lease, we are afraid to operate the vehicle or put it in our garage. Please help.
On jan. 20, 2000, while traveling at approximately 10mph I taped the brakes and the vehicle slid off the road into a tree dispite my efforts to maintain control.
Rear brakes make a rubbing noise. Dealer resurfaced all 4 rotors & replaced the pads at consuemr's cost. Vehicle still makes a grinding noise.
Rear calipers locked up. Dealer has replaced rear calipers and pads and shoes. Manufacturer notified.
Rear rotors needed to be replaced after 15,000 miles because they were warped. Front rotors needed to be replaced after 12,000 miles because they were warped. The steering wheel would shake when braking because of this problem.
Front driver's side caliper went into the rotor, causing vehicle to grind. Midas repaired vehicle.
In april consumer was experiencing a brake problem . Took vehicle to midas. Mechanic stated that rotors were warped. When consumer applied brakes there was severe vibration.
Consumer heard a whirping sound like a window was open. Took vehicle to mechanic, and mechanic indicated that noise was coming from rear passenger's rotors. Steering wheel shook, and car pulled to the right.
Have replaced brakes 3 times - grabbing - at approx 20,000, 27,000 and 32,000.
Rotors warped/replaced at 11000 and at 25000. Transmission slips out of gear, won't go more than 20mph.
Brake rotors are warping about every 10,000 miles due to overheating.
Rotors warped at 24,000/30,000/33,000 with squealing. Causes brakes to vibrate severly when braking. Dealer says normal wear and tear. Putting 3rd set of rotors on 5/4/00 at 33000 miles.
Brakes pulsate, dealer said warped rotors. Paid approx. $300. To recut front rotors. Now have pulsation again @ 22000 mi.
When applying brakes, during normal braking pedal pulstated. This happened on any type of road surface. Jeep was taken to the dealership a couple of times for this problem. Rotors were resurfaced in june of 99. Pads have been replaced. Problem with the brakes continued. The rotors are very thin which cause warping. Please provide any further information.
Brakes failed intermittently in wet road conditions, causing extended stopping distance. Vehicle been to repair shop on five occasions, and nothing could be found.
Brakes continually require replacement due to wear.
Brakes repeatedly fixed and repeatedly fail.
When consumer applies brakes it is not smooth braking. The brakes grab. Rotor and brake pads in good condition, but problem remains. *ak
Vehicle experiences excessive problem with front brake rotors warping. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that part was not cover under warranty, and replacement/repairs would be at consumer's cost. *ak
When consumer hits the brakes the whole front end starts shaking. This causes the consumer to lose control.
Brake rotors continually warp. Front replaced at 8700 and 18755 miles. Front and rear resurfaced at 25000 miles. Problem has just returned at 30350 miles.
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