1999 grand cherokee jeep, brake failure and head gasket replaced. *bf the consumer stated while driving and without warning, the vehicle seized up. The vehicle was towed to a garage who replaced the transfer case, rack and pinion, and spider gears.
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee: brake failure
12 of the 1,637 complaints about the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Loss of brakes. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor.
Premature brake failure.*ak email consumer letter in reference to a 1999 jeep grand cherokee that is experiencing premature brake failure. This email consumer letter is an add to to the internet voq request # 10052387.
While driving up an incline at 25/30 MPH accelerator pedal went all the way to the floor and vehicle accelerated at a high speed. This was caused by the throttle body part sticking in open, per dealership.
Vehicle has been in dealer's repair shop 5 times for brake failure. Rotors were replaced at 36,000 miles/ 48,000 miles, and new rotors were put on. At 55,000 miles /68,000 miles/ 72,00 miles rotors were turned again. However, rotors needed to be replaced again. Vehicle started shaking when brakes were applied. Vehicle has no problem stopping. Manufacturer did not have a solution.
Repated brake failures: front brake rotors continue to warp and fail every 5000 to 12000 miles. Dealership continues to replace rotors, but fails to discover the cause of the problem. Brakes are the number one safety component on a vehicle, and this vehicle is not safe. The most recent failure has caused the anti-lock brake system to fail. During emergency stops the front brakes lock and vehicle begins to skid. After four failures, this vehicle does not conform to the applicable express warranties, and the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to repair. Daimler-chrysler should either replace the vehicle or reimburse me for the purchase price of the vehicle less the amount attributable to use prior to the first discovery of the nonconformity at 12,335 miles.
I repeatedly took vehicle to dealership for service, on all visits they told me there were no problems at all, and car was safe, well, brakes failed and I hit a truck, and airbags didn't come out. I could have died if I was on the highway and they failed.
Rotors have warped on this vehicle 5 times previously. The most recent time in june of 2000 with 28787 miles. It is now august of 2000 with 32,000 miles and they are warped again. Dealer advises that theya re not willing to do anything because "nothing is wrong with them". Based on the information in the nhsta database this is a widespread problem that chrysler is failing to correct. There is the possibility of brake failure leading to damage, injury or death.
Brakes failed causing front end shimmy. Nlm
Brakes failed resulting in collision with other vehicle due to a cracked brake line.
When the brakes are applied, the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer and manufcturer have been notified.
Brake pulsation & noise. Also braking over bumps causes pedal drop to floor, loss of braking.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Front brake pulsation during light to moderate brake application
- Subject regarding front brake pulsation during light to moderate brake application
- Experiencing brake roughness or pedal pulsation when the brakes are applied
- Customer may experience a vibration of the steering wheel, floor, seat, instrument panel, or a minor pedal...
- Subject regarding brake roughness or pedal pulsation when the brakes are applied
- Customers may experience front brake roughness or pedal pulsation when brakes are applied due to excessive...
- Information regarding match mounting of brake rotors
- Exhibiting minor brake pedal pulstion which may be caused by rough disc rotors
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
12 of 1,637 owner complaints about the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (1%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
There are 0 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Premature wear 94Stalling 81Airbag light 52Grinding brakes 51Jerking 42Harsh shifting 37Fuel pump 28Headlights 24Whining noise 24Check engine light 23ABS 21Shudder 20Pulling 20Won't start 20Slipping 19Overheating 17Door locks 15Fire or smoke 15Sudden acceleration 15No deployment 13Power windows 13Transmission failure 13Ball joint 12Knocking 12Tire blowout 12Power steering loss 11Engine failure 10Hesitation 8Wipers 8Fuel leak 7Loss of power 7Seat belt 5
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