There is a defect in the brakes for the 1999 jeep. A very large percentage of the jeep problems on your web site relate to this speciifc problem. The dealer and manufacturer are ignoring my complaints. Every 10,000 miles or so the jeep will wobble severely when brakes are applied because of premature warping of brakes/rotors/drums and discs. The descriptions of others on your web site are identical to this.
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes complaints
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We have had the rotors "shaved" at 12,000 miles, supposedly replaced at 22,000 miles and started having problems again at 31000 miles car vibrates violently, driver seat belt keeps jamming, the differential had to be replaced and the fuel pump had to be replaced
One resurface and two replaced rotors under warranty; seems to need third set of rotors in less than 34,000; warped rotors effects control of car while braking. Need the federal safety agency to open file and investigate. This is a serious safety problem and a recall is mandated.
I purchased the vehicle in oct 2000 with 28000 miles. We have approximatly 29500 miles on it now. When driving a freeway speeds the steering wheel will vibrate quite severly. Traveling down hill will make this problem more pronounced, eg. More vibration. I called the dealer and was informed that this is not covered by warrenty. I replaced the front discs myself and found that the front discs had allready been cut to the wear limit stated on the discs. Less material left on discs warpage a lot sooner. It appears that many other owners of this vehicle have had to repalace disc for the same problem. In conclusion vibrating steering wheels take your attention off the road and pose a dangerous situation when it happens. I am sure you will find a mountain of brake dsics attesting to this problem. Hopefully no accident damaged people.
All four brake rotors wore out excessively which has caused vibration in steering wheel when applying brakes. Brake rotors have been resurfaced every ten thousand miles. Consumer has contacted dealer, and dealer has turned the rotors. However, problem still occurs.*ak consumer states air conditioner was not cold enough.
The brakes in my 99 jeep warp every 10,000 miles causing the vehicle to violently vibrate when breaking at highway speeds. I was told "yeah it was a design flaw" by the dealership when I first brought it in and that they have this problem with most of the jeeps they sell. Every 10,000 miles!!!! I do not commute or drive grades. 10,000 miles per rotor resurfacing.
First, brake related problems: mileage 2341 complaint pulsatting when stopping 20-55 MPH , front brake rotors were resurfaced , complaint 2 mileage 16040 brakes pulsatting when stopping also shimmy in steering 45-55 MPH, front brake rotors were replaced reason warpage due to overheating design flaw? / complaint 3 mileage 17000, brakes pulsatting , vibaration in vehicle and steering wheel shimmy when brake are applied. Have not rportedto dealer at this time will schedule for week of 07/16/01. Secondly, transmission shift problems: started when vehicle was brand new when stopping it felt like someone was hitting you in the rear end. First repair ,mileage 4428 consisted of tsb0300799 and replacement of rear driveshaft,also rear axle carrier and pinion bearings were replaced.second transmission repair mileage 10453 due to harsh shiffting @ 20 MPH and again when stopping it felt like someone ran into the rear of the vehicle, this time the transmission yoke was replaced and another transmission update per tsb21-09-00,also during this service the front driveshaft was replaced due to a howling noise which started around 55-60 MPH, complaint three mileage 10818 vehicle still has whining noise coming from drive train. In addittion, transmission problems continue with harsh shifting at times at 20 MPH and 50-55mph,these shift points worsen as other problems were being corrected,dealer claims that thhis is adaptive memory and their nothing that will be done to correct it. According to casey jeep service manager daimlerchrysler does not see this as a problem only an issue. Fourth complaint mileage 16040 transmission continues to shift hard at times @ 20 MPH and 50-55 MPH. At this time dealer show no concern in correcting this problem . In summary, brake and drive train problems with this vehicle starting at 2341 miles, and they continue be on-going. I now question the safety of this vehicle.
Rotors and pads supposedly replaced by dealer at 11k miles rotors warped again at 30k they said chrysler wont pay took jeep to my own mechanic who replaced front rotors and said it didnt look like they had replaced the rotors but recut them I rechecked my invoice from dealer says replaced per service bulletin,called chrysler they say they reported they were just resurfaced. A recall needs to be done on this this is crazy that so many jeeps are having the exact same problem I didnt want any more inferior mopar junk put on my car.
Front brake rotors are warped this causes steering to shake. Rotors have been replaced twice. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further information.
Rotors keep warping. This makes vehicle vibrate when applying brakes. Contacted dealer.*ak
With only 35000 miles on vehicle, consumer has had it serviced four times for brakes and is needing to have it serviced again, consumer was informed that the brake pads seemed to have been designed or assembled with too tight clearance, causing rotors to warp from the heat generated during braking.
There was vibration in steering and extended braking distance when braking, also noise. Dealer replaced front rotors. In oct 2000, vehicle was taken to dealer for same problem, at that time dealer turned rotors.*ak
There was vibration in steering column during brake application, more severe under hard braking. Dealership has examined vehicle at 6,000 /15,000 /24,000/ 30,000 and 40,000 miles, and failed to remedy problem , only turning and replacing brake rotors. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Abs braking system rotors for the 1999 jeep grand, cherokee causes vehicle to shake, and driver to lose control of the vehicle when speed was above 25mph. Consumer has had rotors replaced on vehicle less than 1,000 miles ago. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.
Front rotors warped at 8,225 miles. 3 more times since. Dealer replaced once and resurfaced once. Owner paid other 2 times. This is a defective break system. Should be recalled & new brake system installed.
While driving and upon applying brakes consumer brakes were vibrating, and the steering wheel wiggling. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer surmised that rotors have gone bad, needed replacing. *ak
At speeds of 50 to 65 MPH,hard shimmy during normal braking. Dealer discovered warped rotors, and replaced under 12mo/12,000mi warranty. At 9,000 miles and 8 months later same problem developed. Warped rotors again. Dealer advised I'm out of warranty and would pay for repairs. Very dangerous problem making the vehicle harder to control as problem worsens. Service dept. Acknowledges there's a problem, but seems to be hoping it'll go away!
Sever front end shimmy and puslation of brakes when braking from hwy speed. Dealer reported warped rotors due to high heat placed on brakes. When I asked what would cause the high heat I was told I must drive with my foot on the brake which I don't do. Dealer machined rotors at owners expense.
Brakes pulsating with tremendous vibration going up throught steering wheel when brakes applied 50mph or above at 8800 miles. Very dangerous when unexpectedly encountered on highway first time. Rotors reportedly warper. Replaced by dealer. Problem arouse again at 22114 miles.
The second failure of the rotors and pads occurred at 16,065 mi. And the dealer agained replaced the rotors and pads. This vehicle in less that 2 years had three sets of rotors and pad, I.e the original, the first replacement and the third set in less than 1 year 10 months. The dealer indicated to me that next regardless of when it happens will cost me an est. $450.00 . The first failure was 09/20/00 and the last failure was 06/14/01. Something is wrong with the brake system in this jeep - I been advised that some 1999 jeeps were recalled for the same problem but not mine--help please thanking you in advanceoriginal rotor and pads failed at 9,564 mi and the dealer replaced the parts at no cost.
Rotors have been resurfaced twice, replaced twice and the problem is now back again. Dealer stated problem was due to "mexican steel" and driver error in that I drove with the default overdrive on. He stated I should drive with overdrive off at speeds below 45 MPH. Please note the large number of complaints and technical bulletins in your database regarding this equipment failure. Why has there not been a recall. This is an unsafe condition that is inherent in the vehicles parts. Now chrysler wants me to pay for another set of rotors. I would like to hear from you. Thanks.
Chrysler "extended the warranty" to repair front brakes, but would admit no liability on the rear brakes.
This was the 5th time vehicle has gone in for front brake rotors. Vehicle would shake, shimmy, and jump. Every 3,000 miles rotors had to be changed or replaced. Mechanic stated that it was coming partially from pistons. Consumer will add more information.*ak
Brake rotors warp causing dangerous wheel vibration and loss of steering control. The dealer replaced the rotors at 15000 miles but the problem is back after 3000 with the new rotors.
Premature wear of the front brake rotors. Dealer has replaced/resurfaced rotors five times, and problem has reoccurred. Please provide additional information.
Brake pedal pulsates and front end shakes and shimmies like the tires are going to fall off when stopping at normal traffic speeds.
Brake rotors have been repaired replaced five times already. *ak
Front rotors warped. Same problem exisisted on 1995 models whichwas later recalled.
We purchased this vehicle form the aforementioned dealer pm 8/24/00. At that time it had 14,376 miles on it. A "carfax.org" revealed that this was a return from lease. There wa s no other information that would indicate the potential for mechanical failure. Nine months and 5515 miles later the peterson service dept diagnosed our vibration issue when applying the brakes as "warped rotors" and we need to replace all 4 of them. At our expense ($430) . This the first time in, over 40 years of vehicle ownership, that I have had tis happen so early in the life of a vehicle? I think this should be checked out?? The manufacturer knows something because they will only guarantee their rotors for 12 mo/12k mi.?
Brakes were not braking evenly and began to studder when applied. In remedy, dealer resurfaced rear rotors. Front rotors had to be replaced at owner's expense.*ak
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