I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited. Multiple times the left front brake caliper freezes (seizes) onto the rotor causing the vehicle to violently shake and pull to the left, warping the rotor and damaging the brake pads. I have replaced the rotors and brake pads but after a short period of time it happens again. It seems to be triggered by using the brakes frequently, for example when braking going down hills. While I have not had a fire the brakes were glowing red on one occasion. I believe this to be an extremely dangerous defect that must be corrected as my research indicates that many, if not all owners of this year (as well as other years) make and model experience this problem.
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes complaints
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My 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited w/42,000 miles. Yes . Not a typo . 42,000, orignal owner & "scared to death" to drive this SUV. I have alot of the already problems, that have been reported. Had to pay many, w/my own cash. This SUV schould have came in 1 color "lemon yellow". It is an accident watng to happen. The recent problem is now I have no A/C-heat or defroster. Ths is due, to failure of the automatic temp control to work. I t started 1st by intermittently working, till now not working at all, this is just 1 more, to the list , of many other problems. I don't think that it is an coincidence that all my issue have happenned, almost exactly, in the order, of all the other complaints. I can't undestand how a company can get away w/this. This new problem can cost up to $2000, if it is, like previous reported problems, happens to be the "blend doors". As a handicapped driver I drive less than 4,000 miles a year. This is the only auto I drive, thus the many, many probs have yet to raise thier head. I have read almost all complaints(too many to read) this SUV schould be a "total recall, I have never heard more complaints & problems, in my life, for any automobile. This SUV schould be studied & reseached, on "how not to build an automobile. Just read the many complaints here & on the internet. We are not making this stuff up. I don't know how they stayed in business as long as they did. We, the taxpayers, bailed them out. Who is bailing out all the owners, of this "death-trap"? If that is not absurd enuff, many problems could have been repaired, by jeep & still can. What is the purpose, of nhsta, if not to intervene? You have all the complaints. Hundreds of them. You have them posted, yet, we taxpayers/owners safety, has been at risk ever since this SUV was driven out of the showroom. How did you not make a recall on the rotor/brakes issue which was reported at 3,000 miles? I am so frustrated. Is braking problems not a safety issue? Please, help us!
Brake rotors warping. I have had the rotor turn and even replaced and yet the rotors seem to warp. Braking is often light never ever under emergency conditions.
I own a 1999 grand cherokee limited jeep. The front rotor disk has warped due to the heat created when applying the brakes. As a result the steering wheel vibrates violently on the application of the brakes. The rotor & calipers have been changed! When will chrysler help to resolve an issue, which is obviously a manufacturing fault?
99 jeep grand cherokee with engine problems customer states that the RPM's would immediately go up to the 200 or sometimes higher as soon as he starts up the car and also accelerate when the brakes are applied**cc the consumer stated various parts were replaced, however the problem returned. The consumers wife was driving, when all of a sudden the vehicle started to accelerate on its own, she applied the brakes as hard as she could, however the vehicle continued to proceed in a forward motion. The only solution was to place the vehicle into park. After placing the vehicle in park, the consumers wife placed it in drive again and immediately it started to accelerate uncontrollably. Applying the brakes with full force did not solve the problem. When aaa arrived and started the vehicle, nothing happened. The sudden acceleration happened again while the consumers daughter was driving. During one of the sudden acceleration incidents, the consumers wife was injured. The right front wheel speed sensor was replaced. The coolant radiator fan relay and water pump were replaced. The air bag light was on, the transmission seal was leaking. The fuel pump was replaced. The right and left hub bearing were replaced.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 55 MPH under normal driving conditions the driver attempted to slow down. The front of the vehicle and the steering wheel began shaking. The shaking stopped when the vehicle speed was reduced to 45 MPH. The vehicle has not been looked at by a mechanic but the contact believes the brake calipers produce too much heat and cause rotors to warp. The current and failure mileage were 71800. Updated 08/07/07
Front disc brake rotors warp causing vehicle front end to shake when braking, vehicle has chrysler's latest and greatest brake pad and rotor kit installed.
1999 jeep grand cherokee shakes violently when brakes are applied. On 13 nov 02 brake assembly was replaced by chrysler under tsb 05-003-02 front brake pulsation during light to moderate brake application all 1999-2002 grand cherokee wj models built through may 10, 2002 came equipped with brake calipers made by teves. Due to poor caliper centering, the teves calipers caused the rotors to warp, a problem that has plagued grand cherokees. The dealer put on the same defective part listed above I.e teves calipers. The jeep grand cherokee continues to shake violently when brakes are applied, due to a defective part.
I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee ltd, also referred to as wj. In the 2 years I have own this jeep certain problems came up. Apart from the issue with the front brakes warping the rotors, and needing upgraded calipers and new rotors replaced. Which the dc dealers didn't want to acknowledgments other issue and equally troublesome and probably dangerous is the current issue of the HVAC system no working properly. This problem is very common amongst these vehicles. I have a little heat blowing on the driver side compartment, but 0 heat and all cold on the passenger and defrost. God help me if im stuck on the side of the road during the winter, which it is right now. My passengers and I would not fair well. The cold blowing from the pass. Side vents and defrost is like the A/C was on. Now, this issue is the blend doors are broken, chrysler and jeep both now of this issue. And the cost of the repairs of course are very high from the dealership, as it involves removing the dashboard the center console and the steering column. This has to be a recall and fix their expense at least.
When I apply brakes the vehicle vibrates and shakes. Daimler chrysler manufactured 1999 jeep grand cherokee automobiles with defective brake component, including calipers and rotors. When brake pedal is applied the automobile manifest pulsation and shaking causing me to loose control of the truck. I called daimler chrysler and they gave me a phone number to call which was a claims adm. 1‑866‑817‑6522.
0500302b - front brake pulsation during light to moderate brake application date: 12/16/02 (supersedes 0500302a dated june 10, 2002) model year(s): 1999-2002 (wj models built on or after may 11, 2002; wg export models built on or after august 16, 2002). Description: brake roughness or pedal pulsation when the brakes are applied. The customer may experience a vibration of the steering wheel, floor, seat, instrument panel, or a minor pedal pulsation (brake roughness) under light to moderate pedal application. The condition may be caused by excessive thickness variation of the brake rotor surface. Details: this bulletin involves the replacement of both front brake rotors and caliper assemblies. Note: new brake rotors must be used with the new brake calipers. Diagnosis: 1. Determine if the front brake vibration/pulsation is caused by excessive thickness variation of either front brake rotor. 2. If excessive thickness variation of the front brake rotor is at fault perform the repair procedure. 3. If this bulletin has already been performed, and front brake pulsation/vibration is present, do not perform the repair procedure. Investigate other possible cases for front brake pulsation/vibration.
1999 jeep grand cherokee brake problems. Rotors on the jeep have been turned and replaced. Jeep has only 20,000 (twenty thousand) miles. Jeep front end shutters violently and brake pedal pulsates when applying brakes. Dealer said this is normal on jeep grand cherokee and will no longer replace rotors. He recommended I downshift to stop (automatic transmission)
Dt*: the contact stated at 40 MPH, the vehicle wobbled and the brakes pulsated while pressure was applied to the pedal. Also, the ABS light illuminated intermittently. The dealer replaced the front rotors, calipers and pads, which corrected the problem for a short time. The vehicle has been to the dealer for this problem several times to have the rotors turned or replaced. The average time between failures is about 6000 miles. In 2004 the contact took the vehicle to another dealer who replaced the rotors. Again, the problem has reoccurred and the dealer determined that both the front and rear rotors needed to be replaced.
Dt*: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal at various speeds the vehicle vibrates. The dealer has replaced the rotors four times, but did not remedy the problem. The vehicle becomes unsafe when the brakes are applied at highway speeds. It is difficult to maintain control of the vehicle. Because of vibration. Contact would be fearful if his wife was driving in such conditions.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal the steering wheel shimmied and the brake pedal pulsated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for inspection. The dealer replaced the front and back rotors ten separate times. After each replacement of the rotors, the vehicle operated normally for six months and the brake problem reoccurred. *ak updated 5/30/2006 -
Dt*: the contact stated while braking at any speed, the steering wheel shakes. The dealership replaced the rotors four times, but this has not fixed the problem. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop that determined the calipers need to be replaced. When shaking occurs the vehicle seems to have less stopping power. A driver unaccustomed to wheel shaking when braking could lose control of the vehicle. Contact has already replaced six sets of rotors. There seems to be inherent flaw in the original brake design. The contact felt the dealer did his best to try to correct the problem.
Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at various speeds, there was a pulsation within the brakes. The vehicle was seen by a dealer and the rotors were replaced. The problem persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. It was determined the rotors were warped and needed to be replaced again. It got progressively worse with increased mileage until they shuddered and grabbed. The problem recurred within 5,000 miles of repairs. A kit is now available for front brakes, it includes new calipers and pads. The contact felt the rear brakes demonstrated the same problem, but not as pronounced. There is no formally recognized problem by jeep, nor a solution.
1999 jeep front brake problems. Rotors and pads failed. Continental teves style brakes causes bad shimmy or viberation in the front wheels.
Dt*: the contact stated while applying the brake pedal there is a squeaking noise and the steering wheel shakes vigorously. The brake pads have been replaced twice in 10,000 miles and need to be replaced again. The dealer can not determine the problem. The vehicle is currently at an independent repair shop for replacement of the pads for a third time.
Loss of vehicle control during braking while traveling at highway speed. No injury sustained however that was only due to the skill and attentivness of the driver. Failure caused by factory defective braking system. Ongoing problem endemic to the vehicle, repaired four times during first 46000 miles.
Dt: the contact stated the brakes pulsated when applied, and the steering vibrated. He had the same problem two years ago and the brakes were replaced. The problem recurred, and no repairs have been done. The contact felt vibration caused damage to the steering column.
Dt: the contact stated the rotors were continually warping. The rotors have been changed three times. The contact to the vehicle to local mechanic for service. When the rotors warped the vehicle vibrated while driving. This has been an ongoing problem for the past two years. The manufacturer has not been contacted.
Dt: the brake rotors and pads keep wearing out, and the vehicle makes a chatter noise and vibrates when the brakes are applied. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership and the brakes were replaced six times. The problem started on august 21, 2000. The replace brakes wore out at six to seven thousand miles. The dealership replaced the front rotors, the pads, the front calipers, installed a technical service bulletin ( tsb) kit, resurfaced the front rotors, rear brakes pads, and rear rotors; each of these have been done multiply times. There have been no accidents as of yet.
1999 defective chrysler grand jeep cherokee.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer experienced repeated problems with the rotors, pads and calipers. The consumer has experienced hard vibration not only in the front end of the vehicle, but the steering wheel, floor, seat and instrument panel. The vibration was so severe the consumer would lose control of the steering wheel. The rotors would heat up, the caliper froze. The intermediate shaft was replaced, the rear latch was lubricated due to squeaking. The battery was replaced because the consumer had a hard time starting the vehicle.
Dt: 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The vehicle has 48,677 miles currently. At 14,754 miles they resurfaced the front brake rotors and replaced the pads, this was on october 18, 2000. Then on july 15, 2002, at 28,186 miles the front brake rotors had to be replaced and the pads. On may 3, 2004 at 42,123 miles, the rotors had to be resurfaced and replace the pads. On monday, july 11, 2005 at 48,502 miles the vehicle was taken in for a lube job and the consumer asked to have the brakes checked because he felt pulsation in the brake. She was told the rotors need to be replaced again and new pads would be needed. The dealership states the brakes are not covered under the warranty because they are considered wear and tear items and only covered for 12 months or 12,000 miles. After speaking with the district service manager, she was reimbursed, $211, for the work done on may 3, 2004. According to the service department, this model is having problems with the front brake system. It is due to the fact that they are no longer made of asbestos. When she called the manufacturer, all they did was read the warranty to him. *ak there was a vibration under the vehicle, pulsation from the brakes, a leaking transfer case, rear differential leak, vibration in the front end, a slight brake pulsation, regular pulsation from the brakes, grinding sound rear end, and radiator leaking. *sc
On 7/13/2005, my wife returned from work concerned that the brakes on her '99 jeep grand cherokee were not working properly. She said that they were not stopping the vehicle, and that the brake pedal had more travel than normal. She also said that there was a leak from the car onto the driveway. Upon investigation, I determined that there was a hole in the rear brake line at a point where it was mounted onto the frame by a plastic clip. There was corrosion in the immediate vicinity of the clip, and the brake fluid was escaping through a hole in the corroded area. I have scheduled the vehicle for repair or replacement of the defective brake line. I notified the daimlerchrysler customer service department via email, and was informed that they would not repair nor replace the defective part without charge. The daimlerchrysler complaint reference number is 13791846.
Vehicle was purchesed used, and within 10,000 miles the front brakes started to vibrate and the pedal pulsed when applied. Dealership said daimler chrysler knew of the problem but no recall. Replaced brakes at cost of $570. Less than 17k miles later the brakes are worse than they were prior to having them fixed. What does it take, and when does a recall get initiated?
Dt: consumer complained about front brake problems. The front brakes shimmied and pulsated excessively. At times, the consumer feels like he is going to lose control of the car because of the shimmy. Dealer stated the rotors were warped. There are 69,000 miles on the vehicle. Consumer has been having this problem since 7. The problem occurred approximately 10,000 miles after rotors have been replaced or machined.
I drive a jeep grand cherokee with 68,000 miles and just had the brakes fixed again for the 6th time. My dealer keeps telling me the parts are inferior and I can expect to replace the brakes after 6-7000 miles. I feel this is excessive and jeep should be able to develope a material that will help the brakes last longer. Other makes of cars never have the problem that jeep does. I also feel this could be very dangerous since not every one can afford to replace the brakes every 7,000 miles. I can see by the internet that there are thousands of complaints, can't you do something before this is a fire, property damage or crash?
In 1999 jeep grand cherokee, brakes get a heavy pulsation due to apparently warped rotors. Dealer resurfaced, turned rotors on three previous occasions, but problem returns about 8-10,000 miles later probably due to use of same faulty parts. Car now has 103k miles and dealer won't try to fix again. When stopping, car shakes at an unsafe level.
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