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1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes complaints
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Whenever brakes are applied they cause vehicle to wander across the road while traveling. Dealer notified, and all rotors were turned twice. But problem still reoccurring.
At 10,000 miles front brake rotors were turned because of brake pulsation. By 18,000 miles, brakes begain pulsating again. I requested new rotors the first time. And the dealership now will not replace them.
Excessive wear of brake rotors;. At 1,349 miles of wear both front rotors were replaced. 13,949 miles, both front and rear rotors needed to be replaced. Dealer notified, but would not replace the rotors because the warranty was up. Consumer traded this vehicle in for another. *ak
On my new 1999 jeep grand cherokee, the brake rotors have repeatedly warped, causing severe shaking of the steering wheel and car when the brakes are applied, which greatly decreases the safety and effectiveness of the car's braking. In the 14 months and 14,398 miles since I bought the car new, the defective brake rotors have been in for repair/service four times so far. The dealer informs me that the manufacturer (daimler-chrysler) states that the problem is widespread, that the problem is caused by heat build-up that is caused by the use of new sintered metal (non-asbestos) brake pads that (the dealer says) are now federally mandated on all new cars. Furthermore, the manufacturer's position is that they will repair or replace the defective brakes for a short period of time on a new car, but after that (even while the car is under warranty) they will consider further repairs to be "not the manufacturers' responsibility". This is outrageous. Is it true that the problem of brake rotor warpage is now widespread among new cars which are mandated to use sintered-metal brake pads? I've learned via the internet that many, many owners of new jeep grand cherokees are experiencing the same brake defect problelm that my vehicle has. Shouldn't your government agency order a recall of these defective brakes?
Front rotors warp causing steering wheel shimmy. Resurfaced 4 times, but problem persists. Jeep will not do any more than resurface rotors.
Brakes squeak while coming to a stop due to bad pad and brakes vibrated and pulsated because rotors needed resurfacing, replaced both parts however vehicle is starting to experience problems again. Yh
Severe vibration of steering when brakes are applied at speeds in excess of 45 MPH. Problem first manifest itself at around 9,000 miles. Dealer turned the rotors. Problem reappears at 16,000 miles. Dealer says rotors again need to be turned. Will not acknowledge that the rotors and/or braking system is defective.
Brake rotors are warped. When brakes are applied wheels jump and wobble. The brakes respond irregularly. Dealer has been contacted.
I've had the rotors fail (warped) 6 times in 29,000 miles.
Been to the dealer 6 times for the brakes. When braking from 60 MPH+, the truck shakes violently. Repairs last 3,000 miles, then it returns. I have filed a complaint with daimlerchrysler. I will file a law suit if this truck is not replaced, it seems very dangerous.
When attempting to brake under normal braking consumer noticed the brakes pulsate, causing poor braking. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Reoccurring warping of front brake rotors, causes excessive vibration in front end, affecting control of vehicle whenever brakes are applied.
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Vehicle has suffered from warped rotors which were replaced twice on the front and once on the rear. No problems since 12998 miles. But I consider this to be due to poor quality. Main issue reoccurring ,stalling problems while stopped in drive. Vehicle has been in three times for checks to throttle body (cleaned and once replaced), software revisions and other settings, but stalling continued to manifest itself. Has stalled 3 times in the last 3 weeks. Contacted daimler chrysler who kept referring me to the dealer. But after multiple visits I have no confidence in their ability to address this problem.
Vehicle exhibits a dangerous level of side to side shudder as well as a non-linear deceleration which may result in whiplash when evenly applying brake pressure. The description of the problem in jeep tsb 05-03-98, "minor brake pulsation" is a gross understatement. The level of shudder may result in loss of vehicle control, especially when decelerating from highway speeds.
While traveling down the highway at appox. 65 MPH I began to apply the brakes, the entire vehicle and steering wheel shook violently. This came without warning, after a few gentle pushes on the brake in the next few miles the shudder was less violent. It now feels as if the rotors are warped, I had the rotors turned at 6500 miles and now it seems as they are warped again. In recent days I have been careful to note the vehicles behavior, it seems that after 5-6 stoplights or braking periods in quick succession that the next few stops are especially violent, and then a few stops later it goes away. The violent shaking is strong enough to cause problems at highway speeds, I am now confined to <45 MPH until the vehicle is inspected next week.
Brakes: front end shakes when braking, rotors turned by dealer, but problem continues - dangerous. Differential/transfercase: loud clunking noise from rear, 'roaring' noise at speeds of 30-40mph and 65-75mph. Engine: stalls(dies out) when idling in gear and when putting gear from park to reverse, delear doesn't know how to fix. Vehicle lunges forward when coming to a stop, almost hit vehicle in front - dangerous. Idles roughly, rpms go up and down at stops, stalls. Steering: pulls to right, dealer says alignment is fine. Noise from steering column when turning. Ac: lots of water condensed inside of vehicle at passengers feet when AC on, dealer says normal.
Brake rotors became warped. This causes a very severe shimmy with the steering wheel and diffucult to control. This has happened 3 times. 1st time rotors turned(approx 5600miles), 2nd time rotors replaced(approx. 13000miles) returning to dealer for them to fix the brakes for the 3rd time(19200miles).
Front brakes shutter, causing steering to wobble, almost uncontrollably. Garage machined rotors but problem came back within 1500 miles. Rotors are warping under mostly highway usage with very little traffic/city usage. Makes stopping or slowing very difficult on highway or ramp.
Repeated problems with AC/heat being erratic, will take vehicle in for 4th time. Vehicle shuddered, fixed by changing fluid. Weather seal fell off. Brake shudder fixed by replacement of rotors, etc. Engine stalled fixed, but the rev up and lurch at stop is not yet. Setting another appointment with service.
Subject vehicle has been returned to two (2) different dealers on five (5) occasions for warranty work on excessive noise when placed in gear. Subject vehicle also has been returned to replace front brake assembly due to brake fade and excessive noise. Subject vehicle has also been returned for warranty work to correct vehicle transmission slip (when accelerating from stop (I.e at traffice light)). Subject vehicle has also been returned for replacement of front passenger seat cushion fabric bunching up - this was not repaired as chrysler rep said this is "normal" for seat cushion.
When the brakes are applied, the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer and manufcturer have been notified.
At 4,000 miles while driving at speed over 40 MPH, applying brakes to slow down, steering whell and tires will shake back and forth. 2. The vehicle will get stuck in 4- wheel drive.
At speeds above 50 MPH, when the brakes are applied, the steering starts to shake violently and the brakes are slow to work. I reported this problem to the dealer. They look at the problem and found that the front and rear brakes (rotors) were warped. They tried to grind the original ones. That did not help the problem at all. Now they are going to try and replace the front and rear rotors. I hope this works. I paid almost $30,000 for this vehicle and I feel ripped off. Not to mention all the time I have to take off work to go to the dealer to fix these problmes.
Brake roters resurfaced twice, roters replaced once, now rotors to be replaced with part from another car/truck-"heavy duty type"
In shop 5 times since purchase and problems still not fixed
Since buying the veh, loud differential whine at 45+ MPH; front rotors needed to be replaced (warped) at 7500 miles; rear flipper glass leaks; loud grinding noise when pulling away from curb (transfer case fluid replaced after lurching when making tight
Rear pinion seal leaking at first oil change -took to dealer - they changed out the whole rear end -noise again in rear -took to dealer they said now it was in the front - took to different dealer - tried to fix - took back vehicle till they could get whole new front and `rear end parts in - this has been over a month ago- while waiting in line vehicle died and restarted - few days later vehicle died three times at high speed restarted but ck engine light stayed on -towed to dealer- they said they replaced crank sensor - noticed new o2 sensor as well - still waiting on other parts - passenger side window does not work - vehicle surges at constant speeds -stick shift hard to shift from park to reverse and drive and visa versa - interior lights dont come on when remote turned on to open vehicle- engine feels and sounds rough- alarm system lights go on and off by themselves- once the dealer gets the parts in I will be taking it back for the 6th time with our new complaints.
After stopping and releasing the brake pedal, vehicle lurches forward as if it has been rear-ended
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