We purchased this vehicle aug 2001. By april 23 02 rotors were warped and needed turned. (36617 miles) front and rear brake pads again replaced 43734 miles. Davis-moore replaced the rotors june 2 05 with 68278 miles. This means that every 16000 miles the brakes need replaced?
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes complaints
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Vehicle rotors are warping for the second time since I've purchased the vehicle new. It currently has 74,000 miles on it. This is the first of 9 vehicles I've owned and driven that this has ever occurred on. At speeds around 35-40 MPH when the brakes are applied moderately the vehicle shakes and shimmies and it feels like the brakes are not going to be able to stop the vehicle.
Vehicle feels like it's riding while the parking brake (?) is engaged, at times only, not always. There just seems to be a sort of resistance noticed. It's been going on for about a year now and, although I've been telling my husband of it during this entire time, he just noticed the other day that, while en-route to a nearby location, upon arrival, the rear passenger-side tire area was smoking a bit. He said it was coming from the brake pads (?), and he got a cup of water and poured it on the area, to which it produced a bit more smoke, of course. Now I'm certain of the resistance and I'm concerned that the brakes will wear down prematurely and won't be working when I desperately need them and have my children in the vehicle with me, which is always.
1999 (and more years) jeep grand cherokee, severe brake problem. Causing extremely violent shaking of the steering wheel at speeds over 40mph. Every few thousand miles, the brakes (rotors, pads etc) need to be replaced. Chrysler/jeep replaces the brakes under warranty as many times as needed. However, once warranty is up, (3/36) they refuse to acknowledge it and the consumer picks up the bill now. Chrylser has admitted to it being a problem ( ref. Tsb's: #050599 06/18/99 "match mounting brake rotors" #0500302b 12/16/02 "front brake pulsation during light to moderate brake application") and there either needs to be a permanent fix or stand behind their defective vehicles and pay for the brakes having to be done every few thousand miles. I have had my brakes replaced 5 (five) times and I have under 47,000 miles on my jeep.
I purchased this jeep used with around 25k miles on it. After bout 1 year of driving my rotors started to vibrate when brake applied. After a couple days of this my drivers side brake caliper locked up while my family and I were out for a ride. I pulled over to see my rotor glowing red, I left the vehicle parked there over night replaced rotor, pads, and a new caliper. Within 2 months same thing occurred with the passenger side, so I fixed that side. Since the original problem I've replaced both rotors 3 times and pads 4 times in less than 8 months. Dealer says there is nothing wrong with brake system, I disagree. After researching this on the internet I see that a lot of owners have the exact same problem. I can not see how a manufacturer can get away with these kind of problems. I know that if the company I work for had built and sold faulty products we would be sued and out of business. Why is this company allowed to get away with these obvious malfunctions of one of the key components in safety on a car, the brakes. Thanks for any and all help.
Dealer replaced at 11,000 miles the front rotors and pads. At 16,000 miles, the front rotors and pads were replaced. At 35,000 miles the rotors were resurfaced and the pads were replaced. At 45, 000 miles the dealership indicated they needed to replace the calipers, and install a bigger caliper. *ak the warping front rotors caused pulsating brake pedal and an uncontrollable steering wheel. *sc
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.
Consumer complained about a transfer case problem. When driving at approximately 40 MPH there was a loud clanking sound coming from the front undercarriage. Consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer, and was told the vehicle had dusty brake pads, but that was not the issue. Then, consumer was told that the constant velocity joints were leaking. Also, consumer was told that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. Consumer felt that the dealership did not know what the problem was, and perhaps was covering up the real problem. *ak recall campaign; component: fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors. The consumer stated that the vehicle would not start. The consumer stated that the engine had an extended crank before starting. Fuel pump assembly and pump crank repair kit installed. The consumer stated that there is a shimmy when the brakes are applied. When sitting at a stop light having the vehicle in gear it vibrates. The left outer cv boot was leaking. The engine light came on. The consumer stated that the transmission slams into gear.
Third time in as many years the brakes (pads and rotors) have had to be replaced. Violent pulsing on brake pedal, at highway speeds steering wheel shakes violently because of front brakes pulsing. Major safety hazard to occupants and those in other vehicles.
99 jeep gc limited 30,000 miles. Replaced rear end. Replaced rotors and pads 3 times. Replace transmission sensor. Replace hood rams. Needs new front differential.
When applying the brakes from 35-40 MPH the vehicle would severely shake/vibrate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer replaced the front rotors and pads.
Jeep grand cherokee front brakes continuously have rotor problems. Extreme vibration/shimmy/grabbing front brakes at all speeds. Dealer says warped rotors are common and nothing can be done to prevent this from happening. Rotors must be urned/replaced every few thousand miles.
Vehicle is a 1999 jeep grand cherokee with 61900 miles. One brake line failed as a result of corrosion at two points where it is clipped to the car's frame. Brake pedal became soft and went almost to the floor. It would not pump up. *ak vehicle was taken to a firestone repair shop where the failed brake line was discovered. The line was replaced. I have the old line. This is a light use vehicle and if I had this failure, there are probably many others.
Brakes warp and car shakes and shimmies when braking. Dealer has repaired 5 times and repair lasts approximately 2 months. This is an extreme hazard. Chrysler will do nothing. The federal safety agency has done nothing in spite of hundreds of complaints on their web site. I am sure there are thousands more that have not been reported on this site. The car is a safety risk. These cars should be recalled and the brakes totally replaced at chrysler's expense. Why has nothing been done?
The front brake rotors wore out prematurely. The dealership repaired the problem twice, but problem recurred. *ak
Since I owned this vehicle it has been a hazard safety for me and my family.I can honestly say im afraid even to sell it and pass the problem on to someone else.until someone gets killed is when jeep will finally due something about it.the brakes and rotors are constantly warping or failing.constant shuddering/vibrating in slow speed stop and high speed decelaration stop.on this site alone there is 326 complaints about the same issue, but nothing is being done.dealer just turns rotors and fixes pads.how many times do you actually turn a rotor.come on already.there is a class action lawsuit against chrysler in effect right now as im writing this.it is only valid for kansas/missour residents only.hello the rest of the country has the same problem with the cherokee.rotors and pads have been serviced only nothing else.I took the vehicle to another brake shop for a second opinion.they stated to me the rotors are not appropriate for this vehicle and jeep should have replaced them along with new calipers.all a want is an end to this problem.I replaced the rotors and pads again at my expense.still same problem.I previously had 2 jeeps before earlier models with no problems.I guess chrysler has lost another customer.
Brakes do not react properly when trying to stop. Rotors and pads were serviced at least three times. Manufacturer examined vehicle, and stated no defects were found.
Had occasionally heard a sound outside the vehicle like a hose letting off air ... Figured it was the compressor. Today, I got in the vehicle and backed out of my garage and heard a steady flow of air that sometimes rose and fell in pitch. I determined that a flexible housing covering the linkage from the brake pedal to the master cylinder vacuum booster had burst open after what appears to be shearing from continual wear on the rubber boot itself. I do not know what this is caused by or how serious it is. I still have brakes, but under what conditions I do not know. The shearing of this rubber by the mechanism itself appears to be something that could be in common with any grand cherokee. Please let me know what your find out.
4th time I'm replacing rotors/pads on '99 jeep gr cherokee, vehicle has 52,000 miles...replacing rotors every 10,000 miles? Ridiculous!!!! Braking on the highway at around 55 MPH, whole vehicle shudders with high chance of lost of control of front end. This is a life threatening defect, why isn't jeep doing something?
Had front brakes serviced may 2003 new rotors, pads. August 2004 had to have new calipers, pads and rotors resurfised. Because calipers failed and almost started tire on fire. Told there is a service bulliten ref putting on different calipers.
Brakes pulsate and steering wheel shakes - dealer has repaired 4 times - vehicle only has 25,500 miles. Say manufacturing defect but will no longer repair as there has not been a recall on vehicle. Since there are so many reports of this - why has there not been a recall? There has not been a crash, but with faulty brakes, it can only be a matter of time. How can jeep get away with this - they know and acknowledge the problem.
Brakes puslisating and vibration in steering wheel with braking. Brakes repaired/replaced twice with no relief. Problem still exist.
Front brake rotors continuously warping on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee. Chrysler refuses to ultimately fix the problem or continue to pay for repairs. Brakes vibrate loudly when breaking at speeds above 35 MPH. Vehicle has been in for this problem 3 times and car only has 36,000+ miles on it. Repairs only last a few months before problem recurs rather suddenly, causing brakes to "shimmy" with loud vibrations. Chrysler refuses to accept responsibility and attributes it to "driver habits/patterns". My local jeep service shop says they are caught in the middle. They are well aware of the problem but can't get the parent company to accept responsibility.
The brake rotors on 1999 jeep grand cheerokee warped every 7-10,000 miles. This is well documented on the web. Jeep has issued all new brake parts (rotors, pads,calipers) but refuses to pay for the retrofit.
Continued problem with significant front brakes pulsation during light to moderate braking. At times, steering wheel vibrates violently. Learned of how common the problem was from this web site within a year after purchasing vehicle new in 1998. Kept hoping for jeep to step up and accept responsibility. Nursed original parts to 68k miles waiting for jeep to come up with better solution than frequent replacment of rotors. Finally, in 2002, new service bulletin called for replacing calipers with new design. New caliper and rotors installed nov 2002, 20k miles later, problem returned. Spoke to local service managers, no solution. Spoke with jeep corporate hq, no solution.
Brake problems on 1999 jeep grand cherokee.rotors warped as per defect on calipers. Jeep made a fix or I, but makes you pay for it. Must change rotors everytime brakes are changed due to defect. This also affects braking. This is what caused accident. Brakes will pulsate when rotors warp, and make braking harder.
When the brakes were applied at highway speed the vehicle shimmied. Every 6 to 10 thousand miles the rotors were replaced. *mr the warped rotors caused the front end to shimmy when braking at higher speeds. Chrysler was not willing to remedy the problem. *sc
Braking shudder at 55 MPH and higher caused by apparent rotor warping. This warpage has happened several times; therefore, rotors have been turned several times to present at which time now I needed replacement. With new replacement rotors it is still exhibiting violent shudder. Technical service bulletin has addressed this problem with suggestion to replace another item as well, a caliper assembly but there is no recall on this matter. My wife is scared to drive this on the freeway for fear of the violent shudder. I am surprised at the lack of chrysler to recall this vehicle for this problem. I am simply amazed at the amount of complaints you have received to this date on this matter and yet no response.
I bought a "5-star certifed " low mileage 1999 jeep grand cherokee from russwood motors. Lincoln, ne. Brake pulsation was noted on test drive,and dealer agreed to correct before delivery. Again after a short time and very few miles, the puslation reappeared. Russwood again agreed to correct this. Later this pulsation came back, worse. I had the brakes serviced at another location. Later, last winter the pulsation became progressivley worse. In south texsas for the winter, we elected to wait till we returned to nebraska so russwood could permanently correct the problem. Russwood advised the repair was covered by jeep service bulletin 05-003-02-rev.b (and prior), my warranty had just expired, and the repair would be at my expense, amounting to about $600. I telephoned the jeep customer serivice line and got a terse reply that jeep would not assume any responsibility nor expense for the service bulletin repair. I emailed the jeep customer service and got another terse reply reporting my problem had "already been addressed" and they would file my commnication. Jeep will perform this repair if I have to call in ralph nader. Jeep by their bulletin acknowledges a known safety problem and an original design deficiency. Application of brakes at highway speeds results in a wild shimmying and dodging. It must be corrected.
The rollover valve gas tank and fuel pump leaked. Also, consumer complained of brake problems, such as caliper replacement every 6 months. In addition, ignition malfunctioned. Consumer attempted to start the vehicle at least 3 times before it actually started.
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