My 1999 jeep grand chrerokee has a significant brake system problem requiring turning of the rotors at approximately 9,000 miles and replacement of the brakes and rotors at approximately 19,000, 36,000, and 51,000 miles(approximate mileages based on memory but I can provide detailed service records if needed) each time replacement was required to eliminate a severe vibration (which felt like I was driving over rough railroad tracks) when the brake pedal was depressed. All installments prior to the one at 51,000 miles have been at the jeep dealer. Each time, when I questioned why such frequent replacement was needed, I was told "it's a wear and tear item". The most recent rotor change (at 51,000 miles) was performed by an experienced person at an independent garage. He told me that the problem appears to him to be a design flaw resulting in misalignment of the brake calipers, rotors and brake pads such that one of the two brake pistons brakes is striking its target slightly off-center. Continuous misalignment of the brake pistons appears to be causing the rotors and brake pads to wear unevenly resulting in development of the vibration. So replacing the rotors and brake pads fixed the problem for now but is only a temporary solution. With new rotors and brake pads, the vehicle is braking fine but I anticipate that by 60,000 - 65,000 miles the problem will occur again. You have several tsb's on your website reporting "vibrations" when the brake pedal on this model vehicle is depressed but none of the tsb's elaborate on the cause of the problem. I have contacted chrysler directly multiple times and keep getting put off with "it's a wear and tear item". Now that I have been alerted to the possiblity that there appears to be a brake design flaw I think that they are just ignoring a problem that should probably be a recall. I am not aware of any safety issues. Thank you for looking into this problem.
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes complaints
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1999 jeep cherokee. Warped and continous problems with rotors and calipers. Problem continues shortly after having them fixed repeatedly. The pulsations at high speeds(55mph) are violent.saw the same/similar complaints by many others. Dealer says chrysler not responsible. How many times can you afford to fix the same problem? Something that has no remedy must be a design fault.
Consumer had the 5th set of new rotors and pads put on. While searching the federal safety agency website saw there were many complaints on brake problems.
While driving, there would be severe vibration in the front end of vehicle. Dealer replaced front and rear brake pads. However, problem still occurring.
When braking brakes squeaked. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced the brakes every 12,000 miles. Also, automatic transmission gear indicator failed to engage properly.
Within four years approximately 8,000-10,000 miles both front brake rotors had to be turned twice and then replaced. Also, both front calipers had to be replaced. This causes vehicle to vibrate and make a grinding noise when braking. Dealer and manufacturer were notified, and were unable to locate the cause. *ak the brakes pulsated while driving. The dash vent did not work, and the air only worked through the defrost.*ts the consumer stated the front end of the vehicle felt loose, the dealer discovered the ball joints needed to be replaced. The driver side rear quarter panel was loose
Vehicle vibrated severely when applying brakes at 25-40 MPH, and more severely at higher speeds. Vehicle was taken to dealer on three different occasions, but problem still occurring.
Brakes vibrating and pulsating with a slight pull to side.
Purchased a jeep grand cehrokee last october. In december I had to have the rotors replaced within 1,000 miles of the original replacement, the rotors warped again. I replaced the rotors again in march, by july the rotors had once again warped. The brake company who replaced the rotors both times with new factory parts will not award the waranty of the rotors. They said it is a problem with the 1999 jeep grand cherokees and not their products. I am forced to again pay to have the rotors replaced. This is the third time in less then a year. I have never had this problem with another vehicle I have owned. In addition, the car exhibits a "stop and bump" every time the vehicle comes to a stop. I have seen this problem addressed with the drive shafts, but apparently even replacing this part, does not cause the vehicle to stop this behavior. Lastly, the vehicle is hard to shift from second to third gears. I did not expect to have this many problems with a vehicle first of all that costs this much and secondly that is so new. I am extremely dissappointed.
Intermittent and ongoing problem with ABS light when applying brakes. The pedal would go to the floor. Dealer stated the problem was the ABS wiring rubbing the steering wheel component.
Had car 1 yr, 62,xxx mi; when we test drove with 36,xxx miles, the brakes shook violently when braking; dealer installed new rotors; 3 months later I replaced brakes; 3 months after that vibrating again - rotors turned and replaced brakes again; brakes are squeaking again now; in shop for third time for transmission problems - slips gears, clunking in low gears, won't shift, surges ahead when stopping; revs up prior to shifting; dealer keeps replacing parts to fix the problem; replaced 2 electrical window regulators (drivers & passengers side). This gorgeous vehicle is a nightmare.
Ongoing replacement of rotors and pads. After 108000 miles I have had at least 5 sets, turned rotors at least 2x and now they need it again. Chrysler says I have to pay $500 to fix. Absolutley absurd!!!!!!!!
When the brakes were applied, the vehicle vibrated.*ak. The brakes applied themselves and failed to release which caused them to heat up. There were numerous repairs made on the vehicle. Consumer felt the vehicle wasn't safe for his wife so therefore, he sold it. *ph. The rotors were replaced on numerous occasions.
Front caliper brakes are causing a heavy vibration in the vehicle when braking at various speeds. Cause has yet to be determined.
Brakes/rotors,transmission.
Defective brake calipers resulting in warping of brake rotors. This causes uncontrolled severe vibration in the front end and steering wheel under high speed braking maneuvers. Daimler-chrysler has identified this manufacturing defect in a technical service bulletin, but refuses to pay for repairs. My extended warranty company refuses liablility since it is a known manufacturing defect that should be covered by the manufacturer.
Defect in rotors/calipers on 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo. Braking at 40 miles & above car shimmied.rrotors changed under warranty three times within first 2years. Adams jeep, west street, annapolis, md would no longer cover under warranty. They denied there was a defect. Chryser rep said it was my driving and washed their hands of me. My neighbor had same problem and he said a friend of his who works for a jeep dealership in maryland told him there is a defect but it is not the rotors, it's the calipers that sit on top of the rotors that was warping them. He gave me his paper work and it showed a special "package" chryser had put together to take care of the problem (I can send you the paper work). I faxed to adams jeep, enclosing my neighbor's paperwork and told them I knew now of the defect. I demanded they fix my car with this pecial "package". They called fifteen minutes later and said "ms gingell, when would you like to come in and we will take care of this for you at no charge!" I have another friend with same car/year who has same trouble and adams jeep has refused to fix the problem for free. Her daughter also has the same type of jeep and she is also having the same problem. I went onto the website of www.edmunds.com and there are many people complaining their rotors. I am a year down the road now from supposedly having problem fixed and rotors are again starting to shimmy. I am going to take it back into adams jeep of annapolis.
I have a 1999 jeep grand cherokee ltd with 40,000 miles. Recently the brakes began to fail. The dealer says the 1999 design is defective brakes are too small for vehicle weight. Jeep recommends the defective rotors be replaced with a larger rotor. Jeep takes no responsibility for their mistake. Wonder how many rollovers occur when your oem brakes are too small to stop you?
Since I purchased the my 1999 grand cherokee I have had the vehicle into the dealer for brake repairs seven (7) times at intervals ranging from 2,000 to 12,000 miles. The problem has always been pulsating/chattering at high speed braking...an unsafe condition. The dealer has always repaired the brakes at no cost to me. Repairs have generally been replacing the calipers and turning the rotors. The rotors were replaced at 36,000 miles and then re-turned at 41,700 miles. I now have 48,300 miles on the vehicle and the brakes are pulsating/chattering at high speed braking. The dealer said he would no longer repair the brakes for free and I would have to pay for any future repairs. Based on the numerous complaints of similar conditions I have read on this the federal safety agency site, the brakes are defective. A recall certainly sounds in order.
Have to replace brake rotors for the third time.
I purchased my 1999 grand cherokee in october 1999. Within the first 3 months, I had the rotors turned. Within the first year, I had the rotors resurfaced another two times, had them replaced and had new front pads put on. Within the next two years of ownership, I had the rotors resurfaced at least three time and had the replaced one time. I'm now in my fourth year of owning the vehicle and again replaced the rotors, pads and calipers. As the car left warranty at two years, my total out-of-pocket costs is approximately $2,400. With this expense, I have put off repairs until the driving is so bad because I could not afford them. Brakes are a safety issue and this problem has been ignored by daimler chrysler and the federal safety agency. When the rotors become warped, the car is extremely difficult to handle while braking. I once drove off to the side of the road while braking in traffic because I was scared that would not be able to keep the car in my lane of traffic. When the car is 7000 miles + on the resurfaced or replaced rotors, I don't lend the car to anyone because of safety. If you have not experienced the results from braking on warped rotors, you will have difficulty handling this vehicle. This is a serious safety issue. Does someone need to be injured or worse, die, for daimler chrysler or the federal safety agency to address the problem? This vehicle should be recalled and daimler chrysler should remedy the problem at no cost to the consumer.
Broken window motor, seat belt mounting bolts, leaking rear shock absorbers, etc...*mr the consumer felt jeep should fix the outstanding problems with the axles and the transmission and give a warranty for the power train. The vehicle experienced a noise while in motion. Also the broken window lift leaked, the rear absorbers failed, the rear passenger window leaked air, the seat belt mounting bolts failed,and a potential fire hazard on the manifold debris shield, the brake pedal pulsated wildly(front were rotors turned), the passenger window had stuck shut, the exterior mirror had broken off, and the transmission slammed into reverse. There was a buzz in the rear which had progressed to a howl. Refer to odi# 10027025 *scc *jb *jb *jb
Problems with failing axles and transmission. *mr the consumer felt the manufacturer should fix the outstanding problems with axles and transmission and give a warranty for the power train. The vehicle experienced a noise while the vehicle was in motion. Also the window lift leaked, the rear absorbers, the rear passenger window leaked air, the seat belt mounting bolts, fire hazard on the manifold debris shield, brake pedal pulsated wildly(front rotors turned), the passenger window had stuck shut, the exterior mirror had broken off, and the transmission slammed into reverse. There was a buzz in the rear which had progressed to a howl. Refer to odi# 10029353 *scc
There has been a very strong pulsation when applying pressure to the brake pedal for about two weeks. The front of the vehicle along with the steering wheel shakes. The consumer stated there may be a problem with the front brakes.
Bad rotors.
The rotors on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo are going bad after having them done last year. This is a known problem with jeeps. I feel this should be looked into because this is not a norm.
Brake rotors and pads replaced every 3,000-4,000 miles...the last time vehicle was taken for problem, the rotors, pads and calipers were replaced. Dealer claimed it was driver abuse for premature wear of brake parts...I was furious! Now after 4,000 miles. Brakes are shot...violent steering when applying brakes at 50+....
This is my sixth replacement of the rotors and chrysler has informed me that they will not be responsible for the defective parts continuing to fail. The dealer states that approximately 1,000 customers have had replacement rotors installed and more than 20% continue to return because of pulsation and brake problems. I believe that there should be a recall after countless thousands of customers like myself have had to endure not only unsafe driving as a result of this problem, but inconveniences, additional out of pocket costs, time wasted and the hassles of dealing with the manufacture. This problem will not go away unless the federal safety agency does something. Thank you for your attention to this important issue.
I purchased a brand new SUV, grand cherokee, in 1999. Since then, I've to repair or replace the rotor every single year. The problem is that the steering wheel will shake when I step on the brake from speed >50 MPH. When the vehicle was less than 36,000 miles, the dealer graciously fixed the problems without charge. Less than a year ago, I had to fix the same problem for a few hundred dollars for it's >36,000 miles. The dealer told me that jeep has improved the rotor design and I should not have the same problem. But now I have the same problem again. My friend owns the same model and it has the same problem. I called jeep but was told that it's not a defect. So, as a consumer, am I supposed to fix the rotor once every 9 months? My other vehicles do not have that problem.
Nar 06/19/2003. *mr the consumer experienced problems with the disk brakes ever since purchasing the vehicle. The calipers and rotors had to be replaced four times and need to be done again. The consumer requested that daimler chrysler own up to the problem and repair or continue to replace defective parts to maintain a safe vehicle. *cb
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