Purchased vehicle 1/29/99. Began experiencing dangerous shaking and vibration during breaking around 20000 miles. On 9/15/00 replaced brake pads and rotors at 29503 miles. Shaking and vibration during resumed. Replaced rotors at 48532 miles on 11/14/01. Dangerous shaking and vibration resumed during breaking at highway speeds, often resulting in difficulty controlling the vehicle. At 68918 miles replaced brake pads, rotors, and calipers on 6/12/03.
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes complaints
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I purchased a new 1999 jeep grand cherokee in may 1999. After 11,000 miles this vehicle began shuddering when braking at speeds above 35 MPH. I took the car back to the dealer and the front rotors and pads were replaced under the warranty. At 27,000 miles (nov. 2002) the problem returned . This time the warranty has expired. The dealer said they would provide the parts at no charge but I would have to pay for the labor to replace the rotors. The dealer assured me that this would be the long term solution to the brake/shudder problem. Yesterday, seven months and 5,000 miles later it took the car back in for the same braking problem. This time, I have to pay for the labor to have the calipers replaced and warped rotors. I am finding that this brake problem with jeep grand cherokees is not isolated to my car. The dealer acknowledges that there are "problems" with the brakes for this year and model. Chrysler/jeep should be forced to recall the 1999 grand cherokees and permanently fix this flawed braking system.
Brakes still squeak after being replaced several times. Air conditioner worked intermittently. There was also a foul odor coming out of it. Had to fill with freon once a month. No air conditioner now.
Brakes do not work when going at a high speed. Vehicle was looked at by a mechanic and consumer was told that rotors were warped.
Have had the rotors replaced five times at 40,000 miles. The vehicle's front end shakes uncontrollably when brakes are applied at 50 MPH or above which caused pulsation and vibration in the front end which felt as if the front wheels were going to fall off.
In april of 2002 I purchased a used 1999 jeep grand cherokee from a local dealer because it had only 14000 miles on it. I have had to replace the brake rotors and pads due to vibration 2 times. At 46000 miles I put new tires on this to quiet a noise problem. Now at 65000 miles the noise is extreme coming from drive train. I was told today there is a defect in the ring/pinion gear assemblies used on the 99/00 model year jeeps. But there has yet to be a recall regarding this condition. I am very disappointed in the durability of the product, as it should have lasted far longer than 65000 miles, especially for the amount paid for it! Hopefully chrysler will take responsibility for poor engineering and design quality. But I doubt it. The roaring and howling noise is so loud that you can not hear others talking at road speed, and I am greatly concerned about the safety of the vehicle, but due to the great cost of it, I cannot trade it or afford to repair it because I am on disability!!!!!!!!!!
I have a jeep grand cherokee laredo 1999. (purchased new) we are having continued problems with the front brakes. Today the 3rd set of new rotors were installed. My vehicle only has 28,700 miles!!!! When braking this is a very unstable vehicle. Vibrations are so severe it feels as if you could loose control of the vehicle. So many people have the same complaint. Why no recall???????
I own a 1999 six-cylinder jeep grand cherokee (purchased new). Have had recurrent brake problems. Rotors warp prematurely. Braking causes a safety hazard, car and steering wheel shakes violently. Had rotors turned at least four times and new pads. Daimler-chrysler is aware they have put inferior brakes on their vehicles but refuse to admit it. Pressure needs to be put on this company. I am purchasing a whole new set of raybestos rotors and pads as I am sick of this problem. I have read numerous maybe hundreds of complaints about the brakes, yet daimler-chrysler refuses to acknowledge there is a problem.
Between 45k-$65k miles have had continuous problems with the front brakes. Rotors have been replaced and re-machined twice, most recently advised to upgrade to aftermarket ceramic pads, 10k miles later exact problem has returned. Brakes pulse at all speeds once warm, both during driving and particularly when applied causing vehicle and steering wheel to shimmy. 80% of my driving is highway and this is completely unacceptable. Multiple dealers have acknowledged this as a very common problem on the 99-01 models but that chrysler will not resolve the issue. Now I've been advised to replace with a newer caliper design that will cost an addtl. $450 bringing my total brake expenses on the front axle to well over $1000 in 1 year.
The front rotors were out of round, which caused the vehicle to experienced extended stopping distance.
1999 jeep brake rotors- shaking while braking. Purchased jeep with 45,000 mile and they resurfaced them before I purchased the vehicle. Know at 60000 mile it shakes again pulling like anti-lock brakes activated. It is very serious shaking and if not prepared could and probably has caused accidents. Took jeep in for unrelated service and they told me that jeep has come out with new rotors for this problem and that it would cost me $407.00 double what regular rotor would cost?? I want to know if someone can help explain why they are not backing their product if they know there is a problem? They obviously know this other wise why are they trying to sell me another product to fix their defective product. I have heard and read many complaints about jeeps and the brake rotor problems know after checking this office's complaint files. Some one please point me to whom I should talk to. I am in the law enforcement field and have never had a vehicle shake while braking like this before is jeep not backing it's vehicles??
Problems with brakes - rotors on jeep grand cherokee. Service department advised they have changed to different rotors that cost more verses the general replacement ones. The price was double??
The vehicle experienced multiple problems. The horn failed. The interior lights failed. The door locks were inoperative. The ABS light and the brake light came on and remained on. The vehicle overheated when at idle for more than a few minutes. This problem has been addressed more than three times with no resolution. The brakes vibrated and this has been a problem since the first year of purchase. The consumer has requested jeep to buy back the vehicle. Mr scc
During four years of ownership of a 1999 jeep grand cherokee, I have had 5 replacements of rotors. Causing serious vibrations of the wheels, steering and the entire auto.
I know you don't care and will do nothing to remedy this safety defect, but just so I can say that I told you. The brake rotors for the 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo are no good and warp within 3 to 6,000 miles. The operators as well as other drivers are put in danger when the vehicle goes out of control as the wheel is pulled from your hands and swerves as the steering wheel vibrates. The dealers do not offer any permanent repairs and charge the customer to turn the rotors again and again. With each episode others are put in danger, again and again. I guess someday we'll have to replace the federal safety agency with a japanese group too, because you are about as effective as the american auto mfgrs in causing an improvement.
The ABS warning light illuminated. The air bag light also illuminated. The dealer replaced the clock spring. *jb
The vehicle experienced the following problems: no horn, interior lights, or door locks, the ABS/brakes lights were on, continuous overheating when idled, despite repeated brake work, they were still a problem, the dashlights didn't get bright as normal, hissing noise in the brakes (booster was replaced), blower motor was inoperative along with mode position (replaced blower motor resister wiring harness), front pinion seal leaked and was replaced, there was a broken bolt in the rear stabilizer bar (removed), when the vehicle was placed in drive from park, it shifted hard (replaced driveshaft), the control module was replaced, the brakes pulsated on numerous occasions (tsb was completed), the blower module was replaced, all gauges stopped working,all warning light would come on, the engine temperature climbed higher than normal (replaced the fan power transmitter), the windshield wipers had become inoperative, and the arm had broken (replaced the rear arm). The consumer requested the dealer to back the vehicle. Mr scc
Brake problems with 99 jeep grand cherokee. I have replaced my rotors 3 times since purchasing this vehicle used. Dc has a tsb for this problem, but will only perform it if under 35000. This problem of warped rotors is a danger to myself and the public. Please force dc to correct this problem.
Bad rotors and bad fuel pump.
When braking hard the vehicle's front end vibrated severely. There is a tsb 05-003-02 for this issue.
The dealer replaced the brakes and rotors yet the problem occurred again.
Diminished braking and stopping distance. Replacing front rotors of vehicle for 3rd time at 80000 miles. The last brake inspection at 70000 miles indicated 80% life remaining for front and back brakes. Currently at 80000 miles front brakes are at 10% life. Replaced rotors for first time at 57000 miles. Also, had rotors "deglazed" at 24000 miles due to squeaks and diminished stopping ability.
The brakes and rotors were serviced on 5 different occasions. *ts. The weather strip was loose on the right rear door, also the vehicle pulled to the right.
Brakes pads and rotor failure bought new at 8000 rotors vibrating and pulsating and agian at 12-13000 and again at 22000 and again at 36000 and once again at 45000 dealer did take care of the repairs but at one time they charged me for pads at 102.00 very high and right know I have 56000 and again rotor vibrating
A severe shaking of the vehicle when brakes are applied. This has been going on for about 5 months, and is getting worse. Was told by a dealer "dick hannah" in washington, chrysler would not pay for any problems though chrysler has a substantial amount of complaints against them. I found a local company to fix the problem for about $200 less than the dealer. I am still very pissed-off about the customer service of chrysler. With this many complaints why are they so unwilling to pay for, what sounds to me, like an engineering mistake in the design of the brakes. I will never buy a chrysler product again.
The front rotors were replaced and resurfaced twice. *ak
The dealer recommended the front brake rotors, pads, and calipers on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee be replaced at a cost of $400. This is due to a service bulletin issued by chrysler in early 2002. Although chrysler recommends this kit for 1999 jeep grand cherokees, it will only cover the cost of this change for vehicles currently under warranty. The dealer told me the original caliper design was a two piston arrangement that applied uneven pressure to the rotor through the brake pads resulting in uneven wear on the rotors. The new caliper is a four piston design that applies pressure in a more evenly distributed fashion. An inadequate design of the front brake caliper that results in uneven wear is a safety issue the cost of which should be covered by chrysler for all vehicles containing this problem. I was advised by chrylser that if a recall is issued in the future I would be reimbursed.
The rotors warped at a low mileage.
Brake rotors had to be replaced at 37,000 miiles. They had warpped badly. Problem started about 24000 miles but I had to wait until I could afford to replace them as it is expensive. At highway speeds when applying the brakes the vehicle steering shock violently. This is a very unsafe condition.
When the brake was applied, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.
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