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1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes complaints
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Warped brake rotors.
Repeated rotor failure with need to replace rotors often.
The brake rotors on this make of car do not last more than one year before being to fail.
Front end wobbles when brakes are applied at high speeds. Rotors were resurfaced, and new front disc brakes were put on. But, problem still exists. Dealer is aware. *ak.
When applying brakes at 45-55 MPH, vehicle shakes and wanders. Front rotors have been resurfaced 6 times and replaced once since purchase at 14000 miles.*akthis has been an ongoing problem since the date of purchase. Consumer has asked on numerous occasions for assistance from the dealership. On two of these occasions, consumer almost lost steering control due to the braking problem.
When braking there is some pulsating and shaking of steering wheel. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced both front brake rotors. At 37,200 rotors, calipers/ and pads need replacing. *ak
When braking there is vibration and pulsation, front rotors have been replaced 4 times due to warping.
Same problem as the federal safety agency recall no. 00v136/chrysler recall no. 879 -- will not honor for this vehicle.
Ongoing front brake rotor replacements do not correct problem. Mine have been replaced five times and still the problem reoccured. It is very easy to lose control of vehicle at speeds in excess of 35 MPH front end shimmey so severe very difficult to keep on the road. Jeep is keeping this a secret. Ask any jeep owner starting with 1999 and forward, I will be willing to bet that they have replaced front brakes early and often. Jeep of dupage has been wonderful, but I would ask their service manager about this. He warranteed my vehicle twice after the warranty had expired.
While driving, the consumer experienced brake roughness and pedal pulsation when the brakes were applied. Consumer stated the problem was a design problem with this sensitive braking system. *yd updated
I have ongoing problems with the front brake rotors warping. When applying the brakes, the front end begins to shake/shimmy as does the steering wheel.the first time I took my vehicle in for this was on 7/14/99 with 6,492 miles. The dealer was familiar with the problem because other vehicles were serviced for the same thing. The fix was to turn the rotors to bring them back to spec. The problem occured again and on 2/24/00 with 12,325 miles I returned to the dealer. They again turned the rotors. The third time was on 12/6/00 with 20,848 miles. Since the rotors were turned the two previous times, the rotors had to be replaced. After the rotors were replaced with only 2,847 miles on the "new" rotors, (vehicle miles was 23,695) the problem was back. This time, I took the vehicle to a different dealer on 3/22/01,(lamarque dodge, 4848 veterans blvd., metairie, la 70006, 504/779-4200. I gave them the history on the brake rotor problem. There fix was also to turn the rotors and replace the brake pads per tsb 05-01-00. The fifth time the problem occured was on 1/10/02 with 34,419 miles. I took the vehicle back to lamarque dodge and they again turned the rotors. It is now the sixth time the problem is occuring. As of this date (5/31/02) the vehicle has 37,489 miles. This is only 3,070 miles since the rotors were turned. I am sure this time, once again, the rotors will need to be replaced. The federal safety agency website has numerous complaints on this problem, as do other websites. I do not know what it takes for a recall, but I think it is time that something is done. Daimlerchrylser has a serious safety issue here. I hope some action is taken soon.
This vehicle has had four repeated instances of "warped front brake rotors" within only 24,000 miles, a condition which may pose a safety risk. In doing some research, I have learned that this problem apparently exists on many jeep grand cherokees, including model years prior to, and after 1999. I have been informed that in an attempt to alleviate this problem on future model years, the 2003 grand cherokees will be introduced with an entirely new braking system. When the rotors begin to warp, the first noticeable sign is a slight pulsing while the brakes are applied at highway speeds. Over time, the rotors become more seriously warped and the problem then is even more obvious. What was pulsing becomes more of a complete vehicle shaking that eminates from the steering column. With further deterioration of the rotors, the vehicle actually shakes significantly while the brakes are applied at highway speeds.
The front brake rotors are constantly getting warped. I had them turned 4 times in about 35000 miles. The vehicle shimmies so much when you apply the brakes that you have a hard time controlling the steering. It seems that the front rotors are over heating and warping after about 4-6k miles. The dealership refuses to do anything about it except to turn rotors again. This will last about 4-6k miles and they warp again.*ts *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***762447
The consumer is having the rotors replaced for the 3rd time. The problem started at 15,000 miles and persist to 44,000 miles. The stopping distances has increased. The brakes are back to pulsating and shaking only at highway speeds. The dealer was informed. Please provide more information.
Every 10 thousand miles rotors warp, causing ABS brakes not to function. Had them replaced 3 times; but, problem still occurs.
Excessive wear of brake rotors and calipers of front more so than on rear with vehicle vibrating tremendously upon brake application. Please describe details.
The consumer states the rotors were resurfaced and replaced more than a few times. The vehicle's stopping distance has increased as well as a violent vibration almost shaking, the steering wheel out of hand. The dealer and manufacturer were notified. Please provide more information.
Consumer had to rotate rotors twice within less than 39 thousand miles.also, while applying brakes they shimmy.
Consumer states that brake rotors failed, vehicle was shaking at highway speed. Consumer feel there is a safety issue involved on the vehicle.
6 rotors machined or replaced in two years, 2000 to 2002.
My jeep grand cherokee had the brakes & rotors changed at 22,000 miles through a recall. Now, at 55,000 miles they both need to be done again. This does not seem like typical wear and tear as I have never had to replace brakes and rotors after such a short distance. Dealership blames it on driving techniques, but like I said, I have never had to do this with any other vehicles I have owned.
When applying brakes vehicle rolls first and then brakes catch and release. Problem has progressed to when driving at highway speeds vehicle chatters when braking. Dealer was notified. *ak. The rotors must be machined or replaced every six months under normal wear. Design problem according to service department, but not covered under warranty.
Brake rotors were warping. Consumer has had rotors replaced three times already. Contacted dealer ,and the dealer could not remedy the problem.*ak consumer stated that while braking at high speed the vehicle shakes and the steering wheel shakes violently. Also control of the vehicle was a problem at speeds greater than 55 MPH with medium to maximum braking.
Since I bought this vehicle, I have replaced the front brake rotors and pads five times and this is my sixth time. The dealer requires me to pay for the repairs and the problem is due to the brake rotors warping causing the steering to wobble while applying brakes. I have contacted daimlerchrysler without, but they are unwilling to help. My brake rotors need replacement about every six months and I should not have to pay for something that is the manufacturer's fault. There are many other people that are complaining about the same issues, and nothing is being done about it. Please help. Thank you.
Purchased my 3rd jeep in may of 1999. In may of 2001 the steering wheel starting shaking violently when applying the brakes. Took it to the dealer and was told the rotors were warped. Dealer machined them and would not warranty the work done. Sent a note to jeep and for customer accomodations I was reimbursed 50%. Mileage at the time was 28,447. In august of 2001 at 32,771 miles the same problem occurred. After taking it to the dealer I was told they needed to put new rotors on but they would not warranty them. After much discussion the dealership agreed to replace under warranty. In may of 2002 at 45,255 the same problem occurred. Once again, I was told no warranty. After another "heated" discussion they agreed to warranty after calling the regional manager for chrysler. I am very upset about this and cannot believe that nothing is being done. It is impossible to get in contact with anyone of authority at chrysler to discuss. I have filed a formal complaint and was told it would probably go nowhere since they did replace the rotors under warranty. This issue needs to be addressed quickly before someone is seriously injured due to a lack of concern for safety by jeep/chrysler.
Front brake rotors warp after about 8 - 9,000 miles. I am on my 5th set of rotors and they are warped now. There is no fix in sight. Mega brake dust on front wheels. Brakes continually rubbing against rotors.*
There is a significant vibration in the front braking system. Consumer believes it to somehow be related to the front disc/rotor system. Consumer thinks the rear brakes have needed repair earlier than normal because of stress put on from the front braking system. Vibration starts about every 10,000 miles after a repair. Consumer has replaced rotors 3 times. *jg the calipers were defective since the consumer purchased the vehicle and were replaced. The rotors were resurfaced twice and were replaced several times. The front pads were resurfaced. The consumer is seeking full reimbursement.
Front brake rotor failure. Steering wheel shakes violently when applying brakes. This problem started at 7,500 miles. Vehicle now has 60,000 miles and we are on our 3rd set of front brake rotors.
Three sets of front rotors and three sets of brake pads were replaced within 35,000 miles of wear by dealer but, problem was reoccurring.*ak consumer states when the rotors warp the vehicle vibrates when the brakes are being applied.
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