When putting on brakes, front end would shimmy and vibrate. Took to dealer and they changed rotors/ resurfaced rear rotors, and replaced shoes. Dealer keeps replacing defect with same fix, and problem keeps reoccurring.*ak. The brakes fail every 10,000 miles. First two brake jobs were replaced under warranty. Consumer refused to pay for the third brake job. Dealer resurfaced rotors for free.
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes complaints
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Consumer states problems with front rotor, vehicle would grind and vibrate when braking.*jb
Re: braking system, vehicle has always had shimmy or pulsation and feel that vehicle will not stop. Complained to dealer at 9,000, 20,000 and again at 34,000 miles as well as numerous times while at dealer for oil changes. Always told this is just how vehicle brakes until 34,000 when told that all pads need replacement and rotors are warped. Chrysler refuses to pay or acknowledge defect despite my record of complaints. Re: drive shaft, vehicle clunks as stopping and takes a long time switching gears. Complained at 5,000, 9,000, 20,000, and 34,000. Drive shaft supposedly replaced at 5,000 and 9,000 miles, although independent mechanic doubts upon review. Chrysler considering another replacement after 34,000 mile complaint.
When applying brakes at speed over 50mph steering wheel vibrated, which almost caused loss of control. Brakes system has been repaired at least seven times. Took to dealer, and dealer indicated normal wear of brakes. Please add VIN.
At 21,500 miles this is my third set of rotors to be replaced.
The brakes began pulsating and vibrating slightly and got worse. The consumer believes the brakes were made from poor material.
Front and rear rotors have failed (warped) six times on this vehicle.
When applying brakes they will pulsate and steering wheel vibrate. Took vehicle to dealer, and had rotors replaced; but, problem reoccurred. Rotors were wearing prematurely. Please add VIN.
Front rotors went out three times within 50,000 miles.
Rotors on the disc brakes warp prematurely causing the steering wheel to wobble when the brakes are applied. The dealer has repaired the vehicle twice. Nlm
When applying brakes at highway speeds, vehicle starts vibrating and pulsating. Took vehicle to dealer and had rotors redone, problem still exists.
Steering wheel vibrates when braking at any speed.
While driving, front brake rotors became warped, had the problem repaired. One month later, the same problem occurred. Problem has not been remedied. *ak
Steering wheel would vibrate and the brake pedal would pulsate when brakes are applied. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. *ak
Help, is there anybody out there that cares about vehicle safety regarding jeep grand cherokee's warped rotors/brake pads? Recall, recall, recall!!!!
When applying brakes, brake pedal pulsates and steering wheel vibrates. Took to dealer, rotors were warped and had to be replaced twice.*ak
Consumer had to replace the rotors twice. Also, had dealer turn rotors because vehicle has been violently shaking. Referred consumer to manufacturer.
When applying brakes, steering wheel vibrates, causing almost loss of control.
When applying brakes, vehicle pulsated. Took vehicle to dealer and dealer had rotors changed twice. Problem still occurs. *ak
Having brake failure, mechanic has had to service rotors and brakes about 4 times.*ak consumer states brake rotors have been turned twice and replaced once within 12300 miles, vibration from the brakes caused excessive wear to the tires.
There is rapid vibration in front cab part of vehicle when applying brakes at over 40 MPH. Contacted dealer.
Vehicle will start to vibrate real badly when applying brakes. Problem will occur at any time at any speed. Contacted dealer.
I understand from an article in the florida times union today, april 10, 2002, that 200 complaints have been filed on behalf of the 1999 grand cherokee's. The issue is the faulty brake rotors placed on these vehicles and wanted to let you know that I encountered the same problem and thank god, I did not have a serious crash as I always travel with my two small children.
Rotors and brake disc fail at 60-70 MPH. Upon pressing on brakes vehicle vibrates erratically, like it is going to crash. Please provide any further information.
First noticed vibration when stopping due to warped front brake rotors before 10000 miles. Had serviced at dealer at 13373 miles per dailmer-chrysler tsb (rotors turned down, new "improved" brake pads). Problem reoccurred and was taken back to the dealer at 29899 miles. Dealer admits there is a design problem, but dailmer-chrysler will not, and hence will not cover the repair under warranty nor provide a more durable fix. Complained to daimler-chrysler's customer service line and was extremely displeased at their complete failure to correct the defect. Reviews of various internet discussion groups reveals this is not an isolated incident but a widespread problem with many similar (or even much worse) reports with daimler-chrysler again denying all responsibility. The brakes are clearly underdesigned for the application and pose a potential hazard due to increased braking distances caused by the warped rotors. After-market rotors apparently will correct the problem, but this cost should be incurred by daimler-chrysler.
Brake rotors had to be changed continuously. Please provide any further information, and vehicle identification number.
While driving manifold gasket overheated, and brakes pulsated.
While driving temperature gets hot, causing brakes to pulsate .
There was pulsation when applying the brakes at high and low speeds. Dealer replaced front pads and matched mounted rotors. *ak
Consumer stated when the brakes are applied, there is a severe vibration, the dealer replaced the front pads and rotors.
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