Brakes have been repaired 2 times within the first 35 to 38 thousand miles and are shuddering violently when braking at highway speeds - seems to be a defect for this to happen three times with just 45 thousand miles on the vehicle.
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes complaints
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When applying brakes vehicle vibrates. Mechanic has replaced rotors twice.
Vehicle shakes upon applying brakes, problem is with defective rotors, started at 8000 miles, jeep refuses to replace. Numerous complaints from others with same problem. Why is the federal safety agency waiting until a fatality occurs ?
The brake pedal vibrated violently when applied. The dealer has been contacted. *ak scc
While driving at any speed, there would be vibration in vehicle during activation of brake system. Vibration would increase in severity at higher speeds. Dealership examined vehicle and replaced brake rotors under warranty because rotors were warped.
Rotors have warped 3 times in 16615 miles. Presents safety issue when braking.
There is vibration coming from front of the vehicle during activation of brake system. Vibration increases in severity when speed of vehicle increases. The dealership examined vehicle at 10,000 miles, and replaced the front brake rotors which failed to effectively remedy the problem. *akthe dealer refused to do anything to correct the warped rotors, the dealer acknowledged that faulty parts were used but claim that the manufacturer will not stand behind the parts
Warped rotors at 9k miles - dealer turned rotors at no cost. Warped rotors at 16k miles - dealer replaced rotors at no cost. Warped rotors at 20k miles - dealer says I have poor driving habits and they will not cover the rotors any more. We will see about that! Next is the power steering groan made when making slow right hand turns - dealer replaced gear box once. Now the noise is happening intermittently - dealer can't fix because they are not able to duplicate noise. After reading these complaints on this web site something needs to be done for a long term fix. I can get dealer to repair again at no cost this time but I do not want to go through this again 4 k miles from now. Nt.
Due to problems with rotors steering will start to shake. Consumer has had rotors replaced twice already. Contacted dealer, and the dealer knew about problem, but would not fix it for free.
There is a defect in the brake pads/rotors. The front brake pads/rotors have been replaced two times, mileage 11,467 and 18,466. The second replacement the service department put on a new updated pad that was supposed to solve the problem. Not quite. Presently the car is in the service department getting all 4 rotors grinded down. I am currently fighting for warranty coverage. I have been through the arbitration process; I was told it hadn't been serviced enough times for this problem. Daimlerchrysler is well aware of this problem, where's the recall for this major safety defect???
Brake rotors and pad have to be replaced every 25000 miles. Brakes pedal goes all the way to the floor. Dealership is aware of problem.
When pressing on brakes to slow down front end and steering wheel would have a severe vibration. Vehicle's hard to control when this happens. Contacted dealership.
Vehicle has a rough ride to it.
Please help me I bough a new car from these dealer and I am having problems with the front end. I bought these car in july of 2000 and the brake pads/rotors have been replace 3 times already the first time was on december 2000, the second time was on june 2001 and the third time now was november 2001. The third time I had to pay because my car was over the 12,000 thousand mile warranty. We spoke to the general manager of the dealer and we got no help, he refer us to the manager of the service departmment who was no help either, I just send a letter to the company in michigan because we really think is not fair, we being given the run around by everyone, we believe that our car has a brake/rotors factory defect but we don't really know how to go about getting help. Besides the last time I took the car to get the rotors replaced the dealer reported to me that something was leaking from the front vehicle and that the inner diferential axles needed to be seals, is these normal on a new car we are mainly concern about the brake/pads rotors and because we have children we do not know if these could be a safety issue. Thank you so much for your help. Sincerely, the [xxx] family. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *js
When brakes applied the vehicle jumps to a stop.
Vehicle shakes excessively upon applying brakes. According to numerous inspection reports problem is with rotors. Jeep installed defective rotors. Started at 10,000 miles. Manufacturer refuses to replace. Numerous other jeep grand cherokees (year 2000) experience same problem. Serious safety issue !!! How much longer before a fatality occurs ?
Vehicle had excessive vibration in steering column when brakes were applied. Dealer replaced warped front rotors and brake pads. Now 4,000 miles later vibration is beginning to happen again, will be taking to dealer for fix but most likely at my expense since 12month 12,000 mile warranty is up. After reading all inputs from grand cherokee owners I believe this problem must be a known manufacturer defect or design problem and jeep should provide a fix at no additional cost to the consumer.
Puchased vehicle 6/30/2000. On 11/30/2000 with only 8,541 miles, the dealer did a warranty replacement of front rotors and brake pads, which was necessary to correct heavy vibration when braking. Vehicle is used 95% in town. Seven month later, on 6/01/2001, same problem. Dealer resurfaced front and back rotors and charged us an $80.00 (deductable) fee, with the balance paid by daimler chrysler as gooodwill. Six months later, 12/14/2001 (15,314 miles) we asked the dealer to replace the rotors since the last fix, only 6 months ago did not last. They told us we would have to pay another $200 to replace the front rotors. We were told by "pat" the service technician that they now had a "permanent" fix to this wide spread problem. We did not have time to take it in and on 12/20/2001, while driving on snow packed roads the vehicle was unusually difficult to stop. It felt like the warped rotors impacted the anti-lock brake system to the point of fooling it self into releasing the brakes and alternately locking them up. I can't get more then 7-8 thousand mile out of a set of brakes on this vehicle! My 3 other vehicles have brakes that last over 35,000 miles each! I'm upset over the cost but now I'm extremely concerned about the safety of this vehicle. Diamler chrysler doesn't want to stand behind their product.
While traveling at speeds higher than 20 MPH and applying the brakes there is a vibration coming from vehicle. Dealership examined vehicle, and determined that rotors were warped and had to be replaced. Repairs were not made because dealership would not cover them under warranty. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Front rotors have been replaced 3 times/ were resurfaced once, and rear rotors were replaced once due to vibration in vehicle.*ak consumer stated that the pcv valve failed, fuel filter failed, and front shocks leaking fluid and replaced front shocks, also the transmission pan was leaking fluid, wiper blades were replaced.
Steering column vibrates severly when attempting to apply brakes and traveling at speeds above 65 MPH, dealership has examined vehicle, and has failed to remedy problem by replacing brake pads and rotors. *ak dealer recommended replacing rotors, which were warped, and also the brake pads, consumer refused, also left front and rear shock absorbers were leaking, which were replaced.
Early brake rotor warpage under normal driving conditions.
Upon applying the brakes, the vehicle shakes excessively, including the steering wheel. According to the dealer mechanic's report, the problem is attributed to warped rotors. Numerous other owners of the same vehicle I encountered have experienced the same problem at mileage below 10,000 miles. The problem is not attributed to normal wear and tear or driving habits as expressed by the dealer, but rather to defective manufactured installed rotors. I was informed that earlier versions ( 1998, 1999) of this vehicle were recalled for defective rotors. I am concerned of the safety issues involved due to the operator's inability to control the vehicle upon applying the brakes.
Rotors became warped/ vibrated when putting on brakes. Steering vibrates very hard. Please provide any further information.
Rotors vibrate when applying brakes form high to low speeds. Rotors are badly warped.
Rotors and pads on front disc brakes needed to be replaced 3 times in 16,600 miles.
While traveling in rain or on wet roads brakes lock up, and it feels rough when depressing brakes, resulting in extended stopping distance. Please provide further information.
Front rotors have warped 5 times since buying the vehicle.
At 9,000 miles defective rotors caused steering wheel to vibrate severely when brakes were applied, dealer was notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a recall.*ak consumer stated that manufacturer should have shared the expense of replacing front and back pads/rotors.
When applying brakes, it caused steering wheel to vibrate severely. Vehicle has been to dealer's shop on four occasions and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
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