While driving at any speed and applying brakes vehicle will experience a "bounce" in front wheels, and stopping distance increased due to poor performance of the braking system. Dealership has examined the vehicle three times for this problem ,and replaced the brake pads and rotors. These repairs have failed to remedy the problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes complaints
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If I was traveling at a certain speed and I applied my brakes, my steering wheel began to vibrate. I didn't think anything of it. My jeep was less than six months old and there couldn't be any problems with it....yet. I blemed the road conditions and didn't think much about it. The vibrations got worse but the roads where the same. I took it in the direct auto plaza, in el centro ca. And they said it was my rotors, they were warped. They said that it was "normal" wear and tear and that warranty would not cover the fixing of the rotora. They where going to charge me 350.00. I am frustrated because if this is normal wear and tear I don't know if I could afford to be putting 350.00 additional money in to "new" vehicle every 12-15 thousand mile. I feel that the rotors are defective and should be replaced under warranty.
Was applying brakes to slow down vehicle started to vibrate. Took to dealership. Was informed by mechanic brake rotors were warped and were separating. Was no recall on vehicle. Rotors can be replaced.
When depressing brakes to slow down steering wheel would shake roughly. Dealer has repaired brake problem two times, and vehicle is in need of third repair. Rotors are too thin to turn. Please provide further information.
Consumer states vehicle vibrates when brakes are applied, consumer took vehicle to independent mecanic and was told that the rotors were extremely out of round.
High pulsating in brakes, only warr. 12,000 miles,should have recall, very unsafe, had rotors turned and new pads, same problem starting again, I have not found a 2000 grand chreokee owner that has over 12,000 miles on it that has not had the same problem.
Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and another vehicle suddenly stopped. In order for to avoid the other vehicle, she went into guardrail. When consumer applied anti-lock brakes vehicle skidded and locked up. Interior rear seat wasn't proberly bolted , seat came out from floor. It was secued. Front airbags didn't deploy. Dealership was aware of problem.
Rotors have needed to be turned twice at 8000 mile intervals.
When applying brakes steering wheel vibrates. Dealer has inspected and determined that front brake rotors were bad.consumer stated that dealer has replaced front brake rotors, but not front brake pads.
The brakes started to shimmy at about 15,000 miles on the vehicle. It became a safety issue with violent shaking when decelerating at 25,000 miles and was brought into burnside motors (where it was purchased). The garage diagnosed the rotors and brake pads needed replacing. Rotors should not be a normal wear item with only 25,000 miles on a vehicle. Daimler chrysler refused to cover the cost and installation of the new rotors.
Rotors are pulsating prematurely del. Claims problem common not warranty some fail at 8000 miles. Why?
Car with about 10k miles has braking problem. At over 50 MPH, steering shimmies and shakes. Difficult to brake. Dealer says rotors need to be replaced. Rotors are not available, on backorder. Other jeeps having same problem? Dealer expects me to pick up cost of over $400. Seems like a mfg. Defect on a relatively new car. Must drive in current condition until brake rotors are deliver. Dangerous situation.
Rotors had to be turned three times after every 7000 - 7500 miles due to heat build up in rotors when slowing down from highway speeds. This heat build up was causing rotors to warp, and vibration in vehicle. Dealership at first replaced brake pads in an effort to reduce heat build up. However, since then, had only turned rotors. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Front end and steering wheel shake badly when braking at 40-50+ MPH. Brakes seem to "grab." dealer says rotors are bad; only has 13,300 miles on vehicle; dealer says not covered by warranty.
Consumer states steering wheel vibrates violently while braking at various speeds, front rotors were replaced twice and turned twice, dealership states they will not fix problem again, consumer was told by dealer that they see this problem with this type of vehicle everyday.
Steering column had vibration that has been getting progressively worse. Took vehicle to a dealership that examined vehicle. Dealership determined that rotors were warped and had to be resurfaced. Also, pads had to be replaced. *ak
I was traveling at 65 MPH when I applied my brakes to negotiate a curve. The front end of the jeep began to shake violently and I was not able to stop in time. I went off of the road momentarily and I was able to regain control of the vehicle. Upon mechanical inspection it was found that the rotors needed re-surfacing. The rotors were resurfaced and the problem was eliminated. The certified jeep mechanic who fized my vehicle stated that he has noticed an unusuall amount of jeep vehicles that need their rotors re-surfaced when having low mileage. I see that as a defect since I have owned many new cars and this is the first time that I have seen where rotors have to be re-ssurfaced so soon. My jeep is owned by my wife and it is our family vehicle which is driven within in normal limits. Even my police car that I drive at work (which is driven hard) does not need it's rotors re-surfaced yet. I have also re-searched and found that other jeep owners are experiencing the same problems with rotors. I hope that you will look into this matter. In all my driving, I had never experienced such a tense moment when I tried to brake to negotitate that curve. I was doind 65 MPH, however I had began to slow down for the curve and I could not due to, in my opinion, defective rotors. Thank you.
When braking experiencing violent vibration during deaceleration/ rotors are warped at 26,000 miles. Driving conditions experienced by vehicle are 80% highway driving.
Sevre brake shudder when slowing from highway speeds. Brakes pulsate when applied on in town driving. We own 2, jeep grand cherokees and have the same problem with both vehicles. Parts were backordered which indicates the demand is greater than the supply. I believe chrysler knows they have a problem but are failing to consider the safety of consumers. We contacted chrysler to see if we could get them warrantied. One they did the other they denied. This is our 3rd jeep purchase. We really do like the vehicles but if we can't get some satisfaction it may very well be the last ones we buy.
Consumer states while driving he noticed a significant vibration when braking, upon calling dealership and checking warranty consumer found that brakes were warranted for 12000 miles, front brake pads and front rotors were replaced.
This is the 2nd time for the brakes shuttering. Also, always pulls to right
Rear disc brakes on the vehicle were defective from date of purchase which is why I had the accident described in the previous section. When I asked my dealership to check the brakes numerous times before and after the accident nothing was done by my dealership. They finally installed new rear disc breaks on 3/26/2001 when I complained one more time that there was vibration in the steering wheel and the whole car while braking. From the time frame given it looks like my dealership was trying to charge me for new rear brakes after the warranty on them expired but I held my ground and got it fixed for free. If the brakes were in normal condition, I would have avoided the accident that I was in and wouldn't have had $5000 of damage to my vehicle. I have all of the paperwork to prove my point.
Whenever pushing on ABS braking system, they would fail to engage. Would be vibrating. Aluminum rims were cracked. When shifting into 4-wheel drive would smell something burning. Taking vehicle to dealership.*ak also, the transmission failed to shift correctly.
Rotors warp while consumer is driving, causing brake pads to heat up. Then when going through water pads quickly cool down. This has occurred on his 1998, grand, cherokee. Notified dealer.*ak
While depressing brakes noticed a hard vibration in front of vehicle. Technician stated manufacturer had wrong brakes pads on. *ak consumer states the brake pads were not disapating the heat and while the dealer representative stated there was 50 percent of the pads left, the heat had warped the front discs.
Exact problem as described in service bulletin number 050100a. This is likely to recur!. No safety defect mentioned.
Had replaced brake rotors twice and is happening a third time. Chrysler needs to be informed by someone with authority and action needs to be taken to fix the problem. I have asked for a replacement vehicle and was told "no" by a secretary of chrysler. There is no way of talking to anyone who has any standing or who makes these decisions. Please help. Spent a lot of money on vehicle thinking that it is reliable. Please respond with some advice.
When braking a vibration is felt in the pedal. This first occurred at approximately 8,000 miles. The brake disc was turned and new pads installed under waranty. The same problem occurred at approximately 16,000 miles. Daimler chrysler is now saying this is not a waranty item because the vehicle has over 12,000 miles. There is an obvious defect with the front brakes. The solution is not to keep turning the disks and installing new pads. After 3 turns the disks will have to be replaced and this will likely happen after the vehicle is passed the 3 year 36,000 mile warranty period.
When slowing down from 65 to 55 or less steerling wheel will shake while applying brakes took to dealership and they said its not that bad yet. Could be balance of tires or brakes. Will take back for the third time.
Front brake rotors warped at 9,000 miles, resurfaced, warped again by 18,000 miles, rotors and pads replaced. Warped again by 23,000 miles, dealer refused to fix. Warp caused pulsation and steering wheel wobble.
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