When applying brakes the vehicle's front end shimmied, the pedal pulsated and the steering wheel shook. *mr the vehicle was taken to several different dealser but none were able to permanently repair the problem.
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes complaints
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2000 jeep grand cherokee limited has a defective engine. (nar). *mr while braking the front end vibrated. The dealer indicated that the manufacturer is aware of the problem and would resurface the rotors under warranty. At 26500 miles the rotors failed again and this time the were replaced. At 49000 miles the problem recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who suggested that the parts used were of poor quality. The manufacturer refused to pay to replace the parts because the vehicle was out of warranty. *nm * cb
While braking brake rotors caused vehicle to shimmy/ vibrate. Dealership repaired the rotors five times, but problem recurred.
I have experienced steering wheel shaking while braking on the highway. At first I thought it was due to the road, but it has been recurrent. I will have to get the front brakes repaired.
I have a 2000 jeep with recurring problems with what I am told are the brake rotors. They apparently keep warping, causing moderate to severe shimmying when braking at higher speeds and pulsating when braking at lower speeds. At 10,531 miles I brought the car in. They resurfaced the rotars which they claim the manufacturer claimed would fix the problem. Then at 26,579 miles I was back at the dealer. They told me the manufacturer had a different solution. They replaced the rotors, brakes and calipers. I was skeptical that they were replacing a defective part with the same defective part. I told them I had a 1995 grand cherekee that had over 100 thousand miles and never had any problem with rotars so why didn't the manufacturer just use the 1995 part but, again, I was assured the new rotars were different and defect free. Now I have 49,000 miles on the car and it is again at the dealer for the same problem. The dealer and manufacterer say they will not make any further repairs.the service manager told me I had three options. One,they would replace the rotars for $240.00. Two,do nothing because the manufacturer assures me that the problem does not effect safety or maintenance for any other parts on the vehicle.(which by the way I find to be a ludicrous statement and a callous disregard for the safety of their own consumers let alone others on the road since the car becomes very hard to control when the front end is shaking violently) and third, I could buy the part from a non-dealer at after market prices and get rotars made of a different and presumably stronger material. None of these options were appealing since experience with two jeeps prior to this one dictated that this was not normal wear and tear, had nothing to do with my driving, and was clearly a defective part.
The brakes on my vehicle have to be consistently repaired. I have brought the vehicle to the dealer three times and the jeep only has 45,000 miles. I have another jeep that has also been brought in three times and it has less than 25,000 miles. All for bad brakes which I'm consistently told , " is a known defect" by chrysler and the technical staff.
I bought my jeep 6 months ago. It now has 79000 miles and I have no clue how many times the previous owner changed the rotors. I also have the problem of a vibrating uncontrollably wheel when I start to break at 30 MPH or over. I guess I will have to change my front rotors and then deal with it again in 20,000 miles. I find this to be ridiculous.
I have had the brakes fixed on my 2000 jeep grand cherokee 3 times. The steering wheel shakes and vibrates uncontrollably when the brakes are applied at any speed. It is hard to control the car, especially on the interstate. I have a real concern for my safety and my passengers safety. I went to get them fixed for the fourth time, with only 20,000 miles on the car, and I was told I had to pay for it, since my warranty had just expired 3 months prior. This problem really should be recalled. And chrysler is not very nice about any situation like this. They don't care how inconvenienced you are. They never offer you a car, while yours is suppose to be "being fixed." I only wish it was fixed. No more jeeps for me. It's a lemon!!
Consumer started experiencing problems with the brakes nine months after purchase. *ph the consumer had rotors replaced several times. There was an excessive crank when the consumer attempted to start the vehicle, the dealer replaced the fuel pump quad ring. The tail light bulb and water pump was replaced.
When applying the brakes at any speed vehicle shook. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brakes, rotors and catalytic converter needed to be replaced.
When depressing the brake pedal at any speed consumer noticed the brake pedal pulsated. Vehicle was serviced six times for brakes and rotors, but problem recurred.
My 2000 grand has had the rotors replaced or resurfaced 3 times under warranty and twice at my expense. Brakes make it almost impossible to stop the car at speeds over 55 MPH. Unsafe to drive. Dealer claims that the problem was fixed for the 2004 models. Why did it take them 4 years to fix this type of safety problem?
Defective brakes on a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. The dealer replaced the brake rotor's once before the warranty was up. But the rotor's are warped again and the car only has 25,000 miles on it. Surely, there is a problem with this design which could lead to a reall problem when the care is being driven on a freeway? I have replaced the brake rotors on the rear of the vehicle myself but now the front rotors seem to be warped also. With only 25,000 miles on the vehicle this is really a problem.
Bought 2000 jeep grand cherokee new. Now has 57000 miles on it. Two main problems now exist: 1. I had to have brakes replaced after 25000 miles. They now need replaced again. Extreme vehicle shaking and vibration thru the steering wheel. Appears to be common prob experienced by many based on the volume of complaints I am seeing. Dealer will not assist. Chrysler rep will not assist. 2. Experienced low oil pressure reading. Took car in for analysis and they tell me engine needs replaced. Gunk buildup in engine they say is cause of problem. Oil has been changed regularly. I cannot prove record of all oil changes, but it has been changed at reputable service centers. Engine $5600. Chrysler district unwilling to assist. I am frustrated at their lack of communication, attitudes, and lack of quality in this vehicle. They try to make you feel like a common criminal and are unwilling to stand behind their product. This vehicle cost about $35,000 and it is far from being worth the value.
Warped brake rotors. Three sets of warped front brake rotors in less than 36000 miles. Vehicle has severe front end movement and steering wheel shake when brakes are applied at speeds greater than 50 MPH. It is unsafe to operate on the interstate because of the rotor warpage. Jeep wants over $400.00 dollars to install the latest tsb to correct defective rotors but will only guarantee for 90 days. If ever there was a need for a safety recall, this is it. Jeep should install their latest tsb (hopefully it is a true fix for the design/defective rotors) and be held accountable that it has corrected the problem with the grand cherokee braking system.
I bought the 2000 jeep grand cherokee car brand new, one year later we had to have the rotors replaced, six months later we had to replace the brake pads. Six months after that, the automatic door lock on the diver's side started making loud screeching noises whenever you lock and unlock the door, a dealer looked at it and estimated $700 to have it repaired. We've been having fron suspension problems, and the transmission makes a humming sound when it's in reverse. What's next?
I have a 2000 jeep grand cherokee and when braking at speeds ranging from 30mph (city driving) to 50mph(highway driving) the brakes started pulsatiing and the steering wheel started shuddering violently.*ak this has happen to my SUV twrice before around six months after I purchased the vehicle. The first time it happen I wasn't aware of how to obtain this info and I paid for repairment(learning curve). The second time the problem reoccurred I found the federal safety agency and the proper tsb, armed with that documentation I went back to same dealer they said they fixed the problem at no charge tsb bulleton help alot, well as god be my witness it is happening again as of right now. I went back to the same dealer with documentations (history of same repairs) they want to charge me to get it repaired. I told them I wasn't paying jack I didn't pay on the second time it happen why now, anywhy I told the service advisor that I want it in writting that they are not going to honor the tsb as far as no charge to me the client. I feel why should I be liabiel for their design flaw.
At about 30k miles started to have a shimmy from the front end when applying brakes. Took to dealer and they advised brakes are 'wear' items and wouldn't correct. Ended up buying 'upgraded' factory brake calipers for the front and aftermarket rotors to correct the problem. Caw.
I have a 2000 jeep grand cherokee laredo.I have had the rotors replaced four times in under one. I feel that this problem should be addressed by dc as a recall. I 've tried to get the tsb ( technical service bullitan) done for free being that this is an ongoing problem with thse vehichles and I was denied.
While driving at 50 MPH and applying brakes to slowdown there was vibration in the steering wheel. Dealer inspected vehicle several times, but could not duplicate or correct the problem.
My 2000 jeep grand cherokee has experienced braking failures on as a result of front rotor defects. On two occasions the front rotors were repaired by a jeep dealer. In the first instance, the rotors were excessively warped causing severe front end vibration that produced loss of steering and braking. In the second instance, and 15000 miles later, the condition reoccurred. In this second case, the dealer found the rotors to be warped again and replaced both the rotors and the calipers. Although the dealer placed the blame on the driver, I have heard other year 2000 jeep grand cherokee owners complain of identical rotor failures. In both cases, the dealer service agent acknowledged the problem but would not take responsibility although offering a discounted repair cost.
My 2000 jeep grand cherokee has had its rotors resurfaced oor replace four times in less than 50,000 miles. An obvious defect that dc has acknowledged with a service bulliten,but no recall. Warped rotrs are a serious safety/handling/stopping issue at hwy speeds. Please force a recall.
When depressing the brake pedal, the front end of the vehicle vibrated. The dealer replaced the front brakes. *ak *sc
Front brake rotors have warped badly at 38,000 miles and again at 49,000 miles. Dealer claims that problem is not covered by warranty. Car has been driven a mix of city and highway miles. No off-road driving.
The calipers damaged the rotors which caused the vehicle to spin out when trying to brake. The dealer informed the consumer there were newly designed calipers that could be installed at the consumers expense. Please provide further details.
I have a 2000 jeep grand cherokee laredo. In early december I was driving the vehicle when my engine light illuminated. I immediately called my mechanic, who happens to work for midas. He told me to bring it in right away. Because I live closer to midas than any jeep dealer, and because of the service I have received in the past from jeep/chrysler, I took it to my mechanic. He advised me I had a blown head gasket. I received an estimate from him and he also advised me that the dealership would be considerably more expensive, I allowed him to repair the vehicle. After the repairs were complete, I talked to my mechanic and he advised me to contact chrysler/jeep and ask for reimbursement. Here in lies the complaint. When I contacted the dealership, bob dance jeep in oralndo, I was told there was nothing they could do to help because it was my fault I drove the vehicle "hot". I explained the reasons I took it to my mechanic as opposed to the dealer and I was told so sorry. I then try to contact the warranty people for the vehicle. I was told I only had a 3year 36,000 mile warranty and that I wasn't able to do anything about it. The vehicle had 49,000 miles at the time of repair. I asked if I would be allowed to purchase an extended warranty and was rudely told no. This is only one example of the customer service I have received since purchasing this vehicle in july 2000. I have also replaced the transmission, two bateries, repaired the window which did not work and had the rotors cut three time. When I spoke to chrysler headquarters, I was not surprised to receive the same response. I was told because the work was done by an independent garage,midas, I was not entitled to any type of reimbursement, period. I don"t trust jeep/chrysler. I don't want them working on my vehicle. Someone please help me!!
2000 jeep grand cherokee. Owned it 10 months and it has been in the dealers 4 times for brake shuddering at low and high speeds.
Braking system on 2000 jeep grand cherokee.the brakes are warpping badly causing the ABS to kick in in snow and ice before needed.the dealer in puyallup knows the exact problem claiming to fix it requires the calipers/ rotors to be upgraded to a 2003 model.the vehicle has 52,000 miles while the pads still have 50% left.this problem has become increasing worse to a point we no longer drive it to mountains. Please advise .
This was a decent truck while under warranty. Since standard warranty has ended have had numerous rotors and pads about 8000 miles each (3) times. Stereo speakers (infinity) 2 pair. Now all power locks and actuators are bad, along with a grinding noise when you put the thing in reverse. Response from dealer (2) and the diamler. Normal , wear and tear, could not duplicate. I have spent about 3500.00 on this vehicle on just garbage failures, not to mention pm's. This vehicle only has 71000 miles on it and was bought new. This is the 3rd and last dodge product I will own.
2000 jeep cherokee - brake pulsation - dealer refuses to correct - brakes replaced, rotors resurfaced 3x since bought by dealer.
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