2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee: rotors or pads wearing out early

Filed Oct 4, 2010 · Brakes · 58,000 miles · ME

All 1999-2002 grand cherokee wj models built through may 10, 2002 came equipped with brake calipers made by teves. They are black in color with an open-sided bracket design. Due to poor caliper centering, the teves calipers caused the rotors to warp, a problem that has plagued grand cherokees. At the very end of the 2002 model year, jeep changed to "fully-closed" style calipers designed by akebono. To address the warped rotor problem jeep issued a tsb, #05-003-02. We believe it should be a full recall do to the major wheel shake to the point of the driver almost loosing control of the SUV do to this vibration. Jeep has long known about this issue & was sued in a class action law suit which they settled the problem is excessive rotor thickness variation generated by poor caliper centering. This causes steering wheel shake. Grand cherokee brakes up through may 10th 2002 were designed by teves. Same brakes used on bmw & ford expedition but the grand cherokee was the first to use a twin piston caliper design. Chrysler wanted twin pistons because of the weight of the vehicle. The caliper spring causes the inboard pad to drag. It takes a lot of heat (cherry red) to warp rotors, so the main cause of rotor variation is not heat but uneven wear.

Filed Aug 18, 2008 · Brakes, Locks · MI

Brake rotors warp easily,door latches brake down,air conditioning system makes noises and does not work properly.

Filed Sep 30, 2007 · Brakes, Engine · OK

I have a 2000 jeep gc laredo, and along with many,many other people I have numerous problems. The warped rotors are very dangerous when you have to use your brakes, especially when you have children in the car as I do, also the taillight/brake light issue, that has gotten me pulled over more than once, even though I put a new bulb in it every time. The door lock actuator that is very annoying not to mention my transmission has a shifting problem that I can't do anything about and now my radiator fan will not work so my car will overheat if I am stopped for too long.

Filed Aug 9, 2007 · Locks · KY

Door lock actuator on both driver and passenger(front) side failed. Unable to open with key alone. Must press keyless entry and also turn key. Actuator make grinding/quacking noise when keyless entry used. No repairs attempted as yet. Dealer cost is approx $ 250 per door. Front rotors wear excessively and quickly. Results in violent and dangerous shaking of vehicle when braking from mid-range speeds (40-45 MPH). Have had rotors polished twice within 8 months.

Filed May 3, 2007 · Transmission · 17,747 miles · WA

At the time I was experiencing problems from warped rotors which caused car and steering wheel to shake violently especially when exiting off freeway. My engine light would come on intermittently. I was told "the tech could not verify at this time. Tech turned off light". Car was under warranty, 17,747 miles and two years old. Five years later, 58,968 miles and no warranty I have engine light on and told," torque converter faulty requires transmission removal after running system scan".

Filed Jan 14, 2006 · Brakes · KS

I own a 2000 jeep grand cherokee laredo 4wd. I had begun to notice a shudder when braking and took the vehicle to my local repair shop (midas). They advised me that I would need new rotors, pads, and calipers on at least the front brakes. They also told me that this is a recurring problem with jeeps and that a technical service bulletin had been given to them referring them to this problem. What I don't understand is; if this is a problem that jeep knows about and the braking system that is safety related, then how can it not be a recall. The mechanic told me the calipers have a problem of 'sticking', causing uneven rotor wear and shoe failure. I bought the vehicle used less than a year ago, and now have no real recourse to get the problem fixed.

Filed Jul 11, 2005 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · SD

2000 grand cherokee front brake rotors warping/failing due to manufacture defect. Just daily usage - brakes have been serviced once before, and are now going in for repair again. Jeep internal tsb's tsb 05-003-02b - front brake pulsation during light to moderate brake application describes this onoing issue- the vibration is so bad right now that loss of vehicle control is possibility. Next service to remedy problem is july 14,2005

Filed May 18, 2005 · Brakes · 25,000 miles · MN

When applying brakes at speeds of around 30 MPH or more the vehicle's front end shims violently. The vehicle shakes as the front wheels are seen oscillations from right to left, which results in a lost of steering. The dealer attributes this to warped rotors. While warped rotors may cause a braking issue they should not cause oscillations in the front wheels. Replacing the rotors and pads might temporarily improve the performance it will not correct the underlying problem or design flaw that causes the oscillations in the steering of the front wheels

Filed Sep 2, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · 64,000 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

The consumer rear ended another vehicle in a panic stop while driving at 60 MPH. Upon impact, the frontal air bags failed to deploy. The dealership or the manufacturer were providing any information on why the air bags failed to deploy. The front passenger sustained bruises from the seat belt. *ak the vehicle displayed a hard start due to improper fuel pressure, it would take a long time to crank before catching, and the brakes pulsated due to warped rotors. *sc

Filed Jul 21, 2004 · Brakes, Steering · CA

1. Transmission: having problems shifting from 2nd gear to 3rd gear until car is fully warmed; occasionally, the car stalled due to the gear not shifting properly; 2. Brake rotors: rotors warp within 12,000 miles; changed new rotors and pads three times; 3. Alignment: pulls to the right summary: transmission & brake rotors are known problems by dailerchrysler---unsafe vehicle.

Filed May 29, 2004 · Brakes · WA

Rotors on vehicle warped at 14,000 miles. Dealer replaced them. Now after another 14,000 miles they are warped again. Dealer says they are having numerous complaints regarding warped rotors. This is a severe safety issue. When braking the vehicle, steering wheel and brake pedal shake and shimmy excessively making it difficult to control the vehicle. Dealer won't repair unless I pay for it. Chrysler customer service won't assist, they say write a letter to let us know. After finding this website I am thoroughly disgusted with chrysler's lack of concern for this safety issue. Will chrysler wait until there is a fatality before they issue a recall? No more chyrsler products in this household.

Filed May 28, 2004 · Brakes · 14,804 miles · WA

Rotor are warping at 15,000 mile intervals. Dealer says they are having numerous complaints regarding warped rotors. This is a severe safety issue. When braking the vehicle, steering wheel and brake pedal shake and shimmy excessively. Dealer replaced rotors at 14,804 miles. Vehicle now has 31,255 miles and exact same problem is occurring. Dealer won't repair unless I pay for it. Chyrsler customer service won't authorize any repair, just said write a letter. Disgusted with chrysler after seeing this website. Will chrysler wait until there is a fatality before they put in a recall? No more chrysler vehicles in this household.