2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Oct 26, 2006 · Brakes · 27,200 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 MPH down an incline on slick wet roads, the brakes shuddered when applied lightly. Prior warning of brake problems was gradual. The dealer was notified and mentioned similar occurrences with other consumers. The contact was directed to the tsb #0500302b after the dealer checked the VIN # for recalls. No recalls were found by the dealer. No examinations or repairs have been made.

Filed Mar 6, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 42,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated while the brake pedal was depressed, the tires felt square and there was an excessive stopping distance. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, who determined the rotors were warped. The rotors and pads were replaced. The brake rotors have been replaced three times, but the problem persisted. The cranksahft position sensor was replaced. The consumer stated he could feel the transmission shudder. Updated 03/22/06.

Filed Jan 19, 2006 · Brakes · 48,590 miles · CO

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 25 MPH the brakes pulsate and at 55 MPH they shudder making it hard to control the vehicle. The dealer has replaced the calipers and rotors three times. The repair does not remedy the problem for more than 10,000 miles. *nm updated 2/7/2006 -

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 Dec 15, 2004 · Brakes · 61,000 miles · WI

We own a 2000, jeep, grand cherokee and currently has approximately 61,000 miles. Besides the paint peeling problem ..... Which was fixed, we still have the vibrating, shuddering brake problem . Twice a year since the car was new, we have had to have brake (rotor) repairs . Chrysler has paid until last month. I had to beg for them to at least not charge me for the parts. I had to pay $82 for labor. It has come to the point with the mileage .that they will not replace the brakes for free anymore. I am not hard on them....I work 1 mile from my home .that is why I only have 61,000 miles on it. What I want is a guarantee from chrysler that for the life of my jeep grand cherokee, they will repair this problem of there's free of charge. There are thousands of other owners who have the same complaint. When will chrysler finally admit this is a problem and issue a recall ??

Filed Feb 27, 2004 · Brakes · CA

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.

Filed Jan 5, 2004 · Brakes · MA

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.

Filed May 12, 2003 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · AZ

Front brakes develop a tremendous shudder within approx 7,500 to 10,000 miles of rotor and pad change, rotors are always warped beyond repair in what has been characterized as rotor run out. Even with proper pin lubrication and maintenance brakes become severely dangerous in short period of time. My jeep has 85,000 miles on it and I have changed rotors and pads seven times!!!

Filed Mar 26, 2003 · Brakes · WA

I own a 2000 jeep grand cherokee laredo. At ~20000 miles, when applying the brakes at speeds > 40 MPH, the steering wheel violently shakes and shudders. Car has occasionally drifted left, almost causing accidents due to problem. Chrysler released an internal bulletin on this - no 05-003-02 rev b issued on dec 16,2002. Well within the 3 yr, 36,000 mile warranty, the service department I used refused to honor any of the warranty provisions. Upon further research, I found that this is a known defect, yet, neither the federal safety agency has initiated an investigation into it and chrysler has not sent notices out to customers. The problem is quite clear - the calipers are eating into the rotor and causing excessive wear and tear (conveniently called "warping" by chrysler). I suppose it will take a "death or two" before something happens on either end.

Filed Jun 1, 2002 · Brakes · AK

Our grand cherokee developed a severely pulsating brake pedal at 7,000 miles of non off road use, city driving, the selling dealer replaced the front rotors. This occurred again about 15,000 miles later, again with very gentle vehicle usage. The manufacturer claims the vehicle is outside of warranty period at 2 years, and brakes are not warrantied. We maintain there is a design deffect in this system allowing premature front rotor warpage leading to severe pedal and vehicle pulsation on brake applications at higher speeds. We have the assurance of a multitude of other jeep owners that we are not alone in our problem with this brake system. We have spent considerable time discussing this design deffect with daimlerchrysler, but they have obviously shifted their obligation to possible litigation, but not to insitute the required recall and component correction. Can a brake system that suddenly alters from correct function, to one that causes the vehicle to shudder in an aggressive manner and cause the operators foot to shake severely after such an extremely short duty cycle be deemed normal? We are careful drivers, and can now avoid injury and property damage by repairing the problem, others might not be so lucky. Forgive the length of this reply, the wilkinsons.

Filed Mar 25, 2002 · Brakes · MD

Vehicle shuddered when brakes were applied. Dealer turned rotors at 11500 miles. Vehicle now has 19000 miles and problem is happening again. The dealer is trying to blame the problem on my driving style!

Filed Feb 7, 2002 · Brakes · TN

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.