2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee: brake failure

Filed Jun 5, 2013 · Brakes · 124,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the brakes failed while the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the brakes were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

Filed Feb 12, 2010 · Acceleration · HI

I was driving my 2001 jeep grand cherokee yesterday morning and had unintended acceleration!! I bought this vehicle in great condition about 3 weeks ago and had 0 problems with acceleration until this point, and a very sharp point at that! I was traveling uphill and went to pass another vehicle doing approx. 20 miles per hour, I accelerated past the vehicle and all of a sudden the gas pedal went all the way to the floor as if the cruise control came on, but when I tried tapping and then(when that didn't help) I was holding the brakes as far down as I could but would not stop this vehicle that was charging forward with the engine at high revs.. I eventually was able to get the vehicle into neutral which calmed this down. It took the whole length of the street to stop this, and if there were any other vehicles on the road, there would have been a serious-serious accident!!! I am hoping there is something I can do to correct this problem but my mechanic has no idea what could have caused this. I of course came home and googled on my computer to find out if anyone else has had a problem with this, and there are many, many with horror stories of major accidents! I would like to know if anything can be done as I love the vehicle but cannot put peoples lives in danger if this is to happen again.. I have had many cars over the years and have never had anything remotely dangerous as this happen, and I have had no accidents to this point!! With a v8 engine, this vehicle is like a tank charging, and very very very dangerous!! I was very luck, this time!!

Filed Mar 16, 2009 · Brakes · 89,502 miles · VT

Loss of brakes due to brake line rusting out. No warning. Slow speed. Replace brake lines from master cylinder to rear brake line fp-number 3051 brake line fp-number pa351.

Filed Nov 29, 2007 · Brakes · 100,364 miles · VA · crash · 3 injuries

Driving down main street and it was dry road conditions and went to apply brakes and pedal would not engage at time. Had in past pulsing pedal, but no brakes at all this time resulting in a rearend collision with the car that had stopped in front of me.

Filed Oct 1, 2007 · Brakes, Engine · 140,000 miles · FL

I own a 2000 jeep grand cherokee that has 2 potentially dangerous issues with it. Due to a manufacturers design flaw, the brake lights malfunction on a regular basis. The light shorts itself out when the headlights are turned on leaving me with no brakes at night. In addition, the door lock actuator in my rear passenger door has broken. Since jeep saw fit to only provide a key on the drivers door, this rear door neither locks nor unlocks which would result in a potentially lifethreatening situation if I were involved in a wreck and was unable to exit the vehicle from this door. My cooling fan broke, I replaced with a non-oem model which chewed a hole in my radiator after 100 miles. Replaced radiator and fan. Radiator broke after a year, re-replaced. After searching online I found that these are fairly common problems and not the result of some action on my part.

Filed Sep 17, 2007 · Brakes · 49,150 miles · NJ

As I drove on local roads, I noticed the brake pedal sank lower and lower with each stop. The brake light came. I made it to the repair shop, where the mechanic found two metal brake lines had ruptured due to corrosion, resulting in loss of brake fluid. Also, he noted the metal fuel rail had ruptured due to corrosion. All three are being replaced. This vehicle, which was purchased new, is not driven on the beach or along the ocean shoreline. It is driven only on surface streets and has never been submerged in a flood. It has never been in an accident. It is well-maintained, with oil changes every 3,000 miles, and regular tune-ups and filter changes. It is kept washed and waxed. I find it unnerving that two crucial systems suffered catastrophic failure in just 5 and half years, leaving the vehicle vulnerable to accident or fire. I don't know if this is due to a lack of corrosion protection or just an inferior metal, but I can tell you that in 32 years of vehicle ownership, I have never encountered such safety failures.

Filed Jan 9, 2006 · Airbags, Brakes · 50,020 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Dt: the contact stated while traveling 35 MPH another vehicle was turning to the right in front of the contacts vehicle. The contacts wife depressed the brake pedal and there were no brakes. The roads were dry. This was a frontal impact, and the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries. The vehicle was towed to a towing service were it is now parked. The manufacturer was contacted.

Filed Jul 26, 2004 · Brakes · 18,000 miles · NE

When the brake pedal is depressed, the pedal pulsates, vehicle jerks forward and vibrates. The dealership replaced the rotor on front wheel, which partially solved the problem. However, progressed and got worse. The dealership indicated that they didn't know how to fix the problem and they suggested that the consumer contact a brake shop. *la brake failure at speeds of 30 MPH or more. Dealer replaced brake pads, rotors, and caliper, but did not correct the problem.

Filed Jun 18, 2004 · Brakes · MI

I bought my jeep new in july, 2001. Within he 3 years of owning it, it is now in the dealership for its 5th time being serviced for brake failure. Out of those 5 times, it is now having its 3rd set of rotors. I have spent an unacceptable amount of personal time and money in having this vehicle repaired and will be seeking resolution both from the manufacturer and michigan state lemon law if necessary. Dealer states that manufacturer is aware of the problem and unwilling to pay for the repairs once outside of standard warranty. I feel the brakes are unsafe and the vehicle should be recalled.

Filed Mar 30, 2004 · Brakes · 13,241 miles · DE

Have experienced pulsation/vibration during braking since owning my 2001 jeep grand cherokee. The pulsation/vibration is moderate to severe, depending on braking speed. Dealer resurfaced the front brake rotors at 13241 and 23328 miles, and, applied tsb 0500302 at 35470 miles. Vehicle now has approximately 45000 miles, and, pulsation/vibration is now ocurring again. I have written daimler chrysler concerning this ongoing problem, and, am currently awaiting their reply. This problem is not just an annoyance. Brake pulsation due to brake rotors having excessive run out (warped rotors) is a saftey issue. Operating a vehicle that has brake rotors with excessive run out will cause one or all of the following problems: a. Excessive heat in rotors, resulting in additional rotor warpage and possibly rotor failure, and, ineffective braking; b. Excessive heat in calipers, resulting in caliper failure, and, possible brake failure; c. Excessive heat in brake fluid, resulting in ineffective braking. I could continue to have the dealer resurface the front rotors on this vehicle (at a cost to me of $110.00 per visit) until the rotors cannot be resurfaced anymore, and then purchase new rotors, only to begin the process of resurfacing the rotors every 10000 miles. Doing so is not a solution to the problem, this is just treating the symptom of a serious design flaw and safety issue. Again, I cannot stress enough, this problem is not just an annoyance, it is a safety issue that could have drastic consequences if not resolved. Please help with the resolution of this problem. Thank you.

Filed Dec 19, 2003 · Brakes · 6,000 miles · UT

Brake failure.

Filed Mar 20, 2001 · Acceleration · PA · crash

We were exiting a car wash.the transmissiom was in neutral, the engine was idling and my foot was on the break pedal.I put the transmission into drive with my foot still on the brake pedal and the car leaped ahead at full throttle all 4 wheels peeling rubber. The brakes did not work and putting the transmission into low had no effect on the engine.we were within 50 feet of a busy state highway and directly across the road from a gas station. In order to not go onto or across the highway I cut the wheels sharply to the left going through ayard, just missing a tree and telephone poll. The car is now sliding sideways and hit the side of the parking lot next to the car wash causing both wheels and tires on the passenger side to be severly damaged and the car to do a 180 degree slide. This all transpired in about 4-5 seconds and at this point I was able to turn off the ignition and the car came to a halt. I reported this to chrysler, through my dealer. My dealer was very helpful and felt that this car should not be on the highway.chrysler felt that it is a problem between my insurance company and myself. There is no way that I can ever feel safe in this vehicle again and I fear for the safety of my family and anyone who might be in the way of this vehicle if this ever happens again.