When coming to a stop vehicle would wobble. Heard a squealing noise in brakes. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated rotors were warped. *ak consumer states the brakes would grab and the front end was shaking badly, there is a steering scuff when the steering column is turned and there is a separation on the floor board between the floor and the wall on the floor, at times consumer can see to the ground, the dealer stated that the gap is normal.
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes complaints
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When applying brakes vehicle will shake until it comes to a complete stop. Which is caused by a defect in the front rotor and brakes.
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The vehicle is less than a year old with 19,000 miles and my front rotors are warped. I'm experiencing severe pulsating in the steering wheel upon braking at any speed. Dealer tells me the warrenty is only good for 1yr or 12,000 miles. They suggest I have them cut at my cost. All of the miles are highway miles and the brake system has not been abused in any way.
Dealer said rotors would warp at 24000 miles and would not be cover under warranty. *ts *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***760849
Consumer states while driving at 60 MPH consumer press on brake and steering wheel started to shake violently left and right. Consumer drove to dealer and they stated that the problem was caused by warped rotors. Nlm
Consumer states vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 40-45 MPH. Upon impact the air bags did not deploy causing minor injuries to driver. The manufacturer has been contacted. Nlm conusmer states that the ABS brakes also failed.
When braking at any speed, the steering wheel vibrates, front rotors were replaced by consumer. *ak at approximately 20,000 miles the rotors became warped, the front end would vibrate violently causing unsafe conditions, consumer replaced 1 rotor, consumer feels the original rotors are made of very poor metal that wears quickly and does not conduct heat well.
When applying brakes vehicle shakes, dealer determined that front rotors needed to be replaced.
When applying brakes pedal would pulsate and steering wheel vibrate, and become agitated. Rotors has worn out.
Vehicle will start to shake when applying the brakes. Steering wheel will also starts to vibrate.*ak
Vehicle has been in to dealer three times already for rotors, and problem still occurs, vehicle shakes when brakes are applied. Contacted dealer. *ak consumer states noise from right front of console. The air conditioner does not cool enough due to leakage.
My complaint has been filed with daimler-chrysler, their file reference is 9879536.the brake rotors were replaced at about 14,000 miles due to warpage. The same condition has recurred now at 30,120 miles (I.e., the new rotors have about 16,000 miles on them. The dealer says that jeep uses a poor quality product from their supplier. While the warranty is 12,000 miles, the rotors meet that minimum. However, other manufacturers apply a 36,000 mile warranty on their brake systems with their rotors not warping at all, even beyond their warranty period. For example, my brothers ford f150 has over 70,000 on the original brakes & pads, with about 1/4 " pad remaining...and no warpage, nor "skewing" on the rotors. It is my feeling that jeep has a potentially dangerous brake system on the road. Furthermore, since the other 19 the federal safety agency reports that I've read have no accidents or property losses, there has been no affirmative action taken on jeep. Nevertheless, if jeep wants to cut costs, don't do it with a critical safety system like the brakes. Their rotors just barely last through the warranty period. But just wait until there is a death due to the failed brakes. I'm most disappointed in daimler and chrysler.
Steering wheel shook when braking at 50mph+ due to warped rotors. Car has less than 10,000 miles. Dealer resurfaced front rotors - no cost (this time)
Steering wheel shakes excessively causing loss of control when brakes are applied when going down even a slight grade. Private mechanic says rotors need to be replaced, although pads are barely 1/4 gone. Nlm
When braking there was very bad vibration. Took vehicle to mechanic, and they stated the rotors were warped.*ak.
Front brake rotors required machining after 18,000 miles. Rotors had warped. Dealer will not cover replacement or repair. Rotor are considered to be part of brake system which only has a 12,000 mile, 12 month warranty.
When applying brake at any speed steering wheel shakes. Dealer determined the front rotors are warped.
While traveling 50-55 MPH, vehicle vibrated when applying brakes. Consumer noticed a burning smell coming from rear tires. *ak the rear rotors were resurfaced twice, the front rotors and brake pads were replaced, there are still occurences of steering wheel vibrations.
While driving and upon applying brakes front wheels became erratic. Also, had a jerking sensation. Please provide any further information.
Disc brakes surge while stopping. With less than 15000 miles this is not normal and should be repaired at the manufacturers expense. It is obviously the rotor and not just pads that are defective. This is a safety concern.
When applying brakes steering wheel vibrates. Took to dealer, and dealer indicated brake rotors were warped. Please add VIN.
Front end shimmy occurs when decelerating from highway speeds or slowing down. Took to dealer, and they've replaced brakes and rotors 5 times at 9000 miles. Problem is still occurring. Please provide any further information.
Coming to a stop, foot on brake. Felt power surge. Slamed on brakes , put jeep in neutral.
When driving 45mph and applying brakes, the vehicle vibrates, consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated that rotors had to be cut to stop vibration. *ak
With 9,000 miles on the vehicle there would be a vibration during application of brakes while driving at any speed. Dealership turned rotors at 12,000 miles which temporarily remedied the problem. With 26,000 miles on vehicle, vibration has started to reoccur when the brakes were activated. Dealership stated that brake rotors/padfs had to be replaced due to warping. Also, dealer required consumer to cover cost of brake pads. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
The rotors on my jeep grand cherokee limited have warped while driving under light conditions (no towing). I previously had a 98 jeep grand cherokee which had the same problem. During november of 2001, I first encountered the violent shaking of my vehicle while stopping on the 405 freeway in los angles. The shuttering affected my braking distance and I nearly avoided rear-ending another vehicle. The rotors have warped so severly that it has impared the stopping ability of the vehicle and is a hazard. This is not a isolated incident with jeep rotors (the federal safety agency has 120 rotor complaints for the 2000 jeep grand cherokee...the 2001 is apparently following suit with the faulty workmanship) and it is extremely hazardous for daimler-chrysler to keep installing the defective rotors on our vehicles. I am currently fighting the dealer to replace my rotors and have suggested they do so with an aftermarket brand. The dealers feel their hands are tied from the manufacturer. Please look into this problem. It is only a matter of time before a warped rotor cracks and sends a vehicle into a severe accident.
Brake rotors warped at 8300 miles. Indicated by slight jerking motion when stopping. Dealer fixed under warranty. No charge, no trouble.
Brakes were pulsating due to warped rotors, which decreased stopping distance. This caused steering wheel to jerk violently. The higher the speed, the more pronounced it became. Dealer's remedy was to shave down the rotors.
Violent shuttering of vehicle on all braking manuevers.
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