2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Oct 4, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · NY · crash · 5 injuries

See attached diagram. I was driver of car stopped at red light . Jeep grand cherokee (VIN # [xxx]) engine revved at high throttle, while btsi in park. The driver may be hard of hearing, may have been distracted to hear the noise or know comes from her car, may have had windows shut and been insulated from the sound, but she changed gear from park to drive as the tires were spinning as observed by witnesses who saw or heard those tires spinning while the car was in stationary position. Jeep speed forward about 70 feet to rear-impact my car and crush the rear of car inward. It distorted frame from rear to front or car, and rear impact caused damage to front of car. Prior to impact, my foot depressed hard on brake because I braced or stiffened hard for impact, when I heard the squeal of tires of stationary car nearby, and people leaving a carnival were nearby. After jeep crushed my car inward, it accelerated again against my car and my efforts keep the brake pedal down, and it propelled my car forward, and then continued on its path of destruction. It wrecked my car, itself, another car, and collided with a another two cars, it hit pedestrians, caused fatality, caused injuries, knocked down parking meters, skidded dozens of feet, broke off its front tires in chunks, skidded its metal rim because that was all that was left of the tire, skidded pieces of rubber of tire, and finally got stuck after last impact, while its engine revved and its tires spun, causing yaw scraping of tires on sidewalk. _police dept found the btsi defective, and the skid marks show that the brakes were ineffective or inoperable as jeep's engine continued to accelerate. Jeep driver ran from it after it got stuck because she thought it would explode. The wheels stopped spinning when the motor got shut. Sudden uncontrolled acceleration, ineffective braking, defective btsi ..updated 01/04/17 *bf information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Filed Jun 5, 2014 · Steering · 93,000 miles · AL

The steering started to make a grinding noise and became difficult to drive. Took right away to dealer and was told a part in the steering came apart and messed up the steering and power pump. Was not safe to drive. Still in garage and will cost 1340$ to fix. This is dangerous and I am glad I was only doing 35 at the time. How many others has this happened to. What if I was going faster or even on the interstate? Would not have been able to control the jeep. This needs to be investigated.

Filed Feb 27, 2008 · Steering · 55,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. While driving between 2-30 MPH, the steering wheel made a grinding noise when it was turned. There was a loss of power steering fluid and maneuverability. When fluid was added to the vehicle, the power steering and grinding noise returned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the power steering high pressure hose failed. The high pressure hose was replaced. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 55,000 and current mileage was 68,000.

Filed Dec 11, 2006 · Electrical · SC

I am hearing a grinding sound under my dash which is one of the reported first system of a failure.

Filed Jul 27, 2006 · Acceleration, Brakes · 105,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated the plastic blades on the fan fractured and detached from the engine puncturing the radiator. There is a the federal safety agency campaign id # 06v199000 pertaining to the engine and engine cooling system; fan. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. There was also an unnecessary delayed in acceleration. There was a grinding noise and smoking coming from the brakes. The dealership determined the brakes were rubbing against the discs causing friction which caused the brakes to overheat. The caliper was also leaking. The brake calipers, brake shoes and pads were replaced.

Filed Nov 21, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 57,000 miles · NJ

Dt: the consumer stated that there was a the federal safety agency engineering analysis ea05020 concerning the engine and engine cooling fan. The consumer's vehicle manifested the same problems as indicated in this analysis. The fan of the motor exploded, resulting in extensive damage to the radiator. The vehicle was towed to a dealership, where it is currently being repaired for this problem. *ak (11/23/05) the steering was noisy and would grind on high idle, the vehicle would shake when braking due to the front disc pads wearing low and the front rotors and the pinion seal leaked.

Filed Aug 18, 2005 · Steering · IA

When turning right, and only right, there is a rubbing or squealing noise coming from the steering column. It occurs after the car has been running and only when slowly turning the wheel. Daimler chrysler is aware of the problem and has a hydraulic kit set up to fix it. The dealership will repair the problem but the consumer must pay for it.

Filed Nov 29, 2004 · Steering · CA

When turning left, and left only, I hear a squealing sound in my 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The noise does not occur initially, but only after the engine has been running for a little while. It sounds a lot like a belt squeal. I took it to the dealer 3 times, and they always say there is nothing wrong, but I know that not all jeeps make this noise. Even slightly turning the wheel will cause the noise. The dealer suggested a power steering hose, but then said that wasn't the problem. No changes have been made. Squeal gets louder the longer the engine runs.

Filed Sep 8, 2004 · Brakes · 14,000 miles · FL

At 14,000 miles dealer replaced front rotors and pads because the rotors warped. This caused the vehicle to grind and vibrate when applying the brakes. At the present time dealer had to turn the front rotors again because the rotors warped. Dealer believed that warping was due to the brakes being used on wet road. *ak rear oil leak.there is a noise in the transmission or drive line under drivers seat area.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Brakes · PA

Consumer heard a grinding noise coming from the rear of vehicle after the brakes were released. *ak. The vehicle was returned to the dealership three times and the problem was still not resolved.

Filed Aug 19, 2003 · Brakes · MN

I have a jeep grand cherokee that I bought new last september. I had trouble with the brakes. Last march because it was necessary to pump them. The dealership said that I was probably defeating the ABS, and that's why they depressed so far to the floor. Today I was having a problem with the brake pedal squeaking. They told me it was "normal" and that it was the master cylinder. I asked if was normal, would it then be on most other jeep grand cherokees and they said they didn't know but thought it was. They then said that maybe there was a problem that jeep needed to know about. They are going to replace the master cylinder but I thought you should know because this seems to be ongoing. Thank you.