2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee: rotors or pads wearing out early

Filed Jun 25, 2007 · Visibility · NC

We own 2 jeep gc laredos, and have had 3 window regulators fail in the last 3 months. The loud pop and the window dropping each time has almost caused crashes. While this wa s not currently a huge safety issue it was definitely a major design fault and jeep should act on it with a recall. Also, like most people we had warped rotors and brake problems from the start , 3 times for the jeep and 2 times for my husband's jeep.

Filed Jan 16, 2007 · Brakes · 42,439 miles · WI

The front brake rotors have warped for the second time in 42,000 miles. Driving with these warped rotors causes the steering wheel to shake violently and brake application at the wheels to be uneven. The shaking is more pronounced when braking from speeds above 40 MPH. This is a very unsafe condition especially on wet or icy surfaces. The dealer refuses to replace the rotors under warranty.

Filed Jul 28, 2006 · Brakes · OH

My 2002 jeep grand cherokee laredo has had the rotors warp three times in the first 38,000 miles. The first of which occurred around 12,000 miles the second at 24,000 and now again. The service at the dealership was fine except for the expense after the warranty was up. The service man explained to me that jeep was using an inferior product for the rotors, but there was not to be a recall expected. I am currently signing up for the class action lawsuit against daimler chrysler. If you need information on this contact www.dccsettlement .com

Filed May 20, 2006 · Brakes · 38,700 miles · WA

Front calipers and rotors were replaced for rotor warpage at 10,200 miles under tsb warranty. At 38,500 miles the vehicle requires rotors again. The manufacturer is now specifying an upgraded slotted/ventilated rotor, suggesting the original design *and* tsb repair were improperly engineered. Consumers should not bear the financial brunt of this fundamental safety defect.

Filed Apr 5, 2006 · Brakes · 12,000 miles · MA

My 2002 jeep grand cherokee limited v8 rotors warp every 12k-15k. The conditions worsens the longer I wait to have them repaired. I get strong steering wheel and brake pulsation when applying the brakes, especially at speeds over 40 MPH, but I can feel at speeds as low as 5 MPH. This is definitely a safety concern, I have issues braking at high speeds due to the pulsation.

Filed Dec 19, 2005 · Brakes · IN

Consumer complaint regarding safety concerns 2002 jeep grand cherokee braking system. *ts the vehicle rotors warped prematurely and resulted in vibration while braking.

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 Mar 30, 2005 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · IL

At 15000 miles the rotors warped. As a result, when applying the brakes the front end shook violently. The part was replaced three times. However, problem recurred. *ak consumer was told by jeep that this is a problem in all grand cherokee since 1999 and that there is no fix (after market rotor will not fix the problem). *bf

Filed Feb 25, 2005 · Brakes · 13,000 miles · UT

Bad rotors. My rotors were warped at 13,000 miles, dealer didn't fix, I had resurfaced at my cost. Now 28,000 miles and same problem. I have had many other vehicles and have never once had warped rotors. I'm the only person who drives the jeep and the claim its bad driving. This hasn't caused an accident yet, but with the violent shaking of the car when braking it very well could.

Filed Feb 9, 2005 · Brakes · 48,000 miles · AZ

Brake rotors warp every 10,000 - 12,000 miles making stopping the vehicle and controlling the vehicle difficult when applying the brakes.

Filed Nov 16, 2004 · Brakes · 10,000 miles · NJ

Bought jeep grand cherokee sept 2002 new in june 2003 rotors warped and had to be replaced 10000 miles on auto the brake pads were fine.nov 2004 rotors are warped again this is a known problem with chrysuler and they will not fix the problem.again the pads are fine.they are passing this defected rotor on the consumer I would like to know what are my options if I even have any to get this problem fixed. Thank you.

Filed Nov 16, 2004 · Brakes · 8,500 miles · WI

1999/2002 jeep grand cherokee laredo 4x4(both) same problem(s). Warped rotors/hub chrysler,south,milwaukee,wi replaced sets of rotors/pads on 1999 - twice/2002- twice so far. 2002 has 24,000, replaced when at 8500/18,000. Chrysler just won't admit to problem. Just replaced tires due to uneven front tire wear($300+) tired of it! Tried to say I hadn't rotated tires. That's a joke - religiously rotate tires no more than 5,000 mi prior to each rotation.