2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Jul 31, 2006 · Brakes · 13,365 miles · OK

Our 2004 jeep grand cherokee special edition began shuddering when applying brake pressure. This is an extremely dangerous occurrence as it could easily shudder out of the driver's control. We took the vehicle in with 13,365 miles on it. Norman chrysler jeep dodge service center stated that the rotors were warped out of round .006 a piece. Both these and the brake pads were replaced. The dealership would not replace this under warranty. We were forced to pay out of pocket for something that was far beyond "normal" wear and tear. The service center rep told my husband that "your wife rides the brake." this is not a true statement and I feel that daimler chrysler is shrugging off responsibility for a potentially dangerous safety issue. Searching the internet I have found many many complaints of the same issue. We are currently up to 18,000 miles and I am waiting for the rotors to warp again. There is now a class action settlement associated with this obvious safety issue.

Filed Jun 29, 2006 · Brakes · 23,271 miles · CO

Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH on dry roads, the vehicle began to shudder while dressing the brakes. The shuddering stopped when the vehicle reached 30 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where it was determined that the brake rotors were warped. The dealer replaced the rotors and the brake pads.

Filed Mar 22, 2006 · Brakes · 12,000 miles · HI

We bought a new 2004 jeep cherokee and shortly after the 12000 warranty work we noticed an increasing shudder and excessive vibration when braking. At the 15000 mile warranty work, we brought it to the dealership attention. The vehicle was checked and found that the front wheel rotors were out of round and required turning. The dealership and service personnel have always been helpful and able to assist us with the vehicle but in this case they were unable to correct the defect. As we felt this was a manufacturing defect and safety hazard, we were told it was not covered after 12000 miles. Telephone contact with the national number for chrysler was terse and were advised again that this was not covered. When asking to addressed this with a person higher up, I was informed that that was not possible and that this person was authorized to make all decisions relative to the problem. Not feeling safe with the performance of the vehicle, we went back to the dealership and had the rotors turned. Apparently, this will be an expected expense every 12000 miles. It was a definite safety hazard especially when braking going down inclines. I have been told this is a common defect for the jeep cherokees.

Filed Sep 29, 2005 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · NY

I own a 2004 jeep grand cherokee and I am the original owner. I have under 30,000 miles on the car. When I brake, the steering wheel shudders and the brakes pulse. The dealer informs me that the rotors need to be replaced. Rotors should not need to be replaced at 30,000 miles. It is unsafe and expensive. Chrysler knows of the problem as it has been occurring since the 1990's and they still do not fix the rotors.

Filed Jul 8, 2005 · Brakes · 10,698 miles · NY

2000 jeep grand cherokee developed problems with the brakes.*mr the vehicle's steering wheel would vibrate when the brakes were applied at speeds of 40 MPH or higher. The brakes were replaced by the dealer three times in 20000 miles. The repairs were done under warranty at no cost to the consumer. After the third brake repair the consumer had no faith in the vehicle. The dealer suggested that the consumer consider purchasing a new 2004 jeep grand cherokee. The dealer explained that the new jeep had a new brake design with improved calipers. The consumer traded in his 2000 cherokee for a 2004 cherokee (ij4gw48s44c172654, purchased july 14, 2003). After driving the vehicle 10694 on july 15, 2004 the consumer had to take the vehicle to the dealer for high speed shudder and vibration in the steering wheel when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer one other time on june 2, 2005 for the same problem. Each time the rotors were replaced due to heat stress.

Filed Jun 2, 2005 · Brakes · 24,000 miles · WI

Warped brake rotors at around 24,000 miles are causing a strong vechicle shudder on my 2004 jeep grand cherokee when braking. This could lead to increased braking distance and a loss of vechicle control.