2002 Jeep Laredo: rotors or pads wearing out early

Filed Jul 24, 2006 · Brakes · NJ

I would like to know why the government has not required daimler chrysler to have a recall on this problem, I have read many, many complaints sent to you for the same problem which I now have. I have a 2002 grand jeep laredo bought new in 6/2002, I have 26,300 miles on the car and I am the only driver. I took it in for service on 7/20/06. I have been having significant vibrations in my steering wheel when going over 45 and stepping on the brake to slow down, I thought my tires or wheels were out of balance but they informed me I have warped rotors which need to be replaced and also the brake pads at a cost to me of over four hundred dollars. Obviously it is a manufacturing problem causing this to happen, after all the complaints you have received about this I don't understand why there has not been a recall to correct this, I have not had the work done as yet. I have had many, many new cars and never had a problem like this, this is the first daimler chrysler car I have ever owned & for sure the last. Waiting to hear from you in regards to this matter. Thank you.

Filed Aug 25, 2005 · Brakes · IL

Dt: the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee laredo. The contact has 37,000 miles on the vehicle. He states that chrysler has replaced the rotors six times and cut them down twice. They were doing this repair under warranty, and now his experiencing this problem again. Warranty expired, and they will not do it anymore they told him it would cost him 235.00 to replace. Chrysler told him that they had gone above and beyond and that was all they were going to do with the vehicle. Talked to several other people with the jeep vehicles and they all have been having the same problem. The contact stated that after 3000 miles of driving the vehicle began to have this problem. Between 3000 miles-5000 miles miles the rotors warped and needed to be replaced.

Filed Aug 12, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 38,100 miles · MA

I had warped rotors on my car 3 times now. This last time, I only went less than 10,000 miles. They keep using the same part, so the problem is consistent. I just got this problem fixed and later that night my brakes were squeaking. I have a constant rubbing noise when I turn my car (not sharply, just normal turning). They check it every time I'm in for service and state they can't find anything. I had fluids leak in my car that cause a wire to burn (within 3000 miles) and other oil leaks that required new sparks. I feel like I'm constantly in the shop with this car.

Filed Jul 8, 2005 · Brakes · 11,000 miles · PA

In march 2004 at approximatly 11,800 miles I had the brakes on my 2002 jeep replaced due to warped rotors. The brakes were replaced in acordance with tsb 05-003-02 and tsb lon 05-81-01-92. In june 2005 at approximatly 21,000 miles the rotors were warped again and the jeep dealer recommended replacing the rotors again but it would not be covered under warranty. Even if they had replaced them under warranty I would still be concerned about the safety of these brakes if the rotors need to be replaced every 10,000 miles. After a search on the internet I have discovered that this does not appear to be an isolated problem. I have also submitted a request for assiatance from chrysler but after what I have read I don't expect much help from them.

Filed Feb 28, 2005 · Brakes · IL

Brake rotors on 2002 jeep grand cherokee needed to be resurfaced due to warping, vehicle has 18000 miles on it. Would not have made complaint but apparently these complaints are numerous,, and chrysler need to make good. This definitely is a manufacturer defect, with so many complaints. No way should brake rotors warped so much.. And of course its not paid for,

Filed Aug 12, 2004 · Brakes · 13,000 miles · NJ

The front brakes wore out prematurely at 13,000 miles. The manufacturer was contacted, and to this date the complaint had not been resolved. An independent shop indicated that this was a very frequent problem. The vehicle was not fixed. *ak the vehicle had warped rotors. The situation deteriorated over a period of time to the point where the brakes would constantly vibrate and shake at any speed. *sc