Jeep Laredo brake failure problems

Filed Jul 22, 2014 · Brakes · 107,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1990 jeep laredo. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes failed to respond. The contact also mentioned that the brake pedal traveled abnormally to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the ABS pump, the ABS motor hydraulic control assembly, and the hydraulic unit anti lock brake needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

Filed Feb 4, 2014 · Electrical · 100,117 miles · CA

I had just purchased a lifted 1998 jeep grand cherokee laredo from a private party. When I test drove the vehicle there were no problems. However, on my way home with my new purchase, the vehicle stalled while driving, causing steering and brake failure. I thought maybe it was a fluke but then it happened repeatedly over the next several months. I began switching parts hoping to fix the problem, but to no avail. This is a huge safety concern as my children sometime ride in the vehicle. After hearing of similar instances happening I believe that chrysler has a big problem on their hands. The product has faults and should be addressed by the manufacturer before a costly/ lawsuit/death occurs. I love my jeep, and would like to know what a solution is to fix an inferior product.

Filed May 15, 2011 · Electrical · 165,000 miles · MO

When I first bought the car used in 2002 I noticed a quick flash of my lights at night on/off/on while driving. Thought I was imagining at the time. It would system shut down only at stops and very infrequent. I drive it daily and now it happens 3-6 times a week with no warning. Total system shut down. Engine stalls and all gauges are off. Loss of brakes and power steering. It has always started back up. At stop lights, on the road at high speed, it used to happen only at stop lights but now it happens anywhere and much more frequent. Very scary.

Filed Jul 9, 2008 · Brakes · 168,000 miles · CA

Bendix anti-lock brake system failure. *on six (6) different occasions the brakes have locked up while driving. I press the brake and it doesn't move (hard brake/no brakes) in the following list this occurrence will be stated as *ABS malfunction. This has resulted in one accident and several close calls. May 2004: *ABS malfunction, brake fluid added $89.00. Oct 2004: accident and resulting damage, body work $2704.00 dec. 2004: *ABS malfunction (repair following accident), low fluid drb test accumulator and pressure tests all pass. New front/back brake pads/shoes, brake fluid. $476.34 feb. 2005: *ABS malfunction, ABS pump shorted, replace ABS pump, brake fluid, replace battery. $229.12 aug. 2006: *ABS malfunction, replace faulty ABS pump relay, low accumulator voltage.$312.24 oct. 2007: * ABS malfunction (while going 70mph on a freeway, luckily no resulting accident) high pressure brake line leaking hose -ABS high pressure, brake fluid added. $528.83. July 2008: *ABS malfunction, ABS pump would not turn off, even after the jeep was turned off, the battery was drained of power and I finally disconnected the battery. Brake fluid overflowed (cost and diagnostic yet to be determined). ****everytime this happens there is a $90 to $100 fee just to have a dealer look at it. I'm fortunate I haven't injured or caused the death of anyone else. I have injured myself during the accident in 2004, but I didn't have health insurance so I didn't go to a hospital. This jeep is a lemon, and if I could afford another car I would. The only repair covered by the recall was in feb. 2005 when the actual ABS pump was replaced for no charge. There are always additional charges though for parts that are not included in the recall. Something has to be done about this before someone is killed.

Filed Sep 14, 2006 · Brakes · 88,000 miles · GA

Dt*: the contact stated when the brake was applied, the brake pedal went to the floor about two inches from the floor before the brake activated. The dealership was aware and replaced a master cylinder and brake pads, but the problem persisted. The dealership informed the contact this was a normal characteristic of the vehicle. There were no lights illuminated on the vehicle prior to the incident.

Filed Dec 30, 2005 · Brakes · 33,081 miles · IL

Both my 21 year old daughter & myself have experienced loss of brakes on several occasions with my 2000 jeep grand cherokee laredo, beginning in 2003. The problem occurs mostly in bad weather(mainly snowy conditions). When stopping is attempted, the car pulsates wildly (coming from the brake pedal), and you just skid out. We both have been lucky enough to avoid collision so far, due to lack of other traffic or by swerving into another lane, etc. The car dealership says its due to worn rotors, which we have now replaced 3 times: once in march of 2003 at 10,872 miles, once in july of 2004 at 23,721 miles and now in december 2005, at 33,081 miles. The first 2 times jeep paid for the replacement, the 3rd they refused. The service dept. Is aware of the problem, they said they have numerous complaints, even with their own vehicles...jeep refuses to address the situation. It has been sheer luck that we have been able to avoid a catastrophe; my daughter is afraid to drive this car. There is a web site with a class-action law suit pending and approximately 20 pages of the same type of complaint...the rotors are too thin, they wear out easily, they brakes pulsate & fail. Chrysler can not say they are not aware of this problem!

Filed May 9, 2005 · Brakes · 51,465 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Dt: 04-29-04 while driving through a parking lot,prior to that had been to a flower nursey where a lot of dirt and gravel were on ground and then to a shopping center. Driving a slow speed approaching stop sign, regular weight in vehicle. Applied brake pressure which seemed to grip and then started to slow and then lost function on brakes. Applied steady pressure to try to stop before the intersection, approximately 15 feet from the interesection took foot off brake which was pressed to floor which seemed as if they were responding but only for a few seconds which ceased to work despite continous pressure. No brakes whatsoever. Removed foot immediately and then pushed down hard to engage ABS. Felt or heard nothing. At that point, steering was under control but car was not stoping. Was in straightway struck another vehicle which was speeding through. Hit the side of the passenger part of the other vehicle in the rear, totaled SUV with full frontal impact. Air bags deployed in a soft manner. Feels as though sensors along with other systems were not operating normally. Suffered head and chest injuries. Selt bags did not lock along with brakes. Again air bags were soft, driver went through air bag striking the steering wheel with head and chest.

Filed Mar 14, 2000 · Brakes · FL

When driver applied brakes the pedal went to the floor. The ABS brake system has had 6 separate incidents with 2 total failures. *ak

Filed Aug 29, 1997 · Brakes · CA

Brake failure.

Filed Jul 22, 1997 · Brakes · OH

Anti lock brakes failed.