Brake Disc problems of the 1999 Jeep Cherokee

This vehicle has had two sets of brakes since new, 60,000 miles ago. At approximately 30,000 miles the front disc brake calipher warps causing vibration and shimmying of front of vehicle to the point of "near loss of control". There is a "service bulletin" out from Chrysler to change the brake assembly when customers come in with this problem. However, the customer must pay $425. 00 for this component. If the component must be replaced. There should be no cost replacement. However, Chrysler and the dealer refuse to accept this position. Can you help??? ts.

Vehicle would shake badly. When trying to stop, vehicle would shake all over the road. Can smell brakes burning when applied. Please provide any further information.

Brakes have bbeen redone, turned or replaced 4 times within 36,000 miles. Vehicle shakes/ shimmies, and steering wheel jerks when brakes are applied. Dealer explained it could be several problems, but consumer was still paying $300-$500 trying to correct what they were not sure off.

Brakes warp every 16,000 miles. Brakes have been replaced three times already. Dealership is aware of problem.

When applying brakes, vehicle will vibrate and shake, dealership is aware of the problem. Brakes have been repaired 4 times.

Front brakes and rotors are wearing out too fast. Every few thousand miles front brake and rotors need replacing. Took to dealer, and they said it was normal. But, consumer did not think so. The front rotors and brake pads were replaced but the same problem occured on rear brakes and rotors and were replaced. The front brakes were pulsating and possibly need replacing. The manufacturer says this was normal.

I would like to add that the brake disc problem that I've encountered hasn't been a failure. However, I'm very worried about these components on all Jeeps. All of my friends have Jeeps and do complain about the brakes. The brakes may not stop the vehicle, rotors warp constantly under normal driving conditions, and repairs/service issues are a hassle. I would hope that this is investigated before somebody is injured or killed. Also, jasper Jeep is the dealership that sold the Jeep to me. They are great. It is nalley Jeep in roswell GA that is giving me a hard time. They will no longer authorize "free repairs" to a faulty product. The number to that dealership is 770-998-6150 and the address is alpharetta hwy, roswell GA 30076. Thank you for your help.

When driving and applying his brakes vehicle shakes and vibrates. Dealership was aware of problem.

While traveling at 35mph and applying the brakes, vehicle shakes and vibrates.

Jeep lemon!!! terrible vehicle, terrible company!! this vehicle should be recalled immediately for these two issues, among others! I have almost rearended someone, by lookingback to see if I was rear ended due to the hard shift. The brakes shake so much under braking that I did rear end someone, however there was no noticable damage to either vehicle.

Called dealer back in approx. April,2000,car had 16,000 miles at that time . We were told the rotors needed to be cutand that it wasn't under our waranty. We had them cut and new pads put on. Tha car now has 30,000 milesand is pulsating and the wheel shakeaspearelly bad when the brakes are applied at about 50 . Mph. Asked dealer about recall and they won't fix problem. We got snubbed once, but won't let it happen again. . . . Please help!!!rwrra.

When braking from above 45mph, vehicle/steering wheel/pedal vibrates so excesively that it is dangerous and hard to control. Dealer has worked on this problem 5 times and repairs only lasts for approx 6 months.

A day after a good rain when vehicle is first in motion (even in dry driving conditions) even at 5mph any pressure on the brake pedal results in the brakes locking up. I have consulted with the dealer and various mechanics and they think a film of rust is building on the discs, and said I must warm the brakes up? this doesn't seem like a logical answer, why should one have to warm the brakes. Is this a design flaw?.

While traveling on highway applied brakes steering column shook and vibrated. Dealership was aware of problem. To correct the steering column shaking, the dealer machined and replaced front rotors and pads. But the problem was still not solved. The transfer case was leaking oil.

At 12,000 miles I noticed a slight vibration in the front of the vehicle, I called the dealer, but decided not to follow up and bring it in at that time. In mid may, I was traveling on the MA tpke, and upon braking noticed a pronounced vibration in the fron end of the vehicle. My dealer, who is very reliable, took the vehicle and found the front rotors and rear drums warped. At first they informed me that Chrysler had chnged rotors without notifying them. Upon their further examination they found that my Jeep had the old parts and they replaced the rotors and drums. At 17,300 miles I noticed the same vibration in the front end when braking on i84 in CT. The dealer again inspected the rotors and found that they were defective. This time they will turn the rotors "on the vehicle" with Chrysler's okay. While the work is under warranty I question whether this will be a permanent solution to the problem. My complaint is no way to be construed as against the dealer, in fact the dealer encouraged me to contact Chrysler customer service, which I did. I have been informed by Chrysler that a technical bulletin is out concerning the disc brake problem. I have seen complaints on the NHTSA site, of "minor" pulsation in the disc brakes, the pulsation on my vehicle was very pronounced and in fact the vehicle was shaking. I question if a recall is in order. Thank you.

As in the technical bulletin the brakes are very poor and pulsating. At 12000 to 14000 the first time, if you are going xway speed and tried to stop the car vibrated very bad. I took the car in and they said there was a bulletin to replace the rotors. That was done, the car was ok until another 12000 miles. Same problem. The dealer replaced the rotors again. As a " good customer benifit" I know I will have to go thru this again. After 2000 miles the brakes are pulsing again. I have a '97 passport with 75000 miles and still have the origonal brakes. This is my wifes , there is no hi speed starting and stopping. I think this will be a safty problem in the future or at least an expensive one every 12000 to 14000 miles.

Brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Front brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing which has resulted in poor braking ability. When brakes are applied a very unusual noise occurs, and pedal at times goes to the floor. Please give any further details.

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Front rotors were prematurely warping at 17,000 miles. Dealer replaced the pads, and resurfaced the rotors, which did not correct the problem. Please give any further details.

After brakes are heated extreme vibration occurs within front end of vehicle. Steering wheel shakes, and the vehicle pulls to the right and left. Dealer has been notified.