27 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When the consumer attempted to brake, the pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. There was numerous repairs that the vehicle needed; the windshield wipers, gas cap(s), new keyless remote and the temperature gauge did not work. Recall# 02v053000. The consumer discovered there was a recall regarding the power assist, the consumer was original told there would be no charge and then later was told the charge would be $400. 00.
The front rotors have been a problem right before 2000 miles. The dealer have changed them on two or three times in the past and I have three time. The last time recently, I had to change the rotors three times before I got some that weren't worped. They only lasted for less than a month before they were overheated and warped again. I should not have to go through this all the time for a product that should be better than that. Chrysler has a responsibility to provide quality rotors that will last. Presently, the warped rotors are on my Jeep and I don't know what else to do. I have tried after market and they are worst. Thank you dt.
While taveling on highway applied brakes and vehicle took off with excessive speed into traffic. Dealership was aware of problem.
While slowly backing up with trailer attached vehicle suddenly accelerated. Trailer jack knifed and crashed into metal building. Consumer had brakes applied. Then, shifted to drive. Vehicle accelerated to 35-40 mph ,and headed towards a lake. Consumer shut off engine to stop vehicle. Damage to vehicle was $ 5000. 00, damage to building unknown. No injuries.
During hard braking the antilock brakes pulsed once and then there was no brakes causing an accident.
Vehicle would accelerate on its own after shifting into gear. Engine would rev up when first starting up, and would remain until vehicle was shut down. Vehicle was very hard to stop due to brakes not working properly.
While driving could step on the brakes pedal and could feel the brakes pulsing. A technician repaired the front brakes.
Approx. 6 months ago, gasoline leaked from tank to garage floor. Fumes entered home. We were awake and quickly moved vehicle and ventilated home, before fumes reached burning fireplace. Dealer replaced a plug and promised it would never happen again. 7/2/2000 gasoline leaked in garage while family was sleeping. Fumes contaminated entire home. Wife taken to hospital for exposure. Dealer now states the plastic tank misformed but will not advise why. Service manager, steve, states he has seen this happen before, but refused to install a metal tank. We have advised that we do not want the truck back and fear for our family's safety. Vehicle is currently at dealer. In 1998, this vehicle shut down in the middle of a highway due to the same problem other consumers mentioned on your complaint page. The dealer is also performing the brake recall work. I feel this plastic gas tank is extremely dangerous, since it misformed and leaked on it's own. If the dealer makes us bring the truck back home and finish the lease, we are afraid to operate the vehicle or put it in our garage. Please help.
Consumer has been trying to contact dealer since June of 2000 for a recall letter that was received on vehicle. Consumer does not specifically state which recall, however there is only 1 in the recall database from a year ago and that is dealing with the rotor:disc hub, a dealer 30 miles away resolved recall issue.
At 27,700 miles I was told the rotors were warped and needed new front brakes. I have never owned a car that needed brakes that soon . . . Ever! I was just told that at 45,704 miles, the rotors are again warped and I need new front brakes. Why? Chrysler has offered a new set of rotors, but no assurance they will last longer than the 18,000 miles the last set lasted. "off the record" and employee told me the brakes on the Grand Cherokee are not adequately cooled. I have 3 other vehicles with 80,000 + miles on them & only one has had replacement brakes at 82,000 miles. The seat back "jumps" back a cog or so on occasion. The dealer cant' even give me an estimate as it is very expensive and involves rebuilding the drivers seat! I think Chrysler should fix it as it was obviously defective in the first place. Never had a car do this either. Kinda hard to drive when laying on one's back!.
Rear rotors needed to be replaced after 15,000 miles because they were warped. Front rotors needed to be replaced after 12,000 miles because they were warped. The steering wheel would shake when braking because of this problem.
While driving about 55 mph stepped on brakes pedal to stop vehicle, but did not stop. Could feel pedal pulsating. Then, rear ended another vehicle. Just got a recall notice on the front brakes.
Front rotors warped under normal driving conditions at 10000 miles, causing near uncontrolable braking conditions, extreme vibration in steering wheel, brake pedal and dashboard. Dealer's service manager stated other Jeep owners were having the same problem at 10000-15000 miles, reoccurring at each additional 10000-15000 miles. Rotors appear to be of inferior design. I want Chrysler to redesign, manufacture, and install adequate rotors on my vehicle at factory expense. For $30,000, I could have bought a mercedes! please respond!!!!!.
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When consumer hits the brakes the whole front end starts shaking. This causes the consumer to lose control.
Vehicle was in park position and was left idling. Consumer then put vehicle in drive, vehicle suddenly took off. Tried to step on brakes, but brakes were inoperative,causing consumer to go through a wall. Consumer suffered bruises.
Ongoing problem with brake pulsation and defective rotors. Rotors have been replaced twice. Dealer notified, and infomed consumer that it was normal wear & tear . Can NHTSA help in this matter.
Brakes rub hard/vibrate. Qcaw.
Brakes repeatedly fixed and repeatedly fail.
Intermittently the vehicle would vibrate while applying the brakes. The brake pedal would go to the floor and cause an extended stopping distance. Dealer is aware of the problem. Mr there is an exhaust type of noise emitting from the vehicle.
When braking the truck begins to shimmy, and the anti-lock brakes feel like they are trying to engage. This happens in normal braking conditions.
On Jan. 20, 2000, while traveling at approximately 10mph I taped the brakes and the vehicle slid off the road into a tree dispite my efforts to maintain control.
Brakes experienced premature wear.
For some unknown reason brake pedals are eng to require driver to completely lift foot from gas raise high enough to reach brake pedal. In an emergency stop foot misses brake pedal or slides off and hits gas pedal as in my accident. If brake pedals were level with gas pedals the brake could be applied rapidly and at least reduce speed at impact in stead of reverse thank you gary graham.
Have replaced brakes 3 times - grabbing - at approx 20,000, 27,000 and 32,000.
When braking and driving over bumps brakes will become totally inoperative , vehicle keeps going . Consumer must pump brakes or get to flat surface in order to stop.
While traveling and when depressing brake pedal noticed loss of braking power. Vehicle was serviced. Consumer states brake lining had become detached from backing plate, dealer stated this is normal wear even though the balance of the lining material fell off when the brakes were examined.