Brake Disc Rotor problems of the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee - part 2

Consumer had the 5th set of new rotors and pads put on. While searching NHTSA website saw there were many complaints on brake problems.

My 1999 Jeep grand chrerokee has a significant brake system problem requiring turning of the rotors at approximately 9,000 miles and replacement of the brakes and rotors at approximately 19,000, 36,000, and 51,000 miles(approximate mileages based on memory but I can provide detailed service records if needed) each time replacement was required to eliminate a severe vibration (which felt like I was driving over rough railroad tracks) when the brake pedal was depressed. All installments prior to the one at 51,000 miles have been at the Jeep dealer. Each time, when I questioned why such frequent replacement was needed, I was told "it's a wear and tear item". The most recent rotor change (at 51,000 miles) was performed by an experienced person at an independent garage. He told me that the problem appears to him to be a design flaw resulting in misalignment of the brake calipers, rotors and brake pads such that one of the two brake pistons brakes is striking its target slightly off-center. Continuous misalignment of the brake pistons appears to be causing the rotors and brake pads to wear unevenly resulting in development of the vibration. So replacing the rotors and brake pads fixed the problem for now but is only a temporary solution. With new rotors and brake pads, the vehicle is braking fine but I anticipate that by 60,000 - 65,000 miles the problem will occur again. You have several TSB's on your website reporting "vibrations" when the brake pedal on this model vehicle is depressed but none of the TSB's elaborate on the cause of the problem. I have contacted Chrysler directly multiple times and keep getting put off with "it's a wear and tear item". Now that I have been alerted to the possiblity that there appears to be a brake design flaw I think that they are just ignoring a problem that should probably be a recall. I am not aware of any safety issues. Thank you for looking into this problem.

Have had the rotors replaced five times at 48,000 miles. The vehicle's front end shakes uncontrollably when brakes are applied at 50 mph. At low speeds pulsation and vibration in the front end occurs. Unacceptable that every 3-5000 miles I need to replace the rotors and pads. I cannot afford that. When is Chrysler/Jeep going to rectify the problem? when enough deaths or law suits are filed?.

When braking brakes squeaked. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced the brakes every 12,000 miles. Also, automatic transmission gear indicator failed to engage properly.

Had car 1 yr, 62,xxx mi; when we test drove with 36,xxx miles, the brakes shook violently when braking; dealer installed new rotors; 3 months later I replaced brakes; 3 months after that vibrating again - rotors turned and replaced brakes again; brakes are squeaking again now; in shop for third time for transmission problems - slips gears, clunking in low gears, won't shift, surges ahead when stopping; revs up prior to shifting; dealer keeps replacing parts to fix the problem; replaced 2 electrical window regulators (drivers & passengers side). This gorgeous vehicle is a nightmare.

Ongoing replacement of rotors and pads. After 108000 miles I have had at least 5 sets, turned rotors at least 2x and now they need it again. Chrysler says I have to pay $500 to fix. Absolutley absurd!!!!!!!!.

Brakes/rotors,transmission.

Defective brake calipers resulting in warping of brake rotors. This causes uncontrolled severe vibration in the front end and steering wheel under high speed braking maneuvers. Daimler-Chrysler has identified this manufacturing defect in a technical service bulletin, but refuses to pay for repairs. My extended warranty company refuses liablility since it is a known manufacturing defect that should be covered by the manufacturer.

When the brakes were applied, the vehicle vibrated. . The brakes applied themselves and failed to release which caused them to heat up. There were numerous repairs made on the vehicle. Consumer felt the vehicle wasn't safe for his wife so therefore, he sold it. . The rotors were replaced on numerous occasions.

I have a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee ltd with 40,000 miles. Recently the brakes began to fail. The dealer says the 1999 design is defective brakes are too small for vehicle weight. Jeep recommends the defective rotors be replaced with a larger rotor. Jeep takes no responsibility for their mistake. Wonder how many rollovers occur when your oem brakes are too small to stop you?.

Have to replace brake rotors for the third time.

Front rotors on my 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee warped due to manufacturer defect. I replaced the rotors with aftermarket rotors.

Since I purchased the my 1999 Grand Cherokee I have had the vehicle into the dealer for brake repairs seven (7) times at intervals ranging from 2,000 to 12,000 miles. The problem has always been pulsating/chattering at high speed braking. . . An unsafe condition. The dealer has always repaired the brakes at no cost to me. Repairs have generally been replacing the calipers and turning the rotors. The rotors were replaced at 36,000 miles and then re-turned at 41,700 miles. I now have 48,300 miles on the vehicle and the brakes are pulsating/chattering at high speed braking. The dealer said he would no longer repair the brakes for free and I would have to pay for any future repairs. Based on the numerous complaints of similar conditions I have read on this NHTSA site, the brakes are defective. A recall certainly sounds in order.

I purchased my 1999 Grand Cherokee in October 1999. Within the first 3 months, I had the rotors turned. Within the first year, I had the rotors resurfaced another two times, had them replaced and had new front pads put on. Within the next two years of ownership, I had the rotors resurfaced at least three time and had the replaced one time. I'm now in my fourth year of owning the vehicle and again replaced the rotors, pads and calipers. As the car left warranty at two years, my total out-of-pocket costs is approximately $2,400. With this expense, I have put off repairs until the driving is so bad because I could not afford them. Brakes are a safety issue and this problem has been ignored by daimler Chrysler and NHTSA. When the rotors become warped, the car is extremely difficult to handle while braking. I once drove off to the side of the road while braking in traffic because I was scared that would not be able to keep the car in my lane of traffic. When the car is 7000 miles + on the resurfaced or replaced rotors, I don't lend the car to anyone because of safety. If you have not experienced the results from braking on warped rotors, you will have difficulty handling this vehicle. This is a serious safety issue. Does someone need to be injured or worse, die, for daimler Chrysler or NHTSA to address the problem? this vehicle should be recalled and daimler Chrysler should remedy the problem at no cost to the consumer.

Broken window motor, seat belt mounting bolts, leaking rear shock absorbers, etc. . . The consumer felt Jeep should fix the outstanding problems with the axles and the transmission and give a warranty for the power train. The vehicle experienced a noise while in motion. Also the broken window lift leaked, the rear absorbers failed, the rear passenger window leaked air, the seat belt mounting bolts failed,and a potential fire hazard on the manifold debris shield, the brake pedal pulsated wildly(front were rotors turned), the passenger window had stuck shut, the exterior mirror had broken off, and the transmission slammed into reverse. There was a buzz in the rear which had progressed to a howl. Refer to odi# 10027025.

The rotors on my 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo are going bad after having them done last year. This is a known problem with Jeeps. I feel this should be looked into because this is not a norm.

Brakes do not work when going at a high speed. Vehicle was looked at by a mechanic and consumer was told that rotors were warped.

Purchased a Jeep grand cehrokee last October. In December I had to have the rotors replaced within 1,000 miles of the original replacement, the rotors warped again. I replaced the rotors again in March, by July the rotors had once again warped. The brake company who replaced the rotors both times with new factory parts will not award the waranty of the rotors. They said it is a problem with the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokees and not their products. I am forced to again pay to have the rotors replaced. This is the third time in less then a year. I have never had this problem with another vehicle I have owned. In addition, the car exhibits a "stop and bump" every time the vehicle comes to a stop. I have seen this problem addressed with the drive shafts, but apparently even replacing this part, does not cause the vehicle to stop this behavior. Lastly, the vehicle is hard to shift from second to third gears. I did not expect to have this many problems with a vehicle first of all that costs this much and secondly that is so new. I am extremely dissappointed.

I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo 1999. (purchased new) we are having continued problems with the front brakes. Today the 3rd set of new rotors were installed. My vehicle only has 28,700 miles!!!! when braking this is a very unstable vehicle. Vibrations are so severe it feels as if you could loose control of the vehicle. So many people have the same complaint. Why no recall???????.

I own a 1999 six-cylinder Jeep Grand Cherokee (purchased new). Have had recurrent brake problems. Rotors warp prematurely. Braking causes a safety hazard, car and steering wheel shakes violently. Had rotors turned at least four times and new pads. Daimler-Chrysler is aware they have put inferior brakes on their vehicles but refuse to admit it. Pressure needs to be put on this company. I am purchasing a whole new set of raybestos rotors and pads as I am sick of this problem. I have read numerous maybe hundreds of complaints about the brakes, yet daimler-Chrysler refuses to acknowledge there is a problem.

1999 Jeep brake rotors- shaking while braking. Purchased Jeep with 45,000 mile and they resurfaced them before I purchased the vehicle. Know at 60000 mile it shakes again pulling like anti-lock brakes activated. It is very serious shaking and if not prepared could and probably has caused accidents. Took Jeep in for unrelated service and they told me that Jeep has come out with new rotors for this problem and that it would cost me $407. 00 double what regular rotor would cost?? I want to know if someone can help explain why they are not backing their product if they know there is a problem? they obviously know this other wise why are they trying to sell me another product to fix their defective product. I have heard and read many complaints about Jeeps and the brake rotor problems know after checking this office's complaint files. Some one please point me to whom I should talk to. I am in the law enforcement field and have never had a vehicle shake while braking like this before is Jeep not backing it's vehicles??.

Problems with brakes - rotors on Jeep Grand Cherokee. Service department advised they have changed to different rotors that cost more verses the general replacement ones. The price was double??.

The front rotors were out of round, which caused the vehicle to experienced extended stopping distance.

Bad rotors.

Brake problems with 99 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I have replaced my rotors 3 times since purchasing this vehicle used. Dc has a TSB for this problem, but will only perform it if under 35000. This problem of warped rotors is a danger to myself and the public. Please force DC to correct this problem.

Bad rotors and bad fuel pump.

Diminished braking and stopping distance. Replacing front rotors of vehicle for 3rd time at 80000 miles. The last brake inspection at 70000 miles indicated 80% life remaining for front and back brakes. Currently at 80000 miles front brakes are at 10% life. Replaced rotors for first time at 57000 miles. Also, had rotors "deglazed" at 24000 miles due to squeaks and diminished stopping ability.

I purchased a brand new SUV, Grand Cherokee, in 1999. Since then, I've to repair or replace the rotor every single year. The problem is that the steering wheel will shake when I step on the brake from speed >50 mph. When the vehicle was less than 36,000 miles, the dealer graciously fixed the problems without charge. Less than a year ago, I had to fix the same problem for a few hundred dollars for it's >36,000 miles. The dealer told me that Jeep has improved the rotor design and I should not have the same problem. But now I have the same problem again. My friend owns the same model and it has the same problem. I called Jeep but was told that it's not a defect. So, as a consumer, am I supposed to fix the rotor once every 9 months? my other vehicles do not have that problem.

Consumer complained about a transfer case problem. When driving at approximately 40 mph there was a loud clanking sound coming from the front undercarriage. Consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer, and was told the vehicle had dusty brake pads, but that was not the issue. Then, consumer was told that the constant velocity joints were leaking. Also, consumer was told that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. Consumer felt that the dealership did not know what the problem was, and perhaps was covering up the real problem. Recall campaign; component: fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors. The consumer stated that the vehicle would not start. The consumer stated that the engine had an extended crank before starting. Fuel pump assembly and pump crank repair kit installed. The consumer stated that there is a shimmy when the brakes are applied. When sitting at a stop light having the vehicle in gear it vibrates. The left outer cv boot was leaking. The engine light came on. The consumer stated that the transmission slams into gear.

I know you don't care and will do nothing to remedy this safety defect, but just so I can say that I told you. The brake rotors for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo are no good and warp within 3 to 6,000 miles. The operators as well as other drivers are put in danger when the vehicle goes out of control as the wheel is pulled from your hands and swerves as the steering wheel vibrates. The dealers do not offer any permanent repairs and charge the customer to turn the rotors again and again. With each episode others are put in danger, again and again. I guess someday we'll have to replace the NHTSA with a japanese group too, because you are about as effective as the american auto mfgrs in causing an improvement.

Brake rotors had to be replaced at 37,000 miiles. They had warpped badly. Problem started about 24000 miles but I had to wait until I could afford to replace them as it is expensive. At highway speeds when applying the brakes the vehicle steering shock violently. This is a very unsafe condition.

A 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 28000 miles developed a grinding noise in the right front wheel. Upon inspection at a local service station it was found that all four rotors on the vehicle were cracked. I contacted Chrysler customer assistance to inform them of the problem and a dangerous situation and was informed that since the warranty was only 12,000miles , that there was nothing they would do. I feel that this is a very dangerous situation and that the rotors were probably defective from the manufacturer.

Faulty brake rotors have been a systemic problem on this vehicle. The symptom is severe pulsation which worsens over time causing the vehicle to lurch and/or be unstable while braking. Rotors were turned or replaced at 10000 miles, 18000 miles, 31000 miles, and 35000 miles. At 36k miles, my warranty ran out and Jeep would not fix this any longer at no cost. I incurred an expense of $351. 90 at 52k miles and another $544. 76 at 69k miles. The final repair was a full brake replacement with "new designed" parts (routers and calipers) and appeared to fix the problem. At 80000 miles, the problem is back somewhat and is worsening over time. Continuing to pay for repairs of a systemic problem with routers warping due to high heat should not be the reponsibilty of the consumer.

The contact stated the rotors were continually warping. The rotors have been changed three times. The contact to the vehicle to local mechanic for service. When the rotors warped the vehicle vibrated while driving. This has been an ongoing problem for the past two years. The manufacturer has not been contacted.

During four years of ownership of a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, I have had 5 replacements of rotors. Causing serious vibrations of the wheels, steering and the entire auto.