25 problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1999 Jeep front brake problems. Rotors and pads failed. Continental teves style brakes causes bad shimmy or viberation in the front wheels.
While driving 55 mph applied brakes and they did not function, resulting in a minor collision. Consumer stated that brake disc pad failed, dealer replaced pads, resurfaced all rotors and replaced a faulty master cylinder which caused brake pedal to go to the floor.
Vehicle experienced major pulsation when braking, the brake and disc rotors were warped, dealer replaced those and a a pad kit, shoe kit parking brake, shoe kit rear disc brake, seal axle drive shaft, and brake shoe and lining assembly, about 6000 mile later, problem returned, brake pads and rotors were replaced along with the shoe kit front disc brake. Gear kit center differential, gear kit ring and pinion, bearing -drive pinion, shimdrive pinion, seal drive pinion, and shim differential pinion were replaced. About 12000 miles later, vehicle is experiencing brake pulsation again, dealership is stating the vehicle has rotor runnout front and rear, this will be the fourth set of brakes on this vehicle, consumer states this is a safety hazard that continues to occur.
Consumer states that at 45 mph and higher when accelerating and decelerating there is shimming and vibration in the steering wheel the dealer has turned the rotors twice and changed the pads once and the problem has reoccurred. Nlm.
Brakes will not hold, there is a defect inside of brake area, dealership is aware of problem.
When applying brakes vehicle will start to shake. This usually happens at speeds of 40 mph and over. Dealer found rotors were warped.
The front brake pads failed and the rotors warped causing a shimmy in the vehicle. Nlm.
Consumer feels brakes don't work properly.
Consumer is having problems with brakes since date of purchase. Consumer has taken vehicle in to get brakes fixed.
When shifting vehicle in reverse it makes a loud noise and vehicle jerks. Dealership replaced tranfer case twice, and rebuiltd the driveshaft. The vehicle would not start due to fuel pump failure. Driver side wiper blade was worn out. Rear differntial was worn, also the rotors were replaced, the fule injection was serviced cleaned the throttle body, power steering fluid was serviced,tires were rotated,pinion bearings, front axles seals replaced.
While driving and upon applying brakes consumer brakes were vibrating, and the steering wheel wiggling. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer surmised that rotors have gone bad, needed replacing.
Rear brake pads and rotors replaced due to pulsating brakes, 6000 miles later, brakes were replaced again because of pulsation, now at 35000 miles the brakes are pulsating again.
While driving there was major braking pulsation, dealer informed consumer the brake and rotors were warped and needee to be replaced, in addition the shoe kit parking brake, shoe kit rear disc brake, brake shoe and lining assembly were replaced, consumer has had 3 sets of brakes and is again experiencing braking pulsation, and is now having to get a fourth set of brakes.
While driving there was major braking pulsation, dealer informed consumer the brake and rotors were warped and needee to be replaced, in addition the shoe kit parking brake, shoe kit rear disc brake, brake shoe and lining assembly were replaced, consumer has had 3 sets of brakes and is again experiencing braking pulsation, and is now having to get a fourth set of brakes.
While driving there was major braking pulsation, dealer informed consumer the brakes and rotors were warped and needed to be replaced, in addition the shoe kit parking brake, shoe kit rear disc brake, brake shoe and lining assembly were replaced, consumer has had 3 sets of brakes and is again experiencing braking pulsation, and is now having to get a fourth set of brakes.
When applying brakes vehicle wobbles as it slows down. Brakes grab and release. Vehicle has been seen 3 times by dealer, but problem still exists. Consumer stated the front rotors and pads were replaced at 9497 miles, and rotors were turned at 15,863 and now vehicle needs brake work again.
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Brakes failed causing front end shimmy. Nlm.
Vehicle is having many problems with abs and brakes, on one occasion, front brakes locked up, causing skidding and shaking throughout steering wheel, TSB 879 has been complete, rotors have been found warped several times and have been replaced, brake pads have been replaced, pulsation and vibration are felt due to faulty brakes, however dealer can not remedy problem. Torque converter was replaced, consumer states that a noise is in the transmission after driving a while. Engine surges while driving at 55 mph and above.
The consumer states the rotors were resurfaced and replaced more than a few times. The vehicle's stopping distance has increased as well as a violent vibration almost shaking, the steering wheel out of hand. The dealer and manufacturer were notified. Please provide more information.
There is a significant vibration in the front braking system. Consumer believes it to somehow be related to the front disc/rotor system. Consumer thinks the rear brakes have needed repair earlier than normal because of stress put on from the front braking system. Vibration starts about every 10,000 miles after a repair. Consumer has replaced rotors 3 times. The calipers were defective since the consumer purchased the vehicle and were replaced. The rotors were resurfaced twice and were replaced several times. The front pads were resurfaced. The consumer is seeking full reimbursement.
Consumer states that when brakes are applied brake pedal pulsates and the steering wheel vibrates. The dealer has replaced the front rotor and brake pads twice and the problem has reoccurred. Nlm.
While depressing brakes pedal goes to floorboard. Also, brake indicator light flashes on. Please provide further information.
Every eight thousand miles, brakes need to be replaced. Dealer has replaced 3 times.
Brakes failed twice. Yh.