86 problems related to brake disc have been reported for the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2000 Grand Cherokee.
While driving 65 mph and when depressing the brakes vehicle shook violently. Vehicle was taken to dealer, who informed consumer that a brake problem was evident, dealer refused to fix the problem.
The steering wheel starts shaking vehemently when braking from speeds above 50-55 miles/hr. This symptom appeared suddenly and seemes to get stronger.
No failure yet severe rusting of brake line going to the rear axle. The rust is at the mounting clips is there any on going investigation on this issue? have photos available. Dt.
Brakes began to shake vehicle's front end violently when applied at speeds above 50 mph. I originally noticed problem at about 15,000 miles, but problem continued to worsen. Brakes had to be replaced and rotors resurfaced at 19,000 miles on odometer. I have never replaced brakes on a car at 19,000 miles. Dealership told me there was nothing they could do. After $190. 00 dollar repair the car is back on the road till I guess the next brake repair at 35,000 miles. This defect in the braking system needs to be addressed by daimler/Chrysler. Someone will lose control of the vehicle and die.
It's hard to stop, and when pressing on brakes steering wheel will vibrate. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Recurring warping of brake rotors under normal use causing excessive vibration in steering under braking at all speeds. Rotors have been resurfaced twice (at 7986 and 29489 miles), rotors replaced (at 45176 miles), problem still recurring. Dealer indicates caliper problem that Chrysler is aware of and developing fix, but no notification or follow up from dealer. Mr.
It is obvious this problem with severely defective brake rotors is a major safety defect. I feel that if the proper safety organization were to investigate this thoroughly by testing braking distance, brake handling,and how abs brake system is affected it would be found to be a significant safety hazard in all the vehicles involved. I would not be surprised if some accidents could have all ready been avoided if this issue was resolved. This is a much more wide spread problem than may be realized as my brother-inlaw had the same problem with his 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo, but he just had them replace both front rotors, at his cost. I'm sure Jeep is not writing to the NHTSA every time they replace these defective rotors, do they?.
After researching a problem with my 2000 Grand Cherokee on-line, a website encouaged me to file a complaint on this site. My vehicle shakes (steering wheel and whole truck) when even slightly touching the brake pedal at speeds of greater than 40 mph. Based on what I have located on the internet, and what the dealership told me, this is a very very common problem in the 2000 Jeep. I feel as if I could easily lose control of the vehicle due to the severity of the shaking. The dealership states Chrysler does not cover this under warranty. I believe it is a safety hazard and they should find a way to fix the problem, as most people are having the rotors burn out again after a few thousand miles.
First noticed vibration when stopping due to warped front brake rotors before 10000 miles. Had serviced at dealer at 13373 miles per dailmer-Chrysler TSB (rotors turned down, new "improved" brake pads). Problem reoccurred and was taken back to the dealer at 29899 miles. Dealer admits there is a design problem, but dailmer-Chrysler will not, and hence will not cover the repair under warranty nor provide a more durable fix. Complained to daimler-Chrysler's customer service line and was extremely displeased at their complete failure to correct the defect. Reviews of various internet discussion groups reveals this is not an isolated incident but a widespread problem with many similar (or even much worse) reports with daimler-Chrysler again denying all responsibility. The brakes are clearly underdesigned for the application and pose a potential hazard due to increased braking distances caused by the warped rotors. After-market rotors apparently will correct the problem, but this cost should be incurred by daimler-Chrysler.
Brake rotors and pads have excessive wear and tear. Vehicle loses control and vibrates when brakes are applied. Rotors and pads were changed 5,000 miles ago. Dealer was notified.
Transfer case bad on delivery. Snap ring not installed unit replaced. Brake rotors warp every 20k miles. Replaced with aftermarket at 40k. . Steering column clunk and feels loose. Dealer replaced with new, same problem exists. Excessive clunking and looseness in driveline. Loud clunk park to reverse dealer says normal but lots of complaints. Mr.
Front end shimmies when brakes are applied.
Steering wheel would vibrate and the brake pedal would pulsate when brakes are applied. Dealer and manufacturer were notified.
When pressing on brakes to slow down front end and steering wheel would have a severe vibration. Vehicle's hard to control when this happens. Contacted dealership.
Our Grand Cherokee developed a severely pulsating brake pedal at 7,000 miles of non off road use, city driving, the selling dealer replaced the front rotors. This occurred again about 15,000 miles later, again with very gentle vehicle usage. The manufacturer claims the vehicle is outside of warranty period at 2 years, and brakes are not warrantied. We maintain there is a design deffect in this system allowing premature front rotor warpage leading to severe pedal and vehicle pulsation on brake applications at higher speeds. We have the assurance of a multitude of other Jeep owners that we are not alone in our problem with this brake system. We have spent considerable time discussing this design deffect with daimlerchrysler, but they have obviously shifted their obligation to possible litigation, but not to insitute the required recall and component correction. Can a brake system that suddenly alters from correct function, to one that causes the vehicle to shudder in an aggressive manner and cause the operators foot to shake severely after such an extremely short duty cycle be deemed normal? we are careful drivers, and can now avoid injury and property damage by repairing the problem, others might not be so lucky. Forgive the length of this reply, the wilkinsons.
Puchased vehicle 6/30/2000. On 11/30/2000 with only 8,541 miles, the dealer did a warranty replacement of front rotors and brake pads, which was necessary to correct heavy vibration when braking. Vehicle is used 95% in town. Seven month later, on 6/01/2001, same problem. Dealer resurfaced front and back rotors and charged us an $80. 00 (deductable) fee, with the balance paid by daimler Chrysler as gooodwill. Six months later, 12/14/2001 (15,314 miles) we asked the dealer to replace the rotors since the last fix, only 6 months ago did not last. They told us we would have to pay another $200 to replace the front rotors. We were told by "pat" the service technician that they now had a "permanent" fix to this wide spread problem. We did not have time to take it in and on 12/20/2001, while driving on snow packed roads the vehicle was unusually difficult to stop. It felt like the warped rotors impacted the anti-lock brake system to the point of fooling it self into releasing the brakes and alternately locking them up. I can't get more then 7-8 thousand mile out of a set of brakes on this vehicle! my 3 other vehicles have brakes that last over 35,000 miles each! I'm upset over the cost but now I'm extremely concerned about the safety of this vehicle. Diamler Chrysler doesn't want to stand behind their product.
Steering wheel vibrates when braking at any speed.
While driving temperature gets hot, causing brakes to pulsate .
Vehicle will start to vibrate real badly when applying brakes. Problem will occur at any time at any speed. Contacted dealer.
Rough vibration at all speeds when braking; rotors turned; 4000 miles later problem returned/recom. Replace rotors & pads; manu. Facturer will not repair after 1st year.
Steering wheel and brake pedal when brakes was applied. I took vehicle to dealer for inspection and they determined that the brake pads were worn down and the rotors needed resurfacing. They said that the parts had a warranty for 12,000 miles. I feel that the brake pads and rotor were worn down prematurely due to defect in design of brake system. Chrysler should redesign their rotors and recall the defective ones. Please investigate this as it cost me $229. 47 to repair.
My 200 Jeep Grand Cherokee had brakes replaced twice under 30,000 miles. Right now I am at 37,000 and looks like I will have visit the dealer again to have my brakes replaced, again. When asked about frre replacement the dealer answered that there is a technical srvice bulletin (TSB) out there regarding the issue, but I still have to pay for the replacement - no exceptions. Here is information on two tsbs' (!) regarding the issue. 05-005-01a Sep 01 brakes - roughness or pedal pulsation 05-003-02b Dec 02 brakes - pulsation during light to moderate application.
Dealer fails / resists fix safety probs due to warranty work: wheels shimmy, brakes pulsate,= dangerous handling, unreliable speedo.
Vehicle shakes hard when braking. Also, /had to replace fuel pump at almost 22,000 miles.
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Rotors warped due heat buildup from constant pad contact -- service advisor recommends a new pad type which is supposed to stay away from rotor. Obvious manufacturer quality failure resulting in safety component defect. Read your odi files, this is getting ridiculous. Recall now!!!!.
When brakes are applied it is hard to steer and vehicle starts to vibrate. To stop vehicle consumer has to ease up on the brakes. Dealer will inspect vehicle.
Pulsating in brake pedal on low speed, vibrations at high speeds, and constant squeaking, occured at appx. 9,000 miles. Front brakes and rotors replaced at 13,000 miles. Dealer indicates brakes are fine but the problems continue.
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Vehicle suddenly exhibited violent shimmy when applying brakes, surprising the driver, and creating vehicle control difficulty. Dealer charges $30 just to check for possible safety defect.
Vehicle had excessive vibration in steering column when brakes were applied. Dealer replaced warped front rotors and brake pads. Now 4,000 miles later vibration is beginning to happen again, will be taking to dealer for fix but most likely at my expense since 12month 12,000 mile warranty is up. After reading all inputs from Grand Cherokee owners I believe this problem must be a known manufacturer defect or design problem and Jeep should provide a fix at no additional cost to the consumer.
When applying brakes, it caused steering wheel to vibrate severely. Vehicle has been to dealer's shop on four occasions and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
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Steering wheel vibrates during highway speed braking, all rotors and pads replaced @ 9180 mi. 3 rotors resurfaced and one replaced again @16356 mi. - vehicle whistles at speed greater than 15 mph. Dealer replaced 'pitted bearings' in front differential @ 18235 mi. .
Vehicle vibrates violently at highway speeds. At low speeds vehicle shakes enough to be annoying. Consumer was told by sales manager problem would fix by itself. Service mechanic urged consumer to drive in a lower gear. Consumer has been waithing 2 weeks to speak to a factory representative.