Brake Disc Caliper problems of the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Substandard teves calipers on the front brakes cause brake pedal vibration within 5000 miles. Resolution is to replace the teves caliper with an akebono caliper. This was covered in a TSB, but should have been a recall.

I own gene's automotive repair. I have been repairing vehicles for over 40 years. My customer brought in his 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee for a brake check due to squealing. The pads were fine, but I noticed a lot of rusty dust. I was going to remove the caliper anchor pins to grease them and found them seized in the bore. Prior to this, I test drove the Jeep and noticed the brakes didn't seem to be slowing as fast as I felt it should. The seized pins are the reason for this because as the pads wear, the pins should slide inward to accommodate the wear. If this problem had continued for an extended period of time, I suspect the anchor pins would eventually bend or shear off under the hydraulic pressure from the caliper. If the angle were to get severe enough, I believe it would seize the piston in the bore. The cause of this is possibly water intrusion past the anchor pin seal. I believe this design is dangerous and should be redesigned.

The contact owns a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 30 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the steering wheel began vibrating. During acceleration, the steering wheel would vibrate uncontrollably. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The vehicle was immediately taken to an independent auto service and the technician stated that the piston in the braking system had locked up on the front driver's side. The front driver and passenger side rotors, pads, and calipers were replaced. The contact was very concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 70,300 and current mileage was 70,400.

Rotors, calipers and brakes need cut or replaced anywhere from 1 to 4,000 miles. As of this date, this is my 7th time! a pulsation in braking. . . The manufacturer has replaced or cut the rotors 6 times, the drive once, the calipers once and the brakes one or two times. . . I went to an independent on 11-29-06 and had 2 rotors replaced, 2 resurfaced/cut and brakes replaced with 26,500 miles on vehicle. A 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited.

After going through some online troubleshooting, I just confirmed that the blend door went bad. And yes it is not one first problem I had with my 2001 limited Grand Cherokee Jeep. 8 months ago the drivers side window regulator broke (as in all Jeeps), my four brake calipers went bad by just replacing the old pads, and now this. One day, the car just started to blow cold air. Before that, I could hear the noises under the dashboard but I thought it was the way it should sound. I had most of the times limited heat in my side and more in the passenger's side. I thought I'm too hot for the car and the sensor just plays with me. But enough is enough. For god sake, how do you want to sell "hardcore" cars, when your cars fail to work under climate garage kept conditions, and driven mostly on a flatland (florida) on road. . . You should be ashamed of your products. You should call the cheap and not Jeep.

Brakes started smoking and sticking 5. 5 hours away from home while going on vacation. Went to brake repair place and they determined calipers were sticking. Couldn't get a rental car, Jeep dealership wouldn't give us a rental car. Calipers are covered under warranty. Proceeded on to vacation destination w/brakes still not fixed. Called the local Jeep dealership and they couldn't even look at the Jeep until a week and a half later, and we'd be back home by then. Had Jeep towed to a Jeep dealership further away and it took some convincing on our part to get daimler Chrysler to pay for the tow to the dealership that was further away. That Jeep dealership had the calipers sent to them, but they got lost in the mail and they couldn't repair the calipers. They had the Jeep the whole week we were on vacation. Why didn't they (a) have calipers in stock and (b) overnight the calipers so they could be sure they got them? had to drive back home for over nine hours with brakes and calipers still not working properly. Had Jeep towed to our local dealership and they replaced 3 calipers, brake lines and brake pads. The calipers were covered under our warranty, but brakes pads and everything else wasn't and we had to pay over $500 for those to be replaced. I believe daimler Chrysler should not have charged us for replacing anything because the calipers caused the brake pads and rotors to fail. I also think since the dealership couldn't repair the calipers they should have had the Jeep towed to our local dealership and given us a rental car to get home. Jeep only had 46,000 miles on it when this all happened.

Brake rotors went bad. Vehicle would vibrate when brakes applied. No problem with stopping if pressing hard enough. Took to dealership, and mechanic indicated rotors needed to be replaced after test driving vehicle & felt the vibration. I felt there was a design defect and requested Chrysler replace the calipers under safety issue because it was a design defect. They informed me it was not a design defect and I would have to pay for it. While researching the repair, I learned there was a redeigned caliper kit to alleviate the problem. Why would they go to the effort and expense to redesign a systen that was functioning well? this happened at 55,000 miles. I feel this is a safety issue and should be addressed as such.

I purchased a new Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo in may of 2001. In July 2005, I noticed a pulsation in the brake pedal when decelerating from highway speeds greater than forty mph. The dealer said the rotors were warped, and recommended replacing the front brake rotors and brake pads. The cost would be over $300. 00. The car has 13,00 miles. But it is over 3 years old, so repairs are not covered under any warranty. This problem is very common, and appears to be linked to the calipers as well as the rotors. Replacing the calipers with design, as well as the rotors and pads reportedly eliminated recurrent problems. Is a recall justified to correct this problem?.

I have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo 6cyl. At approx 27,000 I experienced a vibration/pulsation when the brakes were applied. I took it into the dealer for diagnosis and was informed that the front pads were worn out and the rotors were out of round and needed turning. I had that work performed with dismay that every 27,000 miles that would need to be done. It is now 48,000 miles (21,000 later) and the same problem has occurred. According to Jeep a revised brake caliper design has been built to correct the problem. As of this last changing (using the new rotors and calipers per TSB 05-003-02b) I will have spent $700 in less than 2 years on brakes that should not have worn out once inl 50,000. I was informed that this replacement was not covered under warranty, but being that it is premature failure of a poor design, I believe that it should be.

I bought my 2001 Grand Cherokee laredo 4x4 on Aug. 20, 2001, in November 2002, with 8,000 miles on the vehicle I felt the steering wheel shake when braking at high speeds. The front rotors, calipers, and pads were shot. Rockland auto plaza replaced them at no charge under the warranty. This past week, with 17,000 miles on the car, the front rotors were warped again. White plains Chrysler replaced them at no charge but advised me that this type of wear was normal for an SUV. Obviously, from the complaints here, this is not normal but a problem that diamler Chrysler needs to address. 3 pairs of rotors on a car with 17,000 miles, driven mostly on the highway, is un-excusable.

The rotors have been replaced three time since the consumer owned the vehicle.

April of 2002 noted pulsation in the steering wheel, dealer resurfaced front brake rotors. August of 2003 noted pulsation in steering wheel, dealer replaced front brake rotors, calipers and pads and resurfaced rear brake rotors. Ak July of 2004 noted the plusation in the steering wheel, dealer replaced the front brake rotors August 2004 the vehicle has only 26,000 miles on the odometer and the amount of repairs to the braking system seems excessive.

Dealer replaced at 10,000 miles the fronts rotors and pads. At 30,000 miles the front rotors/pads, and calipers were replaced. At 46,000 miles the front and rear rotors were resurfaced and the pads were replaced.

The consumer had the vehicle in the shop almost 10 times for repairs. The consumer argued that the power steering was out of order and she was unable to steer the vehicle in reverse. The vehicle had experienced other problems such as the drive pinion, heating pads, brake rotors, calipers, pads, power steering pump, the rear shock absorbers and rear sway bar links. The dealer was contacted about the problems no help was offered. It had appeared that there had been a recall issued for the Grand Cherokees built only from Nov 22- Dec 5 2000 for the power steering and the consumer missed it by a month, but the vehicle experienced the same problem as the recall that was issued. The consumer was very dissatisfied with the dealership. The vehicle also experienced three tire blowouts. The consumer was told the problem was caused by the gear box, there was a recall regarding the issue, however the consumers vehicle was not included in the recall. The front pinion seal leaked.

Vehicle steering started shaking upon applying the brakes making it difficult to control. Dealer took down VIN and color of calipers. They said that Chrysler put on defective calipers that don't properly displace heat, warping the rotors. He further said replacement of calipers and rotors was necessary but manufacture hasn't issued a recall and won't pay for it. After 15 years if being loyal Jeep owner, this will be my last. Rotors were turned but only lasted six months.

When the brake pedal is depressed, the pedal pulsates, vehicle jerks forward and vibrates. The dealership replaced the rotor on front wheel, which partially solved the problem. However, progressed and got worse. The dealership indicated that they didn't know how to fix the problem and they suggested that the consumer contact a brake shop. Brake failure at speeds of 30 mph or more. Dealer replaced brake pads, rotors, and caliper, but did not correct the problem.

I took vehicle in to be checked out for extreme front end vibration while braking and vibration in the steering wheel. I was told that it was caused by the brakes, and that I would need to replace the front rotors/calipers and pads. The dealer informed me that Chrysler knew about this problem, and that it happened often on this vehicle. I was also told that even though this make and model was notorious for this problem that Chrysler had only put out service bulletins on this problem and not any recall. I was informed that even though there was extreme front end vibration and vibration in the steering that Chrysler did not consider it to be any type of safety issue. With all the complaints regarding this Chrysler should be biting the corporate bullet, and finally issue the recall to their consumers that they should have done over a year ago for their own design flaw.

I took vehicle in to be checked out for extreme front-end vibration while braking and vibration in the steering wheel. I was told that it is bring caused by the brakes and that I would need to replace the front rotors, calipers and pads. The dealer informed me that Chrysler knows about this problem and that it happens often on this vehicle. I was also told that even though this make and model is notorious for this problem that Chrysler has only put out service bulletins on this problem and not any recall. I was informed that even though there is extreme front-end vibration and vibration in the steering that Chrysler does not consider it to be any type of safety issue. With all the complaints regarding this Chrysler should be biting the corporate bullet and finally issue the recall to their consumers that they should have done over a year ago for their own design flaw.

Vehicle vibrates when brakes are applied. I took the car to the dealer 5 times already. Dealer has resurfaced front rotors 3 times already (8000 miles, 15500 miles and 16500 miles) and replaced front brake rotors and calipers with 29500 miles. After all this repairs, problems still persist and now vehicle is with the dealer again (43000 miles) but dealer already told me that this problem will not be under warranty. Please advise.

The contact owns a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It has defective brake rotors. Chrysler replaced them once at no charge. At 24,000 miles had to replace the two front rotors on March 2003 . After driving another 25,000 miles the front and rear rotors had to be replaced. Currently, consumer is having all four rotors replaced again . A total of six rotors were replaced on this vehicle. Due to the defective rotors consumer had to replace the calipers. Consumer noticed with this line of vehicle there have been a lot of problems with the rotors.

2001 Grand Cherokee-rotors and calipers- defective causing severe pulsating of steering wheel upon braking.

While applying pressure to my break pedal front wheels began shaking violently. Nearly lost control of vehicle while driving at high speed on expressway. Took vehicle to Jeep dealer and was told there is a product problem with front rotors, calipers and pads and that manufacturer has issued an upgrade kit. Dealer said he sees this on many, many Grand Cherokees. I had just had my pads replaced 14,000 before this incident. Jeep dealer could not work on my vehicle for a week so I had to have new rotors and pads put on by another repair facility. Called Chrysler-Jeep consumer hotline. Asked if they were aware of this problem and if they knew about the nhsta summary bulletin number. I was told if I persisted in seeking an answer to that question I would be disconnected. I asked again and was disconnected. What kind of stone walling is happening here? please check into this incident. I have read of other where rotor had broken off and caused wheel to lock up. Ts.

When driving at 50 mph, consumer states if you apply the brakes the steering wheel shakes violently. This is causing consumer to loose control. Consumer was told by a mechanic that the problem is with the front brake rotors and calipers. Please provide any further information. Ts.

My wife and I purchased a new 2001 Chrysler Grand Cherokee and have had nothing but problems with our brakes, rotors and calipers. The warranty covered it for the first three years and the Chrysler manufacturing paid for repairs up to now, but are now refusing to pay for future repairs. And it's due again, the brakes and rotors have been replaced every year. I believe this is a secret recall and I'm sure a technical service bulletin was issued to all the dealer repair shops and that angers me and I'm sure a lot of your complaints as well my wife and I are at our wit's end and don't know who to turn to. This to me, warrants a nation wide recall, does someone have to die before Chrysler takes this complaint seriously or has it already happened and the people who investigated the accident wasn't aware of this dangerous defect, who knows? we refuse to trade it in or sell because we simply can't afford it at this time, it's paid for. Any advice and/or guidance will be appreciated. Thanks.

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee with several problems. Consumer states that he has had the heater, power steering pump, brake calipers, and rotors repaired or replaced. Consumer stated rotors were replaced twice after the warranty was up.

While driving driver heard a shutter in the front end. Took vehicle to the dealer, and dealer replaced and machined the calipers.

Consumer states while traveling 45-50 mph vehicle started shaking, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. Dealer was contacted, technician noticed rotors and calipers needed to be replaced.

Consumer states that rotors has been replaced three times, calipers also has been replaced three times. On two occasions the passenger side regulator broke, and the window came down and would not go back up. Also, once on the driver's side. The vehicle is in the shop again for the rotors.