Brake Disc Rotor problems of the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee - part 2

Habitually warping brake rotors. I have now had the rotors/pads/calipers replaced at 8000 miles and, most recently, at 35,000 miles. On what other car would you expect to be out of pocket the cost of replacing pads and rotors every 8,000-17,000 miles? I will not be buying another Jeep and I only hope that this serves as a cautionary tale to potential purchasers.

Vehicle vibrated and steering wheel shimmied when stopping. Front brake rotors warped with about 18,000 miles. Replaced and stopped. At 27,000 miles it's back.

Rotors warped at 12,000 miles and 22,000 miles with the dealer telling me I drive the car too hard.

While applying brakes vehiclem shutters violently. It is hard to control vehicle.

Rotors on vehicle have warped on three different occasions. The first time was at about 20k miles at which point the rotors were turned. The second was at about 40k miles at which point the dealer performed a TSB and replaced the calipers with a new design to supposedly fix the problem and turned the rotors and put new pads on. The rotors are now warped again despite having the new calipers that were supposed to remedy the problem. I have been driving with warped rotors for over 20k miles now due to the fact that the dealer has no cure and new rotors will just warp again after a few months of driving.

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Now have 30,000 miles. The rotors were resurfaced at approximately 10000, replaced at 20000 (dealer said not an official recall, but they have had a lot of complaints so no charge), and now again in to be resurfaced (this time at a charge of $100). I take very good care of this car and drive correctly. I do not ride the brakes or "slam" them at any time. How can a car with 30k000miles go through so many brakes? under-engineering, I think!.

Like many other jgc owners, I also had the rotors and pads replaced after 6000 miles and I need to have them replaced again after 17000 miles. I've had this car for just over two years and I cant imagine any style of driving that would require a new set of brakes every 10,000 miles.

I have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited. The truck as 17,000 miles on it. It is in execellent shape, except. . . . . The brake rotors are burnt out. It is mine understanding from speaking to independent mechanics that Jeep installed aluninum brake rotors on there trucks. The Grand Cherokee weighs almost 4,000 pounds. The weight is too much for the rotors to handle. Which leads to them burning out prematurely. I spoke to the dealership south shore auto world of marmora NJ. The service dept advised me that Jeep only carries a 12,000 mile warranty on the brakes and brake components. They also tried to imply that city driving will burn out the rotors quicker than highway driving. I dont buy this excuse at all. Therefore they will not replace the rotors. I must pay for new rotors. Have you had any similar complaints from other Jeep owners. If so what advice did you supply them. I tried calling Jeeps customer service unit but could not get through. I e-mailed them and I am waiting for a reply. Thank you for any advice you can give me on this matter james brennan.

On 8/30/01 at 7,968 at miles front brake rotors and pads were replaced. Same condition occurred and on 8/9/02 at 14,133 miles, caliper kits and front rotors were replaced. Again on 7/16/03 at 21,839 miles front rotors were replaced and brake pads were cleaned up.

Brake rotors on 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee required replacement at 2000 miles, 12000 mi. Les, and nowv again at 23000 miles.

Dealer replaced rotors and pads last year. Again needed to replace rotors. And pads. Consumer states there is a technical service bulletins on this issue.

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.

Our 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee had warped rotors at 12,000 miles. They were replaced. Now the car is at 35,000 miles and they need to be replaced again. I noticed that the warranty only covers brake rotors until 12,000 miles. Given the volume of people experiencing similar problems, it seems to me there is either a defect in the replacement parts or a defect in the design itself. Since brakes are necessary for safe vehicle operation, I believe this is a safety issue. I would very much like to see addressed either through a recall or a proven replacement procedure.

We have less than average use of this Jeep. We have already had the rotors changed at 9,000 miles, and now again at 15,000 after 2 years and not covered by warranty. We live in a suburban area and don't use car on rough roads or mountains. We've had Jeeps before and never had this kind of horrible breakdown of this part. From all the complaints we see at this site one can easily assume that this part is of very substandard quality on this vehicle. It would make us think twice about buying a Jeep again.

After 15000 miles, the rotors were so warped as to make braking hazardous. Chrysler turned the rotors. At 25000 miles, we complained about the brakes again, and were told they were fine. At 36700 miles, the rotors are now warped again, and I'm told that while chrylser knows that its a defect, they will not cover it - and they have even come out with a fix, that costs $450, which they won't cover.

Brake rotors were done at 12,000 miles, and again at 31,000 pads/ rotors to the front and rear.

I have had to repair my brakes due to warped rotors 3 times and am currently in need of a 4th brake repair due to the same problem. My vehicle only had 14,844 miles when it was repaired the 1st time. I inquired at the time why I would need a brake repair at such low mileage. The service manager said, "you have a 4wheel drive vehicle and they wear out the brakes easily, the brakes are not made heavy enough for the extra weight when stopping. " I replied that this sounded like an error in the design and I would expect for the dealership to pick up the charges. He agreed and the warranty covered the expense the 1st time, but when the 2nd and 3rd time came around they would not pay for the repairs. The 2nd brake job was needed at 30,219miles. I tried a different dealership service shop for repairs, but the expense was out of my pock there also. I had an extended warranty of 50. 000 miles, but they would not pay. The 3rd brake job was needed at 39,758 miles for the same reason and I paid for that expense too. I am now in need of a 4th brake repair at 65,403 miles. From my understanding I should only need brake service of this kind every 30,000 miles or more. The brakes pulsate and shake when I try to stop, causing the steering wheel to wobble very hard. I am currently waiting to save the money to fix them for this 4th time, but am very upset at having to pay for and drive with an obvious design flaw in the Jeep's brake system.

My 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee has to the shop twice for the same complaint. The car shimmies very bad above 40 mph when the brake is applied. I only have 18,700 total miles on the car. The first incident occurred at approximately 8500 miles and the dealer replaced the required parts according to the technical bulletin issued by daimler Chrysler. The second time (same exact shimmy indication), I was told that the rotors had to be turned and that it was a heat problem and not covered under any warranty. Furthermore, the problem was perhaps a driver habit and not any fault of the manufacture. I paid the bill and informed the service manager that I was not happy with this situation and wanted him to verify through his district manager that this was appropriate action and not a warranty item. He said that he would and get back with me.

With less than 12000 miles the steering wheel and front end would shake upon applying pressure to the brakes. The Jeep was taken in and "rotors were adjusted. " this took care of the problem until approximately 48000 miles where the dealer reported an "engineering defect" with the brake system and that a temporary fix for $129. 00 could be done, but they said I would be back in after 10,000 miles so I felt I had no choice but to have them install the new caliper, brake and rotor system for a cost to me of $420. 00. The brake pads were not worn and these miles were highway miles. This caliper/rotor system should be recalled due to the design defect and not charged to the consumer.

Rotors and front brakes were replaced at 28,000 miles. The first time was April 2003, and in second time July 2004. The problem had not been resolved.

Problems with brakes hopping on 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo. Have had this problem since 20,000 miles. Will be replacing the front brakes at 54,000 miles. Found many other Jeep owners having the same problem on the internet.

Brakes pulsate; while braking, vibrations occur throughout body of vehicle and steering assembly. Vehicle in four times for repairs, no fixes yet as of this date. Occurs during light, moderate and hard braking applications. Chrysler acknowledge that rotors warp within a short time frame.

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.

I own a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. This model has been the subject of 4 NHTSA service bulletins regarding the premature wear and or/failure of the front brake rotors, yet daimler-Chrysler refused to repair the problem at their own cost. I have paid a total of $852. 00 on two separate occasions to repair the same problem. The first time the rotors failed was at 29,000 miles (well under the warranty). I again had to repair them at 39,000 miles (only 3 months out of warranty). There are thousands of other consumers having the same problem. Please help!!!.

The front brakes in the consumer's 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee failed twice within 62000 miles. The consumer stated the manufacturer makes faulty rotors that warp, that caused the front brakes to pulsate so bad the consumer had difficulty coming to a stop.

Front brake rotors have warped, causing deminished stopping distance, and control of vehicle during braking (steering wheel shudders). Dealer will not cover under warranty, even though we purchased an extended warranty up to 96000 miles.

Consumer states that the rotors wore out. Dealer notified repaired and replaced 8 months later problem reoccurred. Causing the vehicle to shake. Mr the consumer also stated that the vehicle would vibrate violently whenever brakes were applied-new rotors installed, which were suppose to fix the problem, and a year later the problem happened again, more severely. There's a shimmy in the front wheels when braking-per invoice. Different specialists have raised the issue and trying to get to the root of the frame out of alignment. Scc.

The rotors on my 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee warped at 12,000 miles. Chrysler replaced the front brake pads, calipers, and rotors. The rotors warped again at 29,000 miles--only 17,000 miles later. During both failures, there was a noticeable pulsating, shaking sensation from the front end when braking at speeds of 30-35 mph and above. The key event leading up to the failure was use of the brakes--unfortunately the brakes are a very integral component of my Jeep--as they are for the many other owners of 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokees who are experiencing this very same failure over and over again. Brakes that don't work or perform the way they are designed and intended to work are a huge safety issue. I implore you to issue a recall since Chrysler will do nothing past the 12,000 mile point. Chrysler must be forced to repair these vehicles with quality parts or someone is going to become another vehicle fatality statistic.

While driving 45 mph brakes were applied and the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rotors needed to be replaced, and replaced them three times. However, the problem recurred. Manufacturer notified. Problem occurs every 6-8,000 miles.

The vehicle experienced the same problem with the rotors as stated in recall number 99 v 340 000, however the vehicle's model/year was not included in the recall.

Front brakes warped the rotors. Rotors had been replaced once and turned once. Front end pulsate when slowing down from freeway speeds. Seat belts does not retract. There is whinning noise when taking sharp right turns.

Vehicle vibrated/shook severely when braking from 40 mph or more. Consumer stated the front rotors warped, and /or out of round every 10,000 miles. Dealer was notified.

The brake rotors have been replaced/resurfaced three times. The pads have been replaced, and they still do not stop the vehicle the way they should. The manufacturer offered no help, and the dealers have done all they could do. The rotor become warped and the vehicle would shake violently at 50-60 mph. The consumer was made aware that there were many 2001 Jeeps with this same problem. The brakes pulsate when stopping, the vehicle pulled slightly to the left and when hitting bumps, the leaking front steering damper was replaced and both front rotors were resurfaced.