20 problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2002 Grand Cherokee.
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo. The contact was driving 30 mph when the front brakes began smoking. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the brake rotors, calibers and pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 190,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the steering wheel, floor, seat, and instrument panel vibrated. There was also a minor pedal pulsation (brake roughness) under light to moderate pedal application. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the brake calipers were covered under warranty; however, the rotors and pads would have to be replaced at his own expense. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The powertrain was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 44,700.
: the contact stated the plastic blades on the fan fractured and detached from the engine puncturing the radiator. There is a NHTSA campaign id # 06v199000 pertaining to the engine and engine cooling system; fan. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. There was also an unnecessary delayed in acceleration. There was a grinding noise and smoking coming from the brakes. The dealership determined the brakes were rubbing against the discs causing friction which caused the brakes to overheat. The caliper was also leaking. The brake calipers, brake shoes and pads were replaced.
Contact states the brakes pulsate which causes the vehicle to shake. The brakes have been replaced once, but repaired 3 times. The problem continues.
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee experienced problems with the rotor and pads. The dealer replaced the rotors and pads at 20000 miles and 29000 at 35000 the rotors had to be resurfaced. At 37000 the rotors had to be replaced again. Now at 39000 miles the brakes are becoming a problem again.
The vehicle's front brakes have been replaced five times in under 24000 miles. The consumer was informed that Chrysler had no fix for the problem. The consumer requested a full refund for the money he spent on repairs. The front brake rotors were warped and the pads were low.
Bought Jeep Grand Cherokee sept 2002 new in June 2003 rotors warped and had to be replaced 10000 miles on auto the brake pads were fine. Nov 2004 rotors are warped again this is a known problem with chrysuler and they will not fix the problem. Again the pads are fine. They are passing this defected rotor on the consumer I would like to know what are my options if I even have any to get this problem fixed. Thank you.
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee with defective brake rotors. Customer states that she has had the brakes repaired and replaced on 2 separate occasions. Consumer wants reimbursement for the repairs.
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 40 mph, the brake pedal and steering wheel pulsated when the brakes were applied. The rotors were previously regrounded at the dealer, however, the failure continued. The dealer replaced the brake pads and rotors. The failure mileage was 14,131 and current mileage is 32,899. Updated 01-15-08. Updated 12/12/07.
Dealer replaced at 14,000 miles the front rotors and pads. At 20,000 miles fronts rotors were resurfaced, and at 26,000 miles rotors were resurfaced once again.
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 60 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle vibrated excessively when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure was continuous and occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they replaced both front brake pads under warranty. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer and independent mechanic on separate occasions for replacement of both front brake pads and rotors at the contact's expense. There has been no resolution and the vehicle has not been properly repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 55,000.
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4wd 4dr taken in because of brake failure. Was told drums had warped and to permanently fix problem would be $800. 00. To temporarily fix it was, $119. 99, but the problem could come back. My claim is that there are problems with the vehicles' front brakes and that after as little as 5,000 miles, the steering wheel and front wheels "shake" and that drivers encounter severe vibrations through the steering wheel, floor, seat and pedals when the brakes are applied.
Consumer had to replace brakes, pads, and rotors 4 times in 9,000 miles. When applying brakes car will shake violently.
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The consumer stated that the vehicle has 34,000 miles on it and the brakes have gone out twice. The consumer contacted the dealer, and they stated that they do not have a recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer the first time and it was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, and they replaced the pads and cut the rotors. The problem occurred 20,000 miles later. The vehicle has not been into a mechanic this time.
1999/2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo 4x4(both) same problem(s). Warped rotors/hub Chrysler,south,milwaukee,WI replaced sets of rotors/pads on 1999 - twice/2002- twice so far. 2002 has 24,000, replaced when at 8500/18,000. Chrysler just won't admit to problem. Just replaced tires due to uneven front tire wear($300+) tired of it! tried to say I hadn't rotated tires. That's a joke - religiously rotate tires no more than 5,000 mi prior to each rotation.
Brakes shutter when applied. Dealer says warped rotors/ calipers, & pads need replacement, Jeep is just out of warranty ,and they want a small fortune to repair a know defect. This is a safty issue that needs to be recalled.
The consumer states that the brakes 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee vibrate and jerk you all over the road at high speeds above 40 mph. Even at low speeds you can feel the vibration when you apply the brakes. The first problem was at 7,986 miles and the owner had to have the brake calipers and rotors replaced as per instruction. The owner said that the vehicle was under warranty. The second problem is at 19,000 miles on the same vehicle, the brakes are doing the exactly same thing again. The owner has not had the brakes fixed at this point because the Jeep dealership said would call the owner back after they talked to the factory representative. The owner has not talked to any one at Chrysler but customer services and they would not give the consumer any information. The owner feels like the vehicle was not fixed right the first time. There are not any recalls on the vehicle. The owner is waiting on the dealership to call and tell him what to do. The vehicle has been regularly maintained.
The vehicle's front rotors and pads had to be replaced at 11,000 miles. After numerous visits for the same problem the consumer was charged. The vehicle wiper blade were noisy and skipped, the dealer replaced the left wiper blade.
When the brakes were applied steering wheel vibrated, making it hard to steer straight. Brake pads and rotors were replaced. At 22,000 miles brake pads and rotors were replaced again.
At high speeds vehicle's front end shakes when braking.