Three problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2003 Grand Cherokee.
: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at various speeds the brakes vibrated. This occurred without warning during normal braking on normal roads. The dealership determined the brakes and pads needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was alerted.
2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee into service department with approx. 18,000 miles. It went in for scheduled maintenance. I also stated that there was a chirping noise in the passenger door area. After inspection, the service department informed me that the brake pads and brake rotors would have to be replaced. If this is true, it indicates to me that there is a manufacturing problem or a brake problem. Either way, I, as a consumer, do not feel responsible for the dealership wanting me to pay to repair the vehicle. The vehicle remains to sit at the deralership.
Brake pad and rotor failure after one year and four months of vehicle service. After further research, it has been determined that this is a known problem with the Jeep Grand Cherokee - all years (internet based research) the manufacturer was contacted and they said that these parts (brakes and rotors) are only warranteed for one year or 12k miles. Most other parts are warranteed for 3 years and 36k miles. This problem is known by the manufactuer (Chrysler) and they have had this safety problem for years of production with this model. Both the dealership and the manufactuer refuse to repair the vehicle under warranty. Due to this known safety issue by Chrysler and their greatly reduced warranty coverage on just these items (which indicates their knowledge of the problem) it is determined that a safety issue exists that could have or already has caused injury to others.