42 problems related to brake disc rotor 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.
Brakes shimmy, less than 24k miles and on 3 sets of front rotors, they warped.
2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems with front brake disc pulsating. The dealer resurfaced the front rotors under warranty, however the manufacturer will not take responsibility, even though they are aware there is a problem.
When the consumer applied the brakes, the vehicle stopped slowly with pulsation. The surging has occurred many times since owning the vehicle. The consumer found that the rotors were out of round. The front rotors warped in the first 10k miles. The dealer suggested that the problem was form the heat from non-asbestos pads.
2003 Jeep cherokee with 14,000 miles on it and severely warped front rotors. Jeep wants me to pay for repairs.
I have had my Jeep Grand Cherokee for lease than a year, my 4th set of front rotors are warped. First set replaced at 11k mi, 2nd at 23k and now at 31k the dealer says they are out of warranty. I asked how come I can't even get 12k on rotors and they say my driving is bad, I'm going to complain to Jeep, I'm almost ready to dump this car and never buy a daimler Chrysler again.
2003 model Jeep Grand Cherokee overland shakes at high speeds when braking approximately every 9,000 miles. Dealer replaced front brake rotors and pads at 9300 and 18,000 miles. Now vehicle has 24,000 miles, it shakes when braking again at high speeds and dealer states it is out of warranty. They may or may not repair the brakes this time. Brake rotors should not need to be replaced every 9,000 miles. The excessive shaking caused by the defective brake system could cause serious personal injury to occupants of the vehicle or others who are on the road.
At 5000 miles, vehicle shimmied when brakes were applied at 50 mph. After repairs were done the problem recurred 11,000 miles later. Dealership has replaced the rotors on numerous occasions.