Brake Disc Problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee - part 2

First noticed vibration when stopping due to warped front brake rotors before 10000 miles. Had serviced at dealer at 13373 miles per dailmer-Chrysler TSB (rotors turned down, new "improved" brake pads). Problem reoccurred and was taken back to the dealer at 29899 miles. Dealer admits there is a design problem, but dailmer-Chrysler will not, and hence will not cover the repair under warranty nor provide a more durable fix. Complained to daimler-Chrysler's customer service line and was extremely displeased at their complete failure to correct the defect. Reviews of various internet discussion groups reveals this is not an isolated incident but a widespread problem with many similar (or even much worse) reports with daimler-Chrysler again denying all responsibility. The brakes are clearly underdesigned for the application and pose a potential hazard due to increased braking distances caused by the warped rotors. After-market rotors apparently will correct the problem, but this cost should be incurred by daimler-Chrysler.

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When applying brakes upper front of vehicle will start to vibrate. This problem will happen at any speed. Contacted dealer.

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Brake rotors and pads have excessive wear and tear. Vehicle loses control and vibrates when brakes are applied. Rotors and pads were changed 5,000 miles ago. Dealer was notified.

Transfer case bad on delivery. Snap ring not installed unit replaced. Brake rotors warp every 20k miles. Replaced with aftermarket at 40k. . Steering column clunk and feels loose. Dealer replaced with new, same problem exists. Excessive clunking and looseness in driveline. Loud clunk park to reverse dealer says normal but lots of complaints. Mr.

When applying brakes at any speed vehicle sputters and jumps right and left as the disk on either side grabs and releases enabling vehicle to turn in close circles or make tight turns.

The vehicle has been in the shop, 3 times for grinning-growling noises from the front-end, rough ride and brake problems. The tires was balanced twice and one brake calipers was replaced on 14 oct. 2002. (several prior visits before for brake related noises and vibration in front floor-pan of vehicle) I was informed that Jeep was coming out with a new power steering gear box to resolve the problems with the existing gear box. Todate, this problem with the grinning-growling-howling noises still exist. No resolution with servicing dealer. Dt.

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Front end shimmies when brakes are applied.

Steering wheel vibrates when applying brakes at 35-40 mph and higher.

Front end shimmy occurs when decelerating from highway speeds or slowing down. Took to dealer, and they've replaced brakes and rotors 5 times at 9000 miles. Problem is still occurring. Please provide any further information.

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Steering wheel would vibrate and the brake pedal would pulsate when brakes are applied. Dealer and manufacturer were notified.

Severe shimmy when applying brakes at speeds > 8 mph. Dealer replaced rotors 1/11/01 @ 15k miles - I paid for rotors, dealer paid labor. Service manager told me today that 30% of Jeep customers worldwide have this problem; 50% of owners in midwest. Told me that since I have already paid once, Jeep will pay full cost this time. Also indicated that since it was not "safety related" (I. E. The car still stops) no recall has ever been issued.

I am concerned that Jeep has under engineered the brake system for this model of car. I have three colleagues in my office who have the same model and all of them have had to have rotors re-surfaced or replaced more than once. They warp repeatedly. I have read consumer groups forums on the internet and it is happening a lot. This is my first time to have all four rotors resurfaced as they were all warped. I have spoken to a Jeep service person and they know of the problem. However, Jeep washes its hands of the problem after one year or 12, 000 miles. This is a design fault of a vital safety component and needs to be addressed.

When pressing on brakes to slow down front end and steering wheel would have a severe vibration. Vehicle's hard to control when this happens. Contacted dealership.

Violent shuttering of vehicle on all braking manuevers.

The vehicle violently shimmied when braking. The dealer has been contacted. Scc.

Our Grand Cherokee developed a severely pulsating brake pedal at 7,000 miles of non off road use, city driving, the selling dealer replaced the front rotors. This occurred again about 15,000 miles later, again with very gentle vehicle usage. The manufacturer claims the vehicle is outside of warranty period at 2 years, and brakes are not warrantied. We maintain there is a design deffect in this system allowing premature front rotor warpage leading to severe pedal and vehicle pulsation on brake applications at higher speeds. We have the assurance of a multitude of other Jeep owners that we are not alone in our problem with this brake system. We have spent considerable time discussing this design deffect with daimlerchrysler, but they have obviously shifted their obligation to possible litigation, but not to insitute the required recall and component correction. Can a brake system that suddenly alters from correct function, to one that causes the vehicle to shudder in an aggressive manner and cause the operators foot to shake severely after such an extremely short duty cycle be deemed normal? we are careful drivers, and can now avoid injury and property damage by repairing the problem, others might not be so lucky. Forgive the length of this reply, the wilkinsons.

Puchased vehicle 6/30/2000. On 11/30/2000 with only 8,541 miles, the dealer did a warranty replacement of front rotors and brake pads, which was necessary to correct heavy vibration when braking. Vehicle is used 95% in town. Seven month later, on 6/01/2001, same problem. Dealer resurfaced front and back rotors and charged us an $80. 00 (deductable) fee, with the balance paid by daimler Chrysler as gooodwill. Six months later, 12/14/2001 (15,314 miles) we asked the dealer to replace the rotors since the last fix, only 6 months ago did not last. They told us we would have to pay another $200 to replace the front rotors. We were told by "pat" the service technician that they now had a "permanent" fix to this wide spread problem. We did not have time to take it in and on 12/20/2001, while driving on snow packed roads the vehicle was unusually difficult to stop. It felt like the warped rotors impacted the anti-lock brake system to the point of fooling it self into releasing the brakes and alternately locking them up. I can't get more then 7-8 thousand mile out of a set of brakes on this vehicle! my 3 other vehicles have brakes that last over 35,000 miles each! I'm upset over the cost but now I'm extremely concerned about the safety of this vehicle. Diamler Chrysler doesn't want to stand behind their product.

Steering wheel vibrates when braking at any speed.

Vehicle has several jerks when decelerating and accelerating. Brake rotors(4) had to be replaced. Brake pads also had to be replaced. U-joint replaced. Ring gear and pinion problems. Transmission jerking. Sunroof vibrations when sunroof is open. Overall a nightmare of a vehicle purchase.

Consumer accelerated after a stop and vehicle began to go backwards. Consumer applied brakes and accelerated again, vehicle repeated itself. Consumer put vehicle in park and back to drive, it was normal. Manufacturer is aware of problem, but nothng could be done until a recall is issued. Consumer also stated that vehicle has had 2 sets of brakes at 22,000 miles.

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While driving temperature gets hot, causing brakes to pulsate .

Vehicle will start to vibrate real badly when applying brakes. Problem will occur at any time at any speed. Contacted dealer.

Rough vibration at all speeds when braking; rotors turned; 4000 miles later problem returned/recom. Replace rotors & pads; manu. Facturer will not repair after 1st year.

Steering wheel and brake pedal when brakes was applied. I took vehicle to dealer for inspection and they determined that the brake pads were worn down and the rotors needed resurfacing. They said that the parts had a warranty for 12,000 miles. I feel that the brake pads and rotor were worn down prematurely due to defect in design of brake system. Chrysler should redesign their rotors and recall the defective ones. Please investigate this as it cost me $229. 47 to repair.

My 200 Jeep Grand Cherokee had brakes replaced twice under 30,000 miles. Right now I am at 37,000 and looks like I will have visit the dealer again to have my brakes replaced, again. When asked about frre replacement the dealer answered that there is a technical srvice bulletin (TSB) out there regarding the issue, but I still have to pay for the replacement - no exceptions. Here is information on two tsbs' (!) regarding the issue. 05-005-01a Sep 01 brakes - roughness or pedal pulsation 05-003-02b Dec 02 brakes - pulsation during light to moderate application.

Tire failure reported at an earlier date. Four sets of rotors have been installed on this vehicle - also reported at an earlier date.

Dealer fails / resists fix safety probs due to warranty work: wheels shimmy, brakes pulsate,= dangerous handling, unreliable speedo.

Front brakes warped every 8000 miles.

The front brakes on this auto have been horriable and have cause considerable stress. Chyrsler refuses to do anything about the continued brake problems, despite numerous complaints from all over the country, by thousands of consumers. I have confirmed this via the internet and any chat room that discusses Jeep problems. Thanks for the help! trisha laforge.

Driving on the freeway, the gear suddenly jumped to reverse from drive, the rpm accelerated to 5500 and teh gas dropped. There was a noise like metal was scratching against another metal. And the brakes were also not functioning properly.

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Steering wheel and brake pedal shake violently when applied at high speed. Same problem occurred at 13200 miles and was repaired by dealer.

Vehicle shakes hard when braking. Also, /had to replace fuel pump at almost 22,000 miles.

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Rotors warped due heat buildup from constant pad contact -- service advisor recommends a new pad type which is supposed to stay away from rotor. Obvious manufacturer quality failure resulting in safety component defect. Read your odi files, this is getting ridiculous. Recall now!!!!.