Three problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 1999 Jeep Laredo. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Bought Jeep grand cherokee used from a dealer with 34. 600 miles on it - brakes seemed fine then. Soon after brakes started squealing and then vibrating - the latter became really violent by the time I had 52,000 miles on the vehicle. I replaced the front pads and the rotors with used ones that were turned. The vibration stopped but the rears were squealing by then. I turned the rotors and replaced the rear pads at 58. 000 miles. At 60,000 miles it is beginning to vibrate again and the squeal is very pronounced again. I have since learned that this is a common problem with this year and model. . . To the point where they should have been recalled long ago. This is a safety issue: I almost lost control at 55 mph when I had to hit the brakes somewhat forcefully. The dealer told me a fix will cost $800. 00 just for the fronts to solve the warping brake rotor problem. I understand that there is no backing plate on this vehicle so that when it rains cold water splashes directly on the hot components. It certainly appears to be a design issue, so I wonder where the ntsb has been on this one. . . ? Chrysler is just waiting it out so it doesn't have to do anything about it - especially a 4-5 year old vehicle now.
Experiencing problems with the drivers side door lock. It makes a loud buzzing sound when unlocking using the remote or manually. The door will unlock but won't lock. Alarm will sound even if door is unlocked when opened and remote has been used to lock all other doors. I have also had to have the front rotors and brake pads replaced twice in the last year.
Caller stated: every time brakes are depressed, the front suspension pulsates/vibrates. Caller received a service bulletin with instructions to completely replace the brake system. Rotors and pads have been serviced several times.