Nine problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 1999 Jeep Laredo. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Have had brakes on this vehicle worked on 7 times since purchased new. Only has approximately 70k miles. All seemed to be the result of warped rotors. Latest incident check engine light went on, had head gasket replaced, serpentine belt replaced and t-stat.
Front end shakes violently if slightest bump in road; also has shaken when slowing. 5 mechanics cannot find any problem in front end. Replaced tie rod ends hoping to fix problem, to no avail. Also, defective rear rotors had to be replaced. Only 42,000 miles on this truck.
The brakes have failed making the ability to stop the vehicle difficult. Taken for repair of the rotors for a total of 3 times, but the problem is still occurring. Manufacturer was notified by consumer.
Purchased a 1999 Jeep grand cherokee Laredo on 12/23/2002 with 36400 miles on it. I have had the front brake rotors replaced twice in 4 months. Now the rear differential I. E. Rear wheel bearings need to be replaced. Estimated to have $800. 00 in repair, and Jeep is making a horrible whining, grinding noise. Company refuses to stand by their product. Current mileage 52,000. I have been told that this particular part should last the lifetime of the vehicle. Another mechanic told us this year and model that Jeep is known for this trouble along with the brake problem. Why doesn't someone make Jeep CO. Accountable for mechanical defects?.
I bought a 99 Jeep grand cherokee lorado with the extended warranty, I was told it was bumper to bumper, but when the brakes needed to be redone and the rotors warped the company told me they are only covered to 15,000 miles, and that they wouldn't replace the rotors that warped because they aren't covered anyomore. Since I purchased the truck with 35,000 miles on it and the extended warranty covers it to 100,000, I think that Chrysler should replace the rotors that were bad to begin with.
Rotors are warped. While traveling there is vibration inside of steering wheel. Dealership is aware of problem.
Brake rotors are warped every 15,000 mph. Dealership is aware of problem.
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.
Have had to have the rotors fixed 4 times in 65,000. Car shakes violently in front and difficulty stopping at speeds in excess of 35 mph. Have never had a vehicle with as many brake problems as this Jeep has had. Normally brakes should not require repair for the first 45,000 miles. The brake system has engineering flaws. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****768320.