1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 37
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 37 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 8 records
- brake pads · 7 records
- rotors pads · 7 records
- front brakes · 5 records
- brake pedal · 5 records
- front brake · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
99 jeep grand cherokee purchased 4/2003. Front brakes shudders at road/highway speeds of 40-65mph. Acquired this/tsb from sd school district automotive shop. This/tsb requires replacement of akebono front calipers from teves. After replacement the problem didn't cease. Did some analyzing myself, found that rear brake pads were cracked. Replaced the whole rear brake components and the problem ceased until after rear…
ODI 10360822
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited. Multiple times the left front brake caliper freezes (seizes) onto the rotor causing the vehicle to violently shake and pull to the left, warping the rotor and damaging the brake pads. I have replaced the rotors and brake pads but after a short period of time it happens again. It seems to be triggered by using the brakes frequently, for example when braking going down hills.…
ODI 10355923
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System · Driveline · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Parking Brake · Seat Belts · Seats · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure · Visibility
My 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited w/42,000 miles. Yes . Not a typo . 42,000, orignal owner & "scared to death" to drive this suv. I have alot of the already problems, that have been reported. Had to pay many, w/my own cash. This suv schould have came in 1 color "lemon yellow". It is an accident watng to happen. The recent problem is now i have no a/c-heat or defroster. Ths is due, to failure of the automatic temp…
ODI 10283677
Air Conditioner · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee ltd, also referred to as wj. In the 2 years i have own this jeep certain problems came up. Apart from the issue with the front brakes warping the rotors, and needing upgraded calipers and new rotors replaced. Which the dc dealers didn't want to acknowledgments other issue and equally troublesome and probably dangerous is the current issue of the hvac system no working properly. This…
ODI 10175820
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When i apply brakes the vehicle vibrates and shakes. Daimler chrysler manufactured 1999 jeep grand cherokee automobiles with defective brake component, including calipers and rotors. When brake pedal is applied the automobile manifest pulsation and shaking causing me to loose control of the truck. I called daimler chrysler and they gave me a phone number to call which was a claims adm. [redacted]. *jb
ODI 10164837
Mechanical · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Loss of vehicle control during braking while traveling at highway speed. No injury sustained however that was only due to the skill and attentivness of the driver. Failure caused by factory defective braking system. Ongoing problem endemic to the vehicle, repaired four times during first 46000 miles. *nm
ODI 10145250
Engine · Rack And Pinion · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
1999 grand cherokee jeep, brake failure and head gasket replaced. *bf the consumer stated while driving and without warning, the vehicle seized up. The vehicle was towed to a garage who replaced the transfer case, rack and pinion, and spider gears. *jb
ODI 10115214
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Third time in as many years the brakes (pads and rotors) have had to be replaced. Violent pulsing on brake pedal, at highway speeds steering wheel shakes violently because of front brakes pulsing. Major safety hazard to occupants and those in other vehicles. *jb
ODI 10111865
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes puslisating and vibration in steering wheel with braking. Brakes repaired/replaced twice with no relief. Problem still exist.
ODI 10082569
Parking Brake · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Service brake would not release. Brake caused violent vehicle vibration and feedback to steering wheel. Steering wheel vibrated so violently it was difficult to hold. Brakes would not release and allow wheels to spin freely. Mileage dropped off to 7 mpg from 16 mpg or so. Service brake fluid reservoir seemed to be filling back up? Brake linings were wearing away and smoking. One rotor which was not scored prior to…
ODI 10049383
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicle was purchesed used, and within 10,000 miles the front brakes started to vibrate and the pedal pulsed when applied. Dealership said daimler chrysler knew of the problem but no recall. Replaced brakes at cost of $570. Less than 17k miles later the brakes are worse than they were prior to having them fixed. What does it take, and when does a recall get initiated?
ODI 10128439
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brake rotors and pads replaced every 3,000-4,000 miles...the last time vehicle was taken for problem, the rotors, pads and calipers were replaced. Dealer claimed it was driver abuse for premature wear of brake parts...i was furious! Now after 4,000 miles. Brakes are shot...violent steering when applying brakes at 50+.... *jb
ODI 10023639
Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
This is my sixth replacement of the rotors and chrysler has informed me that they will not be responsible for the defective parts continuing to fail. The dealer states that approximately 1,000 customers have had replacement rotors installed and more than 20% continue to return because of pulsation and brake problems. I believe that there should be a recall after countless thousands of customers like myself have had…
ODI 10023413
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Purchased vehicle 1/29/99. Began experiencing dangerous shaking and vibration during breaking around 20000 miles. On 9/15/00 replaced brake pads and rotors at 29503 miles. Shaking and vibration during resumed. Replaced rotors at 48532 miles on 11/14/01. Dangerous shaking and vibration resumed during breaking at highway speeds, often resulting in difficulty controlling the vehicle. At 68918 miles replaced brake pads,…
ODI 10021513
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I purchased a new 1999 jeep grand cherokee in may 1999. After 11,000 miles this vehicle began shuddering when braking at speeds above 35 mph. I took the car back to the dealer and the front rotors and pads were replaced under the warranty. At 27,000 miles (nov. 2002) the problem returned . This time the warranty has expired. The dealer said they would provide the parts at no charge but i would have to pay for the…
ODI 10021472
Driveline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
In april of 2002 i purchased a used 1999 jeep grand cherokee from a local dealer because it had only 14000 miles on it. I have had to replace the brake rotors and pads due to vibration 2 times. At 46000 miles i put new tires on this to quiet a noise problem. Now at 65000 miles the noise is extreme coming from drive train. I was told today there is a defect in the ring/pinion gear assemblies used on the 99/00 model…
ODI 10019258
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Between 45k-$65k miles have had continuous problems with the front brakes. Rotors have been replaced and re-machined twice, most recently advised to upgrade to aftermarket ceramic pads, 10k miles later exact problem has returned. Brakes pulse at all speeds once warm, both during driving and particularly when applied causing vehicle and steering wheel to shimmy. 80% of my driving is highway and this is completely…
ODI 10018401
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
A severe shaking of the vehicle when brakes are applied. This has been going on for about 5 months, and is getting worse. Was told by a dealer "dick hannah" in washington, chrysler would not pay for any problems though chrysler has a substantial amount of complaints against them. I found a local company to fix the problem for about $200 less than the dealer. I am still very pissed-off about the customer service of…
ODI 10014005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The dealer replaced the brakes and rotors yet the problem occurred again. *nlm
ODI 10015555
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The dealer recommended the front brake rotors, pads, and calipers on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee be replaced at a cost of $400. This is due to a service bulletin issued by chrysler in early 2002. Although chrysler recommends this kit for 1999 jeep grand cherokees, it will only cover the cost of this change for vehicles currently under warranty. The dealer told me the original caliper design was a two piston…
ODI 10013560
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When the brake was applied, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.*jb
ODI 10009081
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While traveling about 30mph on the highway and without prior warning. The check engine light came on and the abs braking light appear on the dashboard. There was smoke coming from the front passenger side wheel. The dealership is aware of the problem. Ts
ODI 8021967
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When braking hard the vehicle's front end vibrated severely. There is a tsb 05-003-02 for this issue. *nlm
ODI 10015574
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving at 45-50 mph the vehicle started pulling to the right,steering wheel shimmied, and smoke came from under the hood. The dealership indicated that the brake calipers had locked up and caught on fire. Dealership replaced the calipers,rotor,pads etc,. Problem recurred. *nlm
Fire reported
ODI 10002411
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Purchased used 12/01 pulsating while braking returned to dealer a number of times was told i was not braking properly on hills. Replaced bakes, rotors and calipers problem has reoccured recently. Dealer says to contact jeep, i did they say, no recall no relief.
ODI 10071178
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