1. Jeep Grand Cherokee
  2. Problems
  3. 1999
  4. Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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

BandRecords
30–60k mi11
1–30k mi7
60–100k mi6
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 19, 2001 · 60,000 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Brakes. I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee that required a complete front brake job. This included "upgraded" calipers replacement of all front brake components and machining on all rear components. At less than 70,000 miles this seems a little extreme. I have checked with jeep directly and they feel this is not a problem. I see on the complaint list there are quite a few cars that have this issue. What is being done…

    ODI 10047251

  • July 8, 2000 · 10,000 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Purchased 1999 jeep grand cherokee limited in dec of 99. Since that time have had brakes worked on 3 different times, twice by jeep and now midas because of steering wheel shimmy when brakes are applied. Since midas replaced w/upgraded ceramic pads, the problem came back again.*ak

    ODI 10067852

  • August 15, 1999 · 6,000 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    I have had at least 6 full sets of rotors and pads. If i remember correctly, 2 sets have been turned and rotors replaced. On time jeep actually told me my dealer didn't have the right tool so they had me bring it to another dealer!! I have complained and they deny any responsibility. They paid for most of the jobs up to 70k but i have paid for the last several. I moved and can't find my records, and jeep won't…

    ODI 10070818

  • July 1, 1999 · 7,112 miles

    Door · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension

    The brakes and rotors were serviced on 5 different occasions. *ts. The weather strip was loose on the right rear door, also the vehicle pulled to the right. *jb

    ODI 10011789

  • April 5, 1999

    Air Conditioner · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Brakes still squeak after being replaced several times. Air conditioner worked intermittently. There was also a foul odor coming out of it. Had to fill with freon once a month. No air conditioner now. *tt

    ODI 10021266

  • 42,000 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    There was a severe vibration in the steering wheel when the brake were applied. The mechanic indicated stated there was a tsb on this issue to replace the brake calipers, rotors and pads to correct the problem. *jb

    ODI 10065483

  • 39,000 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    When the brake pedal was applied, the entire vehicle vibrated. *jb

    ODI 10055905

  • Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    The automatic transmission does not shift gears properly. Also the vehicle experiences extended stopping distances when depressing the brake pedal which has almost caused a collision. The dealer attempted to repair the vehicle but the problems still exist. Please provide further details. *ph

    ODI 10050097

  • Engine And Engine Cooling · Horn · Interior Lighting · Latch · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    The vehicle experienced multiple problems. The horn failed. The interior lights failed. The door locks were inoperative. The abs light and the brake light came on and remained on. The vehicle overheated when at idle for more than a few minutes. This problem has been addressed more than three times with no resolution. The brakes vibrated and this has been a problem since the first year of purchase. The consumer has…

    ODI 10017423

  • Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Horn · Interior Lighting · Power Train · Rack And Pinion · Rear · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Visibility

    The vehicle experienced the following problems: no horn, interior lights, or door locks, the abs/brakes lights were on, continuous overheating when idled, despite repeated brake work, they were still a problem, the dashlights didn't get bright as normal, hissing noise in the brakes (booster was replaced), blower motor was inoperative along with mode position (replaced blower motor resister wiring harness), front…

    ODI 10015973

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    The brake pedal is hard and when pressing the vehicle shimmies violently. Please provide any additional information. Ph

    ODI 10006406

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Consumer stated the brakes were wearing prematurely due to a bad brake pump.*jb

    ODI 10002588

Catalog parts for this system

Catalog year/make/model rows for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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