1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rotor Problems
- 345
- 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 345 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- rotors replaced · 28 records
- brake rotors · 25 records
- front rotors · 21 records
- applying brakes · 18 records
- rotors pads · 18 records
- steering wheel · 16 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 43 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Rotor · Suspension
I own a 1999 grand cherokee limited jeep. The front rotor disk has warped due to the heat created when applying the brakes. As a result the steering wheel vibrates violently on the application of the brakes. The rotor & calipers have been changed! When will chrysler help to resolve an issue, which is obviously a manufacturing fault? *tr
ODI 10197745
Equipment · Rotor
Front disc brake rotors warp causing vehicle front end to shake when braking, vehicle has chrysler's latest and greatest brake pad and rotor kit installed. *jb
ODI 10178821
Rotor
Brake rotors warping. I have had the rotor turn and even replaced and yet the rotors seem to warp. Braking is often light never ever under emergency conditions. *cn
ODI 10213666
Caliper · Pads · Rotor
Dt*: the contact stated at 40 mph, the vehicle wobbled and the brakes pulsated while pressure was applied to the pedal. Also, the abs light illuminated intermittently. The dealer replaced the front rotors, calipers and pads, which corrected the problem for a short time. The vehicle has been to the dealer for this problem several times to have the rotors turned or replaced. The average time between failures is about…
ODI 10158660
Rotor
Dt*: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal at various speeds the vehicle vibrates. The dealer has replaced the rotors four times, but did not remedy the problem. The vehicle becomes unsafe when the brakes are applied at highway speeds. It is difficult to maintain control of the vehicle. Because of vibration. Contact would be fearful if his wife was driving in such conditions. *ak
ODI 10154982
Rotor
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal the steering wheel shimmied and the brake pedal pulsated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for inspection. The dealer replaced the front and back rotors ten separate times. After each replacement of the rotors, the vehicle operated normally for six months and the brake problem reoccurred. *ak updated 5/30/2006 -…
ODI 10153961
Caliper · Rotor
Dt*: the contact stated while braking at any speed, the steering wheel shakes. The dealership replaced the rotors four times, but this has not fixed the problem. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop that determined the calipers need to be replaced. When shaking occurs the vehicle seems to have less stopping power. A driver unaccustomed to wheel shaking when braking could lose control of the vehicle.…
ODI 10153598
Rotor
Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at various speeds, there was a pulsation within the brakes. The vehicle was seen by a dealer and the rotors were replaced. The problem persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. It was determined the rotors were warped and needed to be replaced again. It got progressively worse with increased mileage until they shuddered and grabbed. The problem…
ODI 10153589
Rotor
1999 jeep grand cherokee brake problems. Rotors on the jeep have been turned and replaced. Jeep has only 20,000 (twenty thousand) miles. Jeep front end shutters violently and brake pedal pulsates when applying brakes. Dealer said this is normal on jeep grand cherokee and will no longer replace rotors. He recommended i downshift to stop (automatic transmission)*jb
ODI 10159826
Rotor
Dt: consumer complained about front brake problems. The front brakes shimmied and pulsated excessively. At times, the consumer feels like he is going to lose control of the car because of the shimmy. Dealer stated the rotors were warped. There are 69,000 miles on the vehicle. Consumer has been having this problem since 7. The problem occurred approximately 10,000 miles after rotors have been replaced or machined.*ak
ODI 10127668
Rotor
We purchased this vehicle aug 2001. By april 23 02 rotors were warped and needed turned. (36617 miles) front and rear brake pads again replaced 43734 miles. Davis-moore replaced the rotors june 2 05 with 68278 miles. This means that every 16000 miles the brakes need replaced?
ODI 10124408
Rotor
In 1999 jeep grand cherokee, brakes get a heavy pulsation due to apparently warped rotors. Dealer resurfaced, turned rotors on three previous occasions, but problem returns about 8-10,000 miles later probably due to use of same faulty parts. Car now has 103k miles and dealer won't try to fix again. When stopping, car shakes at an unsafe level.
ODI 10125974
Rotor
When applying the brakes from 35-40 mph the vehicle would severely shake/vibrate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer replaced the front rotors and pads. *jb
ODI 10109789
Rotor
Jeep grand cherokee front brakes continuously have rotor problems. Extreme vibration/shimmy/grabbing front brakes at all speeds. Dealer says warped rotors are common and nothing can be done to prevent this from happening. Rotors must be urned/replaced every few thousand miles.*ak
ODI 10105814
Mechanical · Rotor
Since i owned this vehicle it has been a hazard safety for me and my family.i can honestly say im afraid even to sell it and pass the problem on to someone else.until someone gets killed is when jeep will finally due something about it.the brakes and rotors are constantly warping or failing.constant shuddering/vibrating in slow speed stop and high speed decelaration stop.on this site alone there is 326 complaints…
ODI 10100831
Caliper · Rotor
I purchased this jeep used with around 25k miles on it. After bout 1 year of driving my rotors started to vibrate when brake applied. After a couple days of this my drivers side brake caliper locked up while my family and i were out for a ride. I pulled over to see my rotor glowing red, i left the vehicle parked there over night replaced rotor, pads, and a new caliper. Within 2 months same thing occurred with the…
ODI 10118312
Rotor
4th time i'm replacing rotors/pads on '99 jeep gr cherokee, vehicle has 52,000 miles...replacing rotors every 10,000 miles? Ridiculous!!!! Braking on the highway at around 55 mph, whole vehicle shudders with high chance of lost of control of front end. This is a life threatening defect, why isn't jeep doing something?
ODI 10086622
Rotor
The front brake rotors wore out prematurely. The dealership repaired the problem twice, but problem recurred. *ak *sc
ODI 10097515
Caliper · Pads · Rotor
Had front brakes serviced may 2003 new rotors, pads. August 2004 had to have new calipers, pads and rotors resurfised. Because calipers failed and almost started tire on fire. Told there is a service bulliten ref putting on different calipers. *ak
ODI 10086299
Rotor
Front brake rotors continuously warping on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee. Chrysler refuses to ultimately fix the problem or continue to pay for repairs. Brakes vibrate loudly when breaking at speeds above 35 mph. Vehicle has been in for this problem 3 times and car only has 36,000+ miles on it. Repairs only last a few months before problem recurs rather suddenly, causing brakes to "shimmy" with loud vibrations.…
ODI 10082472
Caliper · Pads · Rotor
Dealer replaced at 11,000 miles the front rotors and pads. At 16,000 miles, the front rotors and pads were replaced. At 35,000 miles the rotors were resurfaced and the pads were replaced. At 45, 000 miles the dealership indicated they needed to replace the calipers, and install a bigger caliper. *ak the warping front rotors caused pulsating brake pedal and an uncontrollable steering wheel. *sc *nm
ODI 10081950
Rotor
The brake rotors on 1999 jeep grand cheerokee warped every 7-10,000 miles. This is well documented on the web. Jeep has issued all new brake parts (rotors, pads,calipers) but refuses to pay for the retrofit.*ak
ODI 10080638
Pads · Rotor
Brakes do not react properly when trying to stop. Rotors and pads were serviced at least three times. Manufacturer examined vehicle, and stated no defects were found.*ak
ODI 10091695
Rotor
I bought a "5-star certifed " low mileage 1999 jeep grand cherokee from russwood motors. Lincoln, ne. Brake pulsation was noted on test drive,and dealer agreed to correct before delivery. Again after a short time and very few miles, the puslation reappeared. Russwood again agreed to correct this. Later this pulsation came back, worse. I had the brakes serviced at another location. Later, last winter the pulsation…
ODI 10072896
Rotor
Brake problems on 1999 jeep grand cherokee.rotors warped as per defect on calipers. Jeep made a fix or i, but makes you pay for it. Must change rotors everytime brakes are changed due to defect. This also affects braking. This is what caused accident. Brakes will pulsate when rotors warp, and make braking harder.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 10075131