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
Braking shudder at 55 mph and higher caused by apparent rotor warping. This warpage has happened several times; therefore, rotors have been turned several times to present at which time now i needed replacement. With new replacement rotors it is still exhibiting violent shudder. Technical service bulletin has addressed this problem with suggestion to replace another item as well, a caliper assembly but there is no…
ODI 10074491
Pads · Rotor
While driving there was severe vibration in the front end of the vehicle. Dealership replaced the rotors and pads six times, but problem recurred. *ak
ODI 10061579
Rotor
While braking 50-60 mph there was heavy vibration in the front end. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10063063
Rotor
1999 jeep grand cherokee limited. Have had numerous incidents with the brake rotors warping. I've replaced them twice up to this point and they are requiring a 3rd fix. Currently the vehicle has 64,000 miles on it. I'm averaging 20,000 miles between replacements. Jeep knows about this problem since the brake rotors are on a national backorder but i was told by the service manager that my problems were an "isolated…
ODI 10058672
Rotor
Bad brake rotors. I have replaced rotors twice. I have only 62k. Very violent shaking, and shimming. The shaking even continues after brake pedal is released.i believe this is a defect by a manufacturer.*ak
ODI 10058406
Rotor
WARPED BRAKE ROTORS AT 25,000 MILES
ODI 10057109
Caliper · Rotor
1999 jeep grand chereokee,front disc brakes keep going out. Rotors goes out of round, about every 15000 miles, due to poor rotor and caliper design. Jeep (and dealers) know this is a problem because there is tsb regarding the issue with the fix being new rotors and calipers of a different design, but they won't do anything to fix it, without costing $500+ to the consumer. Accident waiting to happen.*ak
ODI 10055125
Rotor
Warped rotors on 1999 jeep grand cherokee even after the caliper upgrade. Its a reaccuring problem for many grand cherokee owners.*ak
ODI 10055119
Rotor
Front brake rotors warped at 20,000 miles and were replaced. Now they have warped again at 36,000 miles and must be replaced.*ak
ODI 10058383
Caliper · Pads · Rotor
1999 jeep cherokee. Warped and continous problems with rotors and calipers. Problem continues shortly after having them fixed repeatedly. The pulsations at high speeds(55mph) are violent.saw the same/similar complaints by many others. Dealer says chrysler not responsible. How many times can you afford to fix the same problem? Something that has no remedy must be a design fault.*ak
ODI 10045772
Pads · Rotor
Consumer had the 5th set of new rotors and pads put on. While searching nhtsa website saw there were many complaints on brake problems. *ak
ODI 10046323
Caliper · Rotor
My 1999 jeep grand chrerokee has a significant brake system problem requiring turning of the rotors at approximately 9,000 miles and replacement of the brakes and rotors at approximately 19,000, 36,000, and 51,000 miles(approximate mileages based on memory but i can provide detailed service records if needed) each time replacement was required to eliminate a severe vibration (which felt like i was driving over rough…
ODI 10045895
Rotor
Have had the rotors replaced five times at 48,000 miles. The vehicle's front end shakes uncontrollably when brakes are applied at 50 mph. At low speeds pulsation and vibration in the front end occurs. Unacceptable that every 3-5000 miles i need to replace the rotors and pads. I cannot afford that. When is chrysler/jeep going to rectify the problem? When enough deaths or law suits are filed?*ak
ODI 10052300
Automatic Transmission · Rotor
When braking brakes squeaked. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced the brakes every 12,000 miles. Also, automatic transmission gear indicator failed to engage properly. *ak
ODI 10044613
Automatic Transmission · Power Window Devices And Controls · Rotor
Had car 1 yr, 62,xxx mi; when we test drove with 36,xxx miles, the brakes shook violently when braking; dealer installed new rotors; 3 months later i replaced brakes; 3 months after that vibrating again - rotors turned and replaced brakes again; brakes are squeaking again now; in shop for third time for transmission problems - slips gears, clunking in low gears, won't shift, surges ahead when stopping; revs up prior…
ODI 10039094
Pads · Rotor
Ongoing replacement of rotors and pads. After 108000 miles i have had at least 5 sets, turned rotors at least 2x and now they need it again. Chrysler says i have to pay $500 to fix. Absolutley absurd!!!!!!!!*ak
ODI 10037256
Automatic Transmission · Rotor
BRAKES/ROTORS,TRANSMISSION. *AK
ODI 10031132
Caliper · Rotor
Defective brake calipers resulting in warping of brake rotors. This causes uncontrolled severe vibration in the front end and steering wheel under high speed braking maneuvers. Daimler-chrysler has identified this manufacturing defect in a technical service bulletin, but refuses to pay for repairs. My extended warranty company refuses liablility since it is a known manufacturing defect that should be covered by the…
ODI 10031064
Rotor
When the brakes were applied, the vehicle vibrated.*ak. The brakes applied themselves and failed to release which caused them to heat up. There were numerous repairs made on the vehicle. Consumer felt the vehicle wasn't safe for his wife so therefore, he sold it. *ph. The rotors were replaced on numerous occasions. *jb
ODI 10031299
Rotor
I have a 1999 jeep grand cherokee ltd with 40,000 miles. Recently the brakes began to fail. The dealer says the 1999 design is defective brakes are too small for vehicle weight. Jeep recommends the defective rotors be replaced with a larger rotor. Jeep takes no responsibility for their mistake. Wonder how many rollovers occur when your oem brakes are too small to stop you?*ak
ODI 10028886
Rotor
Have to replace brake rotors for the third time. *ak
ODI 10028350
Rotor
Front rotors on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee warped due to manufacturer defect. I replaced the rotors with aftermarket rotors. *ak
ODI 10058599
Rotor
Since i purchased the my 1999 grand cherokee i have had the vehicle into the dealer for brake repairs seven (7) times at intervals ranging from 2,000 to 12,000 miles. The problem has always been pulsating/chattering at high speed braking...an unsafe condition. The dealer has always repaired the brakes at no cost to me. Repairs have generally been replacing the calipers and turning the rotors. The rotors were…
ODI 10028620
Rotor
I purchased my 1999 grand cherokee in october 1999. Within the first 3 months, i had the rotors turned. Within the first year, i had the rotors resurfaced another two times, had them replaced and had new front pads put on. Within the next two years of ownership, i had the rotors resurfaced at least three time and had the replaced one time. I'm now in my fourth year of owning the vehicle and again replaced the…
ODI 10026084
Engine · Power Train · Rotor · Seat Belts · Suspension · Unknown Or Other · Visibility
Broken window motor, seat belt mounting bolts, leaking rear shock absorbers, etc...*mr the consumer felt jeep should fix the outstanding problems with the axles and the transmission and give a warranty for the power train. The vehicle experienced a noise while in motion. Also the broken window lift leaked, the rear absorbers failed, the rear passenger window leaked air, the seat belt mounting bolts failed,and a…
ODI 10029353