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
Driver lost steering control due to warped/cracked right rear brake rotor. Vehicle rolled over landing on roof. Driver partially ejected. Witness behind grand cherokee observed driver fighting with steering wheel prior to rollover.*ak
Crash reported · 1 death
ODI 760483
Air Conditioner · Clutch Assembly · Exterior Lighting · Ignition · Rotor · Unknown Or Other
All dash guages spin around, tachometer is inoperative and speedometer is blank.*jb
ODI 562556
Rotor
Premature brake failure.*ak email consumer letter in reference to a 1999 jeep grand cherokee that is experiencing premature brake failure. This email consumer letter is an add to to the internet voq request # 10052387.*mr
ODI 10052387
Gasoline · Linkages · Rotor · Stabilizer Bar · Unknown Or Other
During activation of brake system traveling at any speed there is a pulsation in the brakes, there is a squeaking noise, and vehicle pulls to the right. Dealership has examined vehicle three times, and failed to remedy the problem. Brake rotors and front stabilizer bars have been replaced.*ak consumer stated there was also a possible oil leak, dealer replaced the tie rod to pitman arm and the real pinion seal, also…
ODI 899695
Rotor
Front brake rotors warp roughly every 12,000 miles, chrysler replaced twice under warranty, chrysler would not cover after 36,000 miles. Causes major front end shaking, makes car very hard to control on hard stops.*ak
ODI 757195
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor
This truck is a lemon, i will never buy american again. The jeep is unsafe rotors warp and cause severe control problems while braking. I will be starting a new web page to get the word out about this unsafe vehicle and return to the faithful nissan family and purchase a pathfinder *ak
ODI 722561
Rotor
Rotors failed- brakes pulsate- dealer resurfaced rotors @ 6,000 and again @12,582. *ak
ODI 722819
Rotor
Vehicle has had rotors replaced 3 times. Last time 5 weeks ago. Vehicle is at dealers at this time for another rotor replacement. When consumer applies brakes, vehicle jerks, and steering wheel shakes. *ak
ODI 879371
Rotor
Rotors warpped, turned @ 19,000 miles, turned again @ 29,000 miles. *ak
ODI 724464
Rotor
Warped rotors at 13,400. Dealer replaced one and turned one. Steering wheel would shudder and brakes pulsate if braking speeds were greater than 50mph. Problem coming back 1000 miles later after "fix" applied by dealer.
ODI 723222
Rotor
The original and replacement front brake rotors failed and were warped, the consumer contacted the dealer who refused to replaced them at no cost because the the vehicle was out of warranty. Nlm
ODI 560958
Pads · Rotor
While driving severe vibration occurs in the steering wheel due to premature wearing or warping of front brake rotors. *ak brake pedal vibrates when brakes are applied and the steering wheel vibrates started at 9000 miles. Rotors and front brake pads were replaced at 12,132 miles. At 16000 miles, the brake pedal started pulsating agian. *yh
ODI 864401
Rotor · Seat Belts
A vibration can be felt in the brake pedal when brakes are applied at any speed. Dealer has yet to be contacted. *ak consumer stated when coming to a stop at highway speed, the steerng wheel vibrates, dealer informed consumer that the front rotors were out of round, driver side seat belt cover snapped off.*slc
ODI 8003536
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor
Rotors have been replaced three times this year, april, august and december. Each time brakes started pulsating. Second incident the brakes actually started seizing up while driving on highway. When the vehicle was stopped and turned off, the brake lights were still on, indicating that the brakes were still engaged. Dealer never questions replacing rotors each time and each time they are under warranty and at no…
ODI 737300
Rotor
When braking there is vibration and pulsation, front rotors have been replaced 4 times due to warping.*ak
ODI 8011503
Rotor
Pulsating and vibration when applying brakes at highway speed, front rotors were replaced at 15000 miles and again at 40000 miles due to being warped.*ak
ODI 8009235
Rotor
Consumer states that since date of purchase the consumer has had the rotors replaced four times and the problem continues. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything. Nlm
ODI 8007909
Rotor
This was the 5th time vehicle has gone in for front brake rotors. Vehicle would shake, shimmy, and jump. Every 3,000 miles rotors had to be changed or replaced. Mechanic stated that it was coming partially from pistons. Consumer will add more information.*ak *slc
ODI 890120
Rotor
Front brake rotors warped at 11,000 26,000 33,000 and 42,000. Each of the first three times the rotors were replaced only to fail again.the last time the rotors were cut and i have less than 1,000 on the cut rotors thus far.each time the dealer and mfg. Rep blame it on driving habits. In discussing with other jeep owners this seems to be a common problem and also sveral service stations in the area are seeing this…
ODI 732629
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Front · Rotor
When braking at high speedsjeep wobbles on front right side. Jeep was taken to dealership on august 4, 1999. There, the rotors were either turned/ grinded. Please provide any furhter information. *ak
ODI 860349
Rotor
Rotors were found to be warped. Had them turned and in less than 12,000 miles experiencing same problem.*ak
ODI 740179
Disc · Door · Fuel Pump · Rotor
When appyling brakes extreme vibrations occurs within front wheels due to pads / rotors and calipers prematurely wearing out, cause unknown. *ak dealer has replaced warped rotors and brakes several times, consumer has even had recall work done on rotors which is not resolving problem. Door panel warped and splitting at bottom, dealer replaced. Vehicle hard to start in the morning time, dealer replaced faulty fuel…
ODI 894209
Rotor
Brake rotors continually warp with low miles,replaced 3 times ,now @ 44400 miles. *ak
ODI 761264
Rotor
At approximately 10,000 miles both front brake rotors became warped/distorted. Warping was due to materials used in manufacturing of rotors. Brake rotor warping occurred again at approximately 16,000 miles. Vehicle currently has 24,500 miles on it, and defect has occurred again. Dealership was attempting to repair defect. However, manufacturer was not supporting dealership efforts in correcting this defect. Please…
ODI 888346
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor
Extreme pulsation in front brakes. Rotors have been cut once, replaced at 30,000 miles, and now doing it again.*ak
ODI 722315