2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Disc Problems

August 8, 2001

Disc

Rotors warped due heat buildup from constant pad contact -- service advisor recommends a new pad type which is supposed to stay away from rotor. Obvious manufacturer quality failure resulting in safety component defect. Read your odi files, this is getting ridiculous. Recall now!!!!*ak

ODI 750125

August 1, 2001

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Disc

When brakes are applied it is hard to steer and vehicle starts to vibrate. To stop vehicle consumer has to ease up on the brakes. Dealer will inspect vehicle.*ak

ODI 895382

August 1, 2001

Disc

Pulsating in brake pedal on low speed, vibrations at high speeds, and constant squeaking, occured at appx. 9,000 miles. Front brakes and rotors replaced at 13,000 miles. Dealer indicates brakes are fine but the problems continue.*ak

ODI 750313

July 25, 2001

Disc

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

ODI 750475

July 6, 2001

Disc

Vehicle suddenly exhibited violent shimmy when applying brakes, surprising the driver, and creating vehicle control difficulty. Dealer charges $30 just to check for possible safety defect.*ak

ODI 751383

July 1, 2001

Disc

When applying brakes, it caused steering wheel to vibrate severely. Vehicle has been to dealer's shop on four occasions and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information. *ak

ODI 899578

July 1, 2001

Disc

Vehicle had excessive vibration in steering column when brakes were applied. Dealer replaced warped front rotors and brake pads. Now 4,000 miles later vibration is beginning to happen again, will be taking to dealer for fix but most likely at my expense since 12month 12,000 mile warranty is up. After reading all inputs from grand cherokee owners i believe this problem must be a known manufacturer defect or design…

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ODI 756166

July 1, 2001

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission · Delivery · Disc · Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Crash reported

ODI 751982

June 5, 2001

Axle Shaft · Disc

Steering wheel vibrates during highway speed braking, all rotors and pads replaced @ 9180 mi. 3 rotors resurfaced and one replaced again @16356 mi. - vehicle whistles at speed greater than 15 mph. Dealer replaced 'pitted bearings' in front differential @ 18235 mi..*ak

ODI 749331

May 27, 2001

Disc

Vehicle vibrates violently at highway speeds. At low speeds vehicle shakes enough to be annoying. Consumer was told by sales manager problem would fix by itself. Service mechanic urged consumer to drive in a lower gear. Consumer has been waithing 2 weeks to speak to a factory representative.*ak

ODI 894121

May 23, 2001

Disc

The rotors and pads were damaged from over heating. This sounds like a problem that a lot of others has had. I feel this is a very big safety problem and should be looked into. I do not feel brakes should fail in this short of time. Thank you for your help.*ak

ODI 748723

May 9, 2001

Differential Unit · Disc

Consumer stated when the brakes are applied, there is a severe vibration, the dealer replaced the front pads and rotors.*jb

ODI 564846

May 1, 2001

Disc

Car with about 10k miles has braking problem. At over 50 mph, steering shimmies and shakes. Difficult to brake. Dealer says rotors need to be replaced. Rotors are not available, on backorder. Other jeeps having same problem? Dealer expects me to pick up cost of over $400. Seems like a mfg. Defect on a relatively new car. Must drive in current condition until brake rotors are deliver. Dangerous situation. *ak

ODI 746542

April 19, 2001

Disc · Horn

There was pulsation when applying the brakes at high and low speeds. Dealer replaced front pads and matched mounted rotors. *ak *tt

ODI 8006809

April 12, 2001

Disc

There is a defect in the brake pads/rotors. The front brake pads/rotors have been replaced two times, mileage 11,467 and 18,466. The second replacement the service department put on a new updated pad that was supposed to solve the problem. Not quite. Presently the car is in the service department getting all 4 rotors grinded down. I am currently fighting for warranty coverage. I have been through the arbitration…

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ODI 756867

April 11, 2001

Disc

Consumer states while driving he noticed a significant vibration when braking, upon calling dealership and checking warranty consumer found that brakes were warranted for 12000 miles, front brake pads and front rotors were replaced. *jb

ODI 560920

April 5, 2001

Disc

There is rapid vibration in front cab part of vehicle when applying brakes at over 40 mph. Contacted dealer. *ak

ODI 8007215

March 1, 2001

Disc

Consumer states steering wheel vibrates violently while braking at various speeds, front rotors were replaced twice and turned twice, dealership states they will not fix problem again, consumer was told by dealer that they see this problem with this type of vehicle everyday. *jb

ODI 785016

February 21, 2001

Disc

High pulsating in brakes, only warr. 12,000 miles,should have recall, very unsafe, had rotors turned and new pads, same problem starting again, i have not found a 2000 grand chreokee owner that has over 12,000 miles on it that has not had the same problem. *ak

ODI 747425

February 13, 2001

Disc

Exact problem as described in service bulletin number 050100a. This is likely to recur!. No safety defect mentioned. *ak

ODI 742613

February 1, 2001

Disc

Last year vehicle was taken in for a shimmy. When traveling over 50 mph the vehicle shakes very badly. Took to a mechanic and they replaced rotors and brake pads. Six thousand miles late, vehicle started to shake just a little. Took back to dealer and they couldn't duplicate the problem. Every 15 to 20 miles rotor need changing. Consumer feels its very unsafe.*ak

ODI 8005498

January 9, 2001

Disc

Brake rotors and pad have to be replaced every 25000 miles. Brakes pedal goes all the way to the floor. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak

ODI 8002168

January 3, 2001

Disc

Leased vehicle on 7/10/02. Brakes began to pulse and pull to right on application at about 6000 miles. Dealer machined front rotors and replaced pads under warranty at 7897 miles. Same situation at 20000 miles. Dealer turned front rotors at 24767 miles and called it "courtesy". Said warranty on brakes, rotors only 12000mi. Service manager advised this is common problem on 99-00 jeeps and he spends much time turning…

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ODI 764060

January 1, 2001

Disc · Pads

Steering column had vibration that has been getting progressively worse. Took vehicle to a dealership that examined vehicle. Dealership determined that rotors were warped and had to be resurfaced. Also, pads had to be replaced. *ak *jb

ODI 888592

December 1, 2000

Disc

Please help me i bough a new car from these dealer and i am having problems with the front end. I bought these car in july of 2000 and the brake pads/rotors have been replace 3 times already the first time was on december 2000, the second time was on june 2001 and the third time now was november 2001. The third time i had to pay because my car was over the 12,000 thousand mile warranty. We spoke to the general…

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ODI 756406