2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rotor Problems
- 121
- 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.
What owners report
- rotors warped · 31 records
- steering wheel · 30 records
- brake rotors · 28 records
- rotors replaced · 23 records
- front rotors · 18 records
- applying brakes · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 41 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Rotor
Have a recurring issue with my 2001 grand cherokee where violent shaking happens when the brakes are applied at higher speeds. The dealer replaced the calipers and rotors at 13,000 miles per a service bulletin from chrysler. I had same issue again at 19,000 miles, rotors were warped again. I am having same issue now at 26,000 miles and the dealer stated that although this is recurring issue known to them and…
ODI 10068447
Rotor
After having rotors resurfaced three times and having them replaced once, the rotors have once again warped to the point of causing violent shaking of the steering wheel when the brakes are applied. This has become a serious problem and people are going to get hurt if a safety recall is not done. Chrysler seem to believe it is the comsumers problem and they do not want to work with the comsumers on a solution. For…
ODI 10066348
Mechanical · Rotor
Brake rotors on my 2001 jeep grande cherokee have been replaced at 7,968 miles, 14,133 miles, 21,839 miles and the condition is recurring at 26,677 miles. Information from the dealer indicates that this is a problem effective thousands of jeep owners nationwide and daimlerchryster is not cooperating and not taking responsibility for obviously defective equipment that is being replace with defective equipment. Odi -…
ODI 10065706
Pads · Rotor
While driving at any speed and when the brakes were applied there was severe vibration in the brake pedal and steering wheel. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the rotors and the brake pads twice. A technical service bulletin was issued concerning this problem. *ak the consumer stated that the disc were too close to the rotors which caused the excessive heat. The excessive heat caused the rotors to warp.…
ODI 10063527
Rotor
Have experienced pulsation/vibration during braking since owning my 2001 jeep grand cherokee. The pulsation/vibration is moderate to severe, depending on braking speed. Dealer resurfaced the front brake rotors at 13241 and 23328 miles, and, applied tsb 0500302 at 35470 miles. Vehicle now has approximately 45000 miles, and, pulsation/vibration is now ocurring again. I have written daimler chrysler concerning this…
ODI 10064155
Mechanical · Rotor
I have 47000 miles on my 2001 jeep grand cherokee and have had to replace the rotors twice. Once at about 25000 miles and now again at 47000 miles. What a rip off. *ak
ODI 10064112
Rotor
Vehicle experienced vibration when applying the brakes while driving 35-55 mph. Vehicle has been to the dealer on three separate occasions. Dealer turned the front rotors on the first occasion, replaced the front rotors on the second occasion, and turned the front rotors on the third occasion. Currently, the problem recurred with less then 11,500 miles.*ak the rotors kept warping. *tc
ODI 10103369
Rotor
When brakes are applied they pulsate and a high rate of speed cause the steering wheel and vehicle to shake violently. The brakes have been checked and are fine but each time i have to get the rotators turned and the problem seems to resolve for several thousand miles but eventually it returns. I have had the rotators turned 3 times now and the problem has reappeared again with the only alternative now is to have…
ODI 10062593
Rotor
I have had a recurring problem with brake rotors warping to which chrysler has not yet repaired the problem. The warping causes vibrations so severe it makes braking a serious problem, especially at high speed coming off of an interstate highway. *la
ODI 10068116
Rotor
I have a 2001 jeep grand ch. Laredo, which i am the original owner. The brakes acted different that my previous vehical, but i assumed it was the 4 wheel abs. It kept getting worse to the point of almost losing control on hard braking. I went to york motors in prescott to see if there was a brake recall. I was told no and my problem was warped front rotors with out them even looking at the vehical. I went to brake…
ODI 10053163
Rotor
Habitually warping brake rotors. I have now had the rotors/pads/calipers replaced at 8000 miles and, most recently, at 35,000 miles. On what other car would you expect to be out of pocket the cost of replacing pads and rotors every 8,000-17,000 miles? I will not be buying another jeep and i only hope that this serves as a cautionary tale to potential purchasers. *nlm
ODI 10049125
Rotor
Vehicle vibrated and steering wheel shimmied when stopping. Front brake rotors warped with about 18,000 miles. Replaced and stopped. At 27,000 miles it's back. *la
ODI 10047317
Rotor
Rotors warped at 12,000 miles and 22,000 miles with the dealer telling me i drive the car too hard.*ak
ODI 10049060
Pads · Rotor
While applying brakes vehiclem shutters violently. It is hard to control vehicle. *ak
ODI 10044124
Rotor
Rotors on vehicle have warped on three different occasions. The first time was at about 20k miles at which point the rotors were turned. The second was at about 40k miles at which point the dealer performed a tsb and replaced the calipers with a new design to supposedly fix the problem and turned the rotors and put new pads on. The rotors are now warped again despite having the new calipers that were supposed to…
ODI 10056312
Rotor
2001 jeep grand cherokee. Now have 30,000 miles. The rotors were resurfaced at approximately 10000, replaced at 20000 (dealer said not an official recall, but they have had a lot of complaints so no charge), and now again in to be resurfaced (this time at a charge of $100). I take very good care of this car and drive correctly. I do not ride the brakes or "slam" them at any time. How can a car with 30k000miles go…
ODI 10037471
Pads · Rotor
Like many other jgc owners, i also had the rotors and pads replaced after 6000 miles and i need to have them replaced again after 17000 miles. I've had this car for just over two years and i cant imagine any style of driving that would require a new set of brakes every 10,000 miles. *ak
ODI 10033313
Rotor
I have a 2001 jeep grand cherokee limited. The truck as 17,000 miles on it. It is in execellent shape, except.....the brake rotors are burnt out. It is mine understanding from speaking to independent mechanics that jeep installed aluninum brake rotors on there trucks. The grand cherokee weighs almost 4,000 pounds. The weight is too much for the rotors to handle. Which leads to them burning out prematurely. I spoke…
ODI 10030738
Equipment · Rotor
On 8/30/01 at 7,968 at miles front brake rotors and pads were replaced. Same condition occurred and on 8/9/02 at 14,133 miles, caliper kits and front rotors were replaced. Again on 7/16/03 at 21,839 miles front rotors were replaced and brake pads were cleaned up.*ak
ODI 10030744
Rotor
Brake rotors on 2002 jeep grand cherokee required replacement at 2000 miles, 12000 mi.les, and nowv again at 23000 miles.*ak
ODI 10025584
Caliper · Pads · Rotor
I took vehicle in to be checked out for extreme front end vibration while braking and vibration in the steering wheel. I was told that it was caused by the brakes, and that i would need to replace the front rotors/calipers and pads. The dealer informed me that chrysler knew about this problem, and that it happened often on this vehicle. I was also told that even though this make and model was notorious for this…
ODI 10028667
Pads · Rotor
Dealer replaced rotors and pads last year. Again needed to replace rotors. And pads. Consumer states there is a technical service bulletins on this issue. *ak *ts
ODI 10026241
Caliper · Pads · Rotor
I took vehicle in to be checked out for extreme front-end vibration while braking and vibration in the steering wheel. I was told that it is bring caused by the brakes and that i would need to replace the front rotors, calipers and pads. The dealer informed me that chrysler knows about this problem and that it happens often on this vehicle. I was also told that even though this make and model is notorious for this…
ODI 10025345
Rotor
Our 2001 jeep grand cherokee had warped rotors at 12,000 miles. They were replaced. Now the car is at 35,000 miles and they need to be replaced again. I noticed that the warranty only covers brake rotors until 12,000 miles. Given the volume of people experiencing similar problems, it seems to me there is either a defect in the replacement parts or a defect in the design itself. Since brakes are necessary for safe…
ODI 10023035
Rotor
We have less than average use of this jeep. We have already had the rotors changed at 9,000 miles, and now again at 15,000 after 2 years and not covered by warranty. We live in a suburban area and don't use car on rough roads or mountains. We've had jeeps before and never had this kind of horrible breakdown of this part. From all the complaints we see at this site one can easily assume that this part is of very…
ODI 10025326