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
After 15000 miles, the rotors were so warped as to make braking hazardous. Chrysler turned the rotors. At 25000 miles, we complained about the brakes again, and were told they were fine. At 36700 miles, the rotors are now warped again, and i'm told that while chrylser knows that its a defect, they will not cover it - and they have even come out with a fix, that costs $450, which they won't cover. *jb
ODI 10021484
Pads · Rotor
Brake rotors were done at 12,000 miles, and again at 31,000 pads/ rotors to the front and rear. *ak
ODI 10022687
Rotor
I have had to repair my brakes due to warped rotors 3 times and am currently in need of a 4th brake repair due to the same problem. My vehicle only had 14,844 miles when it was repaired the 1st time. I inquired at the time why i would need a brake repair at such low mileage. The service manager said, "you have a 4wheel drive vehicle and they wear out the brakes easily, the brakes are not made heavy enough for the…
ODI 10020636
Equipment · Rotor
My 2001 jeep grand cherokee has to the shop twice for the same complaint. The car shimmies very bad above 40 mph when the brake is applied. I only have 18,700 total miles on the car. The first incident occurred at approximately 8500 miles and the dealer replaced the required parts according to the technical bulletin issued by daimler chrysler. The second time (same exact shimmy indication), i was told that the…
ODI 10019008
Rotor
With less than 12000 miles the steering wheel and front end would shake upon applying pressure to the brakes. The jeep was taken in and "rotors were adjusted." this took care of the problem until approximately 48000 miles where the dealer reported an "engineering defect" with the brake system and that a temporary fix for $129.00 could be done, but they said i would be back in after 10,000 miles so i felt i had no…
ODI 10016391
Pads · Rotor
Rotors and front brakes were replaced at 28,000 miles. The first time was april 2003, and in second time july 2004. The problem had not been resolved. *ak
ODI 10087282
Rotor
Problems with brakes hopping on 2001 jeep grand cherokee laredo. Have had this problem since 20,000 miles. Will be replacing the front brakes at 54,000 miles. Found many other jeep owners having the same problem on the internet. *nlm
ODI 10013714
Rotor
Brakes pulsate; while braking, vibrations occur throughout body of vehicle and steering assembly. Vehicle in four times for repairs, no fixes yet as of this date. Occurs during light, moderate and hard braking applications. Chrysler acknowledge that rotors warp within a short time frame. *nlm
ODI 10013568
Caliper · Rotor
Dt: the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. It has defective brake rotors. Chrysler replaced them once at no charge. At 24,000 miles had to replace the two front rotors on march 2003 . After driving another 25,000 miles the front and rear rotors had to be replaced. Currently, consumer is having all four rotors replaced again . A total of six rotors were replaced on this vehicle. Due to the defective rotors…
ODI 10125970
Caliper · Rotor
2001 grand cherokee-rotors and calipers- defective causing severe pulsating of steering wheel upon braking.
ODI 10007931
Rotor
I own a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. This model has been the subject of 4 nhtsa service bulletins regarding the premature wear and or/failure of the front brake rotors, yet daimler-chrysler refused to repair the problem at their own cost. I have paid a total of $852.00 on two separate occasions to repair the same problem. The first time the rotors failed was at 29,000 miles (well under the warranty). I again had to…
ODI 10005124
Rotor
The front brakes in the consumer's 2001 jeep grand cherokee failed twice within 62000 miles. *nm the consumer stated the manufacturer makes faulty rotors that warp, that caused the front brakes to pulsate so bad the consumer had difficulty coming to a stop. *jb
ODI 10115663
Rotor
Front brake rotors have warped, causing deminished stopping distance, and control of vehicle during braking (steering wheel shudders). Dealer will not cover under warranty, even though we purchased an extended warranty up to 96000 miles.
ODI 10000098
Frame And Members · Rotor · Wheels
Consumer states that the rotors wore out. Dealer notified repaired and replaced 8 months later problem reoccurred. Causing the vehicle to shake. Mr the consumer also stated that the vehicle would vibrate violently whenever brakes were applied-new rotors installed, which were suppose to fix the problem, and a year later the problem happened again, more severely. There's a shimmy in the front wheels when braking-per…
ODI 8020954
Rotor
The rotors on my 2001 jeep grand cherokee warped at 12,000 miles. Chrysler replaced the front brake pads, calipers, and rotors. The rotors warped again at 29,000 miles--only 17,000 miles later. During both failures, there was a noticeable pulsating, shaking sensation from the front end when braking at speeds of 30-35 mph and above. The key event leading up to the failure was use of the brakes--unfortunately the…
ODI 10114505
Rotor
While driving 45 mph brakes were applied and the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rotors needed to be replaced, and replaced them three times. However, the problem recurred. *ak manufacturer notified. Problem occurs every 6-8,000 miles. *tt
ODI 10115082
Rotor
The vehicle experienced the same problem with the rotors as stated in recall number 99 v 340 000, however the vehicle's model/year was not included in the recall.*jb
ODI 10011538
Retractor · Rotor
Front brakes warped the rotors. Rotors had been replaced once and turned once. *ak front end pulsate when slowing down from freeway speeds. Seat belts does not retract. There is whinning noise when taking sharp right turns. *ts
ODI 10040316
Rotor
Vehicle vibrated/shook severely when braking from 40 mph or more. Consumer stated the front rotors warped, and /or out of round every 10,000 miles. Dealer was notified.*ak
ODI 10109030
Pads · Rotor
The brake rotors have been replaced/resurfaced three times. The pads have been replaced, and they still do not stop the vehicle the way they should. The manufacturer offered no help, and the dealers have done all they could do. *ak the rotor become warped and the vehicle would shake violently at 50-60 mph. The consumer was made aware that there were many 2001 jeeps with this same problem. The brakes pulsate when…
ODI 10118963
Rotor
Consumer stated that since purchasing vehicle in 2001 the brakes, calipers and the rotors have been replaced three times and is do for replacement again. The manufacturer and the dealer has been informed of the problem but will not fix it. *ph
ODI 10032414
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor
Rotors are not working correctly, and brakes make noise when being applied. Also, there is extended stopping distance. *ak
ODI 8013040
Air Conditioner · Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Rotor
When driving and applying brakes vehicle will shake and shimmy very hard. Consumer believes that rotors are defective, the dealer found that the rotors were warped and replaced them under warranty, there is an odor and humming sound coming from the a/c when turning on the system, the deler has been unable to duplicate the problem, the vehicle experienced low idle while in gear, the dealer found it necessary to flash…
ODI 8015897
Rotor
I went to midas(brake specialists) and they told me the failure was due to failure on the rotors, they also explained that the majority of these cherokees have the same problem even if there are new vehicles. After this i went to the dealership and they indicate me that the problem exists but it was covered by the warranty for the first 12,000 miles. This car doesn't even have a year. Please help!!!*ak
ODI 763801
Rotor
Dealer said rotors would warp at 24000 miles and would not be cover under warranty. *ts *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***760849
ODI 10008827