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
A 10 inch piece of the left rear brake rotor broke off and lodged between the brake assembly and the mag wheel, this caused the left rear wheel to stop turning and caused the vehicle to skid and swerve through a neighbors fence. *yh
ODI 785463
Accelerator Pedal · Rotor
This will be the third time in 30 days i have brought my car in for repair on the transmission. The engine light comes on and the outside temp. Gauge says it's 125 degrees outside when it is 84 degrees. I press my foot on the pedal and it hesitates and slowly drives until the gear kicks in and then jumps forward. First they thought it was the transmission colnoid, then they thought it was the module unit now they…
ODI 749763
Rotor
Brakes were pulsating due to warped rotors, which decreased stopping distance. This caused steering wheel to jerk violently. The higher the speed, the more pronounced it became. Dealer's remedy was to shave down the rotors.*ak
ODI 8002184
Rotor
Brake rotors went bad. Vehicle would vibrate when brakes applied. No problem with stopping if pressing hard enough. Took to dealership, and mechanic indicated rotors needed to be replaced after test driving vehicle & felt the vibration.*ak the vehicle is driven extensively on the expressway where brakes are used very little, the consumer feel the rotors should not have to be replaced after only 8 months of use,…
ODI 894001
Rotor
Rotors had to be resurfaced because car would shake ready bad when braking at any speed steering wheel would also shake really bad during braking. *ak
ODI 749815
Rotor
When coming to a stop vehicle would wobble. Heard a squealing noise in brakes. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated rotors were warped. *ak consumer states the brakes would grab and the front end was shaking badly, there is a steering scuff when the steering column is turned and there is a separation on the floor board between the floor and the wall on the floor, at times consumer can see to the ground, the…
ODI 8008856
Air Conditioner · Rotor · Suspension
Vehicle has been in to dealer three times already for rotors, and problem still occurs, vehicle shakes when brakes are applied. Contacted dealer. *ak consumer states noise from right front of console. The air conditioner does not cool enough due to leakage. *yh
ODI 8007264
Automatic Transmission · Floor Shift · Fuel Pump · Hose, Piping, And Connections · Interior Lighting · Rotor
Harsh down shifting, results in loud clunking, rear tire squalling, and passenger discomfort. Rough shifting into gears while parked. Moaning brakes, warped rotors fuel pump deficiancies, and miscellaneuos electrical problems.
ODI 10046809
Automatic Transmission · Front · Labels · Rotor · Tires
Consumer is unable to control vehicle while driving, the steering wheel pulsates when braking, consumer was informed that the problem is with premature warpage of rotors in which dealer is aware of and is willing to turn consumers rotors free of charge or purchase two new rotors at consumers expense, however consumer was informed that turning of the rotors would not last and the problem would reoccur.*jb
ODI 562658
Rotor
Consumer states that steering wheel shakes excessively and the brakes pulsate when applied. Dealer diagnosed problem as warped brake rotors. Problem has gotten progressively worse. Ph
ODI 10002134
Rotor
A subtle vibration occurred while breaking well before 12,000 miles; however, i didn't do anything at that time. The vibration progressively got worse to where the steering wheel shook violently by 20,000. I had vehicle serviced and was told that the pads are fine, but the rotors were severely out of variance and that they see that frequently on jeep cherokees. I had the rotors turned only to begin exeriencing a…
ODI 10003098
Caliper · Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Pump · Rotor
2001 jeep grand cherokee with several problems. Consumer states that he has had the heater, power steering pump, brake calipers, and rotors repaired or replaced. Consumer stated rotors were replaced twice after the warranty was up. *kb
ODI 10212770
Caliper · Rotor
Consumer states while traveling 45-50 mph vehicle started shaking, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. Dealer was contacted, technician noticed rotors and calipers needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10029458
Caliper · Power Window Devices And Controls · Rotor
Consumer states that rotors has been replaced three times, calipers also has been replaced three times. On two occasions the passenger side regulator broke, and the window came down and would not go back up. Also, once on the driver's side. The vehicle is in the shop again for the rotors. *ak
ODI 10026675
Rotor
Rotors were completely worn out. Took vehicle to the dealer, and dealer stated that it was a design problem. Rotors warped, and the vehicle shimmied, and shakeed very badly. Please provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8009142
Rotor
The rotors became warped causing vehicle to wobble and steering wheel to shake where consumer can not hold steering wheel. Dealer contacted.*jb
ODI 8008942
Rotor
When applying brakes vehicle will shake until it comes to a complete stop. Which is caused by a defect in the front rotor and brakes. *ak
ODI 8008238
Rotor
When applying brakes pedal would pulsate and steering wheel vibrate, and become agitated. Rotors has worn out.*ak
ODI 8007320
Rotor
Vehicle has 18k+ miles. When braking at speeds over 45mph, the steering wheel shakes/vibrates. I have not yet taken the vehicle to the dealer, but judging from all the similar complaints that have been logged, it sounds like the rotors are warped. It sounds like this has been an ongoing problem for jeep grand cherokees. I think it's unacceptable for this problem to occur at such low mileages. We've had a lot of…
ODI 763479
Rotor
Steering wheel shakes excessively causing loss of control when brakes are applied when going down even a slight grade. Private mechanic says rotors need to be replaced, although pads are barely 1/4 gone. Nlm
ODI 759879
Rotor
While applying brakes, the steering wheel would shake, the dealer stated that the rotors were warped and needed to be replaced, dealer would not replace the rotors unless the calipers were replaced as well. *slc
ODI 567042