2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rotor Problems
- 50
- 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
- brake rotors · 21 records
- front rotors · 18 records
- rotors warped · 12 records
- rotors replaced · 10 records
- steering wheel · 7 records
- needed replaced · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 39 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Rotor
BRAKE ROTOR WARPAGE. *AK
ODI 10193791
Fan · Hinge And Attachments · Rotor
2003 grand cherokee engine over heated when slowing down. *ts the cooling fan relay and cooling fan module was replaced. The hood would not stay open. The dealer replaced the hood props. The front rotors were out of round. *jb
ODI 10173272
Rotor
Dt*: the contact stated when the brake was applied, the pedal and the front end shimmied while traveling 50 mph. The dealership determined that the rotors were too thin to be filed down and needed to be replaced. Updated 10/25/2006 - *nm
ODI 10167447
Rotor
Dt*: the contact stated while the brake pedal was applied, there was a vibration. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic. The rotors were replaced. Updated *jb
ODI 10166992
Rotor
I own a 2003 jeep grand cherokee limited with 16,168 miles. My driving pattern for the past year has been within downtown city limits and connecting freeways where speeds over 50 miles per hour are rare due to traffic congestion. On a recent interstate trip when i apply the brakes at speeds above 45 mph they pulsated and the front end would shake violently each time the brakes were applied. I immediately took the…
ODI 10160086
Rotor
Tl* - the contact complained about excessive wear on the brake rotors. The contact stated that he only has 20,000 miles on the vehicle. The contact received a letter from the manufacturer stating that the cherokee model vehicles had failures due to defective front brakes, and that the contact should bring the vehicleto the dealership and have it checked. The contact brought the vehicle to the dealership on 8/11/06,…
ODI 10178059
Rotor
Tl* - the contact stated that the brake rotors were replaced on april 3, 2006 at 21,294 miles. The contact emphasized that neither weather nor speed were factors in the brake failure. While driving at 40 mph the brakes would pulsate. After having the repair work performed the contact received recall concerning brake rotors. The contact stated that she would like to be reimbursed. Updated 1/29/2007 - all four rotors…
ODI 10178082
Rotor
The front brake rotors became warped and needed to be replaced at only 23000 miles. The rotors warped because of heat build up during braking,and the dealer replaced them with vented rotors to avoid this in the future. Pads and all other brake components were fine. I have learned of several other jeep gr cher owners who experienced the same problem, and i believe that a car of this size should have had vented rotors…
ODI 10149861
Rotor
When applying the brakes at high speed the vehicle would shake and vibrate violently. At low speeds using the brakes the vehicle would pulsate slowly forward while removing pressure from the brake pedal. The conditions continued to get worse especially the vibrations and shaking at high speed braking. I brought the vehicle back to the dealership at 19,000 (roughly) where they proceeded to tell me that the rotors…
ODI 10144917
Rotor
Touching the brakes at high speeds causes shaking and shuddering of the entire vehicle making it difficult to maintain control during emergency stopping. Brake rotors were replaced at 7500 miles and now need replacing again at 30000. The dealer says that all 2003 jeeps have this problem. They say that the problem is poor design of the factory rotors. I can not believe that emergency stopping and anti-lock brake…
ODI 10138401
Rotor · Wheels
The front brakes on the consumers 2003 jeep cherokee wore out irregularly.(nar) *jb the front brake rotors caused the vehicle to shimmy excessively especially at higher speeds. Each time the vibration would take place, the front rotors would have to be replaced. The consumer requested a refund of repair monies. The chrome peeled off of the wheels. *sc *jb
ODI 10127946
Rotor
My problems began at 9300 miles. Brakes pulsating and shaking in the steering. Front rotors where warped and needed to be resurfaced. Had front rotors resurfaced 2 times and replaced 1 time, all occured under 20,000 miles. At 21,000 miles the rear rotors where resurfaced and now i have to return to the service center for the fifth time with 23000 miles on my vehicle brakes are pulsating again. Found that there was a…
ODI 10124885
Rotor
I have had to replace the rotors on my 2003 jeep grand cherokee twice now, after having them re-surfaced as well - none of which jeep would cover under warrenty even though "it's a known problem".
ODI 10124850
Rotor
I own a 2003 jeep grand cherokee limited, which i purchased brand new, and i have had to replace the front brakes and rotors at least four to five times. The car only has 43,000 miles on it and it is now in need of new front brakes and rotors again. Every time the brakes have been replaced, they have been done at no cost except for the last time. We had to pay for the parts and the dealer paid for the service. The…
ODI 10124062
Rotor
Shaking would occur when attempting to stop the vehicle. The driver took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the rotors needed to be replaced. *ak the steering wheel would shake. The first time the vehicle was taken to the dealer under warranty, the drums were changed in which the vehicle was under 10k miles. *sc *jb
ODI 10117667
Rotor
Service brakes ? Problem with rotors. Very dangerous front wheel wobble when breaks are touched at high speeds. Also have slow pulse pressure on brake peddle at low stopping speed due to rotors that have warped, again. *ak had to fight with dealership to resurface rotors at 20k and they have again rewarpped at 24k causing an intermittent high speed wobble when the breaks are touched. We had a 2002 model and the…
ODI 10116316
Pads · Rotor
2003 jeep grand cherokee into service department with approx. 18,000 miles. It went in for scheduled maintenance. I also stated that there was a chirping noise in the passenger door area. After inspection, the service department informed me that the brake pads and brake rotors would have to be replaced. If this is true, it indicates to me that there is a manufacturing problem or a brake problem. Either way, i, as a…
ODI 10112391
Rotor
When the consumer applied the brakes, the vehicle started to vibrate severely. The consumer took the vehicle to dealership and was informed by mechanic that rotors had warped unevenly and excessively. The rotors replaced on 4/21/05. *jb *nm
ODI 10119075
Rotor
The front rotors warped. Consumer stated that this will be the second time replacing the front rotors. Also, after 10,000 miles they needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10111292
Rotor
When the consumer applied the brakes from 60 mph the front end of the vehicle would vibrate and pulsate. The vehicle's rotors were replaced several times. *nm the consumer has had to change the rotors every 5000 miles. *nm
ODI 10110824
Pads · Rotor
Vehicle shook uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer. Mechanic determined that brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem happened at 13,000 miles, and brake pads and rotors were replaced. Currently, at 20,000 miles the problem resurfaced again. Mechanic advised the consumer that he was financially responsible…
ODI 10101780
Rotor
Have owned a 2003 jeep grand cherokee for approximately 2 years. At 11,000 miles had a moderate pulsation of brake pedal with moderate vibration and steering wheel shaking. Dealer repaired under warranty by turning front rotors that they said were warped. After approximately 10,000 more miles same problem with same result. Dealer said that they understood the problem, but chrysler had decided due to so many…
ODI 10100486
Rotor
The front rotors on my 2003 jeep grand cherokee warped out of tolerance before reaching 20,000 miles. While the braking ability did not appear to be impaired, the shuddering in the steering wheel while braking was a concern.*ak
ODI 10095948
Rotor
New 2003 jeep grand cherockee overland - 18,000 miles - normal driving conditions - about one month ago we noticed a pulsating action when braking - then, while driving at 45-55 mph and acting on the brakes the vehicle steering started shaking hard - two days later we took the jeep to the dealership and they changed the front pads (also if still good) and resurfaced the rotors at a cost of $ 300.00. Reading on your…
ODI 10093436
Rotor
My 2003 jeep grand cherokee has faulty brake rotors. When the brakes are applied at speeds above 35 mph, the car shakes and control of the car is lost. It does not stop properly or quickly. The dealer replaced the first set of rotors and brakes at 9,000 miles. The same problem is happening again at 17,000 miles. The dealer and chryslerdaimler corp. Is not accepting any responsibility in the defective brake rotors.…
ODI 10130664