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
Dt: consumer owned a 2003 jeep grand cherokee,, it had 50,000 miles on it. Vehicle has gone through three sets of rotors. When braking the vehicle shook;. Rotors were first replaced at 18,000 miles. The second time they were replaced 35,000 miles, and the rotors needed to be replaced again. Consumer stated the wheels were chrome, and the front were black like carbon has got on them. The rear wheels were still shiny.…
ODI 10130893
Rotor
The vehicle shimmied when the brakes were applied at 30-60 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who turned both front rotors because they were out of round. This work was done at 18,000 miles. Currently, at 24,000 miles the problem recurred. *ak *jb
ODI 10090147
Rotor
BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS WORN OUT AT 22000 MILES. *AK
ODI 10088905
Pads · Rotor
Brake pad and rotor failure after one year and four months of vehicle service. After further research, it has been determined that this is a known problem with the jeep grand cherokee - all years (internet based research) the manufacturer was contacted and they said that these parts (brakes and rotors) are only warranteed for one year or 12k miles. Most other parts are warranteed for 3 years and 36k miles. This…
ODI 10088213
Rotor
Rotors on my 2003 jeep grand cherokee will have to be replaced for the third time. First time brakes went bad starting at 10,000, had them replaced at 12,200 dealer paid, second time rotors went bad after 5000 mi. I had to call chrysler took 40 minutes. They would only pay for parts, stated he was going out on a limb. Rotors are bad again after only 4000 mi.*ak
ODI 10086796
Rotor
We have a 2003 jeep grand cherokee larado. The brakes had to be replaced at 21,000 miles due to warped rotors. The rotors were turned. By 22,500 miles they again started vibrating the front end. We were on a long trip and by 26,000 miles the front end was shaking violently each time the brakes were applied. The dealer did replace the brakes at no cost and installed new rotors.*ak
ODI 10083165
Rotor
Problem with brake rotors keep on warping, we have been to dealer numerous times for same problem, they work for a while and then warp. When driving on freeway when at freeway speeds braking feels like they skipping, sometimes shaking the steering wheel. Dealer still has not resolved the problem. *jb
ODI 10198187
Rotor
While driving 45 mph, consumer noticed after depressing the brakes vehicle steering wheel began to shake hard. Vehicle was sent to a service technician and said that the brake rotors needed to be replaced. *la
ODI 10079277
Rotor
Brake pedal pulsated and the steering wheel vibrated when the pedal was depressed. The pulsation and vibration was worse when the pedal was depressed at highway speeds. Vehicle was uncontrollable. This problem occurred because the brake rotors warped. *ak
ODI 10075992
Rotor
Had to resurface the 2 front rotors after only 13000 miles.*ak
ODI 10068514
Rotor
Vehicle shakes when breaking over 45 mph. Dealer has stated warped rotors as the cause. Vehicle has 26,000 miles and rotors were out of warrant at 12,000 miles.*ak
ODI 10079024
Automatic Transmission · Rotor
I have made 4 trips to the service department for a problem with my brakes. The car shakes when pressure is gently applied to the brakes. The dealer has done nothing except replacing the rotors and the gear box. The problem has not been solved. Also, the car makes a loud klunking noise when the car is put into reverse or taken out of reverse. Once again, the dealer says it is normally, depsite the fact any normal…
ODI 10062740
Rotor
On 03-19-04 i took my jeep for repair because the brakes were pulsating. On 07-12-04 i made a return visit because the brakes were pulsating again. On 04-13-05 i return because the brakes were pulsating again. The third trip to salerno duane came nine months later, on april 13, 2005 at 22,731 miles. Again, service advisor reported that the front rotors were rough and were resurfaced. When asked if this work would be…
ODI 10154829
Rotor
My 2003 jeep grand cherokee has warped brake rotors at 27,000 miles, and from every thing i have read on this car i suspect it is not the first time since i bought the car at 16,000 miles. These brake rotors are defective, and very dangerous in my opinion. What do you think? *jb
ODI 10060637
Rotor
When braking vehicle and the steering wheel pulsated. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the mechanic determined that the front rotors were warped. The mechanic shaved the rotors to remedy the problem. *ak *mr
ODI 10063104
Rotor
I hope you can help me, my sister and i purchased 2, 2003 jeep grand cherokee's, we both have around 18,000 miles and each time we bring our vehicle to the dealer for an oil change the rotors either need to be refaced or replaced. This is crazy and drives us up a wall. It is terrible to drive when the vehicle pulsates and shakes. Just last week the dealership replaced all the rotors because they were so warped. This…
ODI 10056701
Rotor
Brakes shimmy, less than 24k miles and on 3 sets of front rotors, they warped. *ak
ODI 10048794
Rotor
2003 jeep grand cherokee problems with front brake disc pulsating.*mr the dealer resurfaced the front rotors under warranty, however the manufacturer will not take responsibility, even though they are aware there is a problem. *jb
ODI 10117509
Engine · Rotor
When the consumer applied the brakes, the vehicle stopped slowly with pulsation. The surging has occurred many times since owning the vehicle. The consumer found that the rotors were out of round. *jb the front rotors warped in the first 10k miles. The dealer suggested that the problem was form the heat from non-asbestos pads. *sc *jb
ODI 10083525
Rotor
2003 jeep cherokee with 14,000 miles on it and severely warped front rotors. Jeep wants me to pay for repairs.*ak
ODI 10032889
Rotor
There is either a design or manufacturing defect in the brake rotors/calipers of the recent jeep grand cherokee. The brake rotors have been replaced on three separate occasions in the first 18 months (july 2003, dec. 2003, june 2004), and i have just been informed by the dealer, on february 10, 2005, that the brake pads are thin and the front rotors are rusted and warped and need replacement again. This will be the…
ODI 10110586
Rotor
I have had my jeep grand cherokee for lease than a year, my 4th set of front rotors are warped. First set replaced at 11k mi, 2nd at 23k and now at 31k the dealer says they are out of warranty. I asked how come i can't even get 12k on rotors and they say my driving is bad, i'm going to complain to jeep, i'm almost ready to dump this car and never buy a daimler chrysler again. *jb
ODI 10058670
Rotor
2003 model jeep grand cherokee overland shakes at high speeds when braking approximately every 9,000 miles. Dealer replaced front brake rotors and pads at 9300 and 18,000 miles. Now vehicle has 24,000 miles, it shakes when braking again at high speeds and dealer states it is out of warranty. They may or may not repair the brakes this time. Brake rotors should not need to be replaced every 9,000 miles. The excessive…
ODI 10124418
Rotor
At 5000 miles, vehicle shimmied when brakes were applied at 50 mph. After repairs were done the problem recurred 11,000 miles later. Dealership has replaced the rotors on numerous occasions. *ak
ODI 10067519
Rotor
Consumer complained about brake rotors problem. Rotors warped after 18,000 miles. *ak
ODI 10057456