2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rotor Problems
- 87
- 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.
Among these 87 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- front rotors · 24 records
- brake rotors · 23 records
- rotors warped · 22 records
- rotors replaced · 21 records
- steering wheel · 17 records
- brake pads · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 65 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Pads · Rotor
While driving at 50 mph consumer applied the brakes and experienced severe vibration in the steering wheel. A certified mechanic examined the vehicle, and determined that the front rotors were warped and deformed. The rotors and pads needed to be replaced.*ak
ODI 10079737
Rotor
Car shakes uncontrolably when braking. Hard to come to a stop. Taken into dealership and told the rotors are warped beyond repair. Otors replaced at dealership. Chrysler states this is a defective part but will not cover the repairs because it is over 12000 miles. *ak
ODI 10078682
Rotor
Warping of front brake rotors. It occurred at 16000 miles and the roters were ground. It is now starting again at 25000 miles. I was informed by the service man this is a common issue with 2004 jeeps. *ak
ODI 10102434
Pads · Rotor
While applying the brake pedal vehicle vibrated uncontrollably and failed to stop completely. Vehicle was taken the dealer for inspection numerous times, and mechanic determined that brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced, and replaced them three times. However, the problem recurred. *ak
ODI 10117219
Rotor
I purchased a brand new 2004 jeep grand cherokee. Starting in april of 2004 i had to have my rotors turned after less than 12,000 miles after hitting a patch of ice and my anti-lock breaks kicked in. It was a downward spiral from there. The rotors would need to be turned just shy of 3,000 miles from the previous "correction" after the 3rd time of having to be turned the rotors had to be replaced. I personally…
ODI 10135728
Rotor
2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WARPED ROTORS AT 7800 MILES. *AK
ODI 10065956
Rotor
Brake rotors replacement & resurfacing to eliminate vibration and shaking when braking necessary to repair anywhere from every 5000 miles to 9500 miles. *nm
ODI 10135067
Rotor
Dt: the contact stated the brake rotors were warped. When driving at highway speeds and needed to make a panic stop the steering wheel vibrated violently. The contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle has been corrected twice for this problem. The first time was on may 7, 2004 at 9,175 miles on the vehicle. They resurfaced the rotors. The second time was on 3-15-05 at 17,664 miles when they replaced the…
ODI 10143832
Rotor
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 jeep grand cherokee. Whenever the contact depresses the brake pedal, the steering wheel and front end shake and the brake pedal vibrates. The contact has changed the brakes and rotors five times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice and they stated that the brakes and rotors were defective. The current mileage was 160,000 and failure mileage was 6,000. Updated 5/19/08 *cn updated…
ODI 10223771
Rotor
Problems with warped rotors on vehicle. *mr ten months and 18000 miles after the vehicle was purchased, the early warning symptoms of warped rotors surfaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the rotors were indeed warped. The manufacturer refused to honor their basic warranty. The consumer has owned three other jeeps in the past all of which experienced some type of rotor problem *nm
ODI 10087437
Pads · Rotor
Dt: the front and rear rotors, and brake pads need to be changed every 2 to 3,000 vehicle. Took vehicle to the dealers, they said it was because consumer rode the brakes. But this was fourth jeep vehicle and driving pattern had not changed. Only 12,000 miles on the vehicle. Took vehicle to independent mechanic, who determined it was not normal.*ak
ODI 10125898
Rotor
Dt; front brake rotors have been replaced twice and redone once within 25,000 miles. When brake pressure is applied there is major vibration from the steering wheel. After current resurface no problems as of now. *tt
ODI 10121001