10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
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Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
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1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems

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1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 1 of 7)

problem #127

Oct 222003

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle vibrated severely when applying brakes at 25-40 mph, and more severely at higher speeds. Vehicle was taken to dealer on three different occasions, but problem still occurring.

- Meriden, CT, USA

problem #126

Jun 302003

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
There has been a very strong pulsation when applying pressure to the brake pedal for about two weeks. The front of the vehicle along with the steering wheel shakes. The consumer stated there may be a problem with the front brakes.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #125

Sep 102002

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
4 wheel drive failure on snowy incline vehicle came out of 4 wheel low, lost control of vehicle and vehicle slid backwards at least 75 to 100 ft. Into an embankment. Prior to this failure, I was coming up snowy driveway the night before and had vehicle in 4 wheel low and vehicle would not make it up hill and slid backwards on me, at that time I thought it was due to my driving however the next day it occurred again and realized that vehicle had kicked out of 4 wheel drive and only rear wheels working. Premature wearing of front brake pads and rotors causing vehicle to vibrate, shimmy and squeal when appling brakes.

- Mt. Hope, WV, USA

problem #124

Nov 062002

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brakes calipers are usafe and have been replaced numerous times and last only a couple thousand miles at most. This is dangerous at times.

- Centerton, AR, USA

problem #123

Sep 262002

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states the rotors, which cause severe vibration, had to be replaced, turned or resurfaced 8 times every 10,000 miles. The calipers also had to be replaced with a updated manufactured caliper. Manufacturer notified.

- Madison, WI, USA

problem #122

Jul 272000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Front end shimmy, steering wheel pulsates when braking AT45+ mph. Told rotors heat up and warp causing front end shake. At 23080miles front pads and rotors replaced by dealer. At 33000 miles front pads replaced rotors turned. At 34000 shimmy continues, dealer deems no repair necessary. Bought new tires, had alignment before research showed many others with same problem. I drive emergency vehicles at a high rate of speed for a living, and my personal vehicle makes me nervous to operate. This is definitly a safety and manufacturer problem.

- Lansing, MI, USA

problem #121

Aug 052002

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving vehicle applied brakes and without warning steering wheel began to vibrate violently. Dealer has been notified several times, and has tried to repair vehicle several times with tsame problem. Unfortunately, it has not solved the problem.

- Briton, MA, USA

problem #120

Apr 292002

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Rotors warped w/in 20000 miles. Replaced rotors at 36000 miles, rotors warped again at 40000. Advised by Chrysler and dealer that calipers are defective not rotors but no recall has been issued.

- Boardman, OH, USA

problem #119

Mar 032000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle would vibrate severely when applying brakes at 35-40 mph, and more severely at higher speeds. Vehicle has been to the dealer on eleven occasions, and the problem has reoccurring. The engine makes noise. There was a clunk noise from drive line to reverse. The vehicle would not hold in park. Consumer stated that both inner and outer tie rod failed and were replaced. While driving at 85 mph the vehicle makes a growling noise. Transmission makes clunking noise when putting in gear. The steering wheel vibrates while going over pumps due to front brake rotors failure, also the steering shock was replaced.

- Dearborn, MI, USA

problem #118

Apr 232001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Darien, CT, USA

problem #117

Aug 251999

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When braking there is some pulsating and shaking of steering wheel. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced both front brake rotors. At 37,200 rotors, calipers/ and pads need replacing.

- Saint Augustine, FL, USA

problem #116

Jun 102002

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Same problem as NHTSA recall no. 00V136/Chrysler recall no. 879 -- will not honor for this vehicle.

- New York, NY, USA

problem #115

May 282002

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Excessive wear of brake rotors and calipers of front more so than on rear with vehicle vibrating tremendously upon brake application.

- Cambridge, MA, USA

problem #114

May 212002

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Since I bought this vehicle, I have replaced the front brake rotors and pads five times and this is my sixth time. The dealer requires me to pay for the repairs and the problem is due to the brake rotors warping causing the steering to wobble while applying brakes. I have contacted DaimlerChrysler without, but they are unwilling to help. My brake rotors need replacement about every six months and I should not have to pay for something that is the manufacturer's fault. There are many other people that are complaining about the same issues, and nothing is being done about it. Please help. Thank you.

- Boston, MA, USA

problem #113

May 152000

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Three sets of front rotors and three sets of brake pads were replaced within 35,000 miles of wear by dealer but, problem was reoccurring. Consumer states when the rotors warp the vehicle vibrates when the brakes are being applied.

- Radford, VA, USA

problem #112

May 062002

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Since I purchased the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee excessive pulsation and vibration have been evident when applying the brakes at speeds greater than 45 mph. When we initally Q

- Kenvil, NJ, USA

problem #111

Feb 152002

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering wheel vibrates when applying brakes at 35-40 mph and higher.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #110

Apr 102002

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Substantial vibration in steering column when applying brakes. I have had the brakes serviced 3 times for this problem. I E-mailed Jeep and they simply expressed regret over my dissatisfaction, but offered no assistance.

- Neptune Beach, FL, USA

problem #109

Oct 102000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
What a lemon! we are averaging $2000/year in repairs. Power windows that stop working, water pump breaks, brake rotors need replacing before brakes wear out, leaking differential, transmission, and now we're told by dealer service department we need a new transfer case. Whoever designed/built/sold this vehicle doesn't have much pride in their workmanship.

- Keystone, CO, USA

problem #108

Oct 102000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
What a lemon! we are averaging $2000/year in repairs. Power windows that stop working, water pump breaks, brake rotors need replacing before brakes wear out, leaking differential, transmission, and now we're told by dealer service department we need a new transfer case. Whoever designed/built/sold this vehicle doesn't have much pride in their workmanship.

- Keystone, CO, USA

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