8.8

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,622 miles

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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems

brakes problem

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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 2 of 5)

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problem #62

Feb 222001

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

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

The vehicle experienced several brakes failures which were unable to be corrected and caused pulling and pulsation, prior to recall notification 00V-136 the consumer terminated the lease and leased a 1999 Grand Cherokee which is experiencing the same problem at 16K miles, the consumer is requesting reimbursement. Nlm

- Latrobe, PA, USA

problem #61

Mar 192001

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Rear rotors have completely rusted out and are coming apart, including emergency park brake shoes.

- Minong, WI, USA

problem #60

Sep 241999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Front brake rotors failed prior to recall notice 00V-136, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm

- Weymouth, MA, USA

problem #59

Apr 252000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

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

Front rotors failed prior to recall notice 00V-136, coonsumer request reimbursement. Nlm

- Englewood, NJ, USA

problem #58

Mar 072000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The consumer had the recall component (00V-136) on two occasions prior to recall notification, consumer requested reimbursement and was denied, consumer did not go to a Jeep dealership to have the rotors replaced due to bad service.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #57

Apr 042000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The vehicles front brake rotors were replaced prior to recall notice 00V-136, consumer requesting reimbursement. Nlm

- North Gros, CT, USA

problem #56

Feb 112000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

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

The rotors on the vehicle failed prior to recall notification 00V-136. Nlm

- Eden, MD, USA

problem #55

Aug 201999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Front and rear brake rotors out of round, rotors resurfaced prior to recall 00V-136, owner requesting reimbursement.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #54

Dec 181998

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Brake pads and rotors failed on four different occasions, consumers vehicle is not included in recall 00V-136. Nlm

- Edina, MN, USA

problem #53

Nov 191999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer is requesting reimbursement for the repairs to the brake rotors which should be covered by the recall.

- Chappaqua, NY, USA

problem #52

Jun 012000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

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

Front rotors failed prior to recall notice, consumer requested reimbursement but was only refunded for parts not labor, consumer wants reimbursement for labor. Nlm

- Madison, WI, USA

problem #51

Nov 242000

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Unable to remove rear wheel to change tire after removing lug nuts due to corrosion of rear brake rotors adhering to wheel.

- Bethel Park, PA, USA

problem #50

Nov 191999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer is requesting reimbursement for the repairs to the brake rotors which should be covered by the recall.

- Chappaqua, NY, USA

problem #49

May 211999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
While driving on different occasions, consumer's brakes failed, dealer could not locate problem any of the times the vehicle was brought it, the consumer because of safety traded the vechicle in, now there is a recall 00V136 regarding the brakes and the consumer is requesting that he is reimbursed for the loss that was taken when the vehicle was traded in.

- Lake, MI, USA

problem #48

Sep 052000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Recall 00V136 was done on vehicle, 3 months later consumer was having more problems and rotor overheating, consumer was charged for expenses other than the recall, consumer wants reimbursement.

- Newark, OH, USA

problem #47

Sep 052000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Recall 00V136 was done on vehicle, 3 months later consumer was having more problems and rotor overheating, consumer was charged for expenses other than the recall, consumer wants reimbursement.

- Newark, OH, USA

problem #46

Jul 152000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Front end vibrates and jerks when brakes are applied. (speed is not a factor) front rotors and all brakes were replaced. When problem continued, rotors were replaced for a second time. Problem still continues. Local dealer is unable to offer a suggestion.

- Eglin Afb, FL, USA

problem #45

Oct 062000

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Applied brakes in an emergency, popping sound occurred, and vehicle severely pulled to left caused by the center hub separating from rotor.

- South Charleston, WV, USA

problem #44

Jun 282000

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Recall notification (00V-136) was sent to consumer, vehicle was experiencing rotor failure and consumer was not able to schedule appointment in a timely manor and had to repair rotors at another location, reimbursement is being denied due to repair issues.

- Manchester, MD, USA

problem #43

Aug 022000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle experienced recall component (00V-136) failure prior to recall notification, consumer is requesting reimbursement.

- Cabot, PA, USA

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