10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,982 miles

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problem #22

Jul 182000

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Front brake rotor problem was covered by daimler recall 879. Seems that rear brake rotors should have been covered, too, since they needed to be replaced for the same reason of corrosion.

- Manchester, MA, USA

problem #21

Jun 072000

Grand Cherokee

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

- Brookfield, WI, USA

problem #20

Jul 172000

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

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

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #19

Dec 101997

Grand Cherokee

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

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #18

Aug 092000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Defective rear brake rotors corroded. There was recall for front rotors, and this vehicle was included for that recall. But, the problem also existed in the rear rotors, but they were not included in recall.

- Pawlet, VT, USA

problem #17

Jul 172000

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Front brake rotors failed prior to recall notice (00V-136).

- Carmel, NY, USA

problem #16

Jun 262000

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

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

- Greenwich, CT, USA

problem #15

Mar 142000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to recall notification and is requesting reimbursement (994-340).

- Cresco, IA, USA

problem #14

Aug 201999

Grand Cherokee

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

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #13

Sep 221999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to notification, rotors were replaced, owner requesting reimbursement. (00V-136)

- Braintree, MA, USA

problem #12

Jun 232000

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle experienced recall component failure prior to recall notification, at time of incident rotors were pitted and full of holes, owner requesting reimbursement. (00V-136) 8mjs

- Roseland, NJ, USA

problem #11

Jul 272000

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear brake rotors have cracked and corroded to the point where dealer cannot machine them down. Rotors had to be replaced. Front rotors were replaced under recall 879.

- Haverhill, MA, USA

problem #10

Jun 282000

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Rear brake rotors are severley corroded, causing major groves on the inside and outside of the rotors.

- Ogden, UT, USA

problem #9

Jun 262000

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Rear brake rotors have prematurely corroded, cause unknown. Recall issued for front corroded rotors. Back brakes and rotors also checked and they were also found to be corroded. Replaced at owner's cost.

- New Berlin, WI, USA

problem #8

Jun 212000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Recall # 00V136000 DaimlerChrysler/front brake rotors; dealer had no parts to correct recall campaign. Consumer was told that part(s) were on national back order. Consumer was also told that their customers would be serviced first. Please provide any furhter information.

- Pittsburg, PA, USA

problem #7

Apr 011999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
While stepping on brakes and/or accelerating, consumer hears a grinding noise. It's the rear brake rotors.

- La Porte, IN, USA

problem #6

Feb 222000

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
After having the brake pads replaced dealer noticed rotors were rusting out or flaking which was creating an unsafe condition. Also, due to the brake rotors flaking, hub may eventually separate from the rotors.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #5

Jul 221999

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Possible design flaw of brake rotors separated while driving approximately 20 to 35 mph causing failure which could have resulted in a collision.

- Croton On, NY, USA

problem #4

Mar 031998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying brakes under regular braking conditions, no inclement weather, there is a lot of vibration and shaking. The rotors were turned at 30000 miles because they were repeatedly warping. Currently, at 40,000 miles the condition is back. 8ak

- Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA

problem #3

May 011997

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Both front brake rotors warped. In addition, transmission failed 3 times; engine head cylinder had eight misfires; power seats fold down into back seat; defective transfer case and air conditioning switch failed.

- Clinton, NJ, USA

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