10.0

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

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problem #62

Apr 272006

Grand Cherokee 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 112,000 miles
Re: NHTSA campaign 00V136000 dealer is stalling to delay making repairs.

- Linden, MI, USA

problem #61

Apr 202004

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
The vehicle's front rotors were starting to pit and corrode. The dealer has been contacted. There is a recall for the same problem. Recall # 00 V 136 000. Both dealer and manufacturer refused to honor recall repair on consumer's vehicle. They're claiming that the recall doesn't apply to the vehicle because was not in Ohio when recall was issued.

- Beaver Creek, OH, USA

problem #60

Nov 102002

Grand Cherokee 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 96,876 miles
Left front brake rotor seized. Had to have brake pads, rotors, lines, fluid replaced

- Farmville, NC, USA

problem #59

Jul 211999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Prior to recall notice 00V-136 the left front brake rotor broke while driving, the consumer is requesting reimbusement for the repairs made prior to notification. Nlm

- Cambellsville, KY, USA

problem #58

May 082001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer took vehicle to a garage and had front rotors replaced, she later received recall 00V136 and is now requesting reimbursement.

- Jonesport, ME, USA

problem #57

Apr 111999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Prior to second recall notification received, the second front rotor failed, however consumer previously had a front rotor replaced and was reimbursed, and now the manufacturer is denying consumer for the second rotor being repaired because they are stating that they have on file that consumer has already been reimbursed for both rotors, conumer is requesting reconsideration for the second rotor, consumer stated the vehicle would vibrate and pull to the left, the dealer replaced both calipers and replaced the rear brake shoes.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #56

Aug 261999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states vehicle is experinceing the same problem with brake motor as mentioned in recall 00 V 136 000. Manufacturer refuses to apply recall repairs to vehicle because Delaware was not listed in recall notice, consumer purchased and drove vehicle extensively in Delaware, the first sign of corrosion caused consumer to have to replace the right front rotor and resurface the left front rotor, the second sign of corrosion required replacement of the resurfaced rotor, the rear rotors were also exhibiting corrosion damage.

- Beale Force Base, CA, USA

problem #55

Apr 111999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Prior to second recall notification received, the second front rotor failed, however consumer previously had a front rotor replaced and was reimbursed, and now the manufacturer is denying consumer for the second rotor being repaired because they are stating that they have on file that consumer has already been reimbursed for both rotors, conumer is requesting reconsideration for the second rotor, consumer stated the vehicle would vibrate and pull to the left, the dealer replaced both calipers and replaced the rear brake shoes.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #54

Jul 212001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front tires had to constanly be replaced, because they wor out at a rapid pace, recently found out that the right front rotor were on recall.

- Fontana, CA, USA

problem #53

May 082001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer took vehicle to a garage and had front rotors replaced, she later received recall 00V136 and is now requesting reimbursement.

- Jonesport, ME, USA

problem #52

Apr 111999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Prior to second recall notification received, the second front rotor failed, however consumer previously had a front rotor replaced and was reimbursed, and now the manufacturer is denying consumer for the second rotor being repaired because they are stating that they have on file that consumer has already been reimbursed for both rotors, conumer is requesting reconsideration for the second rotor, consumer stated the vehicle would vibrate and pull to the left, the dealer replaced both calipers and replaced the rear brake shoes.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #51

Jul 312001

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The consumer has had the brakes and rotors turned or replaced every 3-6 months. Nlm

- Oneonta, AL, USA

problem #50

Jul 312001

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The consumer has had the brakes and rotors turned or replaced every 3-6 months. Nlm

- Oneonta, AL, USA

problem #49

Jul 012000

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
This will be the third time that front rotors will be replaced due to grinding noise and shaking when applying brakes.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #48

Aug 072001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle has extended braking distance, mechanic noticed the rear rotors were disintegrating. Front rotors had to be replaced for the same problem 2 years ago. Front stabilizer defective.

- Skogie, IL, USA

problem #47

Apr 012001

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Since purchasing vehicle brake rotors have been turned twice, and front rotors are currently being replaced for vibration occurring during normal braking at any speed. Dealership informed consumer that vehicle's history shows previous service for rotor problems. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Ooltewah, TN, USA

problem #46

Jun 222001

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer received recall 00V136000 concerning front brake rotors. Upon examination by a private mechanic, rear brake rotors were in same condition as front brake rotors, excessively worn/warped. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Salisbury, NC, USA

problem #45

Jun 152001

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer received recall notic E 00V136000. When she contacted manufacturer and dealership, service was refused because her vehicle was classified as salvaged.

- Newton, IA, USA

problem #44

May 082001

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Received recall notice 00V136000. Had recall repairs done after taking vehicle to dealership. One month later, received notice. Took vehicle to dealership, mechanic replaced rotors. Brakes were okay. At 73,000 miles had to take it back due to rotors shattering when brakes were applied. Informed ceramic, and rotors placed on vehicle with metallic pads. Mechanic refused to turn rotors unless paid for. Also, due to wear and tear on rotors after 8,000 miles.

- Westchester, OH, USA

problem #43

Dec 111998

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Prior to recall notification #879 consumer was having problems with the vehicle pulling to the left or the vehicle would shake when applying the brakes, rotors and pads were replaced, mechanic took vehicle for test drive and after drivng for a few miles and returned the rotors were burned out and so dealership replaced rotors again each time consumer would go in with same problem rotors would be warped, consumer was advised when rotors were be changed that the wheel hub was damaged and that he would be responsible since it looked like the damaged was caused by him, consumer was denied reimbursement from manufacturer stating that his situation did not fit the criteria under the recall, because the information that was submitted did not show a separation of the rotor from the hub, or corrosion.

- W. Bloomfield, MI, USA

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