7.6

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,258 miles

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problem #28

Aug 062001

(reported on)

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Since 37,000 miles, rotors were warped, with braking pulsation-machined. #2 warped rotors within 3 mo. New rotors. Warped rotors within 3 mo. Rotors machined-new brake pads. Another three months rotors warped. And grinding noice when brake pedal fully engaged. Believe a design flaw to be present causing the rotors to warp continually. This manifests into pulsation when braking more often than not.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #27

Jul 092001

Cherokee

  • miles
Received recall notice 00V136000. Contacted dealer, and took vehicle in for repairs. Old rotors were replaced with new golden brown rotors. New rotors would chug or drag when brakes were applied. Contacted mechanic, and informed consumer will not replace pads or rotors. New rotors were defective due to being coated.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #26

May 182001

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
The rotors failed causing a shimmy in the vehicle, dealer has also refaced the front brakes, consumer states now the brakes are shimmying again and dealer stated problem was with the back brakes. Nlm

- Downingtow, PA, USA

problem #25

May 082001

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rotors are corroding, but there is nothing wrong with brakes. Vehicle is not part of recall 00V136000/ manufacturer's recall 879, and dealer is not making any agreements for coverage. The consumer was seeking reimbursement of $ 225 for replacement of two rotors.

- Williamstown, NJ, USA

problem #24

May 082001

Cherokee

  • miles
While traveling on highway brake rotors warped at every 12,000 miles, and vehicle shook when applying brakes. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Lomita, CA, USA

problem #23

Apr 092001

Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While applying brakes at highway speed it causes vehicle to vibrate.dealer notified, and had front rotors turned.

- Hazleton, PA, USA

problem #22

Mar 312001

Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rotors went bad only 18,000 miles on vehicle. Consumer has taken vehicle in for rotors twice. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything. Brakes pulsate when applying brakes. Right front and left front brake rotors were replaced. The left speaker cuts out over bumps.

- Elyria, OH, USA

problem #21

Feb 252001

Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Both front factory brake rotors warped causing brakes to pulsate when braking to a stop. The dealer replaced the rotors twice and it continues to pulsate after about 6,000 miles.

- Alameda, CA, USA

problem #20

Apr 022001

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer contacted dealer for routine brake work when dealer noticed front brake rotors were corroded. Same issue was stated in NHTSA recall 00V136000/ manufacturer's recall 879. Manufacturer and dealer stated this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #19

Mar 142001

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Every 10,000-15,000 miles rotors will warp, causing vehicle to violently shake when applying brakes at a high rate of speed.

- Oxnard, CA, USA

problem #18

Feb 282001

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
Within 15,000 miles front brake rotors have prematurely worn which caused vehicle to vibrate when brakes were applied.

- Raliegh, NC, USA

problem #17

Nov 102000

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
Disc brake rotors warped at 32,000, taken to dealer and charged to fix despite technical bulletin issured. 1,000 miles later, rotors warped again-not under warranty at this time spent $431 to replace waht was described as inadequate rotors for this make and model car. Total spent on technical problem $489 auto mileage 36,163.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #16

Jul 012000

Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00V-136), consumer had trouble getting dealership to repair vehicle due to lack of parts, final repair done at a repair shop, consumer is being denied recall reimbursement due to dealership problems.

- Williamsto, NJ, USA

problem #15

Oct 082000

Cherokee

  • miles
The vehicles front brakes & rotors are gone, I replaced them @ 33500 miles (dot number: 0 tiresize: 0)

- North Conway, NH, USA

problem #14

Sep 222000

(reported on)

Cherokee

  • miles
Front brake rotors have rusted. A recall has been issued on the vehicle's make/model; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

- Peoria, IL, USA

problem #13

Dec 271999

Cherokee

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

- Worcester, MA, USA

problem #12

Jul 012000

Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00V-136), consumer had trouble getting dealership to repair vehicle due to lack of parts, final repair done at a repair shop, consumer is being denied recall reimbursement due to dealership problems.

- Williamsto, NJ, USA

problem #11

Nov 291999

Cherokee

  • miles
Brake rotors, caliper and pads worn out.

- Smith Rive, CA, USA

problem #10

May 281999

Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle has had recall component replaced on two occasions prior to recall notification (00V-136), vehicle experienced vibration due to rotor failure, owner requesting reimbursement.

- Port Jeffe, NY, USA

problem #9

Oct 011999

Cherokee

  • miles
Brake rotors are experiencing the same problems as discussed in manufacturer's recall 10578. As a result of defective rotors, vehicle vibrated severely. Rotors have been fixed by dealer twice. Manufacturer has advised consumer that this VIN# was not apart of the recall.

- Torrence, CA, USA

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