8.8

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

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problem #22

Sep 291999

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Braking system malfunctioned which may caus eextende dstopping distance. Also, brake rotors warped. However, this had not affected the brake pads. Delaer replaced front rotors twice every 20,000 miles.

- Swantscott, MA, USA

problem #21

Jun 011998

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Front brake rotors get hot and warped every 15-20,000 miles which caused extended stopping distance, and may result in a crash. Dealer turned and replaced rotors 3 times.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #20

Jul 071999

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Brake rotors warped on five different occasions, dealer cannot find the problem, problem still exist.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

problem #19

May 071999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Poor design of brake pads / rotors failed. The front brake rotors warped and were replaced by dealer at 10,000 miles. However all repairs were done under warranty but the rotors have now warped again at 22,000 miles, dealer will not make repairs.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

problem #18

Sep 121997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Rotors have been replaced four times due to the rotors having warped. Dealer can't detemine the cause.

- Midland, TX, USA

problem #17

Jul 141999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Brake light frequently lit when brakes appled, dealer says rear rotors need replacing at only 27000mi, pulsating when brakes applied.

- Oswego, IL, USA

problem #16

May 261999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes there is a squealing noise coming from the brakes. When owner had the Cherokee checked all the brakes rotors were found to be rusted and splitting apart. The rotors are being replaced. Technician believes the rotors to be defective.

- Johnstown, PA, USA

problem #15

Apr 091999

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Brake rotors overheat causing warping, required front brake replacement due to damage to brake system.. mjs

- Wellesley, MA, USA

problem #14

May 011999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Brake rotors continue to fail and cause very poor stopping ability and grinding.

- Newark, DE, USA

problem #13

Feb 151998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Front brake rotos warped and replaced by dealer at 10000 mile. The rear brake rotors have now warped. At 22000 miles, dealer will not make repair.

- Hackensack, NJ, USA

problem #12

Jul 221998

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear brakes and rotors failed.

- Ann Arbor, MI, USA

problem #11

Jun 121997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Rotors continually warping and needing replacement.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #10

Jun 271997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Front rotors have been replaced twice and resurfaced once.last resurface 02/98, all repairs have been done under warranty but rotors have again failed and dealerships are trying to charge for what appears to be defective equipment.

- Davie, FL, USA

problem #9

Dec 011997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Brake rotors pulsate/vibrate when brakes are applied. Dealer contacted several times, vehicle does not comply to previous models recalled. Problem cannot be remedied. Problem still exists. Provide further information.

- Madison, CT, USA

problem #8

Aug 051998

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Rotors failed causing extreme vibration.

- Cookesville, TN, USA

problem #7

Mar 011997

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Brake rotors continually warping causing extended stopping distances.

- Copperas Cove, TX, USA

problem #6

Apr 011998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors and pads failed.

- Hingham, MA, USA

problem #5

Mar 231998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Original rotors warped and were replaced under warranty by Chrysler. Replacement rotors are now warped causing unsafe operating conditions when trying to stop. I consider my driving habits and conditions to be quite normal, no hard braking, no riding of brakes, no trailer towing, and hills.

- Pasadena, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 151998

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The defective front brake rotors warped at 40,000 miles which caused the vehicle to jerk forward, almost resulting in an accident. Currrently at the dealer.

- Chalfont, PA, USA

problem #3

Apr 011998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors failed prematurely. Qcaw

- Hingham, MA, USA

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