10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,446 miles

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problem #27

Jul 112000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The front brake rotors were bad causing consumer to feel a vibration in the front end of the vehicle while applying the brakes.

- Oroville, CA, USA

problem #26

Jan 112000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehcile has experienced multiple failures of the recall component (00V-136) prior to recall notification and is being denied recall reimbursement due to repairs not meeting certain criteria.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

problem #25

Jul 172000

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00V-136) prior to recall notification, owner is being denied reimbursement of the rotors because the rotors were warped instead of rusted.

- Parma, OH, USA

problem #24

Mar 082000

Grand Cherokee

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

- Stamford, CT, USA

problem #23

Jul 242000

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00V-136) prior to recall notification, consumer is not satisfied with the recall repair which only includes replacement of the rotors, the pads wear excessively due to rotor failure and are necessary to replace in addition to the rotors.

- Oconomowoc, WI, USA

problem #22

Feb 092000

Grand Cherokee

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

- Hagerstown, MD, USA

problem #21

Mar 062000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle has experienced continued failure of the recall component prior to notification (00V-136), a total of five sets of rotors repaired.

- Malta, NY, USA

problem #20

Jun 162000

Grand Cherokee

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

- Fitchburg, MA, USA

problem #19

Jul 062000

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (00V-136) brake rotors and replaced four times in 27,500 miles.

- Guttenberg, NJ, USA

problem #18

Mar 011999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to notification (00V-136) brake rotors.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #17

Jul 032000

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rotor repaired free, charged for pads

- Adrian, MI, USA

problem #16

Nov 011999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Rear rotors needed to be replaced after 15,000 miles because they were warped. Front rotors needed to be replaced after 12,000 miles because they were warped. The steering wheel would shake when braking because of this problem.

- Rosedale, NY, USA

problem #15

Jun 122000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
In April consumer was experiencing a brake problem. Took vehicle to midas. Mechanic stated that rotors were warped. When consumer applied brakes there was severe vibration.

- Vernon, CO, USA

problem #14

May 122000

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Consumer heard a whirping sound like a window was open. Took vehicle to mechanic, and mechanic indicated that noise was coming from rear passenger's rotors. Steering wheel shook, and car pulled to the right.

- Amherst, NY, USA

problem #13

May 241999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rotors warped/replaced at 11000 and at 25000. Transmission slips out of gear, won't go more than 20mph.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #12

Aug 271999

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Rotors warped at 24,000/30,000/33,000 with squealing. Causes brakes to vibrate severly when braking. Dealer says normal wear and tear. Putting 3rd set of rotors on 5/4/00 at 33000 miles.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #11

May 042000

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Brake rotors are warping about every 10,000 miles due to overheating.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #10

Jul 011999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Brakes pulsate, dealer said warped rotors. Paid approx. $300. To recut front rotors. Now have pulsation again @ 22000 mi.

- Manhasset, NY, USA

problem #9

Feb 232000

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle experiences excessive problem with front brake rotors warping. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that part was not cover under warranty, and replacement/repairs would be at consumer's cost.

- Desoto, TX, USA

problem #8

Oct 051999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Brake rotors continually warp. Front replaced at 8700 and 18755 miles. Front and rear resurfaced at 25000 miles. Problem has just returned at 30350 miles.

- Manassas, VA, USA

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