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Vehicle vibrated severely when applying brakes at 25-40 mph, and more severely at higher speeds. Vehicle was taken to dealer on three different occasions, but problem still occurring.
There has been a very strong pulsation when applying pressure to the brake pedal for about two weeks. The front of the vehicle along with the steering wheel shakes. The consumer stated there may be a problem with the front brakes.
4 wheel drive failure on snowy incline vehicle came out of 4 wheel low, lost control of vehicle and vehicle slid backwards at least 75 to 100 ft. Into an embankment. Prior to this failure, I was coming up snowy driveway the night before and had vehicle in 4 wheel low and vehicle would not make it up hill and slid backwards on me, at that time I thought it was due to my driving however the next day it occurred again and realized that vehicle had kicked out of 4 wheel drive and only rear wheels working. Premature wearing of front brake pads and rotors causing vehicle to vibrate, shimmy and squeal when appling brakes.
Consumer states the rotors, which cause severe vibration, had to be replaced, turned or resurfaced 8 times every 10,000 miles. The calipers also had to be replaced with a updated manufactured caliper. Manufacturer notified.
- Madison, WI, USA
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Front end shimmy, steering wheel pulsates when braking AT45+ mph. Told rotors heat up and warp causing front end shake. At 23080miles front pads and rotors replaced by dealer. At 33000 miles front pads replaced rotors turned. At 34000 shimmy continues, dealer deems no repair necessary. Bought new tires, had alignment before research showed many others with same problem. I drive emergency vehicles at a high rate of speed for a living, and my personal vehicle makes me nervous to operate. This is definitly a safety and manufacturer problem.
While driving vehicle applied brakes and without warning steering wheel began to vibrate violently. Dealer has been notified several times, and has tried to repair vehicle several times with tsame problem. Unfortunately, it has not solved the problem.
Rotors warped w/in 20000 miles. Replaced rotors at 36000 miles, rotors warped again at 40000. Advised by Chrysler and dealer that calipers are defective not rotors but no recall has been issued.
Vehicle would vibrate severely when applying brakes at 35-40 mph, and more severely at higher speeds. Vehicle has been to the dealer on eleven occasions, and the problem has reoccurring. The engine makes noise. There was a clunk noise from drive line to reverse. The vehicle would not hold in park. Consumer stated that both inner and outer tie rod failed and were replaced. While driving at 85 mph the vehicle makes a growling noise. Transmission makes clunking noise when putting in gear. The steering wheel vibrates while going over pumps due to front brake rotors failure, also the steering shock was replaced.
When braking there is some pulsating and shaking of steering wheel. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced both front brake rotors. At 37,200 rotors, calipers/ and pads need replacing.
Since I bought this vehicle, I have replaced the front brake rotors and pads five times and this is my sixth time. The dealer requires me to pay for the repairs and the problem is due to the brake rotors warping causing the steering to wobble while applying brakes. I have contacted DaimlerChrysler without, but they are unwilling to help. My brake rotors need replacement about every six months and I should not have to pay for something that is the manufacturer's fault. There are many other people that are complaining about the same issues, and nothing is being done about it. Please help. Thank you.
Three sets of front rotors and three sets of brake pads were replaced within 35,000 miles of wear by dealer but, problem was reoccurring. Consumer states when the rotors warp the vehicle vibrates when the brakes are being applied.
Since I purchased the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee excessive pulsation and vibration have been evident when applying the brakes at speeds greater than 45 mph. When we initally Q
Substantial vibration in steering column when applying brakes. I have had the brakes serviced 3 times for this problem. I E-mailed Jeep and they simply expressed regret over my dissatisfaction, but offered no assistance.
What a lemon! we are averaging $2000/year in repairs. Power windows that stop working, water pump breaks, brake rotors need replacing before brakes wear out, leaking differential, transmission, and now we're told by dealer service department we need a new transfer case. Whoever designed/built/sold this vehicle doesn't have much pride in their workmanship.
What a lemon! we are averaging $2000/year in repairs. Power windows that stop working, water pump breaks, brake rotors need replacing before brakes wear out, leaking differential, transmission, and now we're told by dealer service department we need a new transfer case. Whoever designed/built/sold this vehicle doesn't have much pride in their workmanship.
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- Meriden, CT, USA