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When brakes are applied it is hard to steer and vehicle starts to vibrate. To stop vehicle consumer has to ease up on the brakes. Dealer will inspect vehicle.
Vehicle began to experience vibrations and pulsations in steering wheel and brake pedal, consumer took vehicle into dealership, and all four rotors were replaced as well the front brake pads, however 10,000 miles later front rotors were warped again, consumer experienced problem for a third time.
Pulsating in brake pedal on low speed, vibrations at high speeds, and constant squeaking, occured at appx. 9,000 miles. Front brakes and rotors replaced at 13,000 miles. Dealer indicates brakes are fine but the problems continue.
Rotors warped due heat buildup from constant pad contact -- service advisor recommends a new pad type which is supposed to stay away from rotor. Obvious manufacturer quality failure resulting in safety component defect. Read your ODI files, this is getting ridiculous. Recall now!!!!
- Yukon, OK, USA
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Rotors warped due heat buildup from constant pad contact -- service advisor recommends a new pad type which is supposed to stay away from rotor. Obvious manufacturer quality failure resulting in safety component defect. Read your ODI files, this is getting ridiculous. Recall now!!!!
Vehicle vibrates violently at highway speeds. At low speeds vehicle shakes enough to be annoying. Consumer was told by sales manager problem would fix by itself. Service mechanic urged consumer to drive in a lower gear. Consumer has been waithing 2 weeks to speak to a factory representative.
Severe shaking in steering when brake applied started around 17000 miles, when vehicle put in reverse it hesitates and almost stalls then all of the sudden takes off in reverse actually spinning tires, vehicle pulls heavily to right, dealer claimed it was due to the crown in roads
Steering wheel vibrates during highway speed braking, all rotors and pads replaced @ 9180 mi. 3 rotors resurfaced and one replaced again @16356 mi. - vehicle whistles at speed greater than 15 mph. Dealer replaced 'pitted bearings' in front differential @ 18235 mi..
The problem I've been having with my Jeep is that the brakes shake violently when slowing from speeds in excess of 40 mph. The rotors have been replaced once before, and will probably have to be replaced again (when I can get the car to the dealer to get it done). After reading through the list of complaints and seeing this one on there 20+ times, I kind of feel like there should be some sort of recall on the vehicle.
The rotors and pads were damaged from over heating. This sounds like a problem that a lot of others has had. I feel this is a very big safety problem and should be looked into. I do not feel brakes should fail in this short of time. Thank you for your help.
I have had the vehicle in to the shop once at 12,000 miles because every time I put on the brakes above 45 mph the truck would shudder drastically. They turned the rotors and it was fine for 3ooo or 4ooo more but it has continued again. I actually got a note left on my windshield giving me you web address from another Jeep owner regarding their same complaint. It seems to be a defect in the metal used for the braking system if I have to take it in every 4K miles. God forbid that they should ever completely fail.
When braking at any speed, the steering wheel vibrates and the whole truck shimmies. My rotors and brake pads have been replaced 4 times with only 20,000+ miles on the truck and it is occuring for the 5th time now. I am very concerned that this is going to cause a serious accident. It is very disturbing to be driving around in an unsafe vehicle that has a major problem with its braking system. This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed asap.
Letter sent to dealer and manufacturer after second repair completed indicating my concern about having two front brake warp problems in less than 18000 miles. I indicated I was going to submit a letter of concern to NHTSA. Currently have a good customer relationship with the dealer.
High pulsating in brakes, only warr. 12,000 miles, should have recall, very unsafe, had rotors turned and new pads, same problem starting again, I have not found a 2000 grand chreokee owner that has over 12,000 miles on it that has not had the same problem.
While driving at any speed and applying brakes vehicle will experience a "bounce" in front wheels, and stopping distance increased due to poor performance of the braking system. Dealership has examined the vehicle three times for this problem, and replaced the brake pads and rotors. These repairs have failed to remedy the problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Car with about 10K miles has braking problem. At over 50 mph, steering shimmies and shakes. Difficult to brake. Dealer says rotors need to be replaced. Rotors are not available, on backorder. Other Jeep having same problem? dealer expects me to pick up cost of over $400. Seems like a mfg. Defect on a relatively new car. Must drive in current condition until brake rotors are deliver. Dangerous situation.
When applying brakes steering wheel vibrates. Dealer has inspected and determined that front brake rotors were bad.consumer stated that dealer has replaced front brake rotors, but not front brake pads.
Consumer states steering wheel vibrates violently while braking at various speeds, front rotors were replaced twice and turned twice, dealership states they will not fix problem again, consumer was told by dealer that they see this problem with this type of vehicle everyday.
Consumer states while driving he noticed a significant vibration when braking, upon calling dealership and checking warranty consumer found that brakes were warranted for 12000 miles, front brake pads and front rotors were replaced.
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- Kane, PA, USA