| Issue ID | 551333 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10129135 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/07/04 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2000 jeep grand cherokee developed problems with the brakes.*mr the vehicle's steering wheel would vibrate when the brakes were applied at speeds of 40 mph or higher. The brakes were replaced by the dealer three times in 20000 miles. The repairs were done under warranty at no cost to the consumer. After the third brake repair the consumer had no faith in the vehicle. The dealer suggested that the consumer consider purchasing a new 2004 jeep grand cherokee. The dealer explained that the new jeep had a new brake design with improved calipers. The consumer traded in his 2000 cherokee for a 2004 cherokee (ij4gw48s44c172654, purchased july 14, 2003). After driving the vehicle 10694 on july 15, 2004 the consumer had to take the vehicle to the dealer for high speed shudder and vibration in the steering wheel when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer one other time on june 2, 2005 for the same problem. Each time the rotors were replaced due to heat stress. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10698 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | HORSEHEADS, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GW48S44CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Dealer's name | HAMPTON'S DODGE -CHRYSLER - JEEP |
| Dealer's telephone number | 607-733-9108 |
| Dealer's city | ELMIRA HEIGHTS |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 14903 |