| Issue ID | 584548 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10154594 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/03/05 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2004 jeep grand cherokee. At approximately 15,000 miles (just over 1 year of ownership), the jeep began with a pronounced vibration during braking. This was particularly bad when braking at highway speeds. Brakes were also less effective. I had the rotors replaced, but had to pay all labor costs and for the brake pads myself. At approximately 25,000 miles the same problem was occurring. I brought it back to the dealership and had the rotors replaced under the 12,000 mile replaced part warranty. The pads did not need replacing. Rotors should not become unusable before brake pads. I have owned a 1998 jeep gr. Cherokee before this and it had similar problems with the rotors. I also know several other friends and family members with similar problems. Two of those people have 2002 models and one has a 2003 model. In all cases the problem continues time after time. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DARTMOUTH, MA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 23/12/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | CLASSIC CHRYSLER JEEP |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | RAYNHAM |
| Dealer's state code | MA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |