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Posted by Dana Dotson on January 07, 19100 at 16:22:40:
To All,
I have had the following problems with my 1999 Grand Cherokee Limited v8.
1) Whining Noise at highway speeds
2) Clunking between Gears
3) Screeching noise in steering wheel when parking
4) Brake screeching noise when braking
5) Driver mirror stop working
6) Stalling at red light
7) Air Coming in through driver mirror seal
Any solutions. A lot of money to pay for an unreliable vehicle. A sold my used car because of the service visits. I bought a new car and they got much worse.
Posted by HR on May 18, 19100 at 12:45:22:
Consider yourself fortunate if this is a complete list. The problems I've had with my '99 GC make your list look like an afterthought.
Posted by Jon on January 10, 19100 at 18:55:32:
In Reply to: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Issues Posted by Dana Dotson on January 07, 19100 at 16:22:40:
Dana,
welcome to the wonderful world of jeep ownership.Our six month old 99 grand cherokee has spent a total of 67 days in the
shop at the dealership. The problems include:
-bumping transmission
-drivetrain noises
-lurching while stopped
-stalling
-erratic idling
-broken mirrors
-out of alignment/wearing tires
-broken drivers seat
-not starting
Even after all the time at the dealership, many of the problems have not been fixed properly. Many other owners are experiencing the same problems (just talk to others waiting in line for service) The dealer is inept and rude. Chrysler customer service has been of no help either, with failed arbitration that overlooked many relevant facts. Our next step is legal action as per our rights under Californias lemon law.
Posted by Ralph on December 10, 1999 at 18:55:06:
I picked up my Jeep this April. It's been in the shop 4 times. It chewed its belt twice before they finally found the problem, the driver's side power window died, and it was taking longer and longer to start. To the dealer's credit, they seemed to have fixed everything that has gone wrong (almost three months and nothing's broken...knock on wood) but when you pay 30 grand for a vehicle you expect that it's not going to be in the shop every other month. Even with all its problems I still love the vehicle. It has a powerful engine and a smooth ride. I can't wait to test the 4 wheel drive this winter. I really hope Jeep addresses these quality issue.
Posted by mentkow on August 24, 19100 at 14:51:41:
Yeah, I've had the power window regulator and motor replaced twice, fuel pump replaced twice, brake pads replaced (already) and rotors lathed (already) on 99 Grand Cherokee with only 19K miles !!! Great Jeep, Poor quality!!!!
Posted by cjd on November 17, 1999 at 19:43:53:
Not only do I have whining in both of my JGCs, but has anybody else had a grinding noise when braking?, windows that won't open?, leaks by the transaxle?, pulling to the right, which they say is a bearing problem?. These are just a few of my favorite things, among others!!!!
Posted by Larry St. Onge on August 20, 19100 at 08:34:53:
: I have a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. It has many "bugs" as someone called them. Actually they are defects. The vehicle has been one big disappointment. I will not bore you with listing the defects and the number of trips to the dealer to fix same (six trips in one instance). If I had viewed this forum concerning GJC for the past few years before buying, I wouldn't be in this fix now. I may sound negative, but I am not committed to correcting the GJC defects, in fact I am looking for another manufacturer of SUVs.
Posted by Jon on January 29, 19100 at 21:24:04:
Our new Grand Cherokee has stalled, bucked, and bumped ever since he bought it. Over 60 days(!) in the dealers service dept has yet to properly fix it. The say that when we leave it it the garage that they "can't reproduce the problem". This has happened to mant grand cherokee owners. This is a cop out and total BS on their part. Complain to chrysler customer service at (800) 992-1997! Good Luck!
Posted by StacyB on September 07, 1999 at 11:11:03:
I am posting this as a service to all potential Grand Cherokee Limited buyers. My 2-month old GCL has had problems since the first week I purchased it including:
* a "clunk" sound and physical jerk when the transmission shifts
abrupt jerk every time I brake
whistling sound when I release the accelerator pedal
driver's side window that works only when it wants to
The bottom line is that although the car has been out for over a year, Chrysler cannot repair the vehicle, with the exception of the window malfunction. In my letter to Chrysler about the problems I've encountered, I mentioned this website and the frustrations many other '99 GCL owners have experienced as well.
Chrysler's stance is that they "have a fix coming," and have been aware of the problems for some time. I have been asked to deal with it, although they cannot tell me exactly when they will receive the "flash" computer program required to fix the problems. I have also been informed about my rights regarding the Lemon Law and filing for arbitration.
If you're thinking about buying one, please save yourself the pain of wasting $38K on the vehicle touted as "the most capable sport utility ever." You will kick yourself every day and think "I should have bought the ..." just like I do.
Posted by Tim Easley on September 02, 1999 at 13:24:53:
Having owned a 95 JGC ltd & putting 160K+ trouble free miles on it I can't begin to believe where Jeep/Chrysler's quality has gone, Recently purchased a 99 JGC ltd 4.7, quadra, & everything. It was received from the factory, no backup lights (transmission had to be replaced), Transmission leaked (rear seals), Power steering made loud noise on left turn (steering box replaced), The drive train made clunking noises during shifts (drive shaft replaced). The last problem still persists, the drive train/transmission makes very loud clunks when shifting, At a dead stop it will clunk (seems like it's downshifting while stoped a few minutes, saw this posted once before as well). Any suggestions/clues on what the clunking noise might be or what we should tell our dealer to try and get this fixed ? Thanks
Posted by tag on August 02, 1999 at 09:14:58:
After review of many of these messages I have come up with the following impressions:
1.) Most 99 GC's (4WD or 2WD) seem to develop some type rear end whine at speed after 1500-2000 miles.
2.) Most pull to the right.
3.) Many have had power window problems
4.) Many have a clunking noise in trans. when downshifting or accelerating away from a stop.
5.) Many shudder in hard cornering.
Right now (8000 miles) I am 3 out of 5(#1,#2,#4). I have parts ordered for second set of rear end bearings. My dealer says a lot of people are in for #1 and #2. No help from Chrslyer. Any thoughts or help.
Posted by Gary T on August 09, 1999 at 10:21:16:
In Reply to: 99 Grand Cherokee (Overall Problem Review) Posted by tag on August 02, 1999 at 09:14:58:
My 99' has been through #1,#2, and #4 also. Only 5000 miles...ughhhhhh!!! What's the resale value of these things. I'm already thinking...
Posted by Steve Armentrout on August 17, 19100 at 20:41:46:
My 99 GC just hit 20,000 miles. I bought it new in Nov 99.As of 08/17/00 it has been in the shop for:
Two Complete Brake Jobs (Rotors and all)
Five (5) Transmission Repairs
Two Drive Shafts
Two Ring & Pinion Sets (front)
One Fuel Pump
Transmission lines vibrate to the tune of Eddie Rabbit's ,I'm drivin my life away
Power window failure (recall)
Power Locks broken (can't duplicate) heard that one ?
Wipers Fell Off
You guys can have these overpriced piles of junk!!!!!!
Posted by chris on June 23, 19100 at 12:34:07:
I cannot tell you how many times I have been flat out LIED TO by Jeep dealer repair shops.
I have been told this or that needs complete replacement, only to find out later that a minor part or slight adjustment will do the trick.
I don't trust any of them. Shame, I'm sure there are some honest ones, but the bad apples give them all a bad name.
Posted by Barbara on August 19, 19100 at 11:56:21:
In Reply to: 99JGC! YOU PEOPLE COMPLAIN TOO MUCH!!! Posted by DOUG on May 23, 19100 at 19:40:02:
I felt the way you do in the beginning until...Try driving down the street and almost rear ending a vehicle after your new 3mo. old 1999 JGCherokee didn't come to a stop while you have your three children in the car. When I applied the brakes I received a thump, klunk, brakes went to the floor, and the tires continued to spin. All of the this on a bright sunny day and at 30 miles an hour. I can look past the brake dust and whining sounds because that's all cosmetic but I'm not going to give anyone my hard earned 400+ dollars per month to screw me.
Posted by HR on May 18, 19100 at 11:14:41:
There is no amount of savings that will make the purchase of a '99 GC cost effective. If you would like to see the 20 or so pages of shop fixes on ours I will gladly send you a copy. At present we have no power steering, no 4-wheel drive, a whining front-end and another 4 or 5 fixes for the next time it goes back for work.
If resale matters, I cringe at the thought of what this car will be worth as anyone who knows these cars justs laughs about them.
Posted by HR on May 18, 19100 at 12:22:57:
We just came back from a 10,000 mile journey through the Southwest. After an hour of driving on a hard rutted surface in Monument Valley here's the results:
- dash board lost innumerable fasteners and what appear to be rubber isolation pads.
- plastic trim on the outside started to fall off and a few fasteners missing.
- the whole front-end sounded like it was going to fall off.
- drivers window (which has been a problem in the past) no longer goes up straight and will at times not close.
- shocks are completely gone.
In my opinion, stick with mud as its nice and soft. Of course your 4-wheel drive may fail like ours in which case mud may be a problem as well. Or, get a Buick as they were on the same road and did not appear to have any problems.
Posted by Carl Van Roekel on July 24, 19100 at 17:21:49:
I have a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited and it has a front differental making metal and whinning. Jeep refuses to even tear it down as the car has been towed. Look at there adds and see how they talk about its towability. Anyone else having problems with this?
Posted by Carl Van Roekel on July 24, 19100 at 17:40:31:
I have a 1999 Grand Cherokee Quadratrak that has the front differential going out and they won't even take it apart to find out the cause. There great district service mgr. says it is because I towed the vehicle and done something wrong although he had no idea what.
JEEP WARRANTY "SUCKS" THAT IS WHAT I PAINTED ON BOTH SIDES AND THE BACK ALONG WITH LARGE LEMONS
Posted by faith on June 14, 19100 at 10:25:18:
I have 99 Grand Cher LTD V8 with under 15k that has a loud noise in drivetrain. Dealer has replaced just about every part that can be replaced with the exception of rearend assy. Just received it back from dealer after installation of new transfer case & guess what....SAME NOISE...This is the good part-Please pay attention....the service mgr contacts chryster rep and explained the situation & what has been replaced and the rep's question to the service mgr is "is the noise tolerable and how would you rate it on a scale of 1 to 6?" (because it has to be worse than a "6" to authorize the replacement)... HELLLLLOOOOOO....what kind of question is this to ask a customer that spent $36000 on what was supposed to to be (i assumed) a high quality vehicle. Is this what I can expect from chrysler??? From what i hear from other "satisfied chrysler customers" this is exactly what to expect. GM here I come.
Posted by tag on May 04, 19100 at 06:37:43:
I, being an owner of a 99 JGC, reviewed this board with great interest for most of 99 and early part of 2000. It was heart warming to see owners with the same problems as me grip and moan. It seems that all have either given up or the dealers are finding a cure for what ills these models.
I have gotten most of the standard complaints fixed of which I seemed to have all at one time or the other. The one remaining problem is the bothersome hum or whine at 62-68 mph that will not go away. My dealer has admitted that it is there and they are waiting on a fix from D/C. My name is at the top of the list. He says that D/C is still working on this. Other than the hum I actually like the JGC now. No rattles, smooth ride for a short wheel base and I can at least park it and feel comfortable in heavy traffic as opposed to some of the other giants out there.
Has anyone come up with a permanent fix for the hum or have you all just given up like me.
By the way I had to replace b-ch with grip. Big brother thought that was offensive. I wonder what dog breeders would say.
Posted by john on May 04, 19100 at 16:04:01:
same boat as you friend. really like the vehicle but moans at the same speeds. waiting for d/c to fix. have about 5k miles, need to take back to dealer for excessive wind noise around passenger window and rear driver door for wind as well..the hum and vibration are bothersome...still awaiting a fix.
Posted by Clark Walker on May 03, 19100 at 12:30:20:
I bought a 1999 JGC used with 4000 miles from a dealership nearby and on the way home, it developed a grinding or groaning noise predominantly while making turns. The problems shows up after driving it 30-40 minutes and the dealership says that they can't find the problem. One dealership thought it was the transfer case but after replacing that, the problem persist. Anyone have this problem and what was the solution since my Jeep has been in the shop several times already. Is there any TSB out there to help my dealership get this straightened out. They seem more interested getting my car out the door than fixing it.
Posted by HR on May 18, 19100 at 11:48:10:
Same problem. Went into the dealer three times until it was finally fixed. Problem is I no longer have any drive to the front wheels. I guess that's one way of getting it fixed. Who knows what will happen when (if) they fix the absense of 4-wheel drive.
Hope you got a good deal as you have a treat in store for you if its anything like my '99 GC which has been one constant headache.
Posted by Ron on May 03, 19100 at 12:47:33:
In Reply to: Grinding or groaning noise from front end Posted by Clark Walker on May 03, 19100 at 12:30:20:
Unfortunately I'm not too sure if this part is on the 99s and newer, but there is an extremely expensive part called a viscous coupling that can go bad and exibit noise that you describe. It's on 96s to 98s, but I'm just not sure if they carried it to the new models or not. Maybe try asking about that. I'm guessing that they've already checked CV joints on the axles and stuff...Good Luck.
Posted by Nick Nguyen on March 09, 19100 at 04:41:24:
I have posted a similar message requesting help but i have not gotten anywhere. My 1999 JGC V8 4x4 whine at highway speed(between 55 - 75 mph). I see that many people on this board have a similar problem and more... So please help!!!!!! Thanks in advance for any comments or suggestions you may have. Nick Nguyen
Posted by HR on May 18, 19100 at 12:26:28:
Same problem but at 70 to 85 mph. We just discovered we have no power to the front wheels (quadradrive). Maybe you should check yours as I believe the t-case could be the source of the noise.
Mine's been into dealers countless times and if this is the only problem you have, count yourself fortunate.
Posted by Ron on March 13, 19100 at 07:30:03:
Unfortunately guys the '97 and '99 are practically two totally different vehicles so it's not as easy as that Bill. The '99s are having some whining noises/vibrations that can't seem to be corrected by the dealers and DC is supposedly working on a fix. Just replacing the axle assemblies in the '99s has NOT fixed most folk's noise problems.
Posted by asdf on January 19, 19100 at 12:47:44:
There is a warranty fix out now for the driveline whine. If your car has excessive driveline whine, ask your dealer to install both the new front and rear driveshafts THAT HAVE A TORSIONAL DAMPENER.
The new driveshaft P/N's (for a 4.7 V-8 with Quadra-Drive) are: Front Drive Shaft: 56022666AA Rear Drive Shaft: 52099487AC
Posted by Bob on October 21, 1999 at 09:53:28:
Chrysler is aware of the whining in some 99/2000 GC models but is not fixing the problem. Has anyone else had the same problem. I am ready to notify the FLA Attorney Generals Office.
Posted by JeepJeep on October 26, 1999 at 12:21:49:
The problem, accordeing to DaimlerChrysler started in 1993 and continues to date. The Nashville Tn District Manager told us "there was no fix", after Chrysler had replaced rear differential once and front differential once and front differential was then rebuilt by Chrysler 5 times before their engineer "gave-up." Mine has progressed as most likely will yours until it vibrates the vehicle and you can hear the gears grinding off. Mine is now unsafe to drive. I have corresponded with various JGC owners that have had various results with trade outs or buy backs. DaimlerChrysler is using ALL possible delaying tactics on ours as there are now 32,000 miles on Jeep. (Of which Chrysler Service Techs and engineers put a lot of miles on my Jeep.) Good luck to any and all JGC owners that have their beloved vehicle to develope this serious problem. You are in for a long and stressful battle. Oh, ALL do not do it, but according to the Service Managers at 4 Jeep dealerships, there is a lot of them that do and to varying degrees of noise and safety issues. They have even developed a meter to measure the "acceptable" level of differential noise! Go to your dealer and ask to check out Technical Service Bulletins issued by DaimlerChrysler for this issue. They are a real eye opener.
Posted by Tim E on September 08, 1999 at 14:04:04:
That's exactly what it felt like to me as well, but it seems to be related to a downshift 2nd to 1st, In the interim since my mail of last week, the transmission started slipping badly & is back in the shop for the third transmission (at 8,000 miles this is absurd). the head mechanic did talk to chrysler & the software (firmware fix was discussed along with ... Get this " a nickle plated driveshaft".... myself I think it's ALL transmission related,,(a serious design defect)
Posted by Peter P. Geremia on May 21, 1999 at 18:15:22:
I am , or at least I thought I was a proud owner of a great Jeep Grand Chreokee Limited. I test drove a number of SUVs and decided it was the best. I test drove the jeep in a number of conditions and on highway at speeds up to 55 or so. I picked up my Jeep and drove it on a highway at 65mph. I noticed this very annoying whining coming from somewhere. The noise appreard around 60mph, and is present up to 70mph where it then goes away. The noise is dependant on if I am coasting or accelerating. It gets loud and soft.
Here are two letters I sent to the president of Chrysler. They probably would better descibe what I went through rather than explain it all over again.
Posted by Ross on May 21, 1999 at 20:00:38:
Pete,
Ditto on the experience with my new GC Laredo with Quadra drive. I have noticed that the more I drive it the less the noise gets. I have about 1600 miles on the odometer so far. ALSO, and this is a big also, the Jeep dealer I purchased my GC at, said Chrysler was very aware of this whining problem, involving both the rear end and the transmission. As the Service Manager told me, their goal is to determine how to fix the problem and then do a major recall. Let's hope so. The Service Manager assured me that even though it whined, it did not affect the 4WD or quadra drive ability whatsoever.
If you would like to help me start a WJ e-mail chat club, drop me a line and let me know. srsurfin@aol.com I live in Indianapolis. Happy Jeepin
Posted by john guzik on February 06, 19100 at 21:20:27:
i just purchased a 2000 g.c.quadradrive and am experiencing the same whining noise that you both complain of. loved the letter you sent to eaton, to bad he's partly retired now. probably doesn't give a damn. i am keeping my fingers crossed that there is a recall soon. i waited patiently for the second year of production 'cause i've heard of horror stories about 1st year production vehicles. the 99's i have read about seem to have major problems. only 800 miles so far, i really want to love this vehicle but the whine has got to go...soon. otherwise i will be heading over to toyota to take a look at the new sequoia they are making available in august...hope it doesn't come to that cause i really love this thing.
Posted by Tom Munch on March 10, 1999 at 11:37:46:
Just got back from service on my mid-Jan 99 build date JGC V8 Laredo Quadra-Drive. There's a brand new TSB about a new transfer case. I guess they've made some changes now. They didn't recommend replacing my transfer case, but it seems they have modified the gerotor pump in the new transfer case. Maybe this is the holes drilled in the pump to make it less efficient that was posted a month or so by ??? - maybe Jeff. My Jeep's in great shape except for a leaking pinion seal on the rear diff. They are still saying the light moaning & general drivetrain groaning is normal. The main problems according to them have been either with the early transfer cases binding up very badly in tight turns due to the cutting fluid not being adequately flushed in the factory or with the Dana 44(?) rear ends being built too tight & having trouble with the side bearings as a result. I guess when the side bearings are a problem it sounds like bricks rolling around in a 55 gallon drum. The good news is that my rear end is the third build of the 99 rear end, so they don't expect many or any problems with it. I go in for the pinion seal on Friday. This is sure a great vehicle!
Posted by Fred on February 19, 1999 at 22:24:42:
It's time Chrysler got a little bad press on this issue. At the very least it might speed up the works on getting a fix for these problems.
In case you haven't heard. Chryslers new Quadra Drive has a few annoying bugs that they haven't worked out yet. I have lots of names and letters from other owners that are experiencing the exact same problems as my car. There has also been some buybacks by Chrysler from owners who just couldn't get their cars fixed, and didn't want to put up with the problems anymore Yet Chrysler is still selling them with the bugs to new unsuspecting owners every day.
It seems that the two major problems in every Quadra Drive are a problem with a progressive coupling in the transfer case that makes the front wheels shudder rather violently when turning the wheels half way or more. When parking, making a U turn or just backing out of a parking space at a parking lot. The front wheels try to lock up like they are grabbing for traction. It's almost like a part time four wheel drive system turning on dry pavement. The dealers say it's a progressive coupling in the transfer case that should be allowing the wheels to roll freely but isn't. Their answer so far is to replace the complete transfer case. Which after a few hundred miles does the same thing as the old one did. This could turn out to be a safety item, which could cause an accident.
The second item which isn't related to safety but an extremely annoying problem that shouldn't be happening on a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited that cost close to 40 thousand dollars. Chrysler built and advertised the Limited as a luxury off road vehicle. To that end they put many things in the limited that are meant to give you the feeling of a luxury car. Leather heated seats, automatic temperature control and other things that bump up the price an additional 8 thousand dollars over the Laredo model. Which works until you drive the car over 40 MPH. That's when the whine of the gears starts and the grinding of the bearings. The grinding is more of a feeling rather then a noise until you get up to 70 m.p.h. It's sort of like driving on rumble strips you find on the side of the road. After 70 m.p.h. it tends to get a lot louder. Then along with this is a loud annoying gear noise, which sounds like it's coming from the rear axle. The gear noise is loud enough on it's own to overpower the radio when set at a reasonable level.
So far Chrysler is saying the gear noise is normal for the Quadra Drive but I have heard trash trucks and tractor trailers that are quieter then this car. Their response so far is to replace both axles and the transfer case, which does not solve the problem. You just get a new drive train that does the same thing. There are people that had this done three times and or including rebuilding of the parts at the dealer, and the problems still exist.
My problem is similar except that I only have had things replaced one and a half times. The half being that the new transfer case they put in my car had a stress crack which was blowing fluid out all over the place. Interestingly the dealer never checked for leaks after the work was done. I got to drive it home and see all the transfer case fluid leaking onto my driveway. In that trip home and back to the dealer I did have a chance to notice that with all the repairs, the same old problems were still there. Now I am driving a used Mazda Protege loaner while I wait another week for a new transfer case. Even though I am still paying for a 38 thousand plus car.
I really like the rest of the car, so I hope to see a permanent fix rather then a buy back from Chrysler, but at this point I am not optimistic.
Posted by Russel J. Thomsen on September 05, 19100 at 21:22:44:
Through the years we have had and enjoyed a number of Jeep Wagoneers. We purchased a new 1999 Grand Cherokee Loredo in March, 1999, and had no problems until about 6-7,000 miles. It then started to have violent steering wheel/front end vibrations when the brakes were applied, especially when down hill braking. We have had Jeep dealership work now about 7 times for the problem, with adjustments and replacements of front brake "discs", wheel allignments, and the like. The dealer is somewhat ho-hum about the problem, issuing comments like, "we see this all the time on the 1999 Grand Cherokee." I notified the dealer again at about 25,000 miles of a recurrance. He wanted me to wait. Now at 27,000, the car just about jumps off the highway and pulls to the right when braking, especially down hill.
Questions:
1. Is this, as the dealer implies, a generic problem for the 1999, Grand Cherokee Lorego? 2. If so, has the company responded in any direct way (the dealer states that he has gotten several technical bulletins on the problem and suggested repairs, but implies that he thinks that the front brakes on the 1999 model were just designed wrong and go out of balance easily)? 3. How do I get Jeep to deal with this problem other than multiple time consuming, and to date non-curative) dealer service visits?
Thanks for any and all advice and comments.
Russ Thomsen
Posted by Sheril Kish on September 11, 19100 at 19:28:13:
In Reply to: Steering vibration with braking, 1999 Grand Cherokee Loredo Posted by Russel J. Thomsen on September 05, 19100 at 21:22:44:
Hi, this is not an isolated problem. I live in the South and we don't get snow and ice here, but I do have rotors that have been turned twice and brake pads replaced and lately the low-fluid indicator has been replaced in my master cylinder. My problems started after I had a little over 20,000 miles on it and my dealer said it was common in this area because we get a lot of rain and that makes the rotors warp. I think it's a lot of bull. I was just on a site called carlounge.com and when I entered jeep,brake on the search area, 73 postings came up. There is a really dangerous problem going on here with these brakes. I was given the address of the Chrysler customer address by another Jeep owner, if you'd like it e-mail me and I'll send it, I think every jeep owner should get behind this so that Chrysler will take care of it with a recall for the brakes.
Posted by Anthony C. DeFalco on September 06, 19100 at 05:37:24:
In Reply to: Steering vibration with braking, 1999 Grand Cherokee Loredo Posted by Russel J. Thomsen on September 05, 19100 at 21:22:44:
Warping brake rotors is a common problem to 99 GC's. They actually have issued a recall on the rotors for people who live in the "salt belt" (areas that get snow and salt the roads). Demand that they replace the rotors with new ones per this recall and that should fix the problem. You can check recalls and TSB at alldata.com.
Posted by Ed Wolfe on July 21, 19100 at 04:35:53:
: Hi, Did any one hear about a recall on brake rotors for the 1999 Grand Cherokee?
No, I haven't heard of a recall for 99's, however there is a recall for brake rotors on the XJ's. I would like to see a recall on 99 rotors since I'm traveling on the second replacement front rotors w/ 33k miles...and I just had the last pair turned about 3k miles ago. I don't think warping through normal wear and tear qualifies for a recall, but at $108 /pair, it sure is a concern (the dealer replaced the first pair). Before my 99 JGC, I had a 96 Blazer that ate brake pads at an alarming rate.
Posted by Brian Spargo on August 21, 19100 at 13:41:19:
I sure would like to see a recall also. My 1999 JGC has been very unbearable! The rotors get so bad, it feels like the vehicle is about to tear itself apart. I've had them turned, replaced, still bad. It must be the mopar parts! I remember seeing somewhere that a different manufacturer had been awarded the Jeep contract for mfg of rotors in 1999.... must not have been a very good mfg!
Posted by Jo Walters on August 24, 19100 at 11:43:28:
My 99, purchased when you purchased yours, is now in the shop for the 7th brake job. This car IS a pile of you know what. And I've only hit 16,000 miles!
I have had rotors hell, even the whole braking system replaced 4 times. Day before yesterday, I finally had brake failure, and rear eneded a honda civic.
I will never purchase a JGC again, and this car was my 5th one...never ever had problems like this before!
Posted by Dave on October 23, 1999 at 15:54:30:
In Reply to: 99 GC Any thought of a CLass action suit Posted by Redfox on September 09, 1999 at 09:00:09:
I currently have a lawyer on the case - I have my 99 GC in the shop 5 Times for the transmission, 3 times for the remote, 2 times for the brakes/rotors, once for the power windows, This vehicle has only 7500 miles so far. Jeep (dealership) just tries to fix the problems only to have me come back shortly thereafter. Plain got tired of the merry-go-around!
I expect them to replace this vehicle with a 2000 and a MaxCare Warranty for the life of the vehicle or just plain refund my money.
It burns us up to spend $35,000 + tax for this kind of treatment.
Posted by Bob on October 21, 1999 at 10:12:30:
: You are absolutely right. I have had the same whining sound which is being caused by a faulty differential. No solution yet. For $ 35k I didnt plan to drive this vehicle around for a year with that type of distraction. Arbitration? How about a Class action Lawsuit?
Posted by john on February 06, 19100 at 20:51:39:
i'd love a lawsuit. great idea with the g.c. best in its class if everything worked. had a 94 gmc and it was more quiet than this thing...and it was equipped with a flowmaster. hope jeep finds a problem soon. i am keeping the faith.
Posted by paul on November 21, 1999 at 11:21:29:
In Reply to: Re: 99 GC Any thought of a CLass action suit posted by tag on September 10, 1999 at 06:10:10:
: Thanks. If someone wants to start a class action suit, I will join in. I am serious. The 99 GC Limited, ours, is a piece of junk and unsafe to drive. The dealer will not exchange or refund. If you want to buy it, let me know, I will honestly go over the problems. The dealer, in Brookings Or., is no help, nothing but stalling and evasive maneuvers. Leather I6, deluxe, platinum frost.
Posted by Carl Van Roekel on July 24, 19100 at 18:21:46:
In Reply to: Re: 99 GC Any thought of a CLass action suit posted by paul on November 21, 1999 at 11:21:29:
If anyone wants to start a class action suit, I will join. Very Unhappy Owner.
Posted by Warren on September 09, 1999 at 19:38:42:
I think all the evidence that you'd need in court is in what's been posted here on just this BBS. You'd have to print all the pages out, and that would probably take about 10,000 reams of paper...sounds kind of like the Kenny Starr report...