1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 734 complaints for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 32% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 734 32% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 37,000 miles 156 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 15 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 54 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 27 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 34 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 22 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 156 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 37,000 miles, and 74% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 15 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Driver lost steering control due to warped/cracked right rear brake rotor. Vehicle rolled over landing on roof. Driver partially ejected. Witness behind grand cherokee observed driver fighting with steering wheel prior to rollover.
Dt: the brake rotors and pads keep wearing out, and the vehicle makes a chatter noise and vibrates when the brakes are applied. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership and the brakes were replaced six times. The problem started on august 21, 2000. The replace brakes wore out at six to seven thousand miles.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Transmission 314 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 179 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 150 complaints
- Engine 138 complaints
- Electrical system 94 complaints
- Seats 94 complaints
- Fuel system 90 complaints
- Air bags 84 complaints