2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 208about this part
- Share
- 24%of 883 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,667miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 208 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 24% of the 883 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,667 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My brakes were replaced at approx. 8,000 miles, 12,000, 18,000 and 25,000 I only drive the vehicle to work. The manufacture repaired it the times for free. I believe the vehicle should have come with a heavier braking system. I spent on 07/02/2005 about $450.00 to repair the bakes myself. I was told by the dealer that the next brake job I would have to replace all four rotors.”
NHTSA complaint #10129526, filed 2005-07, 25,010 miles“Habitually warping brake rotors. I have now had the rotors/pads/calipers replaced at 8000 miles and, most recently, at 35,000 miles. On what other car would you expect to be out of pocket the cost of replacing pads and rotors every 8,000-17,000 miles? I will not be buying another Jeep and I only hope that this serves as a cautionary tale to potential purchasers.”
NHTSA complaint #10049125, filed 2003-12, 35,800 miles“Rotors, calipers and brakes need cut or replaced anywhere from 1 to 4,000 miles. As of this date, this is my 7th time! A pulsation in braking... The manufacturer has replaced or cut the rotors 6 times, the drive once, the calipers once and the brakes one or two times... I went to an independent on 11-29-06 and had 2 rotors replaced, 2 resurfaced/cut and brakes replaced with 26,500 miles on vehicle. A 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited.”
NHTSA complaint #10174747, filed 2006-11, 12,000 miles“After 15000 miles, the rotors were so warped as to make braking hazardous. Chrysler turned the rotors. At 25000 miles, we complained about the brakes again, and were told they were fine. At 36700 miles, the rotors are now warped again, and I'm told that while chrylser knows that its a defect, they will not cover it - and they have even come out with a fix, that costs $450, which they won't cover.”
NHTSA complaint #10021484, filed 2003-06, 15,000 miles“Rotors warped between 16000 - 18000 miles. Dealer davis-moore replaced front rotors, calipers and pads. Resurfaced rear rotors and replaced rear pads. No charge. Rotors warped again at 34k miles. This time dealer charged me $170 to turn all four rotors. I complained about the longevity of the rotors and that the turning is not a permanant fix. There is a material or system problem with the brakes. Please look into. Mv .”
NHTSA complaint #10075108, filed 2004-06, 34,000 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 13% |
| 2025 | 8 | 10% |
| 2024 | 17 | 7% |
| 2023 | 28 | 7% |
| 2022 | 14 | 5% |
| 2021 | 32 | 8% |
| 2020 | 13 | 5% |
| 2019 | 116 | 31% |
| 2018 | 62 | 7% |
| 2017 | 29 | 8% |
| 2016 | 25 | 8% |
| 2015 | 40 | 3% |
| 2014 | 260 | 11% |
| 2013 | 146 | 18% |
| 2012 | 289 | 18% |
| 2011 | 331 | 20% |
| 2010 | 12 | 10% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 24 | 3% |
| 2007 | 40 | 4% |
| 2006 | 71 | 6% |
| 2005 | 96 | 5% |
| 2004 | 159 | 12% |
| 2003 | 71 | 9% |
| 2002 | 179 | 12% |
| 2001 | 208 | 24% |
| 2000 | 438 | 30% |
| 1999 | 622 | 38% |
| 1998 | 161 | 16% |
| 1997 | 173 | 17% |
| 1996 | 118 | 13% |
| 1995 | 113 | 16% |
| 1994 | 132 | 22% |
| 1993 | 156 | 28% |
| 1991 | 3 | 50% |
| 1990 | 3 | 60% |
| 1989 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
245 complaintsSeats
131 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
102 complaintsEngine cooling
53 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsEquipment
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsExterior lighting
26 complaintsSuspension
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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