1999 Jeep Laredo Brakes Problems

“We bought a used 1999 Jeep grand cherokee Laredo last year for our son to drive, thinking it would be a safe vehicle for him in all kinds of weather and road conditions. We did not expect to have problems driving on the highway on dry roads in perfect weather. The vehicle has started to stall at highway speeds, causing a loss of power steering and brakes, and most likely air bags as well. We are lucky he is a safe driver, and was able to get the vehicle off the road safely. Our trusted mechanic, who is a Jeep owner, changed the crankcase position sensor, this did not help. …”

“I own a '99 Jeep grand cherokee Laredo and I purchased this vehicle from overland park Jeep in overland park Jeep in 2002. Over the 3-4 year period of time that I owned this car, I had to get the brakes serviced for about 5 times for the exact same problem. I took my car to a Jeep certified dealer jim&clark motors. Every time I took my car there to get the brakes serviced, I had to pay a significant amount of money but the problem was only temporarily solved. The problem was that the steering wheel would vibrate every time I use my brakes. …”

“Purchased a 1999 Jeep grand cherokee Laredo on 12/23/2002 with 36400 miles on it. I have had the front brake rotors replaced twice in 4 months. Now the rear differential I.e. Rear wheel bearings need to be replaced. Estimated to have $800.00 in repair, and Jeep is making a horrible whining, grinding noise. Company refuses to stand by their product. Current mileage 52,000. I have been told that this particular part should last the lifetime of the vehicle. Another mechanic told us this year and model that Jeep is known for this trouble along with the brake problem. …”

“Bought Jeep grand cherokee used from a dealer with 34.600 miles on it - brakes seemed fine then. Soon after brakes started squealing and then vibrating - the latter became really violent by the time I had 52,000 miles on the vehicle. I replaced the front pads and the rotors with used ones that were turned. The vibration stopped but the rears were squealing by then. I turned the rotors and replaced the rear pads at 58.000 miles. At 60,000 miles it is beginning to vibrate again and the squeal is very pronounced again. I have since learned that this is a common problem with this year and model... …”

“Have had brakes on this vehicle worked on 7 times since purchased new. Only has approximately 70k miles. All seemed to be the result of warped rotors. Latest incident check engine light went on, had head gasket replaced, serpentine belt replaced and t-stat.”