Grinding noise when brakes are applied. When brakes are pressed they bounce back and forth. The spindle is out and is the caliber. The rotors have been replaced because the spindle is not right.
1997 Dodge Dakota brakes complaints
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While going 55mph another car pulled out in front. Consumer went to apply brakes, but did not stop in a reasonable amount of time. This happened on any road condition. Brakes locked up.
Brake do not function as designed, to apply equal pressure on both pads, resulting in (uneven) wear of both rotors and pads. Nlm
Abs and brake light on instrument panel came on. Returned to dealer for service. Returned or remained at service 5 times for repair. Added brake fluid, reset computer, replaced ABS valves, replaced computer. All this over a 2 1/2 month period.
Less than 2,000 miles and brakes were squealing. Returned 3 times before it was determined that the brake drums were warped. Replaced drums, pads, rotors, calipers. First 2 times, all that was done was to spray the pads.
When traveling at highway speed in a head wind ( using full gas pedal at time the center A/C vent switchs to defrost nothing you do will re switch to center vent (you can turn off the A/C system, and when you turn it back on, it still is in defrost. No control will return A/C back to center vent) until you let off gas pedal and slow down, when this happens front windshield fogs up, blinding the drivers view of the highway. The dealers had to check the vacuum system and found no problem with the vacuum system, this is a off and on problem it will not do it all of the time, but when it starts there is no warning, I nearly had a accident while traveling back from miami to tampa.
I feel that wheel bearing/ fuel pumps and brake rotors should not have to all be replaced at cost to me in the first 2 years/38,000 miles on my vehicle. Several of these parts could cause a safety hazard such as a crash.
Window motor failed, window switches falling off door panel. Mjs
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Tires - excessive tire wear over 20,000 miles, especially at the outer edges.also, brake rotor failure (pitting) at 20.000 miles. *ak( dot number: tire size: glp215/75r )
At approximately 18000 miles the truck would shudder/vibrate when braking.the dealer concluded that the brake rotors were warped, which they claim was caused when the rotors got wet!!! They would not cover the repair under the warranty. The repair consisted of machining or turning the rotors, cost $90.00. I authorized the repairs after the warranty expired @36,000 miles, the shuddering/vibration started to occur when braking. Since it was out of warranty I took it to meineke mufflers & brakes. They also concluded that the brake rotors were warped and could not be turned or machined.iauthorized them to replace the rotors , cost $300.00. All other brake components, including the brake pads were in good shape and did not need replacement. I beleive that the rotors or the brake system are defective. The rotors should not warp under normal use which includes getting wet and heating up when braking.
Brakes make metallic noise---had rotors turned and new pads installed, no change--mechanic can find no reason for noise. Happens only after vehicle driven for a few miles. When brake is disengaged a small jolt is felt moments after.
Brake pads & rotors failed.
Anti lock brakes failed. Lm
Drums & rotors replaced twice
I took my truck to 4 different brake shops and all 4 told me that the front driver side caliper had failed and that my rotor was ruined. A couple of the shops actually said that dodge has a history of having bad calipers. I asked the gm at chapman dodge what he knew about the question of "bad" calipers and he admitted that there were problems 2 years ago. My truck is 2 years old.
The piston inside the brake caliper on the driver's side got stuck, which locked the caliper and the brake pad against the rotor. This happened all of sudden while driving about 30-35- MPH when driver applied the brakes.the dealer stated that the slides on the caliper became unseated whick became stuck causing the brake pad to lock against the rotor causing extensive damage to the rotor and wheel.
The braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may cause an accident. Cause unknown. Please provide further information.
While driving brakes suddenly stopped, did not work. No accidents and no injuries. Chrysler could not duplivate problem, but dodge bought vehicle back from owner. *ak
While driving at 5mph and the consumer went to apply the brakes, and the brakes went straight to the floorboard. By the consumer driving at a low drive, the vehicle stopped. The consumer had the vehicle in the shop twice due to the ABS light coming on, the ABS sensor shorting out, causing the brakes to fail.
Front and the rear brakes are prematurely wearing out or feathering which causes the vehicle to veer to the right. Also, the vehicle constantly needs alignment. Please give any further details, add all vehicle VIN#. 8ak
The brake rotors/pads and shoes failed at 15,000 miles. Had to have them replaced. Took vehicle to dealer & had mechanic check the brakes.
The vehicle is at 40,000 miles and had 4 sets of brake rotors and calipers replaced on the front wheels, caused extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Owner has to change pads and rotors too many times with barely any mileage on the vehicle.
After 6,000 miles the truck developed a very bad shake in the front end. Rotors were turned in june of 97 and dec of 97 with about 20,000 miles. Consumer is experiencing the same problem with 29,000 miles on truck. A technician at dealership stated that this problem is common.
Whenever stopping on loose gravel or mainly in reverse, the ABS system does not activate properly. Consumer has taken vehicle in four times for same repairs. Dealership, diablo chrysler plymouth--510‑676‑6800.
Suspension system problems, causing excessive tire wear.
Abs brakes failed. In addition, replaced warped front brake rotors.
While driving vehicle about 20 MPH from time to time and stopping vehicle, the rear brakes locked when the vehicle stopped. The consumer could feel the brakes.
Brakes failed resulting in a collision.
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