Warped rotors. Third set of roters in 46,000 miles. They are too small for this truck. Causes pulsating .
1999 Dodge Dakota brakes complaints
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Excessive engine knock.pper ball joint failure.nadequate headlight projection on low beam.
Pulsating, shaking in brake. I have had to replace the rotors and pads numerous times. Pads and rotors never seem to last as long as they should. I have replaced my stock rotors with cross drilled rotors, and that seemed to help for a little while. Eventually they warped as well.
Every time I used the lighter the fuse would blow, my radio would fail and I would have troubles with my wipers. I checked all fuses and didn't find a problem. All of a sudden my headlights will go out and once in a while if I click my high beams on and off the driving headlights will eventually come back on. I was in northern maine and I lost my power steering. I had to walk through the woods to a cabin I could see had its house light on and knock on the door for help. Once my truck was freed from being stuck I had to drive 3 miles back to the mountain w/no power steering. When I brought it to the local dealer they showed me that there was some long silver rod like thing, which had just broken in half!! I didn't think anything of it because it was still covered under warranty. A while later, my brake system had to be replaced at a cost of $800. I said I just didn't have the money at that time. Lee dodge of westbrook maine called and said they could fix the problem for $150! I had an accident about january 2001 and my airbag did not go off. I was run off the road in a snowstorm and hit a tree. This past june my truck went in to be inspected and I was told my upper control arms and ball joints needed to be replaced!! Even I knew that at 44k or so miles it was far too soon for me to need those parts replaced. I live on a fixed income because I am disabled. When I went to pick up my truck my passenger side door would no longer close correctly, my hood would no longer open and the headlight problem became much worse. Before I had the chance to have the car looked at, I had an accident. I had pulled out of my drive and my boyfriend pulled out after me in my brother?s car. When he pulled out of a drive, I went to pull up along side him, my tires were spinning on piles of wet leaves, my wheel would not respond, my gas and my brake would not respond. I had both feet on the floor not either gas or brake... The truck then thrust forward and hit my brother?s car!
I have experienced clanking and front end jumping when making turns in the front end of my 1999 dodge dakota. This was presented, which was adressed by rotating and balancing the front and back tires come to find out it was my upper ball joints in my suspension !!!!!!!! Due to the milage put on my front tires, abnormal wear has occured due to the suspension. I must also replace the damaged tires caused by a dodge defect!!!!!!! I am also suspecting excessive brake wear in the front end due to this.
Brake pedal broke when the SUV applied his brake hard to stop for the pickup in front of him. I was behind him about 4 to 5 car lengths going between 40 to 45 MPH, I hit the brakes they worked for a split second and the pedal went to the floor. I rear ended the SUV. The accident caused about $3500 damage to the SUV, $2500. To the pickup in front of it and $6500 to $7000. Damage to my 19999 dodge dakota. The point that the brake linkage connects to the brake pedal broke off the brake pedal.
On 11/21/01 I took my dakota in to cumberland ave. Garage for inspection. I usually go to lee auto mall. I was in a hurry to get the truck inspected so I went to cumberland garage. I came upon a repair order from cumberland ave. Garage. Aside from some minor repairs they had listed both upper ball joints as needing repair. At $298.74. I ended up taking my truck to lee auto mall in westbrook (me.) they never mentioned the ball joints had a problem. Note the date of the repair order from cumberland garage as being 2001. This means lee dodge let me drive a vehicle that wasn't safe since 2001! I brought my truck in to lee dodge this past summer. I was told both my ball joints and upper control arms needed to be replaced!the cost was $900.00. I mentioned I knew at just46k mls. It was unusual for a vehicle to have ball joints that needed replacement. I said this type of problem usually didn't occur until about 100k miles. I was told this was untrue. Also note when cumberland garage noticed my truck needed ball joints repaired my truck had only about 37k miles. 11/04/03 I had a minor accident.the short of it : I lost control of my tires. My wheel would turn but my front tires would not respond and my rear tires were stuck/spinning on piles of wet leaves. I stepped on the gas while trying to turn my vehicle and the gas did not respond. My break went to the floor and then all of a sudden my truck thrust forward and hit my brothers car. I have had a lot of trouble sleeping just thinking about what could have happened to me, someone I love or someone else just because lee dodge wanted to squeeze money out of me. Or because chrysler did not want to tell their customers they had put faulty parts in their trucks. I suppose I should contact a lawyer with regards to this matter. I am very upset I have been driving a vehicle that may have caused an accident at any time! Do you have any advice for me?
Consumer stated while driving on the highway, the power steering failed, which almost caused an accident . After the power steering malfunctioned, the vehicle was hard to steer. Also, the consumer found out that gear box had a hole in it. There was a 2 inch piece of a bolt that was knocked out with forced pressure. The dealer did not want to help the consumer.*ak the steering box leaked and contained excessive play. The rotors and windshield wipes needed to be replaced. *jb
Consumer applied brakes when approaching a stop sign. The pedal went all the way to the floor and vehicle keep rolling. Consumer pump brakes several times, then the "anti-lock" and "brake" warning lights illuminated. The functionality of front brakes was partially restored. Dealer diagnosed and replaced front brake pads and turned rotors.
There was a noise from the rear end of the vehicle. It was determined that the rear end bolts and other components came apart. The dealer replaced the gears and differential. The ABS system also failed. *ak
Seems like that the problem with the dakota's and brake rotors is a never ending battle. I replaced my myself back in march after the dealer didn't want to admit that their is a problem with the front disc rotors on the dakota's. I also had the rotors turned 6 months prior before I replaced them. Even the guy that turned the rotors told me that the stock rotors on the dakota's were junk.now 4 months after replacing them they are acting like thet are warped again. Someone needs to get chrysler (dodge) to own up that their is a problem with the dodge rotors on their dakota's. Also after reading some other forums I find that I'm not the only person that has had this problem.
On wet or slippery roads, when brakes are applied {rear ABS] the fromt brakes lock up and the vehicle becomes uncontrollable,with the rear brakes providing no assistance. Vehicle taken to dealer twice and told brakes were working to spec.
Brake have service twice and rotors have been turned twice. Now going on the third time. Brake make to much noise and vibrate.
It seems that by reading numerous online bbs about dodge dakota's, the problems with the braking problems are very prevalent. I have had problems with my front rotors warping since almost day one with no satisfactory accommodations by the manufacturer or dealer where I bought my new truck. There needs to be a recall because this is certainly a widespread safety problem with this particular make and model. Please help the consumer.
Water pump failure, after replacement of catalytic converter exhaust leak detected, slow speed from 2nd to 3rd gear, gear sticks from 3rd to 4th gear, rough idling, odometer reading failure, ABS light stays on, check engine light remains lit, gas tank sensor failure (reads empty when tank is full), when driving approx. 10 - 20 MPH engine stalls / shuts off, coming to stop engine shuts off, vehicle vibration when brakes applied to come to a stop or slowing down (rear brakes), engine pings / knocks in normal operation at speeds from 30 to 70+ MPH, after the engine warms up, anti-lock / ABS sensor out, fuel gauge - sending unit malfunction, intake manifold gasket leaking, gasket cracked / leaking, thermostat gasket leaking, drive belt cracking / deteriorating, fuel induction system failing. Problems with this vehicle since date of purchase. Purchased from honda north dealer.
1999 dodge dakota r/t pickup rear brakes are defective. They do not hold adequately. When the truck is jacked up off the ground and put in gear the rear brakes will fail to hold the wheels stopped once the engine reaches approximately 1000 RPM. They should hold the wheels up to 2600 RPM. This causes unsafe braking, excess wear and warping of the front rotors. I am aware of other r/t owners having the same problem and at least one has had their truck bought back by dodge rather than deal with fixing the problem. My local dealer refuses to do anything.
It seems my front brake rotors and rear drums are warped causing severe pulsating, shaking and vibration when brakes are applied with normal pressure. The problem is getting more severe now each month. This problem has progrssed to a point now that I noticed the quality and performance of the ABS braking is suffering. The ABS system locked up my brakes during a light rain at a stop system causing my dakota to slide halfway through an intersection. I am afraid the sensors are getting bad information due to the already pulsating brakes by the apparant drum and rotor warpage. I have a 1969 chevy impala with the original drums and 110,000 miles, these brakes still work fine.
When applying brakes vehicle bounced and vibrated, also there was extended stopping distance. Dealer determined that front brake rotors were warped, and needed to be replaced, front caliper was sticking and that was also replaced. *ak
While traveling on highway ABS braking light came on dashboard. Also, cruise control and airbags are not operable. Dealership is aware of problem.
Repeated attempts to have chrysler fix the problem with dakota brake rotors have failed.
Not sure if rear wheel drive. Manufacturer contacted. Very lucky leaking brake cyliders caught by mechanics during routine tire rotation. Safety issue.
E-brake rubbing against frame. Informed dealer who put a rubber hose over cable. Hose fell off 20 miles later. E-brake will eventually wear through and fail. *jb *nlm ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****755550
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Rotors have been replaced 5 times and turned 4 times , back replaced three times. Have filed complaints with chrysler, the federal safety agency, and 3 dealerships. No one can fix or replace this truck. Chrysler said they would sent an enginner down to look at it, it has been 3 months, nothing yet. The dealership who sold this truck , should replace this truck.
Rotors have been replaced 4 times and turned 5 times in a year, rear hubs relaced 3 times in a year and I still do not have brakes. Dealt with chrysler and speedway dodge. No one can fix the problem. Chrysler needs to replace this vechicle. The dealerships, 3 of them say that is just a dodge. If that is just a dodge, why are they allowed to sell them. Having no brakes is a very serious problem. I have filed complaints with the better business bureau, the dealerships the federal safety agency and still no answers or luck in getting this vechicle fixed.*ak (tiresize: 255/65/r15)
When starting vehicle brake light came on. After releasing parking brake, light stayed on. Consumer states after a couple of minutes ABS,engine check light, and emrgency brake light was on, then, vehicle died. Consumer has not contacted dealer. Please provide any further information.
Consumer complained regarding brake system operation. Consumer has to pump brake pedal several times before braking system will activate and slow vehicle down. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Consumer went to dealership for recall 00v198000/ brake hose repairs, and was denied service. Please provide any additional information.
Brakes failed while approching oncoming traffic, applied brakes and vehicle continued on until it rear ended another vehicle. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Rotors & pads have been replaced once. The new rotors have been turned once and are vibrating again.
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