Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the brake rotors are worn causing extended stopping distance. Dealer notified dealer replace three times already ts
2000 Dodge Dakota brakes complaints
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My rotors have warped 4 times in 38,530 miles. New dodge parts have been installed. This most recent time I got a surprise. Dodge said aftermarket brake pads had been installed. I have only had brake service performed at marietta dodge. The previous installation someone must have used after-market front brake pads. Also, this is an on-going problem with this truck. 4 sets of rotors warped in less than 10,000 miles. Not good. Weak brakes. Dt
Rotors deteriorated and would not pass inspection on front wheels. Rotors and brake pads had to be replaced to make vehicle safe to operate. Mileage is 10991 at time of failure.
After about 13000 miles, application of brakes caused increasingly severe shuddering of front of truck accompanied by significant extension of braking distance (at least 30%). Narrowly avoided what could have been a major collision. Suspected failure of ABS, took car to dealer who diagnosed it as warped rotors in the front. Dealer turned rotors and reported essentially zero wear on the brakepads. Dealer also replaced brake pads. Dealer surmised that there was a chronic material problem with the dakota disk brake system. This problem appears to manifest itself again now, some 8000 miles later. When I recently contacted chrysler by e-mail and explained the problem, their response was merely that there was currently no open problem (hence no action). What is hard to fathom is that the federal safety agency with some 100 user complaints about the very same safety-related problem does not appear to be pursuing this issue. Corrective action by dodge in the form of a recall and replacement of the failure-prone disk system is clearly warranted in this situation. Please advise what, if any, action the federal safety agency is taking, or plans to take, to address this problem. This truly is a matter of "people saving people."
Front disc rotors get warped every 17000 miles of driving. Although the truck has the towing package, I rarely tow anything. My driving is normal driving with most of it on the interstate. After 17000 miles, the whole front-end of the truck shakes terribly until the rotors get turned. Pads are fine. Rotors turned at 17,000 miles and 34000 miles. Expect to have to turn them again at 52000 miles.
Even with light application of brakes, progressively severe shuddering of entire front end. Service dept. Determined warped brake discs and incorrect brake pad (oem). Disks were turned and brake pads replaced. Now, 5000 miles later, same problem (pulsating condition upon light brake application) manifests itself. What is the federal safety agency doing to get dodge to take corrective action? This situation is a safety hazard and needs to be corrected!!! There are over 100 complaints in your database about the identical problem with the same vehicle. Have described the situation to chrysler but doubt that they will respond with a constructive solution without some pressure from the federal safety agency. After all, this is all about "people saving people" so let's have some action before we have another firestone-like disaster on our hands.
Front brake rotors pulsate. Brake effectiveness is failing. Stopping distances has increased. Rotors are starting to go every 14,000 miles. Dealer is aware. Please add more details.
2000 dakota brakes are unsafe and start 'bouncing' after a few thousand miles due to warping rotors. Dealership will do nothing to fix problem. Have spoke with numerous other dakota owners and this is a very common problem.
Brakes are making loud noises/pulsate when consumer applies them. Also, there is extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything.
While driving and with no warning brakes went out ,causing and accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Front brake rotors warped shortly after reaching 12,000 miles, manufacturer did not warranty due to mileage.
Truck was in for several things wrongat 1542 miles , brakes and powertrain was a couple of then they said it was okay, they must not have checked anything because now they are failling in a short time while I'm tring to get all this straightened out my truck is getting worse please help
$400 cost to me $50 my cost?extended coverage should be covered, right. No safety defect mentioned.
Of couse they said it wasn't covered under my extended policy and if my brakes completly fail at only 23,000 miles it's normal wear.
Brake rotors continue to warp beyond use and repair. Have had after maket and oem rotors and both begin to warp within three to 5000 miles and need to be replaced. After market rotors last longer and dont warp as fast as oem but I shouldn't have to replace my rotors twice a year due to under sized rotors for the truck.
Loss of control when braking at moderate speeds, see your consumer complaint database.
Front brake rotor warped. Driver side windshield wiper squirter disappeared from sight and no longer works. Passenger side windshield wiper squirter no longer works. Front license plate (required in texas) bolt failed, lost license plate somewhere.
Had to replace front rotors three times, 24000 miles,29000 miles, and 33000 miles for warped rotors, causing the breaks to pulsate when applied.
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Warped brake rotors are causing vehicle to lose control. This will be the fourth set of rotors in 28000 miles. The dealer talked me into paying for new pads last time because he said brake problems are not covered under warranty after 12000 miles. Why isn't the federal safety agency responding to this unsafe issue? The majority of complaints on your web site is about warped rotors on dodge dakotas. Please respond!!
Front brake rotors warped,,turned at dealers expense:problem addvised v-8 dakotas are having this problem. Not present in 6 or 4 cyl models. Rotor substandard for brakeng weight of engine.
Rotors need to be replaced due to corrosion and chipping on brakes. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak consumers vehicle is experiencing premature failure of front rotors. Metal on rotors is flaking off and peeling away, because of this the front disc brake pads have to be replaced, even though they are about half worn. Dealer notified. Owner feels this is a defective part problem and should be replaced by manufacturer not at owners expense.
Rotors have warpped untimely check website dodgedakota.com note all the front rotor warpping. Dodge mechanic advised he see a lot of these in the v-8 dakotas, his opinion is the rotors are not suitable for the engine weight while brakeing. Could lead to loss of control and possible accidents.
Vehicle is experiencing problems with pulsation when applying brakes. This occurred 3 times. Dealer found front rotors warped and replaced both front brake rotors. However consumer was appalled when advised that 3 warped brake rotors problems within 30,000 miles were due to his driving habits. Manufacturer notified.
Is anyone reading these complaints on dakota brake rotors?!? I am on my 4th set of front rotors, which are already warped. Each set goes about 10-11k untill needing resurfacing/ replacement.. My local dealership actually billed some of my visits for rotors in a manner that the dealership I bought it from can't even understand what was done. I no longer tow anything, trying to make the rotors last longer- why did I waste money ordering the heavyduty tow package? I am sick of these brakes, like so many other dakota owners. How many complaints does it take? Nlm
Consumer has had numerous problems with brakes, consumer is approaching the end of the 36,000 mile warranty and is still experiencing problems with brakes, consumer states that brakes need to be replaced every 3 to 5,000 miles, and dealer is starting to deny claim for repairs.
Rear brakes have been inoperable since the day we bought this vehicle, returned to dealer with complaint. They said it was "normal". Returned later with further evidence to show them and they tested it , adjusted the brakes and said it was ok. Later I jacked the vehicle up with the wheels powered up and could not stop the wheels from turning. Took it back to dealer, showed them my test and they now proclaimed a problem. They replaced every component and still no brakes. They took it to a brake shop for second opinion, the owner claimed I was right. Chrysler sent a rep to look at it, claimed it was "normal" so chrysler said they were done with it. So dodge won't do any more either. In slick conditions like snow, the rear wheels keep turning after the vehicle stops. I have to shift to neutral to keep from being pushed into an intersection.
Front brakes rotor problem, replaced sever times, rotors are warped or have excessive run out, can not find the cause. Resulting in vehicle vibration when the brakes are applied. Replaced front disc rotors several times.
Consumer stated there is no braking action coming from the rear brakes, vehicle was taken into dealership where parts were replaced, however the problem still exists.*ak. Consumer stated when stopping on snow and ice the rear wheels continue to spin after the front wheels have stopped, no matter how hard the brakes are being applied, the dealer has replaced the booster, master cylinder, proportioning valve, ABS valve, rear brake hose wheel cylinder and brake shoes, consumer stated he still has no rear brakes.
#1 brakes front and rear when applied vibrate the whole truck # 2when truck shifts from 2 to 3 it bangs hard into gear.
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