Brakes keep failing on this vehicle- dangerous stopping conditions.
2000 Dodge Dakota brakes complaints
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Front brake rotors are prematurely warping. Rotors have been resurfaced at 8,000/ 17,000 and 23,000 miles, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify cause. *ak
Just another one on many rotor failures on dakotas.
Front disc warp severely, front end shudders when brakes are applied, turned and replaced rotors several times
Brake rotors are warped. When applying brakes they will pulsate or flutter. Also, vehicle has extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer, and had to replace rotors.
Pulsation in front braking system at 26000 miles. Brought into dealer and said rotors were warped. Had rotors turned and now 8000 miles later they are warped again. I'm now in the position of replacing rotors on a vehicle that is only 2 years old.
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Seems to be a common problem many dakota owners are complaining of the same symptoms. During braking from any speed the entire truck shakes violently. I think that they have defective rotors or drums.
When I appled the brakes the front end would shake. The dealer said it was hot spots and was not uncomman for a truck with 21000 miles. They said it was not covered under warranty so I removed the wheel and fond the outer retainer hanging loose and seen marks on the rim where it had been riding. This maybe a problem that could result in a very bad accident. I have pic if you need them.
Brake vibration with less than 11,000 miles, got rotors turned. The vibration returned, had rotors turned. Six months later they started to vibrate again and still are. Replaced rotors with high performance rotors.
You will see if you go to the web sight given you that many people are complaining about dodge's drums and rotors going out at low mileage times. My dodge is very new and so far have not had that problem. But it seems to me that dodge is having a problem with these parts. They say that the rotors are cheap plastic. Looking at the years of these trucks. This has been going on for years.
I continue to have problems with my rotors on my dakota. My first complaint was at 3286 miles, the brakes were making a rubbing noise. The rotors were machined at 22173 miles. The rotors were replaced at 35500, 47095 and once again today at 62000. When I first complained about this problem I was told it was my driving habits (I.e. City driving) I drive 100 miles/day on the highway for work. Something should be done about this braking problem before someone gets hurt.
Dealer turned rotors @ 17,000 m. @ cost to me of $128.00 rotors warped @ 22,000 m. And I have lived with them. I am looking for replacment rotors that aren't made by dodge.
Clutch system/flywheel failed due to excessive heat. Vehicle had not been used for towing or hauling, and had relatively low miles. Front brake rotors and rear brake drums were warped and had to be machined to specifications. No work was covered by manufacturers warranty or extended warranty.
When slamming on brakes ABS braking system worked. However, when at a traffic stop and applied brakes, pedal went all the way to the floor. There were no holds, and he went though intersection. Dealership was aware of problem.
Experiencing severe brake rotor warpage after approx. 14k miles of 80% highway driving. The truck is not used for hauling or towing although it is intended for such as it has the towing package option. The truck has been in for this problem on two occasions. The first occasion, the dealer turned rotors at no cost. Pads were still in good condition. The second time, at nearly 36k miles, rotors will be at min thickness if turned, but original pads still have 1/2 material left. Truck still has original tires as well. I am concerned that if I were to use the truck at the capacity it is intended (towing or hauling), I would experience severe brake fade or even failure due to the overheating condition that is present with the highway driving I am doing now. At this point, neither the dealer nor the manufacturer will honor this claim. They have classified the condition as normal wear . I disagree as the pads should be wearing faster than the rotors. I have also filed a complaint with the better business bureau. I want to have the front brake system replaced with one that will perform properly and safely under all conditions that the vehicle was intended to operate under. Thank you for any assistance you can appropriately provide in this matter.
Poor rotor quality. In speaking with many other dakota owners, aftermarket rotors fixes this problem.
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Brakes have a pulsesating feel. Had the front rotors turned and this took care of the problem for approximately 5 months. It's pulsesating again.
When applying brakes front brakes locks up and the vehicle pulls to left and right, cause unknown. *ak consumer states the problem does not occur everytime the brakes are applied, two mechanis could not duplicate the problem, the brake pads have been replaced four times, the rotors have been turned and the problem still remains.
Have been to the dealer at least 7 times with problem with vehicle hopping and jumping during braking, between the speeds of 40 to 30 and under. The dealer has turned the front rotors twice and replaced them once. The rear drums have also been turned and replaced. The problem still exists not only is it annoying it could be a very real safety issue.
Abs braking system is defective causing the vehicle to shake. Dealer has changed front & back brakes, but vehicle is still having same problem. Please provide further details.
Continuing problem with extraordinary wear of brake components. Front rotors turned at 17,000 miles current mileage 31,000 and system is in need of repairs again. The vehicle will almost "jump" off the ground when brakes are applied in normal conditions. If the road is wet they will lock under normal pressure. Dealer states this is normal wear and is not a manufactures problem. I have never owned a vehicle that the brake system has worn out twice within 31,000 miles. This vehicle is not used for any commercial enterprise, only personal use and the majority of the mileage has occured on interstate highway driving conditions where braking is lite and infrequent. Research on the internet has provided me with many other like complaints from other dakota owners. The manufacturer has sold me a vehicle with inherently defective brakes which are failing prematurely under normal driving conditions. I have another appointment for repairs in the morning.
4 way flashes failed repeatedly (crushed wiring harness was discovered while looking for source of different problem). Front brake rotors warped again & again. Rotors turned 2-3 times, replaced once, then turned again. Smoke coming from center A/C vents in dash. Rear leaf springs were replaced. 2 days after smoking dash repair radiator fan would not shut off, requiring operator to open hood and pull approiate fuse.
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05/30/2000- 10402 miles front rotors warped, rotors replaced. 10/20/2000 16936 miles, rotors found warped again, "updated" parts on order, still only 6534 miles since the new rotors were installed. 02/26/2001 22066 miles, "updated" parts installed for previous warped rotors on 10/20/2000, still under 12 months or 12,000 miles for the parts warranty. 07/31/2001 26790, rotors were found warped again and only 4724 miles driven. The dealer told me it was my "driving habit" and they have had no other problem with dakota's brakes, they wanted to charge me for repairs and I inquired about their 12 month or 12,000 mile warranty that is offered on the repair receipt. I just don't believe these rotors are designed properly and it is not my driving habit. I go mostly on the interstate highway to get to my job.
Replaced front rotors under warranty at 12,000 miles at 15000 had rotors turned know at 28000 rotors are warped again vehicle shakes violently, chrysler(manufacture not dealership) says they have not heard of problem before, dealer can not replace rotors under warranty because chrysler wont let them. I must now pay out of my pocket for something that should be covered under my warranty, and have had replaced twice before.
Brake rotors need to be turned every 10000 miles, they are junk, and need to be looked at.
At 8000 miles front discs brakes started to shutter. Called dealer . They said it normal. 11500 took too dealer to repair. They replaced rotors/pads. They said that they failed due to normal wear and driver abuse. Replaced for free under warrenty. At 13400 I now notice same problem again..... These are warping if I brake under wet conditions.like a puddle im pissed on the amount of problems on these trucks.
Consistent failure of brake rotors on dakotas, severe and early warpage leads me to believe in substandard design/manufacture, request investigation of quality issues which I feel may affect safely of vehicle.
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