Rotors heated up and warped at 9000 miles and vehicle had a bouncy ride. Dealership was aware of problem. *ak dealer replaced the rotors, the pads were left on because they didn't look warn.
2000 Dodge Dakota brakes complaints
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When consumer applied brakes in gravel sand on street, front two tires will lock up, and rear wheels will not slide. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak the consumer states that the dealer failed to properly fix the brakes and the problem still exists.
Warped rotors at 11000 miles dealer replaced. 16000 warped again. Dealer says this is a big problem with no solution.
Front brake rotors have to be replaced about every 15000 miles. *ak
When applying brakes vehicle bounces wildly and brake vibration transfers to brake pedal. During none braking brakes make a scrpeing/squealing noise. Had rotors turned at dealership problem temporaily got better but eventually went back to same problem but with noise. Vehicle was in warranty when first occurred and they tried to fix. Truck is now out of warrenty and they will not try and fix problem.
While driving around a slight curve the driver ran off the road with the two right wheels of the truck, when he got back on the road and slammed on the brakes and the left front wheel locked up amd steered him into a tree totaling the vehicle. Nlm
Front rotors were replaced at 5,000 same problem again at 18,000 also drums this time
At 6000 miles I had a jerk when applying the brakes, I got much worse as time went on. At 14000 miles I finally had the dealership replace the rotors because braking was very dangerous. Now at 30000 I once again have problems. I have to replace the rotors very soon again and I have a feeling that the rear drums are also warped. I also have a awful squeel coming from all 4 brakes. I work with 3 people that have 97 or newer and they all have the same problem.
At 35,000 miles front brake rotors had to be replaced. Prior to this, rotors were turned at 16,000 miles and 21,000 miles. Also, if cruise control is set between 58-60mph vehicle will suddenly downshift 3 gears and will go to 4500 rpms, and then accelerate suddenly to 65 MPH. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer times, but has received no satisfaction. Cause is unknown.
Rotors have been turned and resurfaced three times, and replaced once. Dealer refusing to honor warranty.
Front brake rotors warped,dealer replaced at no cost,dealer said this is a big problem and they do not know what is causing it.
Brake rotors warped so severely after 15000 mi of normal driving that braking was dangerous due to vibration. Dealership replaced rotors, and they warped again within 2500 mi after repair. Dodge wants to charge me $700 for repairs due to their defect!
Right rear brakes grab/lock up intermittently while driving, the vehicle has been taken to the dealer on several occasions but the brakes continue to lock up. Nlm
The right rear brakes locks up and release at low speeds, we tested (mechanic) the brakes and the ABS didn't work at sometimes, but then again it work fine.
When applying brakes ABS braking systems was defective, and vehicle didn't stop. *ak rear wheels lock up during snow conditions but the dealer was unable to correct the problem.
As of 10/22/00 until 01/14/01 I have had 18 problems with vehicle. Wont start at different times, but will restart after several minutes. Transmission stays in 3rd gear or slips in & out of gear. Brakes make growling noise & shutter. Truck will die with no warning. Has spark knock with 87 or 89 octane fuel. Many problems.
Premature wear of brake rotors. Dealer has replaced rotors four times.
This vehicle has a little more than 12,000 miles on it, and it has been at repair shop twice for warped rotors. Brake pedall goes to floor when brake pedal is pressed. On. Dealer has been contacted.
Dealer diagnosed "wobble" while braking as warped rotors and possible warped rear drums. This after 18000 miles of "normal" driving conditions. I seriously question the capabilities of the brake system that fails after such short use under mainly highway driving. This is apparently a condition on dakotas that is becoming more prevelent and notices. Safety issues with "underengineered" brake system should be investigated. Thank you.
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When applying brakes pedal went to the floor , lights flashed on dashboard, resulting in extended stopping distance. After vehicle was inspected by dealer it was discovered that bolt holding calipers popped out. Vehicle has been repaired by dealer.
Rotors warped, dealer says fix when replace brakes at 25000 mi. Are they kidding?
Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times.
While coming to a stop pedal went half way to the floor, and consumer could hear a ticking sound. Took to dealer, and dealer could't duplicate problem. *ak the left rear wheel locked up and slided briefly while trying to stops.
I would like to question of the quality of this braking system and have it checked out. I have had numerous visits to the dealer and have replaced the front rotors 4 times. I have had the rear drums and shoes replaced. I have complained about the front calipers and finally got the right front replaced in october 2000. My main consern would be that the calipers are hanging up and the rotors are heating causing warpage, or that the materials used in these components are inferior and should be improved. If the calipers are heating up the system, perhaps this could lead to fluid heat and failure thereof.
I took the vehicle into the dealer at 7000 miles for the rotors being gouged. The dealer said it was normal. Called customer service in michigan and they told the dealer to replace the rotors. One thousand miles later they are gouged again and squealing. Service advisor told me that brake system is under designed for vehicle weight and can't do anything for me. Please help. My brakes on other new dodges didn't do this until 15 to 20k. Lots of excessive brake dust. Something must be wrong. Thanks.
Brakes jumpy have been replaced/repaired 3 times, rotors replaced 2 (5,000 mi between replacement).
We purchased the vehicle 2/26/00 and had no apparent problems.beginning in may it developed an intermittent brake pulsation.it progressed quickly to a very steady and violent shaking everytime we applied the brakes.on7/29/00 we were driving and saw traffic slowing ahead and began to slow as well,traffic then proceeded and we did as well.we were never closer than 8-10 car lengths.traffic again slowed suddenly,we applied our brakes, they shook violently,we heard a squeal from the tires,and the brakes released,we then rear-ended the vehicle in front of us..the dealer and all applicable parties were notified of the occurrence,the body shop did not notice anything obvious with the brake system.once the body work was completed it was towed to ron tonkin dodge wher daimler/chrysler had arranged for an independent evaluation.they fond nothing in the computer and found nothing wrong with the brakes themselves(even the pulsation was gone).they released the vehicle to us.3-4 days later the truck resumed the pulsation the same way it did originally.we waited 10 days from the evaluation and took it to the dealer to have them test drive the vehicle to verify the problem.dave cordray the ABS tech test drove the truck with me and felt the pulsation and said" thats not right".john geraci the sevice manager asked if it was safe and dave said if its his name on the repair order he wouldnt let us drive it..we were given a rental car.3 days later they called back and said the vehicle was fine and we could pick it up.john geraci explained that he drove the truck as well as the service advisor and said they felt a definite brake pulsation but they felt the same characteristic,to a much lesser degree, in the new vehicles they checked it against.john geraci checked with chrysler and they determined it was safe and operating safely and normally.when asked for a written copy of our conversation concerning what all parties had felt on the test drive,john geraci said that chrysler had said no
Rotors warped and brakes pulsating, dealer replaced rotors, started again at 16k miles, dealer turned rotors, same problem 19000.
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