Front rotors warp after only 20,000 miles . Dealer could not turn them due to the severe rust pitting .after extensive research I find this problem very common. All of the repair shops and dealers and a majority of dakota owners have had warped rotors. This is a severe safty issue due to the dimished brake capacity of defective rotors.
2002 Dodge Dakota brakes complaints
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Vibration when applying brakes. Warped rotors at only 27,000 miles when used only for commuting to and from work, mainly highway miles. Was told that many things could cause premature wearing and or warping of the rotors such as heavy towing and high temp's. None of which the truck has endured. I do not/have not towed anything and furthermore the warping happened in the middle of winter so, high heat couldn't have been the cause either. I've done extensive research online and realize now that many other people are experiencing the same problems with this model and year. Dodge will not assist with resolving the issue as they will only warranty rotors up to 12,000 miles. The other cases I've read about seem to happen at or within 10,000 miles. This is a serious issue that dodge needs to address and take responsibility of. Not only the brake issue but I am also experiencing similar problems as others with the upper ball joints. Mine have already had to be replaced because they were so loose that you could move them with your hand. Dodge should be help accountable for these issues!!!!
Brakes, vibration when applying brakes, warped rotor.
Warped rotors.
Braking for 4 months has become progressively worse. The dealer states that it was warped rotors. The dakota truck is only 1.5 years old with 23,000 at first start of problem. The dealer states they can't be turned due to severe rust pitting when I brake the truck hops into the next lane . The dealer states that it is not under warranty. I suspect that there are more trucks with this problem out there. I believe this is a manufacture defect.
At just around 17,000 miles, the brakes started to vibrate when applied. Dealer says rotors are already worn and need to be cut/replaced, although brake pads are still good. Rotors should last a lot longer, early wear is most likely due to improper design, venting, material and will recur once replaced. Dodge will do nothing, as they claim they cover only 12k miles on defects. I don't believe it's a defect, but rather a design issue, which the consumer cannot be responsible for, or avoid even with extra-easy driving. There is no alternate rotor available at this time through dodge.
The consumer loss control of the vehicle when the brakes failed at 40 MPH. The vehicle hit a tree and none of the airbags deployed.
When the consumer applied the brakes, the brake pedal traveled to the floor, which caused the consumer to lose control of vehicle and hit a tree. Consequently none of the airbags deployed.
The brakes of my dodge dakota started to pulse. I took it to the dealer at 24,000 miles and the rotors were worn to below minimum standards. The rear drums had to be cut. I drive highway with no towing and minimal stop go driving. I have never had a vehicle do this to me before so it is not my driving.
2002 dodge dakota 4x4, mileage 20800, the front brakes were pulsing and ineffective, the rotors were so badly pitted that they had to be replaced. The dodge dealership indicated that other trucks were coming in with the same problem. This is a safety problem, defective rotors, and dodge should issue a recall.
The vehicle pulled from side to side. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who stated the front disc rotors were warped and needed to be turned.
My 2002 dodge dakota quad cab 4x4 sport has had suspension problems, and brake problems. The upper and lower control arms and ball joints have been bad from day one. I now have 35,000 miles and the pounding and noise have not stopped. This seems to be a very common problem. Why not a recall?
Rotors and drums worn to below oem replacement specifications in only 20,000 mi. With no towing involved. At issue for safety is whether or not the design of the rotors and drums are acceptable for the additional weight of the quad-cab line. The wear on my vehicle is unusually fast as I have owned the vehicle for only 7 months and drive mostly highway miles. The brake pads (linings) are still in good shape so, in my opinion, the composition and design of the rotors and drums on my vehicle are not safe. If this issue is not addressed there will be the possibility for numerous brake failures on this model in the next few years. The parts should be recalled and the rotors and drums should be redesigned.
Our 2002 dodge dakota 5-speed got stuck in a snow drift during our blizzard last week. After shoveling it out, I forgot to release the emergency brake before putting it into gear, now they are telling me the entire rear brake system is blown and it will cost $1200.00 to fix. Cherry creek dodge has the truck, they tell me this is normal for this vehicle and they have several others in the shop with this problem now. It seems like a manufacturer defect for something little like this to cause so much damage to an expensive vehicle. I want an investigation into this problem, it sounds like I am not the only one the repair shops are milking lots of money from.
Front brake rotors warped for second time. First occurence was at 10,000 miles, second was quite noticeable by 20,000 miles. I had a 2000 dakota which chrysler re-purchased for the same reason (had 5 repairs in 30,000 miles on my 2000). Chrysler offering a non-warrantied solution.
A slight vibration in the brake pedal accompanied by shaking of the truck chassis. Ph
The second wreck I can attribute to the anti-skid braking system. (two separate vehicles). Ph
2002 dodge dakota (18,000 mi), 4wd, v8, x-cab. Brakes warped. I had a 1999 dodge dakota (38,000 mi), 2wd, v6, x-cab that the brakes warped and had to be turned a total of 3 times before I sold the vehicle. The dealer states that this is normal usage for brakes.
When consumer is at a stop, consumer states' when applying the brakes the brake pedal went to the floor. Please provide any further information. Ts
The consumer states that the brakes are sticking/grabbing. Unable to duplicate-no problem found per dealer.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Consumer was traveling about seven miles with both feet on brakes vehicle went into traffic without prior warning. Consumer had to shift vehicle into reverse, and pull emergency brake in order to stop.
Consumer was in traffic, applied brakes, and pedal was hard. He put vehicle in reverse, and released emergency brake to stop. Dealership is aware of problem.
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