I have only had this truck for 2 and half months, only 3800 miles on it. I noticed it was shaking real bad when applying the brakes. I took it into the shop and they had it for 4 days and they told me that they had a tsb that the rear axles and drums needed to be replaced. So they did that and gave it back to me and I had to take it back the same day, because they did not fix it. So.. Then they had it for 9 days and I had told them that I was getting real upset about this and the manager look me in my face and asked me what was I going to do about it. You have real good people selling your trucks. But any way. When I was finally called 9 days later, they told me that dodge had to re design the rear plate. There has been a lot of things done to these trucks and nothing is fixing them. Look at how many people are having trouble. I also call chrsyler and they never returned my call...I called twice. They refused a loaner or a rental. Told me I had to drive it the way it is...maybe until sometime in november...who knows...I don't feel safe driving this truck...I will not put my kids in this truck. I will never deal with waldorf dodge again and I will never buy a dodge again. So much for the consumer there..we have to deal with there mistakes....someone help.........oh yeah I asked for them to buy the truck back and they told me that first they have to may sure it can be fixed so that would beable to resell it...now what kind of service is that....have had it in the shop 2 times now
2005 Dodge Dakota brakes complaints
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Dt: 2005 dodge dakota. The contact stated the vehicle vibrated when braking. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership twice. The first time the dealership replaced the rear axles and drums and resurfaced the rotors. The vehicle was test driven, and it was given back to the contact. The second timethe brakes have to be redesigned, and will not be able to be fixed them until november. The vehicle was shaking as soon as the contact got iton august 15, 2005. He thought the rotors needed to be broken in at this time.
I own a 2005 dodge dakota which I purchased in august. Within the last two weeks, I've experienced severe brake shutter. When this happens, the vehicle does not feel safe. I brought the vehicle to the dealer I bought it from for service on the brakes. I received a call from the service advisor the same day stating that they cannot do anything to fix the brake problem. He also stated that dodge is aware of this problem and is working on a kit to remedy it. This statement leaded me to research who else may be experiencing the same problem. To my surprise I found that this problem has been known, by dodge, for at least six months. They have a tsb #05-004-05 for this problem. I have read many complaints by other dakota owners about their frustration with resolving the brake problem. They've had their trucks in the shop multiple times for the same problem with no resolution. I understand their frustration. When you experience the shutter when applying the brakes, it is frightening. Vehicles should not make you feel unsafe, especially a new one. Why can't dodge remedy this problem and why if they have known of this problem, why did they not inform me of this when I bought this truck two months ago? I do not feel safe driving this vehicle and all the dealer can do is let me know when dodge has issued a kit to fix the problem. So much for customer care!
At 470 miles, my 2005 dodge dakota club cab developed a bad shimmy/vibration whenever the brakes were applied. The dealers service department determined that the rear brake drums were defective. They replaced them under warranty and several days later the problem returned. They machined the rear drums and put them back on the vehicle. At 1472 miles I had to return to the dealer again. The same vibration upon application of the brakes had returned, only worse. They confirmed the problem and machined the drums one last time. This fix only worked for a few more days. The shimmy/vibration was gone, only to be replaced by a loud thumping noise from the rear end whenever brakes were applied. At this time, the vehicle had just over 1700 miles on it. I returned to the service department on 13 september 2005 and the service team made 6 more attempts to remedy the problem, including brand new drums, machining of same and trying drums from another 2005 dakota in their inventory. Nothing worked. The problem is worse than ever. They had the vehicle for 10 days and could not fix it! It was returned to me still defective on 22 september 2005. I sent a certified letter to daimler chrysler customer center on 23 september 2005 notifying them of my intent to invoke my rights under alabama lemon law section 8-20a. I want a full refund. This is ridiculous!
Dt: the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. The contact stated immediately he began experiencing the brake pedal pulsating. The service dealer did not recognize the problem. The contact stated he kept experiencing the problem, and it did get worse. The dealership replaced the front brake rotors, but this did not remedy the problem. Also, the dealership replaced the rear brake drums. The contact stated that this did almost fix the problem, but after a week of driving, the pulsation appeared again. The service dealer examined the vehicle, and stated they did not feel the pulsation. They were doing the best they could for the consumer.*ak *nm updated 07/25/06.
Dt when the consumer applied the brakes, the vehicle vibrated so badly, the consumer was unable to control the vehicle. The dealer replaced the left front wheel bearing, rotors, front and rear drums. The consumer called daimler chrysler and they were suppose to get back with the consumer today. *jb can't set minutes on clock radio and won't keep correct time. Clock radio has to be reordered. Speedometer ticks at times. Dealer could not duplicate condition.
I have an 05 dodge dakota with a brake pulsation problem that the dealer can't fix. At highway speeds the truck shudders when brakes are applied. Replaced pads, rotors and calipers and problem is still present. Attempted three different times to get repairs and no solution.
We bought a new 2005 dodge dakota quad cab v-6 from magnussens in aburn california. When parking from our return trip 200 miles away we noticed a rubbing noise, almost as if the tires are rubbing. Made an appointment with the dodge dealership in our area for july 19th. They inspected the truck and said that the serpentine belt and tensioner would have to be replaced. This, if not fixed could cause lose of power steering, AC etc. As stated in the owners manually. However, they could not perform the work until they called chrysler corp and get authorization. This took 1 week. I called magnussens of auburn to let them know. Did not get a follow up. Didn't even get the report card on the business the were so anxious for us to get and fill out regarding there service. Sport chrysler repaired the truck. Also at this time the brake lines were adjusted the brake hoses were extremely tight, this could cause the brake lines to abrupt. See other complaint regarding rotors, and suspension. *** wc
I have a 05 dodge dakota with a brake pulsating problem that the dealer made an attempt to repair. It was very pronounced in hard braking. The repair seemed to work at first; however, it has now returned.
While driving above 50mph if you apply brakes the rear tires vibrate very vogorous and sometimes sway off the lane. I dropped my new 2005 dodge dakota quad cab st (v-8) magnum at the dealer service center. As of today the truck has been there for over a week and have attempted three (3) times to rectify but with no success. They replaced the brake drums, replaced the whole axel and have also replaced tires without any improvement.
I have an 05 dodge dakota with a brake pulsatian problem that the dealer and dalmer crystler do not have a fix for. After have a loan car for 8 straight days they made me take my truck back unfixed. They state it is a non safety issues. But when I hit the brake at highway speeds the entrie truck shakes real bad. This has been going on for just about 2 months. I have had this in the shop 4 times for this same problem without a fix. They have replaced just about everything there is to replace and I still have the same shaking problem. This last time they had my truck for 8 straight days and now I am being told corp will be down on friday the 24th to look at the truck and decide what to do with it. I just want to have this documented just in case they state I must keep the truck.please call me with questions thank you
Excessive stress on the front brake hoses when the vehical is turning all the way to the left or the right. This problem could cause the front brake hoses to fail prematurely.
The rear tire has blown when hitting a pot hole at low speed (approximately 5 MPH), causing damage to the emergency brake lining. Tire had to be replaced at my cost. Emergency brake lining must be replaced at my cost.
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