While driving and without warning stepped on brakes and pedal got stiff, resulting in vehicle coasting and not slowing down or coming to a complete stop. Problem has occurred several times. Dealer has checked vehicle, and found no problem with consumer's concern.*akconsumer took car to dealer for the inspection of brakes because of hard brake pedal, limited brake use and pedal movement. They were unable to duplicate the problem, the dealer replaced the brake booster, but was not sure if that was the problem.
1998 Dodge Stratus brakes complaints
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I've addressed this same problem now three times with two different dealerships and again the braking system is not correct. I initially took the vehicle back to where I purchased it after only owning it for about 6 weeks. They supposedly did $700 worth of brake repair work per the manager there at aero ford (steve corbish). I called them again in january of 2001 with the same braking problems and was told they couldn't help me so I went to royal chrysler in oneonta, new york. They did $220.00 worth of brake work to the front end of the car. Again in june of 2001 I took the car back to royal chrysler with the same braking problems, they replaced the front rotors again, brake pads, buffed the brake shoes on the back and replaced the front brake pads. Not even a month down the road the car is having braking problems again and I'm just so frustrated I don't know where to turn. I've spent hundreds of dollars on the braking system and it is still unsafe I feel. The brakes constantly squeel, the wheel shakes when I brake coming down an incline, and at times an odor is given off, like asbestos? Please help me in resolving this brake issue or direct me where to turn next. Thank you cindy hotaling.
Consumer has to turn rotors and replace brake pads every 6 months. Pads are wearing uneven. Braking distance is normal.
Brake rotors have completely rusted through with less than 30,000 miles due to bad mixture of manufacturing of brake rotors.
I took my car in because I needed to have the brakes repaired as a regular item of repair, secondary to wear and tear. This was early in december 2000. The mechanic also checked over the car and reported that as with many 1998 dodge stratus' I will need to keep an eye on the cylinder head gasket. The mechanic also informed me that I should check with the dealer and see if this item has yet been recalled. I then had no problems for the next few weeks when I was turning around a corner slowly and an awful noise occurred. I then parked the car and when I returned I had a large oil leak on the ground. I scheduled an appointment with my trusted mechanic and they checked it over when they noticed that the head gasket needed replacing, the entire pulley system was seizing up and needed replacing and my manifold needs to be replaced. The cost of this was $1,000 and that was without replacing the manifold, as I could not afford it at that time. I have called the dealership and they reported that they would have to schedule an appointment to look at the car, submit a claim to the regional manager of daimler chrysler and they have been known to help out with approx. $200. Of the repairs. Well since I was in the process of moving to ga from ca and had to stay on schedule I was unable to stay back for the appointment which wasn't until a week later. Upone my request for the name and number of the regional manager of daimler chrysler, they said , I cannot give that information to you. We are the only ones with this information and you must bring to car in for us to inspect. When I asked them if this inpection would cost, they reported, depending upon the tests needed. I knew that financially, even if I was approved for $200 assistance I was better off getting this fixed by a trusted less expensive mechanic and fight the battle later. Clearly a vehicle with 70,000 hwy miles, with oil changes every 3,500 miles should not need a new manifold, a new pulley system and all new gaskets
Bolts to brakes came completely off in middle of street. Dealer had a tow company to come pick up vehicle. Tow company for whatever reason still has car. A loaner was suppose to be given consumer until vehicle was repaired.
Brakes fell in middle of street.
Consumer had to replace brake pads every 6 months, so far 7 times. Also, problems with rotors.
Brake repairs every 3000 miles. Dealer cannot correct problem. 1. Repaired: brake pads/turned rotors/brake shoes and drums; 2. Brake shoes and drums; 3. Left and right drums; rear wheel cylinders, and brake shoes. Was told possible ABS problem. 4. Brake master cylinder leaking /proportional valve. 5. Brake recall, was told did not need done, 6. Rods and master cylinder and left front caliper. As soon as vehicle gets close to 3000 miles brakes start grinding.
Brake system does not last more than 20,000 miles due to engineering defect. Manufacturer has increased size of rotors and pads on newer models. Please provide further information.
The vehicle has been in for repairs on numerous occasions for electrical components (3) alternators, (2) batteries, the dealership stated that is was due to the aftermarket alarm system, consumer had the alarm system taken out and the problems continued.
3 times within 6 months ,twice while at a stop and once while driving, brakes will start to fade and vehicle will suddenly surge/accelerate , consumer has to shift into park in order to stop vehicle.
Brakes are wearing, possibly the rotors, causing brakes to make a grinding noise when applied.
Consumer took vehicle for inspection. Vehicle didn't pass inspection because rotors were rusted which caused the front brake pads to wear out. Also, brake line was defective. Consumer stated that he fixed vehicle and he wants reinbursement from the dealership.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (99v‑244) prior to recall notification, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Brakes continue to make excessive noise causing the consumer to replace the brakes every 1500 miles. Nlm
1st brake failure, 15,000 miles, second at 40,000 miles. Engineering defect, not enough surface area to compensate for cab forward design. Many of your complaints about anti-lock brakes have nothing to do with the hydraulics. Lets get this recalled before some one gets killed. *mr *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over artemis**725472
Braking system loses pressure when pedal is engaged. Ongoing problem that has gotten worse. New rotors and pads installed @ 50k miles, but problem not resolved. Pedal loses pressure when transmission changes to lower gear and vehicle has no braking power and "glides" until brakes "catch" again. Does this over and over during single braking/stopping incident. Pedal eventually pressed to floor with little effect.
Brakes are operating poorly, it is very difficult to stop car. Also, brakes make a squealing noise and pulsate. Dealer says that nothing is wrong with the vehicle. *ak
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 99v244000/manufacturer's recall 843 concerning right rear brake tube. Dealer refused to correct the problem without charging the consumer. *ak
Consumer experencing excessive wear of the front and rear brake pads and rotors, causing extended stopping distance when the brakes are applied to make a normal stop. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts. Problem still occurs, please provide any further details.
Brakes had to be replaced at under 20,000 miles. Rotors warped. There is a problem with the brakes on the dodge stratus. I work for chrysler, and I have spoken with other owners who have encountered the same type of problem with their stratus'.
2nd accident, brake pedal went to floor, car did not slowdown, direct fronal impact 45mph, driver's & passenger's airbags did not deploy.
30mph frontal crash, driver's/passenger's airbags didn't deploy, brake pedal went to floor, but car didn't respond.
When the brake pedal is applied it goes to the floor, increasing extended stopping distance. Brakes respond late. Also, brake pads have been replaced 7 times. Dealer says that they can't find the cause of the problem.
Drivers frontbrake line broke due to large area were line was worn.
70 degrees, dry level road surface, slight curve in road to left. Frontal impact at 40mph into side of second vehicle that ran stop sign. Pressed brake pedal with both feet at maximum force. Brake pedal went to floor and car did not slow or stop resulting in impact. Normaly, ABS activates at the slightest sign of road irregularity. Abs sounds not heard during entire incident. Abs pulsing sensation in brake pedal not felt during entire incident. Also, front driver and front passenger airbags did not deploy.
I was hearing noised coming from the brakes and took car in for inspection, I was handed a list of noises that were to be considered normal. I went in a second time with black dust on outside of hubcaps again I was told it was normal. Then my brakes failed while backing out of driveway. Dealer replace numerous parts of factory defective parts. Also I was stopped at a traffic light and vehicle acellerated on its own, I almost hit a pedestrian and went into oncoming traffic. I held my foot on the brake to try to keep the vehicle from moving. The vehicle was jumping from side to side and smoking while the engine was racing at max throttle.
When brakes are applied there is a squeaking and rubbing noise then the pedal releases pressure and goes to the floor. Dealer says there is no solution.
I have had the brakes fail on my stratus 5 times so far (and counting) to the point where I had no breaking power and was forced to use the parking brake on all occasions to stop the vehicle in time before crashing into other vehicles. On all occasions I have been driving at low speeds, on dry roads, for generally only 15 -30 minutes after getting into the vehicle. The dealer has looked at it and found no diagnosable problem. I am having them look at it one more time next week and then if it is not fixed, I will have the nh motor vehicle arbitration board arbirtrate to get me a new vehcile.
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