Problem with braking system.
1999 Dodge Stratus brakes complaints
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This was not the result of an accident. At 22,000 miles the brake cylinder should not be leaking fluid.
I have been purchasing brake pads every six months. There is a loud squeaking noise on the brakes. I have reviewed recalls, but nothing has been replaced. I have not received any letters concerning the recalls. The two recalls are 99v244000 (hydraulic:lines) and 00v196000 (hydraulic lines). Jim burke buick needs to repair whatever needs to be done. Something is wrong with my brakes, but I am not quite sure.
While driving vehicle, and when applying brakes consumer smelt brakes burning. When consumer stopped and looked brakes were on fire.also, steering column locked. Please add VIN.
I have had ongoing problems with this vehicle in the one year I have owned it. Ive spoken to the dealership and they refused to assist. I most recently had as bazzar experience the day I went to the dealership to get my house key . My key was in the ignition as I was removing key, I fet a mild shock traveling through my arm then into my watch which maintained a vibration for a log time and eventually causing it to never work again this was an odd occurence becouse I was noticing other starange thing in the vehicle .such as my odometer suddenly accumulating mialeage at a unbelivable rate prior to my scheduled repair appointment at the dealership, (for an oil leak) that ended up being a blown head gasket(that incedently was not under warrenty) becouse of the milage. ) first they claimed I was 200 miles over then someone said 14 but was finaly recorded as 7 to portfolio (my extende warranty provider.) please keep in mind that I informed the service writter of the odometer occurence and of a buzzing sound I heard in the steering wheel and other electrical experiences. All of which were just brushed off. Furthermore, please note that my vehicle was under the warranty mialege when I made the appoitment and I was never told that it had to be under the mialegae when it arrived. (actually I do believe I was under the mileage when I arrived) so I ended up paying out of my own pocket approx 400.00 dollars. Only to have my air bags deploy suddenly for no apparent reason. Which I feel caused me to hit the center island of a busy street, sudden facing on comming traffic. I was able to manouvere the car over another curb to a safe area. Now moss br dodge in san bernardino reuses to except responsiblity even after I had coplaid about the strange bussing sounf that could be heard in the steering wheel months before this happended. Now im struggling to repair my car . Please if you know of any attorney or recorse I can take please inform me. Sincerely [xxx].*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (
The original brake pads failed at very low mileage and brake pads are very noisy, dealer replaced front rotors and front pads (veh # f0795).
The original brake pads failed at very low mileage and brake pads are very noisy, dealer replaced front rotors and front pads (veh # f0735).
The original brake pads failed at very low mileage and brake pads are very noisy, dealer replaced front rotors and front pads (veh # f0731).
The original brake pads failed at very low mileage and brake pads are very noisy, dealer replaced front rotors and front pads (veh # f0722).
The original brake pads failed at very low mileage and brake pads are very noisy, dealer replaced front rotors and front pads (veh # f0713).
The original brake pads failed at very low mileage and brake pads are very noisy, dealer replaced front rotors and front pads (veh # f0705).
The original brake pads failed at very low mileage and brake pads are very noisy, dealer replaced front rotors and front pads (veh # f0704).
The original brake pads failed at very low mileage and brake pads are very noisy, dealer replaced front rotors and front pads (veh # f0699).
The original brake pads failed at very low mileage and brake pads are very noisy, dealer replaced front rotors and front pads (veh # f0698).
Whenver I try to brake car, my steering wheel shakes even I got new rotors. Problem with rotors - rotors seems to mess up everyone 1 year, something must be wrong with rotors and pads assembly in this model. Also, michelin xw4 tires that come with the new model in 1999, wore out real quickly. It never reach 60,000 miles warranty which michenlin "stated in warranty". Too many defects in michelin tires, when I bought new car after 2 months I had flat tire wihtout any nails or anything. Then, again another tire blew up after 8 months with 6 inch hole in tire. There is a big effect in michelin xw4....I hope I can get money back for tires and rotors which I spent at shop.*ak (tiresize: 195-70-r14)
While traveling, transmission would not shift into next gear correctly. Would suddenly slam into gear, and cause vehicle to jerk forward. *ak rear brakes make noise. Consumer states steering wheel lock up. Windshield washer is not working. Rear bumper is coming loose. The vehicle also has noisy a suspension.
Whenever brakes were applied they would make squeaking noise. Brake pedal would go to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, almost failed to stop.
Vehicle has had a continuous brake problem that still has not been corrected. While applying brakes, brake pedal feels firm or catches like it is slowing down to stop vehicle. Brake pedal gets soft, goes to the floor,and causes vehicle to roll. Mechanic has changed front and rear pads, but problem seemed to have gotten worse. It was recommend that consumer go to a dodge dealer to see if problem could be rectified.
Brake failure.
During normal operation of vehicle and when pushing down on pedal, pedal would push back, and there was vibration. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and cause of this defect were warped front brake rotors. Also, rear brake drums warped/ front and rear brake pads separated. This defect has been covered by vehicle's warranty. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Brake pedal and accelerator pedal are too close to each other. This is causing pedal misapplication. When attempting to brake consumer is mistaking accelerator pedal for brake pedal. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. Please provide any further details.
The problem with the brakes is that they do not stop the car. It feels like when you hit the brakes that the transmission won't disengage. It may not really be a disengagement problem but the brakes have never been good at stopping the car. When you hit the brakes the car nosedives but feels like it won't stop. It is like you have to get out of the seat and stand on the brakes. The feel is like the old brakes that had heat build up. You would get that outgassing that would resist pedal pressure. This has resulted in many near accidents and finally an accident. I also drive a pick up truck and those brakes work much better. I beleive there is an inherent defect with the brakes. It is also possible there is a frame problem. I don't see how a less than 10 MPH accident could crush the hood and the front end to over 2600 bucks of damage. No damage to the car I hit except for a couple of chips in the paint on the bumper.
Brake pedal falls away at slow speed and brakes are very noisy.
Brakes keep wearing out without warning. Consumer has changed brakes twice since owning vehicle.
Front brake pad was broken in half and the right rotor was warped.
While driving down hill step on brakes pedal and with lack of braking, vehicle will never stop. Not a notice issued to be alerted.
Ran in the back of a trailer, due to brake failure, also damage to bumper
While traveling at 30 MPH consumer noticed ABS indication light flashing. When depressing brakes vehicle continued to travel, causing poor stopping distance. Please provide further informaton.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Consumer refuses to take vehicle to original dealer for recall 99v‑244 of the brake tube because he believes he was charged for recent brake parts that were not replaced. Nlm
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