Possible brake defect in 2000 dodge stratus. *mr there was a noise in the brake system. When the vehicle was started from cold, the brakes squeaked. After every start from stop, the vehicle pulled to the right. The dealer stated it was normal. This occurred intermittently in the front wheel linings at medium speeds when applied light to medium. This also occurred in the rear brakes. *scc
2000 Dodge Stratus brakes complaints
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Vehicle is experiencing the same as in recall number 00 v 196 000 for the brake hose, but vehicle VIN is not included. Ph
Experience numerious incidents with front disc brakes squealing since purchase of vehicle over two years ago. Normally occurs on first few instances brakes are applied after starting vehicle. Have had it inspected by dealer and independence brake shop (midas). Both dealer and midas could not determine the problem. Dealer suggested turning rotors and replacing pads but this would not be covered under warranty since it was over 5000 miles. Midas informed that turning rotors and replacing pads could correct problem but stated it wasn't necessary because there was no evidence of the situation being a hazard.
Consumer had to have front driver side and back passenger side rotors replaced 3 times due to excessivie wear within a month.
Front rotors have been replaced 4-5 times, first time at 2000 miles due to vibration when braking. Rotors were warping.
Consumer stated stopping distance is increased, and brakes pulsate when they are applied, dealer has replaced pads and turned rotors, problem was corrected for a short time and reoccurred. *ak when trying to stop the vehicle, the brakes squeal and growl taking a longer distance to stop. The consumer believes the brakes are defective.
When turning steering wheel there is a constant cracking sound, vehicle taken to dealer 8 times, steering column was replaced, but did not remedy the problem.*ak consumer stated that there was clicking noise on all turns and grinding type noise, dealer found rear inboard brake pad rattling, lubricated sliders and put anti squeal on inboard brake pad backing, consumer was also hearing noise over bumps, dealer found rear sway bar misaligned.
After being in an accident head on there was not much damage to vehicle, soon after consumer got out of vehicle, it caught on fire. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak consumer stated ABS failed.
When driving at low speeds there was a clunking noise. Consumer contacted dealer, and they stated that front brake rotors were pitted and chipped. Also,there was a squeaking noise.also, dealer replaced tie rods. Please provide any further information.
I had tried several times to contact the additional insurance and the dealers and no one ever responded to me.. I replaced the brakes also before I had the accident.
Brakes make a horrible sound each time applied, sometimes seems I have no brakes. I have had the dealership to check out every 3 months. They say , they look like new and they will always have the bad sound because they can't use asbestos in brakes anymore.
We have experienced problems with the transmission slipping out of gear, extremely hard down shift from 3 to 2, hunting for gears & hard shifting in general. Vehicle has been in 5 times for repair attempt. At last attemp we were told that the manufacturer is aware of the problem, does not know how to rememdy and to keep driving the vehicle. Additionally, we had to have the rotors replaced at 14,000 miles and are experiencing intermitent grinding as well as loud squealing from the back brakes daily. We have also had trouble with the power steering, hard starting in cold weather and a grinding noise when starting the vehicle.
This is the nut that holds the wheel on the car. It keeps coming loose. We noticed it before the wheel feel off, and tightened it back up. The dealer refuses to fix it as the car is out of warranty. This is a safety issue!!! When the nut comes loose, there is nothing to prevent it from falling off on the tire coming off the car as you are driving down the road.
Brakes seem to pump while braking in the speed range of 20mph and below. Problem does not always happen and dealers service center could not duplicate problem.
The brakes on my car were squeaking about every other time I braked from the time I got the car, and the dealer could never duplicate the problem, until I had brought my car in for the six time and the brakes were squeaking as I pulled into the shop. The dealer replace my brakes at around about 5000 miles. I informed the dealer that when ever I drove my car and parked it, not only was the brakes still squeeking, but I also would get burning smell coming from the rear left wheel. I took the car back over 5 to 6 times and they still could not smell or dulicate the problem. I contacted daimler chrysler and inform them of the problems I was having with my brakes and the dealer not being able to find a problem, their suggestion was to take my car to another dealer since it is still under warranty. I was told by this dealer that my brakes were going to squeek, because they had to switch materials, that it road salt, it dirt from the road. I was given so many bogus excuses, that I decided to try another way. I need help. I afraid to drive my car because my brakes has already failed to stop my car once.
Brakes do not operate properly, do not stop vehicle. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that they were aware of this issue and were unable to locate problem. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Brake drums and rotors keep getting warped causing vibration, pulling and loss of pedal. Transmission erratic - drops out of gear at 45mph at least once a week.
While stopping abruptly the brakes locked up and did not slow the vehicle causing consumer to rear end the vehicle in front of him, the air bags did not deploy, driver and occupants suffered head and neck injuries. Nlm
The brakes locked up and did not stop the vehicle properly resulting in vehicle collision, no deployment of the air bags during collision resulted in injuries.
Braking system malfunctions when roads are wet, causing vehicle to skid which may cause a crash. Also, braking system experienced extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. *ak the customer says the sticker on the vehicle's window indicate that the vehicle does not have ABS.
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