This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
While driving at 40 mph consumer applied brakes and had no brakes. Consumer pulled to side of the road and applied emergency brakes to stop vehicle. Consumer had vehicle towed to dealer.
While traveling about 45 mph another vehicle suddenly stopped on the highway consumer applied the brakes but pedal went to the floor. Consumer avoided the other vehicle by skidding into a ditch. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained head and back injuries, but refused to go to the doctor for medical attention. Vehicle was towed to consumer's residence.
Whenever trying to put vehicle into gear vehicle will, without notice, accelerate even while conusmer has foot on the brake. Ak interlock system was never installed on vehicle, consumer states he can move the gear lever at any time.
- Lake City, FL, USA
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With no warning and in normal driving conditions, the vehicle will not stop while applying braking pressure. Braking failure occurs without warning and only allows for about a 20% braking function even when applying full pressure to the brake pedal. No codes are stored (as per the dealer) and after an incident, the brake will function normally. Dealer has looked the the brake system twice and claims there is no problem. However the loss of braking function occurs randomly. Dealer refuses to replace any parts because no codes have been saved in the computer.
Brakes do not work properly; brakes at first were jumping, then brakes were wearing out. Contacted dealer, and dealer has changed brake pads. But, problem still occurs.
Front rotors were warping due to excessive wear, and causing problem with braking properly or delayed stopping. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a manufacturer's recall, and vehicle wasout of its warranty. Any repairs would be at consumer's cost. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Brakes shutter and vibrate. Consumer has to put foot almost to the floor to stop the vehicle, took to dealer and they replaced rotors and pads. They have been replaced 3 different times. Currently, rotors need to be replaced again. Vehicle had been in 6 times for brakes.
Front brakes are wearing excessively. Also, rear brakes are not adjusted properly. Dealer / manufacturer notified. Feel free to provide further details.
Noise present from front brakes, found that left front caliper was dragging and ruined brake pad and rotor. They replaced caliper, rotor, and front brake pads. Second complaint in Nov. 99 heard growling noise coming from brakes, took it to Dodge said all was fine. In February I had to take van back to Dodge because brakes were making noise, they replaced brakes and resurfaced rotors. Said we had to get them checked every 9,000 miles. This replacement was done on Feb 3, 00. Today March 2, I have a noise coming from the brakes while driving slowly. Will stop by Dodge tomorrow 3/4.
While driving under wet conditions and when applying the brakes, wheels locked up and the vehicle slid into another vehicle. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Vehicle was involved in a rear end accident due to brake failure. When brakes were applied, vehicle continued to move. Also, brake pedal was hard. Can NHTSA help in this matter.
While backing vehicle up, right rear brakes locked up. Black streaks on driveway (1/5/99). Emergency brakes were not used. Had contacted dealer (1/20/99), pickard Dodge 530 E. cumberland pathway corbin ky 40701). Wanted old car back, was charging $8,900.
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- Valencia, CA, USA