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.
ABS light illuminated on several occaisions. Brake light also illuminates. ABS pulsation even on dry roads. Front pads and rotors replaced at apprx. 40000 miles. Service technician advised that "Dodge rotors do not last very long." Engine rattle began about 30000 miles. Diagnosed as a heat shield ratteling. Subsequently diagnosed and a loose timing chain.
Grinding noise when brakes are applied. When brakes are pressed they bounce back and forth. The spindle is out and is the caliber. The rotors have been replaced because the spindle is not right.
I feel that wheel bearing/ fuel pumps and brake rotors should not have to all be replaced at cost to me in the first 2 years/38,000 miles on my vehicle. Several of these parts could cause a safety hazard such as a crash.
At approximately 18000 miles the truck would shudder/vibrate when braking.the dealer concluded that the brake rotors were warped, which they claim was caused when the rotors got wet!!! they would not cover the repair under the warranty. The repair consisted of machining or turning the rotors, cost $90. I authorized the repairs after the warranty expired @36,000 miles, the shuddering/vibration started to occur when braking. Since it was out of warranty I took it to meineke mufflers & brakes. They also concluded that the brake rotors were warped and could not be turned or machined.iauthorized them to replace the rotors, cost $300. All other brake components, including the brake pads were in good shape and did not need replacement. I beleive that the rotors or the brake system are defective. The rotors should not warp under normal use which includes getting wet and heating up when braking.
After 6,000 miles the truck developed a very bad shake in the front end. Rotors were turned in June of 97 and Dec of 97 with about 20,000 miles. Consumer is experiencing the same problem with 29,000 miles on truck. A technician at dealership stated that this problem is common.
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- Weston, CT, USA