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- the contact owns a 1999 Dodge Dakota. While driving the contact heard a squealing noise and felt a vibration while depressing the brake. The mechanic stated that the front spindles on his vehicle were defective. The mechanic inserted a bolt that was supposed to keep the caliper attached to the spindle. Approximately a month later he heard a loud squealing. The contact checked the brake pads and notice that the pads on the driver's side were worn. The contact replaced front rotors, calipers, brake pads and bolts. There has not been any other occurrences since the replacement. The vehicle current and failure mileage were both 123,000 miles.
My brake rotors constantly pulse very heavily when the brakes are applied. Steering is effected and the truck is hard to control when stopping. The ABS light is constantly light up. I took the vehicle to a garage to check the ABS brakes and they said the brakes were fine but they can not remove the light ABS light. This will be my second time replacing my rotors since I bought the truck new. It has 85,103 miles today. I have had numerous problems with the brakes but not the rotors.
Vehicle encountered failure of right front ball joint which resulted in failure of wheel bearing and brake rotor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the ball joint had failed as a result of the failure of the wheel bearing. The consumer does believe that the technicians account of the failures was accurate.
Front rotors need frequent turning, they pulse, I have had them turned three times and they need it again. I have a 1999 Dakota, V6, auto 2-wheel drive with 45,000 on it.
1999 Dodge Dakota we bought it new rotors have been replaced 4 times for cracking tie rod ends are bad the first set of tires lasted 14000 miles. Front tires are impossible to keep.
- Lenoir, NC, USA
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Consumer have rotors replaced twice. The consumer is now being told that the ball joints are cracked. The consumer stated that the vehicle was never driven off road therefore it is not normal and highly unusual for these types of abnormalities to exist. The consumer believes a recall should be initiated for this vehicle.
When driving the vehicle at an undetermined speed and when braking vehicle vibrated from the front end. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that both front rotors failed. The consumer stated that the front rotors were already replaced.
Pulsating, shaking in brake. I have had to replace the rotors and pads numerous times. Pads and rotors never seem to last as long as they should. I have replaced my stock rotors with cross drilled rotors, and that seemed to help for a little while. Eventually they warped as well.
Consumer stated while driving on the highway, the power steering failed, which almost caused an accident. After the power steering malfunctioned, the vehicle was hard to steer. Also, the consumer found out that gear box had a hole in it. There was a 2 inch piece of a bolt that was knocked out with forced pressure. The dealer did not want to help the consumer. The steering box leaked and contained excessive play. The rotors and windshield wipes needed to be replaced.
Consumer applied brakes when approaching a stop sign. The pedal went all the way to the floor and vehicle keep rolling. Consumer pump brakes several times, then the "anti-lock" and "brake" warning lights illuminated. The functionality of front brakes was partially restored. Dealer diagnosed and replaced front brake pads and turned rotors.
Seems like that the problem with the Dakota's and brake rotors is a never ending battle. I replaced my myself back in March after the dealer didn't want to admit that their is a problem with the front disc rotors on the Dakota's. I also had the rotors turned 6 months prior before I replaced them. Even the guy that turned the rotors told me that the stock rotors on the Dakota's were junk.now 4 months after replacing them they are acting like thet are warped again. Someone needs to get Chrysler (Dodge) to own up that their is a problem with the Dodge rotors on their Dakota's. also after reading some other forums I find that I'm not the only person that has had this problem.
It seems that by reading numerous online bbs about Dodge Dakota's, the problems with the braking problems are very prevalent. I have had problems with my front rotors warping since almost day one with no satisfactory accommodations by the manufacturer or dealer where I bought my new truck. There needs to be a recall because this is certainly a widespread safety problem with this particular make and model. Please help the consumer.
It seems my front brake rotors and rear drums are warped causing severe pulsating, shaking and vibration when brakes are applied with normal pressure. The problem is getting more severe now each month. This problem has progrssed to a point now that I noticed the quality and performance of the ABS braking is suffering. The ABS system locked up my brakes during a light rain at a stop system causing my Dakota to slide halfway through an intersection. I am afraid the sensors are getting bad information due to the already pulsating brakes by the apparant drum and rotor warpage. I have a 1969 Chevy Impala with the original drums and 110,000 miles, these brakes still work fine.
When applying brakes vehicle bounced and vibrated, also there was extended stopping distance. Dealer determined that front brake rotors were warped, and needed to be replaced, front caliper was sticking and that was also replaced.
Rotors have been replaced 5 times and turned 4 times, back replaced three times. Have filed complaints with Chrysler, NHTSA, and 3 dealerships. No one can fix or replace this truck. Chrysler said they would sent an enginner down to look at it, it has been 3 months, nothing yet. The dealership who sold this truck, should replace this truck.
Rotors have been replaced 4 times and turned 5 times in a year, rear hubs relaced 3 times in a year and I still do not have brakes. Dealt with Chrysler and speedway Dodge. No one can fix the problem. Chrysler needs to replace this vechicle. The dealerships, 3 of them say that is just a Dodge. If that is just a Dodge, why are they allowed to sell them. Having no brakes is a very serious problem. I have filed complaints with the better business bureau, the dealerships NHTSA and still no answers or luck in getting this vechicle fixed. (tiresize: 255/65/R15)
About every 10,000 the brake rotors warp producing vibrations when stopping and longer stopping distances, I don't use two feet to drive, and the truck never leaves the road.
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- Northfield Center, OH, USA