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.
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Noticed pulsating of brakes at approximately 20,000 miles. The pulsating has become increasingly worse now at 30,000 miles. I feel that the brakes need to be replaced for safe, predictable stopping.
Something needs to be done about the warped brake rotors on newer Dodge Dakota's. everyone I talk to has the same problem. If you replace them, they go back to being warped after a few thousand miles.
Brake rotors warp on 2000 Dodge Dakota. I had to have the front brake rotors turned twice, followed by replacement of the rotors, all before 50,000 miles. The new rotors have already started to warp, less than 2 months after installation. Note: Brake pads show no unusual wear and haven't been replaced; the pads are supposed to be the sacrificial part, not the rotors!!! all work has been performed by clear lake Dodge and allen samuels Chrysler, both in houston; at no time has either place mentioned any systemic problem with Dakota brake rotors.
Violent pulsation in the brakes started at 3000 miles. Personally paid for rotor resurfacing and brake servicing. The pulsation resumed at about 10000 miles.
Took delivery of truck on 12/10/99. On 2/12/00 (4524 miles) reported problem of brake pulsation which resulted in the front rotors being replaced on 5/1/00 (9998 miles). Since that time, problem continues to occur and rotors have been replaced on 10/18/00 (21234 miles) and 10/15/02 (55228 miles) and turned twice within that time period.
Brake rotor warping again & again & again. I only have 48000 miles on my truck and I am on my third set of rotors and still the same pads which have about 3/8 of an inch left. The dealer tells me it is how I drive, I disagree with that. I will never buy another Dodge unless they find a solution to this problem. I don't know if this will help anything but oh well.
Warping rotors on Dodge Dakota. I am on my third pair of rotor's which are also warped. The dealer has told me it is the way I drive. I am sorry, but I drive my company van a lot harder than I drive my truck, and it has not had a problem with warping rotor's. this kind of thing really makes me want to by another Dodge, "not".
Front brake rotors continue to warp, causing truck to vibrate wildly under braking. Front brake rotors were turned @ 9K, 15K, 31K. Now at 45K unable to turn them again and have had to replace. Front shocks also being replaced due to excessive wear.
Front disc rotors get warped every 17000 miles of driving. Although the truck has the towing package, I rarely tow anything. My driving is normal driving with most of it on the interstate. After 17000 miles, the whole front-end of the truck shakes terribly until the rotors get turned. Pads are fine. Rotors turned at 17,000 miles and 34000 miles. Expect to have to turn them again at 52000 miles.
Front brake rotors pulsate. Brake effectiveness is failing. Stopping distances has increased. Rotors are starting to go every 14,000 miles. Dealer is aware. Please add more details.
Vehicle is experiencing problems with pulsation when applying brakes. This occurred 3 times. Dealer found front rotors warped and replaced both front brake rotors. However consumer was appalled when advised that 3 warped brake rotors problems within 30,000 miles were due to his driving habits. Manufacturer notified.
2000 Dakota brakes are unsafe and start 'bouncing' after a few thousand miles due to warping rotors. Dealership will do nothing to fix problem. Have spoke with numerous other Dakota owners and this is a very common problem.
Brake rotors continue to warp beyond use and repair. Have had after maket and oem rotors and both begin to warp within three to 5000 miles and need to be replaced. After market rotors last longer and dont warp as fast as oem but I shouldn't have to replace my rotors twice a year due to under sized rotors for the truck.
Front brake rotor warped. Driver side windshield wiper squirter disappeared from sight and no longer works. Passenger side windshield wiper squirter no longer works. Front license plate (required in Texas) bolt failed, lost license plate somewhere.
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