My 2000 Dodge Dakota has has front rotor problems continually. Dealer temporarly cured the problem by changing front pads, turning down front rotors and rear drums. Warranty ran out and I had same problem. Warped front rotors. I had heavy duty rotors installed and ceramic pads installed at different times. Nothing has helped the problem. When I step on the breaks the front end shimmys until I take it to a repair facility to have more work done. Okay for about 5,000 or less miles. What are my options besides setting the thing on fire and getting a new one?

- Mt. Vernon, WA, USA

Warped rear brake drums.

- Southbury, CT, USA

Rear drums and front rotors have warped under light driving conditions.

- Magnolia, TX, USA

Seems to be a common problem many Dakota owners are complaining of the same symptoms. During braking from any speed the entire truck shakes violently. I think that they have defective rotors or drums.

- Wynantskill, NY, USA

Have been to the dealer at least 7 times with problem with vehicle hopping and jumping during braking, between the speeds of 40 to 30 and under. The dealer has turned the front rotors twice and replaced them once. The rear drums have also been turned and replaced. The problem still exists not only is it annoying it could be a very real safety issue.

- Fort Leonard Wood, MO, USA

Both rear drums were warped after less than 11K miles. I have never towed or hauled heavy loads with the truck.

- Enumclaw, WA, USA

Brake drums are warping prematurely. Dealer/manufacturer is not admitting any problems... although every Dakota owner is experiencing this problem.

- Troy, IL, USA

Bought truck new, 1200 miles later under normal driving conditions the brakes started shuddering. At 5000 miles Dodge replaced the rear drums under warrantee because of warpage that was causing braking to be more difficult and less controlled. 1500 miles later they started warping again. With 9000 miles on the truck (normal driving conditions) I brought the truck in with the shuddering problem and they told me that it wasn't bad enough to replace or turn under warrantee. 3500 miles later they were bad enought to replace but by the the time I brought the truck in for service they were out of warrantee (12K). Dodge told me they needed to be turned or replaced at my expense (12,500 miles on the vehicle). They continue to warp and cause the truck to shake and pull under normal braking. This is unacceptable for factory installed equipment.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

Every 7000 to 7500 miles brake rotors and drums have to be replaced due to warping and excessive wear. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Florence, AL, USA

Front roters and rear drums go out of round and warp after aprox 1K miles. This porblem has happened 5X. After 4th time roters were replaced with pads at owners cost. Problem still showing up after more then 3K of driving. Mostley interstate driving. No city stop and go in this part of nh.

- Dover, NH, USA

Vehicle was taken to a repair shop. Mechanic put vehicle up on a lathe and pointed out how drum wobbled when it was rotated. It was about a 1/8 of an inch off center. Consumer contacted dealer, and they said brake system was only w arrantied for 12,000 miles. Vehicle has ben in several times for vibration when brakes were applied. Dealer said it was rotors overheating. Turned rotors smoothly and checked adjusted brakes. Consumer had 8,000 miles at the time, and thought it was too early to be turned.

- Lake Stevens, WA, USA