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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Consumer took vehicle in for inspection and found out brake pad fell off. Metal to metal ruined rotor. Both had to be cut because other good one was worn down. Also, fuel pump went bad for second time. Consumer stopped at a stop after returning from store and vehicle stalled. It no longer started right up, it always heitated like it was not trying to catch. Dealer said it lost its program because it was not used enough. Consumers warranty was expired, covered cost.
Right front brakes make a clanking noise while driving. Noise stops when applying brakes. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problem is still occurring. Provide further details.
The brakes shoes are prematurley wearing which is causing the brakes pads to wear, also caliper pistons which ar emad eof fiber stick sideways, causing pads and shoes to wear out prematurely.
The brake problem has been on going since the first few month of service. The first brake failure was at 9557 miles, the second failure was at 23,744 miles and the third failure of the brakes was at 29, 875 miles. The brakes have been replaced, rotors ground, , new rear axle seals, and new calipers, pads, and brake shoes have been installed. The problem still exists and the dealer in turlock auto center, turlock, ca. Is ordering new parts again making the fourth brakes on this pickup including the original ones.
- Ceres, CA, USA
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When brakes are applied vehicle would pull to the right. Sometimes will also pull to the left. Had taken vehicle to dealer at least 6 times & problem still not solved. Was told design flaw. In addition, fron T brakes rotors/pads & torsion bar were replaced due to severe brake pulling. Was tsb on brake pulling.
Front axle and brakes system have been replaced three times. When consumer was driving at any speed and applied the brakes the front end of the vehicle was bouncing. Dealer couldn't determine the problem.
The truck has had chronic brake pull problems - either to the right or left side. The dealer hasn't been responsive to resolve the problem in question. No parts were replaced by the dealer; Chrysler has been very unresponsive to the problem. The pull is so bad that the truck will actually change lanes while braking. I am not sure if NHTSA really does anything, but if they stand for safety, then this problem should be very seriously looked into. Many other people have complained about this same problem. For more information concerning the brake pull problems, please refer to: www.cartrackers.com/forums/messages/164.mechgoblins.html. there are many people there that have experienced the same problem I have.( dot number: Tire size: 245/75 )
Consumer has been experiencing problems with axle and driveshaft. Also, when applying brakes, their vehicle pulls to the right. The manufacturer has been contacted.
Consumer experiencing prematuure wearing of brake pads and rotors. When applying brakes, consumer can hear a metal to metal grinding sound.vehicle been in dealer shop and was infomed that there was no reason; it was normal.
ABS brakes will lock up, worse in inclement weather, hears squeaky noise. Dealer replaced front capiler/rotors/pads rear drums. Cleaned rear drums/shoes. This is an intermittent problem, still experiencing defect.
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- Marshfield, WI, USA