Brake Disc Rotor problems of the 2000 Dodge Dakota - part 1

Rotors and front brake pads wear out prematurly. Rotor wear indicates the problem seems to be with the caliper primarily applying preassure from the piston side while the oposing side seems to bind. Rear brakes are still original while front have been replaced 3 times.

I have a '2000 Dodge Dakota, quad cab 4x4 that has reoccuring break warpage problems. I drive about 12000 miles a year, mostly highway, and need to replace my rotors atleast every 18 months. Durring normal breaking durring wet or icy conditions there is excessive pulsing that leads to individual tires locking up and skidding and activation of the antilock breaking system. Ive replaced the rotors with dealer puchased parts and equivilant aftermarket parts and both warp within 1-1. 5 year.

Two months ago consumer experienced suspension problems. The front end jerked, especially while making turns. He took vehicle to dealer to get it serviced, and mechanic determined that the problem was caused by the rotors. They needed to be shaved.

The brake rotors on my 200 Dodge Dakota warp, causing inefficient braking and vibrations after only 15k miles. Dodge won't acknowledge the defect, in my opinion because they are making too much money on replacement parts. It's dangerous!!.

Brakes, out of round or warped rotors and drums, prevents smooth stopping and locks-up individual wheels. Front rotors and rear drums replaced twice in 50k miles, and worn out again.

Premature wear on front end components. Upper ball joints and brakes.

Brakes on my 2000 Dodge dokota have been replaced three times. They continue to pulse when applied. The rotors have been turned or replaced three times. There seems to be no answer from the Dodge people.

While braking, the brakes were warped, and vehicle jerked forward. This problem was causing extended stopping distance. Dealership mechanic tried to repair the problem 4 times but the problem recurred.

Front rotors warped causing violent pulsations under normal braking conditions. Rotors were turned and then finally replaced at 30k miles. New rotors lasted 5000 miles before shimmy returned. Chrysler needs to step up and take responsibility for this ongoing problem.

Brake rotors on Dodge Dakotas. Mine have been replaced 4 times in 50,000 miles. The originals were replaced under warantee in 2000 miles. I can't keep a set of rotors on the truck without them warping.

I have a 2000 Dodge Dakota r/t. It only has 25k on it. I first noticed the problem at probably 20000. The problem is the rotors. Whenever I slowing down to stop at a light/intersection the whole truck shakes.

I currently have a heavy surging sensation while braking. I was told my rotors were warped. My Dodge Dakota 4x2 quad cab has 40000 miles. I feel that I should be able to rely on my vehicle to stop without shaking me or my family like a rag doll. The heavy shaking may lead to my ability to control my truck while stopping, which constitutes a serious safey issue.

Brake rotors warp prematurely and there is shaking and vibration inside of the vehicle.

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.

Front brake disks have warped twice in 30,000 miles. I do mostly highway driving. This should not be happening. Have had them turned twice, the dealer says there is no problem they know of with the rotors.

Brake rotors are wearing and when applying the brakes vehicle will have a heavy vibration, and extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.

I have 19,000 miles on the truck and it has had 3 brake jobes already and had to replace the rotors, dealer is unresponsive, truck pulsates so bad it's a road hazard.

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 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.

When vehicle hit a bump a clicking sound came from the front wheels. A mechanic examined the vehicle and determined that upper ball joints were severely worn out. Also, rotors on both sides were warped to the point that they couldn't be turned safely.

I have needed to have the rotors on my 2000 Dodge Dakota quad cab for the second time now and it only has 39k miles on it! the truck vibrate uncontrollably from highway to anything above 30mph when you try and stop. This problem has been persistant since about 12000 miles on the odometer. Ill Dodge ever stand behind this or make a good replacement part or do we all have to get into an accident??.

Experienced warped rotors. Dealer refuses to do anything. States driving habits caused it. I disagree.

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.

Have had front rotors warp 5 times in less than 48,000 miles. Dealer will not rectify problem.

Warped brake rotors are causing vehicle to lose control. This will be the fourth set of rotors in 28000 miles. The dealer talked me into paying for new pads last time because he said brake problems are not covered under warranty after 12000 miles. Why isn't the NHTSA responding to this unsafe issue? the majority of complaints on your web site is about warped rotors on Dodge Dakotas. Please respond!!.

I own a 2000 Dodge Dakota - have had to replace the front brake rotors 3 times and pads once in 26,000 miles and now at approx 29,000 miles the rotors need to be replaced again.

Multiple issues with the disc brakes in my Dakota. Original rotors warped once, I had them turned (paid for by me), they warped a second time. I paid the dealership to replace with new rotors. These rotors warped. The dealership paid to replace this set of rotors. I was on my 3rd set of rotors by 75000 miles.

Front brake rotors warped,,turned at dealers expense:problem addvised v-8 Dakotas are having this problem. Not present in 6 or 4 cyl models. Rotor substandard for brakeng weight of engine.

Rotors warped front rotors warped due to poor back brakes adjuster.

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.

Rotors need to be replaced due to corrosion and chipping on brakes. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything. Consumers vehicle is experiencing premature failure of front rotors. Metal on rotors is flaking off and peeling away, because of this the front disc brake pads have to be replaced, even though they are about half worn. Dealer notified. Owner feels this is a defective part problem and should be replaced by manufacturer not at owners expense.

Rotors have warpped untimely check website Dodgedakota. Com note all the front rotor warpping. Dodge mechanic advised he see a lot of these in the v-8 Dakotas, his opinion is the rotors are not suitable for the engine weight while brakeing. Could lead to loss of control and possible accidents.

Front brake rotors were replaced 3 times. Rotors warped between 10,000 to 20,000 miles. In the process of replacing them again only with high performance rotors, Dodge brake rotors are no good.

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.

I purchased the 2000 Dodge Dakota clb. New. I noticed the shimmy in the brakes with less than 5000 miles. It was not so bad as to affect the safety of the vehicle and it was covered under warranty. At 11,430 miles the dealer turned the front roters upon my insistance that the shimmy was a safety problem. They did not replace the roters. At 22,994 miles I returned the truck to the dealer with the same problem as before. I was told that the front roters as well as the rear drums needed to be replaced, and these items were not covered under warrenty after 12months or 12000 miles. That they were wear items that were omited from the 36month or 36,000 mile bumper to bumper warrenty as advertised when I purchased the truck. I was told that even though the problem was a reocurrence of a previous problem. The dealership could not treat it as a warrenty problem again. I have spoken to 3 other ase certifyed mechanics that say that roters and drums should not warp in such a short time and that roters and drums are not wear items, pads and shoes, however, are. I have been in comunication with several other 2000/2001 Dodge Dakota owners and 90% of them have had brake problems just like me. I am sure Chrysler/Dodge is fully aware of the unsafe/ faulty brake components that have been placed on their vehicles, but are not willing to come forward and recall the inferior parts without being forced to by someone other than the consumer. Chrysler has modified the 2002 models so as to not have this problem now. The cost to replace the front roters and the rear drums was $544. 00 quoted to me. I do not believe that consumers should have to pay for a manufacturers willfull use of inferior parts. Thank you for looking into this unethical action. Les maxwell.