Air Brake Disc Rotor problems of the 2002 Dodge Dakota

My 2002 Dodge Dakota sport 4x2 has approximately 15,200 miles on it. At approximately 13,000 miles I began to notice that the front end started to rattle and seem loose when going over bumps. After doing some research and having someone look at it, I found that the ball joints are failing prematurely.

I am concerned about the front bake rotors on Dodge Dakotas. Mine were warped after less than 8000 miles of regular use, no towing or hauling with the vehicle. I have talked with and searched for others with similar problems and find that numerous other Dakota owners have had the same problem. These rotors warp so badly that it becomes difficult/dangerous to stop the vehicle safely. When I took the vehicle in for service I was told that this is an uncommon problem and that it was most likely due to my use of the brakes. Now after a total of 17,000 miles the brakes are now warped again. I have owned several other vehicles, many weighing more than a Dakota and have never encountered any brake problems. I wonder if there is a design flaw with the Dakota's brakes that is causing repeated warping. This warping does make it difficult to saftely and effectively stop the veheicle, especially in emergency situations.

2002 Dodge Dakota 4x4, mileage 20800, the front brakes were pulsing and ineffective, the rotors were so badly pitted that they had to be replaced. The Dodge dealership indicated that other trucks were coming in with the same problem. This is a safety problem, defective rotors, and Dodge should issue a recall.

A slight vibration in the brake pedal accompanied by shaking of the truck chassis. Ph.