Six problems related to brake disc have been reported for the 2002 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My 2002 Dodge Dakota 4x4 at 20,000 miles began experiencing a pulsation in the brake pedal when the brakes were applied. I took my vehicle to the dealership who told me that my rotors were warped and pitted and that my calipers were grooved. Dodge told me that this was not a warranty item and that this was normal wear. I spoke to two shops specializing in brakes and they stated this is not a normal wear problem.
2002 Dodge ram 1500 quad cabbrake rotor warpping, extreme shuttering under hiway braking very dangerous in the rain with associated brake grab, and darting of vehicle. Manufacture has repaired twice, but now refuses to correct problem outside of warranty.
Front brakes and rotors need replaced at 16,000 miles. This truck is not driven hard or a lot. Dealer refuses to replace under warranty, claims no knowledge of reported problems.
While driving and applying the brakes steering wheel shook, had some pulsation either to the right or left. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and could not duplicate or correct the problem.
Consumer states front brakes are warped. Dealer notified.
Front brake rotors warped for second time. First occurence was at 10,000 miles, second was quite noticeable by 20,000 miles. I had a 2000 Dakota which Chrysler re-purchased for the same reason (had 5 repairs in 30,000 miles on my 2000). Chrysler offering a non-warrantied solution.