Brake Disc Rotor problems of the 2002 Dodge Dakota - part 2

Brake rotors are warped. Started at approximately 20,000 miles. Way to early to be warped. Have read of many others with same problem. Also heard noise from front suspension, thought it might be ball joint or suspension problem, but dealer stated that it is ok. Read quite a bit about ball joint problems on same vehicle.

Experiencing pulsation and pull to the side under braking. Problem originated at approximately 25,000 miles and currently at 33,000 miles it now feels unsafe. Dealer states front rotors are warped and need machined to specifications and that rotors are a "wear" item and not covered under the 3 yrs. /36,000 miles "bumper to bumper" warranty. I see that there are numerous complaints already on file regarding this issue, so being that I am no expert in braking systems or theory I will leave that debate to others, however I will say that my experience with other vehicles and manufacturers would lead me to believe that rotors should last at least 70,000 to 80,000 miles before needing to be machined. The other three vehicles my family has recently owned were all driven beyond 70,000 miles, all without ever needing the rotors turned.

Premature failure of the front disc brake rotors. Had a severe pulsation when braking at approximately. 26,000 miles. Dealer stated that the brakes were not covered on the 3year/36,000 bumper to bumper warranty, brakes were only covered for 1year/12,000. I took the vehicle to a meineke shop at 26,120 miles and they told me the rotors were too deeply pitted to be resurfaced and needed to be replaced. The pads still had plenty of life, almost like new. I had them replace the pads and rotors which cost me $275. 35. I believe these rotors failed prematurely and caused extended braking distances and some loss of vehicle control.

Bought truck new. Rotors worn beyond repair at 25000 miles. Brakes pads were less then half worn. Seems to be a very common problem.

Have had my 2002 Dodge Dakota quad cab for less than three years and already have had to replace my rotors twice! and it only has $44,000 miles on it. I am sure that after another 10-15 thousand miles that the vehicle will again begin to shake and vibrate when I put on the brake and sure enough I will have to go and have them replaced yet again. From everything that I read here there are tons of people out there having the same exact problem and it doesn't seem like anyone out there want to do anything about it so I will do my part and post my problems here hoping someone gets off their butt to do something about it and from now on, no more Chrysler vehicles for me.

2002 Dakota 4x4 4. 7l continuosly warping bake rotors, normal driving conditions.

We have a 2002 Dodge ram quad cab that we feel is unsafe. We had to have the front rotors refaced at 18,000 miles and again at 30,000 miles after taking a 2100 mile trip. At that time, we also had to have the back rotors replaced. A 1/2 ton pickup truck should have a better brake system than that. Neither time were the brake pads replaced. We have contacted Chrysler and they told us it was due to either road conditions, driving habits or weather. We feel this is a safety issue because they go bad so quickly with no warning and Chrysler will not acknowledge this. There is definitely a defect in the brake/rotor system and it should be corrected before someone is injured or killed.

Brake rotors warped at 20,000 miles. Pads ok. Terible pulsing when stopping. Local dealer wanted to charge a fee just to look at it. I believe the anti lock brakes are affected by this. Brakes horrible in wet condition.

With no advance warning my 2002 Dodge Dakota began experiencing severe steering wheel vibration whenever the brakes were activated. I immediately brought the vechicle into the dealership and was charged $148 dollars to machine the front rotors of my truck. The truck (used as transportation to my desk job) has 24,000 miles on it, is a manual transmission, and is highway driven so the brakes do not see alot of activity. A check of the Dakota. Com site indicates many rotor problems with low mileage Dakota series trucks. I believe either the brake rotors are not designed properly or are being made of material that cannot support safe performance within a 25,000 mile lifecycle. I have never had to have any brake maintenance performed on any of my other vehicles (other than inspection) before 75,000 miles and I am concerned that the problem will reoccur without warning.

2002/up Dodge ram 1500 brake rotors. I am having serious problems with my brakes and dcx refuses to cover this under my warranty. It is not an isolated problem. . Read more...

Both front brake rotors needed to be replaced with approximately 30,000 miles on truck. The brakes had been checked regularly during the recommended maintenance and no indication of trouble had been made prior to the failure.

Front brake rotors had to be turned/replaced at approx. 17000 miles. Dealership said they would not replace as brakes only have 1yr/12000 mile warranty. Repair facility only replaces with oem parts, so they will probably have to be replaced again in another 15-20000 miles. This is unacceptable. Also appears I will now have to replace ball joints at approx. 18500 miles. These parts should last much longer than this. Vehicle is 2002 Dodge Dakota cc 4x4 4. 7l engine.

Bad vibrations in front brakes. Rotors were visibly worn and had pits in them. This was only after 16,000 mi. All highway driving, no towing or off road driving. Was out of warrenty and had to have the rotors turned. I have since found out many have this issue. Could prove to be a serious issue if not taken care of.

Brake rotors severly warped at 20,000miles. Dealer turned rotors at customer expense, blamed the problem on driving style. Rotors warped again within 15,000 miles. Problem is so severe that alignment has been forced out of spec. Truck now darts under braking. The truck is used for commuting. It has never been used for towing and does not frequently haul loads. When loaded it is kept under the load limit. Apparently, the brakes are incapable of surviving a few freeway off ramps on the daily commute. Manufacturer was contacted and refuses to resolve the problem. The complaints listed on the nhsta site is a fraction of realworld problems. Every owner of this vehicle I have spoken to to has had the same problem. Employees at the st. Louis plant routinely replace the brakes on their new trucks when they take delivery. It's common knowledge that the brakes are subpar. It is unfortunate that daimler-Chrysler chooses to cut costs on such a critical componant. I will be replacing my brake rotors with high quality aftermarket parts at my own expense in order to have a safe vehicle.

At just around 17,000 miles, the brakes started to vibrate when applied. Dealer says rotors are already worn and need to be cut/replaced, although brake pads are still good. Rotors should last a lot longer, early wear is most likely due to improper design, venting, material and will recur once replaced. Dodge will do nothing, as they claim they cover only 12k miles on defects. I don't believe it's a defect, but rather a design issue, which the consumer cannot be responsible for, or avoid even with extra-easy driving. There is no alternate rotor available at this time through Dodge.

Warped rotors.

I bought a 2002 Dodge ram 1500 quad cab and just returned home from bringing my vehicle to the Dodge dealership. I had asked them to check out the shaking that I experienced during braking. They informed me all four rotors are warped and the surface could not be cut because they would become too thin. At this point the dealership wants me to spend $800. 00 to correct the problem. Being that this is a safety issue and from what I have read on the internet a widespread issue with the rotors that it should be covered under the warranty.

Consumer purchased the vehicle at 11,000. 2,000 miles later consumer noticed a pulsation in the brake pedal. The rotors were worn out. Consumer stated the rotors had to be replaced at about every 8,000 miles.

The brakes on my truck started pulsating at around 13000 miles. I called the dealership to ask about this problem and they said the brakes need a checkup but are out of warranty so they'll have to charge me for everything. This shouldn't be happening on a brand new vehicle. The truck starts to vibrate and shake almost violently when light braking pressure is applied. I'm in the process of getting my brakes/rotor replaced.

Front brake rotors are warped/pulsate/out of round. Pads are still ok, have torques lug nuts everytime to 95 ft/lbs with a hand torque wrench. Rear brakes drums are constantly adjusted.

Braking for 4 months has become progressively worse. The dealer states that it was warped rotors. The Dakota truck is only 1. 5 years old with 23,000 at first start of problem. The dealer states they can't be turned due to severe rust pitting when I brake the truck hops into the next lane . The dealer states that it is not under warranty. I suspect that there are more trucks with this problem out there. I believe this is a manufacture defect.

Brakes, vibration when applying brakes, warped rotor.

Vibration when applying brakes. Warped rotors at only 27,000 miles when used only for commuting to and from work, mainly highway miles. Was told that many things could cause premature wearing and or warping of the rotors such as heavy towing and high temp's. None of which the truck has endured. I do not/have not towed anything and furthermore the warping happened in the middle of winter so, high heat couldn't have been the cause either. I've done extensive research online and realize now that many other people are experiencing the same problems with this model and year. Dodge will not assist with resolving the issue as they will only warranty rotors up to 12,000 miles. The other cases I've read about seem to happen at or within 10,000 miles. This is a serious issue that Dodge needs to address and take responsibility of. Not only the brake issue but I am also experiencing similar problems as others with the upper ball joints. Mine have already had to be replaced because they were so loose that you could move them with your hand. Dodge should be help accountable for these issues!!!!.

Repeat warping of brakes. Rotors and drums warped at 30k. Turned. Again warped at 36k. No hills, trailering, abnormal driving conditions.

My rotors on my Dodge Dakota 4x4 (2002) began to warp at 15,000 miles. I am now at 40,000 miles and the vibration has become so bad that I will be replacing them. This problem is so bad that it is a very bad safety issue. I have heard many other people having the same problem. I have never had to replace rotors before 80,000 miles. In my opinion a recall should be issued for this safety defect in this vehicle.

Front rotor on 2002 Dakota warping for second time. Had them turned about 10,000 miles ago and are already starting to warp again. Dealer offering non-warranty solution. Dealer admits it is common with the Dakotas and durangos but there is no recall notice on them so there is nothing they can do.

Front rotors warp after only 20,000 miles . Dealer could not turn them due to the severe rust pitting . After extensive research I find this problem very common. All of the repair shops and dealers and a majority of Dakota owners have had warped rotors. This is a severe safty issue due to the dimished brake capacity of defective rotors.

The vehicle pulled from side to side. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who stated the front disc rotors were warped and needed to be turned.