Brake Disc Rotor Problems of Dodge RAM

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge caravan. The contact stated that when he applied pressure on the break pedal at 55 mph, he heard a grinding noise and the vehicle shimmied. Break failure can lead to increased stopping distances, which can cause a vehicle crash. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and a technician replaced the front rotors. The failure mileage was 25,000. The current mileage was 29,000.

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My 2005 Dodge Ram truck with 31,700 miles on it began shuttering and having braking problems. A Dodge dealership identified that both front rotors on the vehicle were warped and needed to be replaced. Replacement was required at my expense to correct although the vehicle was still under warranty. It was denied warranty replace due to being a brake component and subject to normal ware. The brake pads and brake components themselves still had 80% usage available. I disagree that front rotors should fail at 30k miles on a new vehicle but normal brake components do not. I consider this a defect in manufacturing and a safety concern.

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The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram. When the brakes were depressed at 30 mph and above the vehicle vibrated. The vehicle vibrated consistently since it was purchased on April 20, 2007. The contact has not driven the vehicle since the failure occurred and stated that the rotors werewarped. The current mileage is 12,981, and failure mileage was 12,950.

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 p/u truck bought new in 12/2005. . . Brought to dealer @ 5,655 miles with warped rotors, causing the truck to shake when braking. Brake rotors were cut. . . Problem temporarily solved. Returned to dealer @ 9,712 miles. . . . For the same problem. This time the rotors were replaced. . . But the original brake pads were re-installed. At 17,000 miles. . . . Trucks begins to shake again while braking. . . Returned to the same dealer @ 20,727 miles. . . They said the front rotors were warped again. . . Though it was out of warranty. After I expressed unhappiness with their answer, they did take another look at the vehicle. They said the front seemed to be ok. . . . And now the rear rotors were warped, though of course it is not covered any longer by the factory warranty. At this point, the truck is 15 months old. . . Has slightly over 20,000 miles and is not safe to drive. . . With no help from Dodge.

Front end shutters during brake application. Front rotors are warped. Replaced the original at 7600 miles, second set at 12200 miles and now at 17800 miles they are warped again.

: the contact stated while the brake pedal was applied, the brakes pulsate. The dealership turned the rotors when this occurred. The rotors must be turned every 6,000-10,000 miles. Also, after starting the vehicle and putting it into gear, the vehicle surged forward. The brake pedal was applied and the vehicle was put into neutral, but the engine continued to rev. The vehicle was put into park and turned off, upon turning the vehicle on; a lightning bolt was on the dashboard. The engine continued to rev and the vehicle was turned off. When the vehicle was restarted it operated properly. The dealership was unable to determine any codes on the computer, but determined the warning light meant something triggered the throttle. The vehicle surged a second time.

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500. Brake rotors warped at 19800 miles. 1 year and a half after purchase. Dodge only covers brakes for 1 year or 12000 miles. Had rotors turned at a midas store.

Was pulling a trailer at 45 mph the vehicle started fish tailing. Without the trailer at 55 mph the vehicle will fish tail. Took the vehicle to Chrysler , and found that it was shaky. The tie rods ends, ball joints, and the check bar malfunctioned on the front of the vehicle. Almost had a wreck. This happened on 24, June 2205. The consumer stated the vehicle was poorly designed, the front of the vehicle was too light for the weight of the engine. There was no grease fitting for the ball joint. The rotors were replaced.

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I have a 2003 caravan and a 2004 Ram and have had ongoing issues with my brakes. I beleive that the factory must have used faulty rotors. Last August, to my amazement I had to have the rotors turned when the dealer put new pads on my caravan (26,000 miles). I begrudgingly paid over 200 dollars for this. 9 months later the brakes and steering wheel are pulsing again and the dealer is telling me the rotors must be turned again even though the pads are fine. I expected that the dealer would take care of this since they were just serviced 9 months ago but they said I was 200 miles over the limit. I also had the same issue with my Ram and even though I had more than 50% of my pads left I had warped rotors and had to pay the dealer to have them turned. I spoke with the service manager at lithia Dodge in omaha, previously jims Dodge, and he had the audacity to tell me if I replace the rotors the new ones will be guaranteed for life not to warp! why would you guarantee the aftermarket rotors but not the rotors from the factory??!.

Contact stated that the dealer rotated tires and tightened the lugs: nuts improperly and caused the rotors to warp. Dealer said it was the driver's fault. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet.

While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. A grinding noise was heard coming from the front. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brakes rotors needed to be replaced. Mechanic informed consumer that this problem occurred more than once, and had not been resolved.

While applying the brakes, the pedal went to the floor and the brake pedal pulsated when applied. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the rotors needed to be replaced.

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The consumer states the front brakes have failed completely. The dealer states the vehicle was riding only on the caliper and the left rotor has cracked. . Please provide additional information.

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While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic noticed that the rotors were warped and needed to be replaced.

While driving vehicle approximately 55 mph vehicle started to shake severely. Have taken vehicle to dealership, and mechanic indicated that the problem was worn disc rotors, which needed to be replaced.

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The rotors were replaced. There was a whisling noise heard while driving. The dealer could not find the problem therefore the problem remained the same. Scc.

The vehicles rotors warped which caused extended stopping distance.

Brake rotors are warped, and there is vibration. Dealership is aware of problem.

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While driving 70 mph left front wheel completely came off, causing loss of vehicle control. Dealer replaced wheel hub/ brake rotors. Please give any further details.

While backing up heard a noise, noticed that front right rotors had broken in half. Consumer replaced both front rotors. While consumer was backing out of the driveway, he heard a metalic noise and brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle would not stop, consumer had to pump it to bring the pedal up.

Excessive wear on rotors that I believe is unsafe and a manufacturers defect - minimum allowable rotor spec is 1. 215 - right side is 1. 166, left side is 1. 164 - original pads still have more than 1/8 inch on each of the 4 pads - I was going to have pads chaged on 7/28 and that is when I was advised that the rotors had to be replaced - I never had a vehicle that wore out the original rotors before the original pads ever wore out - I shoul be able to "true" rotors once or twice before having to replace the rotors as long as the pads do not wear out before replacing same - manufacturer will do nothing - claims that the 12 month/12,000 mile warranty is their total responsibility in this matter - I disagree.

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Problem with rotors. They had rotors replaced because they were making some noises. Contacted dealer ,and dealer was not willing to do anything.

Rotors and pads required replacing at 17000 miles. Dealer claims rotors are manufactured thin and road salt in our area corrodes them prematurely. I had to pay $360. To have them replaced, not covered under waranty.

The front wheels went into a tramble and vehicle was not controllable. Also seemed that the disc brake rotors had warped or cracked. No warranty. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

Rotor is rusting and covered with corrosion. This causes pads to wear out extremely fast.

Brake problems; when applying the brakes the front end of vehicle virbrated . This was due to the rotors being warped. The rotors were resurfaced on 5/23/97.

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Front brake rotors warped.

I had my brakes overhauled and had to have the rotors exchanged because of a defect the manufacturer knew about but failed to notify consumers. The brake rotors are machined to such close tolorances, that they would have to be changed at the first repairs. I have talked to service people whom have had them changed at less than 30 k miles. I feel an recall should be made by the manufacturer or the extra money refunded by the manufacturer.

Brake rotors warped due to overheating.

Vehicle not included in recall number 98v075000. Brake rotor material strength is not sufficient, causing hub fatigue fracture. Please give any further details.

At 9,000 miles front rotors warped due to overheating. At 16,000 miles new brakes had to be put on. At 40,000 miles, new pads and rotors were put on. The problems seems to be that the rotors are too small for the size of the truck, and the self adjustors on the back brakes do not work.

Steering pitman arm and idler arm have a lot of play, front bearings loose, front rotors rusted and worn out required replacement.

The owner had removed the wheels to check the brakes. Owner noticed all four-brake rotors had grooves. This problem caused the brakes to lose braking effectiveness. Both the manufacturer and dealer were contacted. Please provide further information.