Front wheel bearings worn out at 79,000 miles all 4 brake rotors worn out 79,000 miles.

- Glouster, OH, USA

: the contact stated while driving 15 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate and felt as if it was dragging. There was also a smell was coming from the front of the vehicle. It was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the front left brake was sticking. The caliper was replaced and bolts were tightened. One week later, the same thing occurred. This time the independent repair shop replaced the caliper with the original and suggested a visit to the dealer for further assistance. The dealer flushed the brake system and during a test drive the front left and the rear right brakes caught on fire. It was determined the rotors and pads and ABS system needed to be replaced.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

: the contact stated the brakes squeaked and brake dust was observed on the hubcaps. The brakes pads have been replaced and the rotors have been turned frequently at every 3,000 miles. The braking capability of the vehicle is defective and causes the vehicle to swerve all over the road. The dealer and the manufacturer determined the brake pads and the rotors are not compatible. Three dealerships and have admitted this is a design defect but because it does not affect the functioning of the brakes they are not qualified to issue a recall. According to the contact this failure does affect the function of the brakes.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

The contact stated the driver's side and passenger's side air bags deployed while driving down the highway. There was no prior warning. Also, the right front brake had a loud popping and squealing noise, this caused the steering wheel to vibrate. The right front brake overheated, it turned the rim red hot. He could smell the brake dust from the right front brake. He contacted the dealer, they have repeatedly replaced the brakes, brake pads, disc caliper, and rotors. He was still having the same problem with the vehicle.

- Cape Coral , FL, USA

While applying the brake pedal consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the front. Also, when applying the brake pedal, the vehicle jerked. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

- Crowley, LA, USA

Consumer took vehicle to dealer for a 36000 miles check up. Two months later, the brakes started to squeal metal to metal. Mechanic stated they had only examined the brakes, and wanted to charge the consumer for the repairs. Consumer went to another mechanic, and was told that the rotors had been turned too much. The consumer was made responsible for repairs after being told the rotors where turned to much by the mechanic.

- Taneytown, MD, USA

The brakes started making a scratch/grinding sound every time I would come to a stop. There was no difficulty with braking, just the noise. So, I visually inspected them and noticed the front right rotor was worn on the outer edge. I took the vehicle to the local, reputable, tire store and they found the damage to have been caused by a clip that came loose, that is supposed to be part of the brake pad. I have kept the defective part. The car had 26,000 miles, much of those miles were highway driving.

- Cedar Park, TX, USA

Brake warning indicator light started coming on intermittently at 27,000 miles, of which 20,000 of those miles are freeway miles. Took the car to the dealer and was told that the brake pads and rotors were both worn out. I asked for the old parts and saw that the inside pads were nearly gone. When I questioned why 1.) there was never a warning from the brake pad chirpers and 2.) the brakes were worn out so soon, I was told by the dealer that Chrysler is using lesser quality materials in the rotors and pads. The dealer also said that only the outside pad has a chirper (a worn pad warning device) and that the inside pad will grind the rotor before the outside pad is worn enough to warn the driver. In other words, you will ruin your brake rotors before you are warned.

- Windsor Heights, IA, USA

Brakes needed replacement at approximately every 11,000 miles. The first incident was approximately 11,480 miles, not only the pads needed replacing rotors were worn as well. The dealer did this under warranty stating it was early wear and tear. The second incident was at approx. 22,080 miles, this time it was only the pads but it was caught early when the vehicle lost all power steering fluid because of a break in the hose there were no warning sign of a problem with the brakes or the power steering. And the dealer stated this was not early wear and tear this time so I had to pay for the repair. When I contacted Chrysler with this issue they stated this is normal wear and tear. I may be a woman but I know a thing or two about cars and 11,000 miles for brakes is not "normal' wear and tear!

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

Front rotors had to be replaced after only 20000 miles.

- Burbank, CA, USA

Rear brake drums failed within 18,000 miles. Consumer was told that rotors were made of a cheap metal.

- Florence, AL, USA

After 23,000 miles the brake light began coming on only when taking off quickly from a stop. Brakes did not squeal and there was no other sign there could be a problem except for the intermittent light coming on. I went to the dealer to get my oil changed and had them check the light while I was there. They told me the brake pads were slightly worn, but the rotors were down to 30% thickness and must be replaced as soon as possible. This car is only a little over a year old with only 23,000 miles on it! plus it's a manual transmission and I down shift a lot to slow the car instead of braking. Other than that occasional light, there was no indication whatsoever there was a problem with the brakes. I never imagined the rotors would wear out that quickly, therefore I might have just ignored the intermittent light. This is a safety and design issue I think chrylser needs to look into.

- Birmingham, AL, USA