10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,310 miles

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2000 Dodge Dakota brakes problems

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2000 Dodge Dakota Owner Comments (Page 2 of 7)

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problem #117

Nov 072003

Dakota 6-cyl

  • 38,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While braking, the brakes were warped, and vehicle jerked forward. This problem was causing extended stopping distance. Dealership mechanic tried to repair the problem 4 times but the problem recurred.

- Summerville, SC, USA

problem #116

Nov 052003

Dakota 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 93,426 miles
Shuddering and vibration in brakes when stopping at all speeds. Have replaced pads, and rotors twice. Had rotors turned once in between changes. Have seen many other complaints and service bulletins issued on this. Why is no one doing a defect investigation?

- Boise, ID, USA

problem #115

Jul 052003

Dakota 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,000 miles
Truck shakes when braking at slow or moderate speed. Replaced front rotors and pads three months ago at 38,000 miles. Now with 43,000 miles the shaking has returned.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #114

May 062002

Dakota 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 18,952 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I own a 2000 Dodge Dakota - have had to replace the front brake rotors 3 times and pads once in 26,000 miles and now at approx 29,000 miles the rotors need to be replaced again.

- Plover, WI, USA

problem #113

Aug 302003

Dakota 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors on Dodge Dakotas. Mine have been replaced 4 times in 50,000 miles. The originals were replaced under warantee in 2000 miles. I can't keep a set of rotors on the truck without them warping.

- Mexico, NY, USA

problem #112

Sep 052003

Dakota

  • miles
Front rotors warped causing violent pulsations under normal braking conditions. Rotors were turned and then finally replaced at 30K miles. New rotors lasted 5000 miles before shimmy returned. Chrysler needs to step up and take responsibility for this ongoing problem.

- Lima, OH, USA

problem #111

Sep 052003

Dakota 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 51,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brake rotor on my 2000 Dodge Dakota have been turned down twice and replace once in 30,000 miles. The was due to excessive pulsating and degradation of stopping ability. I am concerned that this problem is a safety issue due to the occurrence of reduced braking power. This problem is occuring once again and needs to be remedied. I have been told by Dodge that is is normal wear and will happen. A warped brake rotor is not considered normal wear. The pulsation of the brakes can easily cause someone to lose control on a slippery surface. It is also concievable that the ABS system may not work properly when the rotor is warped. Please look further into this, thank you.

- Lutherville, MD, USA

problem #110

May 262001

Dakota 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 11,898 miles
Repeated replacement of front brake rotors due to warping. Dealers kept saying never heard of any problems with Dodge Dakota brake problems.

- Newport, OH, USA

problem #109

Aug 122003

Dakota 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,000 miles
I have a 2000 Dodge Dakota R/T. it only has 25K on it. I first noticed the problem at probably 20000. The problem is the rotors. Whenever I slowing down to stop at a light/intersection the whole truck shakes.

- Groton, CT, USA

problem #108

Aug 042003

Dakota 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
My 2000 Dodge Dakota has has front rotor problems continually. Dealer temporarly cured the problem by changing front pads, turning down front rotors and rear drums. Warranty ran out and I had same problem. Warped front rotors. I had heavy duty rotors installed and ceramic pads installed at different times. Nothing has helped the problem. When I step on the breaks the front end shimmys until I take it to a repair facility to have more work done. Okay for about 5,000 or less miles. What are my options besides setting the thing on fire and getting a new one?

- Mt. Vernon, WA, USA

problem #107

Jul 312003

Dakota 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I currently have a heavy surging sensation while braking. I was told my rotors were warped. My Dodge Dakota 4X2 quad cab has 40000 miles. I feel that I should be able to rely on my vehicle to stop without shaking me or my family like a rag doll. The heavy shaking may lead to my ability to control my truck while stopping, which constitutes a serious safey issue.

- Burlington, WA, USA

problem #106

Jul 272003

Dakota 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated that while driving the vehicle would only shift to neutral. Dealer notified. When the vehicle was in 3rd gear it went to neutral and the engine RPM's increased for a short period of time when the transmission should have changed to 4th gear. The vehicle had been to the service dealer 6 times for repairs. There was a vibration in the front of the vehicle due to warped rotors. Faulty wheel bearings caused a popping noise in the steering when the consumer made left turns.

- Reidsville, NC, USA

problem #105

Jul 282003

Dakota

  • miles
Brake rotors warp prematurely and there is shaking and vibration inside of the vehicle.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #104

May 052002

Dakota 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30,000 miles
Multiple issues with the disc brakes in my Dakota. Original rotors warped once, I had them turned (paid for by me), they warped a second time. I paid the dealership to replace with new rotors. These rotors warped. The dealership paid to replace this set of rotors. I was on my 3rd set of rotors by 75000 miles.

- Elkrdige, MD, USA

problem #103

Jun 012003

Dakota 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 11,000 miles
Front rotors warped after 6 mo./11,000 miles, replaced rotors and pads. Warped again at 15 months, 33,000, but used for additional year+. replaced again at 32 months/60,000. Again warped after 40 mo/73,000, but used 5 months. Replacing again with high performance slotted/drilled and keeping my fingers crossed.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #102

Apr 062002

Dakota 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 17,000 miles
Rotors warped front rotors warped due to poor back brakes adjuster.

- Springdale, AR, USA

problem #101

May 052003

Dakota 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 6,000 miles
I have 19,000 miles on the truck and it has had 3 brake jobes already and had to replace the rotors, dealer is unresponsive, truck pulsates so bad it's a road hazard.

- Placerville, CA, USA

problem #100

Sep 012001

Dakota 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,000 miles
Rotors and drums on 2000 Dodge Dakota need turned or changed often.

- Inverness, FL, USA

problem #99

May 132003

Dakota 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,000 miles
Front brake disks have warped twice in 30,000 miles. I do mostly highway driving. This should not be happening. Have had them turned twice, the dealer says there is no problem they know of with the rotors.

- Venice, FL, USA

problem #98

Jun 162002

Dakota 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 12,000 miles
Have had front rotors warp 5 times in less than 48,000 miles. Dealer will not rectify problem.

- Mt Lk Terrace, WA, USA

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