Dodge Dakota brakes problems

brakes problem

10.0

really awful

Typical Repair Cost:

no data

Average Mileage:

39,000 miles

Number of complaints:

1 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)

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problem #1

2007Jun 10

(reported on)

Dakota SLT V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 39,000 miles

My 2005 Dodge Dakota shakes uncontrollably on the highway and when stopping. I brought it to the dealership to see what was wrong with it they suggested having the rotors and drums changed. IN A 2 YEAR OLD VEHICLE??? They said yes for a mere $500-$600 dollars (on top of $100.00 they charged me just to look at the truck) Pocket change right?? Not to me! My husband changed the brake pads and tried to change the rotors but they are pressed on so I have no choice but to bring it to someone to fix it. I have 3 major things wrong with my 2 year old vehicles. Dodge wants me to pay over $1,000 to fix everything and I have an extended warranty that apparently doesn't cover anything. I drive my children around in this vehicle and I have an hour commute to work. It has 2 major safety issues. (seatbelts not working properly, shaking and not stopping)and one very big inconvenience its getting 9 mpg of gas. With gas prices today I can't afford to pay the monthly payment never mind fix it. I bought new and keep up with usual maintenance and thought it would not cost me a lot of money for a while I guess I was wrong. Dodge is driving me to the poor house.

Lynnette R.

Wilmington, MA, USA

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