Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
050060309/19/200310003981Rear brake moan. *tt11/10/2003

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
09/08/200645004206/12/2003
 On september 8 2006 my service engine light came on as i was driving home. while climbing a hill the engine started to miss fire and the truck was running very rough. when i crested the hill the vehicle stalled and i lost power brakes and steering. there was no traffice so i was able to pull over and stop the vehicle safely. i looked under the hood and seen that the vacuum line was rotted in half. i tried to restart the vehicle and it would not run. i spliced the line and was able to get the vehicle home. i was then looking under the hood and noticed that the vacuum booster for the brakes has rust on it. i called the chrysler customer care line and they told me that they had never heard of that happing on a 2003. they asked me the milage and i told them it had 45000 miles on it. i was then instructed to take the vehicle to a chrysler dealer and have it checked so they could see if there was a problem with the car. i took the vehicle to richland county chrysler in richland center wi. they told me that they would look at it as see if there was a problem. they looked at the vehicle and told me that yes the vacuum lines are rotted and that the brake booster is rusting. they would not repair the vehicle and charged me $80.00 to look at it. i have the old vacuum lines that are rotted and i also have the rusted vacuum booster.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
08/08/2007600001
 2003 dodge dakota, 2wd, 5 spd manual, v6. at speeds from 15 mph and up the brake system seems to fail as the truck jumps and skids very rapidly. the first time this happened i was on the freeway, traffic came to a halt quickly, i applied the brakes and almost lost control and hit the car in front of me as this jumping and skidding occured. all parts on the truck are factory and have not been modified. i am concerned and wondering if this has anything to do with the front suspension clunking. *tr
11/15/20030
 We have recently submitted a claim to the bureau of automotive repairs. our truck has been in the shop 6 times for the same and new problems. we bought this vehicle in june with 12 miles on it. they recently had our vehicle for 3 days in a row and wanted to keep it for a 4th day, however we declined. below please find a list of the problems: 1) loud howling noise when backing up in reverse 2) slips out of gear when in reverse or drive 3) idles roughly 4) occasionally dies when backing in reverse or going forward 5) wheel well guards are starting to peel away 6) runs in the paint job 7) there was electrical wiring issues 8) transmission issues
20001
 When the vehicle was placed in reverse there was a moaning noise in the rear brakes. the dealership and the manufacturer were aware of the noise but were unable to fix it. *jb
04/01/200361
 When the vehicle made a turn or backed up there was a squeaking noise. the dealership indicated the noise could be caused by rust on the brakes. *jb
04/01/200361
 When the vehicle turned or backed up, there was a squeaking noise. the dealership indicated the noise could be caused by rust on the brakes. *jb
04/01/200361
 When the vehicle made a turn or backed up, there was a squeaking noise. the dealership indicated the noise could be caused by rust on the brakes. *jb
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
09/15/2005150709/12/2003
 Dt: contact complained about the brakes making noises. he took the vehicle to a dealership six or seven times for this problem. the vehicle made noises when braking at any speed. the manufacturer sent an inspector to investigate this vehicle. no problems have been found with the brakes. no repairs were made at this time. the vehicle is still under extended warranty.*ak
03/26/2004180003
 While driving at 55 mph consumer depressed the brakes and the front wheels locked up. vehicle was towed to the dealer, who claimed that the power brake booster needed to be replaced. another certified mechanic determined that the abs system was defective. recently the exact same problem occurred, and the dealer was still denying that there was a problem.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
07/24/2003510/09/2000
 I have a 2000 dakota -- rotors warped @11,000 dealer replaced -- rotors warped again 8 mounths later @24,000 dealer wouldnt replace, over 12k since they installed them,so i turned and new pads -- @38,000 warped again replaced roters and pads --@53,000 warped again turned and new pads --warrped again @71,000 but havent replced rotors till this weekend @76,000 . *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
08/12/200740000110/18/2003
 Brake vibration at 40,000 miles brake rotors rusted through to friction surface causing large pits and raised areas. rotors replaced. *jb
09/10/200432000412/13/2002
 Front/rear brakes wore out, causing vibration in the steering wheel when braking. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak.....consumer has had four replacements of brakes. vehicle unsafe to drive. *ak
05/01/200418000112/28/2002
 Normal wear and tear on vehicle, operated under optimal driving conditions. front rotors warped beyond repair after 18000 miles on the vehicle. dealer refuses to replace due to warranty expiration. rotors should not have warped after only 18000 miles. *nm
06/23/20036000512/26/2002
 At 6,000 miles the upper ball joints failed. when riding over any size bump in the road the front end collapsed. *ak the vehicle pulled to the right when driving and when braking, the flapper door for the fuel filler neck was missing and or fell inside the tank, the transmission did not shift properly, the front and rear rotors were grooved, worn uneven and pitted. *scc *jb
07/24/2003510/09/2000
 I have a 2000 dakota -- rotors warped @11,000 dealer replaced -- rotors warped again 8 mounths later @24,000 dealer wouldnt replace, over 12k since they installed them,so i turned and new pads -- @38,000 warped again replaced roters and pads --@53,000 warped again turned and new pads --warrped again @71,000 but havent replced rotors till this weekend @76,000 . *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
09/10/200432000412/13/2002
 Front/rear brakes wore out, causing vibration in the steering wheel when braking. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak.....consumer has had four replacements of brakes. vehicle unsafe to drive. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
05/27/200846000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge dakota. the contact stated that his vehicle failed inspection because the brake hose was abnormally poking through the master cylinder to the front passenger side wheel, which could cause the brake system to become inoperative. he is in the process of notifying the manufacturer to determine the cause of the failure. the failure and current mileages were 46,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM
09/08/200645004206/12/2003
 On september 8 2006 my service engine light came on as i was driving home. while climbing a hill the engine started to miss fire and the truck was running very rough. when i crested the hill the vehicle stalled and i lost power brakes and steering. there was no traffice so i was able to pull over and stop the vehicle safely. i looked under the hood and seen that the vacuum line was rotted in half. i tried to restart the vehicle and it would not run. i spliced the line and was able to get the vehicle home. i was then looking under the hood and noticed that the vacuum booster for the brakes has rust on it. i called the chrysler customer care line and they told me that they had never heard of that happing on a 2003. they asked me the milage and i told them it had 45000 miles on it. i was then instructed to take the vehicle to a chrysler dealer and have it checked so they could see if there was a problem with the car. i took the vehicle to richland county chrysler in richland center wi. they told me that they would look at it as see if there was a problem. they looked at the vehicle and told me that yes the vacuum lines are rotted and that the brake booster is rusting. they would not repair the vehicle and charged me $80.00 to look at it. i have the old vacuum lines that are rotted and i also have the rusted vacuum booster.