Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:DRUM
26 NHTSA complaints about service brakes, air:drum:drum issues across 11 makes and 23 models.
The service brakes, air:drum:drum is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 26 filings from 11 manufacturers and 23 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.
Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE with 2 filings, followed by DODGE RAM 2500 and DODGE CARAVAN. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.
Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 2 |
| 2 | DODGE RAM 2500 | 2 |
| 3 | DODGE CARAVAN | 2 |
| 4 | VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 1 |
| 5 | TOYOTA TUNDRA | 1 |
| 6 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 1 |
| 7 | PLYMOUTH NEON | 1 |
| 8 | PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER | 1 |
| 9 | NISSAN ALTIMA | 1 |
| 10 | MERCURY VILLAGER | 1 |
| 11 | MERCURY COUGAR | 1 |
| 12 | JEEP WRANGLER | 1 |
| 13 | JEEP LIBERTY | 1 |
| 14 | FORD WINDSTAR | 1 |
| 15 | DODGE VAN | 1 |
| 16 | DODGE DODGE TRUCK | 1 |
| 17 | DODGE DAKOTA | 1 |
| 18 | CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | 1 |
| 19 | CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | 1 |
| 20 | CHEVROLET LUMINA | 1 |
| 21 | CHEVROLET BLAZER | 1 |
| 22 | CHEVROLET ASTRO | 1 |
| 23 | BUICK CENTURY | 1 |
Recent Complaints
THE BRAKES ON MY 2005 JEEP LIBERTY FAILED IN A MALL PARKING LOT AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. ONLY 1-1/2 MONTHS EARLIER I HAD REAR BRAKES REPLACED AT THE SUGGESTION OF THE DEALERSHIP (MILEAGE WAS 25,000 MI
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES BEGAN TO FAIL WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, SHE OBSERVED THAT THE BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED. T
VEHICLE ROTORS ARE WARPING FOR THE SECOND TIME SINCE I'VE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW. IT CURRENTLY HAS 74,000 MILES ON IT. THIS IS THE FIRST OF 9 VEHICLES I'VE OWNED AND DRIVEN THAT THIS HAS EVER OCC
I HAVE A 96 GRAND CHEROKEE LTD 4X4 WITH 115K MILES. SINCE IT TURNED 65K MILES I HAVE REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND DRUMS 3 TIMES. I HAVE WATER LEAKS IN THE SEAT BELT WELLS, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW, AN
AFTER ONLY 25000 MILES ON MY NEW VAN, DODGE VARAVAN I NEED ALL NEW BRAKES. I WAS NOT TOLD WHEN I BOUGHT IT THAT THE REAR BRAKES HAVE TO BE ADJUSTED AT 10000 MILES.*AK
MY CAR IS A LEMON. HAVE HAD A NEW ENGINE PUT IN IT 2 TIMES BECAUSE THE RODS SPUN. I HAVE HAD THE BRAKE LIGHTS "FIXED" 3 TIMES, THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED 3 TIMES, NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTERS TWICE. NEW POW
A SLIGHT VIBRATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL ACCOMPANIED BY SHAKING OF THE TRUCK CHASSIS. PH
DRIVING TO WORK AND REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP. TIRE WOULD NOT SPIN. PH
VIBRATION IN FRONT END, BRAKE DRUMS WRAPED, TOYOTA SAID THERE IS NOT SOLUTION TO THE BRAKE PROBLEM.
DRUMS AND ROTORS SLIGHTLY OUT OF ROUND AND CAUSED VIBRATION UPON BRAKING. *ET
REAR WHEEL BRAKE DRUM FAILED (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). YH
THE DRUMS ON THE VEHICLE ARE NOT STRONG ENOUGH CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE TRANSMISSIO FAILURE. NLM
FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED AT 26000 MILES. SOFT BRAKE PEDAL, EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL. . LOSS OF FLUID FROM BRAKE SYSTEM. REAR DRUM BRAKE SELF ADJUSTERS NOT WORKING, MANUALLY SET UP AT DEALER.
DRUMS OUT OF ROUND.
VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP PROPERLY.
BRAKE ROTORS, PADS AND DRUMS FAILED.
BRAKE DRUMS FAILED.
DRUMS TURNED BECAUSE THEY WERE WARPED.
BRAKE DRUMS FAILED.
REAR BRAKES AND SHOES FAILED CAUSING THEM TO MAKE NOISE.
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Data Sources
Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.
Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.
Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.