Component

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

41 NHTSA complaints about service brakes, air:drum:shoes/linings issues across 17 makes and 33 models.

The service brakes, air:drum:shoes/linings is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 41 filings from 17 manufacturers and 33 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 1 crash, 1 fire, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD FOCUS with 3 filings, followed by CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY and VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. 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.

41
Complaints
33
Models Affected
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 FORD FOCUS 3
2 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 3
3 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2
4 TOYOTA SIENNA 2
5 KIA SEDONA 2
6 ISUZU RODEO 2
7 TOYOTA TACOMA 1
8 TOYOTA CAMRY 1
9 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER 1
10 NISSAN QUEST 1
11 LEXUS ES300 1
12 JEEP LIBERTY 1
13 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1
14 ISUZU TROOPER 1
15 INFINITI G35 1
16 HONDA ACCORD 1
17 GMC S10 1
18 FORD TEMPO 1
19 FORD TAURUS 1
20 FORD MUSTANG 1
21 FORD EXPLORER 1
22 DODGE NEON 1
23 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 1
24 DODGE DAKOTA 1
25 CHEVROLET UPLANDER 1
26 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1
27 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 1
28 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1
29 CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1
30 CHEVROLET BLAZER 1

Recent Complaints

2004 BUICK LESABRE

The contact owns a 2004 Buick LeSabre. The contact stated while driving 35 mph and depressing on the brake pedal, the brake pedal went straight to the floor and the vehicle gradually decreased in spee

2001 ISUZU TROOPER

The contact owns a 2001 Isuzu Trooper. The contact stated while entering and starting the vehicle, he noticed an extreme heat in the interior of the vehicle coming from the engine. The contact proceed

2017 TOYOTA TACOMA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, ONE OF THE REAR WHEELS SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PLACE TH

2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WA

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500

WE HAD BRAKE LINING FAILURES WHICH RESULT IN TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. LUCKY FOR US WE JUST GOT OFF OF A MAIN ROAD INTO A PARKING LOT. ADVISED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM

2005 ALFA ROMEO FOUNDER

2005 ALFA FOUNDER MOTORHOME BOUGHT IN 2007 ABOUT 4 MONTH AGO UNDER WARRANTY WITH ALFA FOR THE RV AND FREIGHTLINER FOR THE FRAME. THE BRAKEON ALL 4WHEEL ARE NOT WORKING AND THEY SAY THAT IT IS NOT COV

2004 ISUZU RODEO

WE PURCHASED A 2004 RODEO FROM HONDA AT THEIR USED CAR SERVICE. THE STICKER HAD ON IT AS IS WARRANTY. UPON RETURNING HOME WE NOTICED THE PAPERWORK WE SIGNED DID NOT HAVE A SIGNATURE ON IT. THEY WER

2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER

SINCE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE IN JANUARY OF 2006 WE HAVE BEEN REQUIRED TO MAKE EXTENSIVE REPAIRS ON AN ON GOING BASIS. THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE ALIGNED & BALANCED ALMOST MONTHLY WHICH HAS RESULTED IN US

2006 DODGE DAKOTA

BOUGHT THE VECHILE USED WITH 5500 MILES ON IT AND HAVE HAD IT BACK TO SERVICE 5 TIMES NOW FOR REAR BRAKE DRUM WARPAGE. IT BEGINS TO HAVE A VERY NOTICABLE SHUTTER STOPPING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS(55-60 MPH).

2000 TOYOTA CAMRY

BRAKES MAKE A LOUD GRIDDING SOUND WHEN APPLIED. HAVE HAD SERVICED AND THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF BRAKE (DUST) RESIDUE LOCATED IN BRAKE DRUM. REMOVED AND CLEANED BUT CONDITION REOCCURS.

2002 BUICK REGAL

RE2002 REGAL [XXX] I PURCHASED THIS CAR NEW FROM KEN NELSON BUICK DEALER SHIP IN DIXON, IL. I HAVE BEEN A BUICK CAR ENTHUSIAST FOR MANY, MANY YEARS, BUT I FIND THIS DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE NOT TO BE U

2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

THE ROTORS IN MY GRAND CHEROKEE HAVE FAILED EARLY ON MY 2002. I HAD TO HAVE THEM REPLACED--UNDER 5000 MILES--THEN AT 22000 THEY FAILED AGAIN AND THIS TIME THEY CUT THEM DOWN--NOW AT 35000, I HAVE TO H

1997 FORD EXPLORER Fire

1997 FORD EXPLORER. WITH MALFUCTION CAR WOULD NOT STOP FAST IDELLIG AFTER AFER USING CRUISE CONTROL. COULD NOT GET IT TO STOP CAUSED THE BRAKES TO CATCH FIRE AD BURN. DUE TO TRYING TO KEEP THE CAR AT

2003 JEEP LIBERTY

BOUGHT THE 2003 JEEP LIBERTY BRAND NEW IN MAY, 2003. NOW A YEAR AND SEVEN MONTHS LATER, WE STILL HAVE SQUEALING BRAKES. THE DEALER IN WICHITA HAS REPLACED THE PADS 2 OR 3 TIMES, AND RE-SURFACED THE PA

2000 TOYOTA SIENNA

I PURCHASED A TOYOTA SIENNA NEW IN 4/2000. WITHIN A FEW MONTHS THE BRAKES BEGAN TO SQUEAK EVERY TIME I BRAKED. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP HAS TOLD ME COUNTLESS SIENNA'S FROM 1998-2003 HAVE EXPERIENCED THI

2003 KIA SEDONA

I'VE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY 2003 KIA SEDONA. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HAS NEVER BEEN RIGHT. THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED AT 13K MILES, AGAIN AT 24K MILES (FRONT & BACK) AND I'M SURE THEY NEED TO BE REPLAC

1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

BRAKE LINING RUSTED, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO FAIL. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR DIAGNOSIS OF THE PROBLEM. ALSO, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO INSISTED THERE WAS NOT M

2003 HONDA ACCORD

DURING DRIVING IN FREEWAY SPEEDS EXPERIENCE SHAKING STEERING WHEEL AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A BALENCE, THAT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I CAME BACK THE FOLLOWING WEEK LATER, TOL

1999 NISSAN QUEST

I HAVE HAD TO LOOK INTO ALIGNMENT PROBELMS AGAIN AND REPLACE THE BRAKES AND THE TIRES AGAIN. I ALSO WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THIS WAS BECAUSE OF "NORMAL" WEARING OF THE CV JOINTS AND THAT MY FRONT

1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

CONSUMER PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE FROM DEALER AND VEHICLE NEEDED REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS AND BRAKE SHOES. THE WHEEL CYLINDERS WERE LEAKING, AND THE BRAKE SHOES CRUMBLED WHEN REMOVED FOR REPAIR DONE BY C

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve service brakes, air:drum:shoes/linings issues?
The NHTSA has received 41 complaints about service brakes, air:drum:shoes/linings problems across 33 vehicle models from 17 manufacturers.
How dangerous are service brakes, air:drum:shoes/linings defects?
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS issues have been linked to 1 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most service brakes, air:drum:shoes/linings problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for service brakes, air:drum:shoes/linings issues is the FORD FOCUS with 3 complaints.
Where does PlainCars get its safety data?
All vehicle safety data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database, which collects reports from vehicle owners about safety-related defects.

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.

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