6.5

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,646 miles

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problem #1

Jan 172011

Routan

  • 10,646 miles
Routan seemed to jolt/skid when brake was pressed. This would happen approximately every 3rd day. Took it to the dealership and they found the rotors were worn. This I cannot understand when it is a new 2010 which I purchased in August of 2010. I do not comprehend and understand their explanation. The described how the rotor works along with the brake. Bottom line is a more sensible material is being used. They were not replaced only touched up. Makes no complete sense and to me is already a safety hazard. Also there is a ticking sound coming from the engine but they could not detect/find it. I'm to go back and do a test drive with their technician so that I can point out to them the sound. Well today when I started the Routan it has more of a clicking sound which was not there before. I would hear the sound only when the gas pedal was being used. When gas pedal would be released it would go away but now it is a constant sound.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA