One problem related to brake antilock control unit/module has been reported for the 1997 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving at 5mph and the consumer went to apply the brakes, and the brakes went straight to the floorboard. By the consumer driving at a low drive, the vehicle stopped. The consumer had the vehicle in the shop twice due to the abs light coming on, the abs sensor shorting out, causing the brakes to fail.