Nine problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
At 40 mph a deer crossed consumers path, consumer hit brakes and pedal went to the floor. Then, consumer hit a tree. Cause was unknown. Please provide any further information.
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While going 55mph another car pulled out in front. Consumer went to apply brakes, but did not stop in a reasonable amount of time. This happened on any road condition. Brakes locked up.
While driving brakes suddenly stopped, did not work. No accidents and no injuries. Chrysler could not duplivate problem, but Dodge bought vehicle back from owner.
Whenever stopping on loose gravel or mainly in reverse, the abs system does not activate properly. Consumer has taken vehicle in four times for same repairs. Dealership, diablo Chrysler Plymouth--510-676-6800.
Abs; first accident occurred while driving between 5-10 mph applied brakes and hit person in front car. Second time, vehicle impacted at 12:00 position, speed 15mph, applied brakes , experienced extended stopping distance, resulting in loss of control/crash.
Vehicle was manufactured without backing plate. When brakes were applied and going over a puddle of water , pedal became soft, and vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified.
Abs braking system pulsates when applying brakes. This problem is due to a disc which is corroded from the inside and outside with visible blisters which has caused a hole in the plate. Please give any further details.
My brake system works fine except on wet pavement. Then all wheels lock up and the truck begins to skid. I exercise extra caution on wet pavement but I am not really in control during wet weatherr.