12 problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brake line crodded, loss of brakes in motion in driveway.
Took vehicle to Dodge dealer (bryden motors beloit) for inspection of fuel line and brakes (fuel line is not right and rear brake line is leaking affecting braking) fuel line part was ordered nut brakes were not inspected and ignored. I am supposed to return Wednesday afternoon to have ordered fuel line part(s) installed.
: the contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the brake pedal went three quarters of way to the floor. The vehicle was then driven down the driveway and fluid was on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, where it was determined the brake lines that go to the rear of the vehicle corroded. The vehicle is located in a salt belt state. The mechanic installed new piping.
- the contact owns a 1997 Dodge Dakota. While leaving his driveway at 5 mph in an attempt to engage the brakes, the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle did not stop. The contact used the emergency brake to slow the vehicle down. The contact observed brake fluid on the engine and under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop and the shop mechanic stated the driver side brake line rusted which caused the failure. The repair order stated that all the brake lines were rusty and any one of them could have failed. Updated 2/13/2007 -.
When applying the brake at 30 mph brake pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to pump the brakes and coast the vehicle off the road. Vehicle was towed to a repairs shop, and mechanic determined that the main brake line, which leads to the rear brakes, rusted, and needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified.
1997 Dodge Dakota pickup with 18,000 miles. Never driven off road. Both front brack lines completely rusted. One burst while driving.
Consumer received recall 00v193000 in 12/01. However the dealer stated the parts were not available.
Consumer received 00v198000 recall letter. Called dealer, dealer told consumer to come in. Once there, dealer told consumer that they did not have parts for that particular vehicle, when parts would come in, they would contact consumer. Consumer has called, and still waiting on parts that were ordered in October of 2000.
Brake lines rusted through. Burst while driving on expressway. Replaced all brake lines.
Consumer's son severely injured in an accident where the right rear wheel completely broke off and landed in the field. Shortly after the accident, the consumer received a recall in the mail possibly related to the brakes.
Consumer is not satisfied with the amount of time that the dealership will take for the recall (00v-193) repair.
Consumer was refused recall repair 00v-198 at the dealer because technician found an open invoice on the cosumers vehicle. Nlm.