13 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Recall campaign 04v596000 concerning upper ball joints. Consumer brought vehicle to dealer for brake work and discovered the upper ball joints were defective. This vehicle is not included in the upp ball joint recall due to VIN.
During inspection the lower ball joints were found to be defective. The brakes pulsated and the vehicle was hard to stop.
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Consumer complained regarding brake system operation. Consumer has to pump brake pedal several times before braking system will activate and slow vehicle down. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
I have had problems with the right front brakes, there is a clicking noise and I have had to have the brakes cleaned and serviced, and rotors turned. Now a new rotor on the front left. I have had this to the dealer from the first week I had the truck, Dodge cannot fix the problem and say there is nothing wrong. However I feel there is a problem when I have to have brake work done 4 times in 4 months. The brakes are extremely important on an automobile, and I feel that there is a problem and can eventually cause a serious and life threatining accident.
While applying brakes at 15 mph rear wheels locked up and caused vehicle to skid and rear ended into another vehicle in front. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details.
While driving vehicle pulls to the right all the time, consumer fears that car may lose control, and there may be an accident. Took to dealer, and they said it was normal.
In wet pavement and panic stops, the braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may cause a crash. Please provide further information and VIN#.
Chrysler declared that there was no problem. After three trips to the dealer for service there was an accident because the rear brakes were not working properly. The 9 inch rear drums did not produce enough friction to effectively stop the weight. I replaced the drums with factory 10 inch and the problem was fixed. Chrysler then refused to reimburse me, and declared my warranty voided. I have talked to other Dakota owners with the same complaint. The front rotors are being warped at 3000 miles after replacement.
Dealer mechanic found that combination valve/switch on vehicle came apart.
The abs braking system malfunction ed, causing the brake pedal to go the floor and no braking ability, resulting in an accident. Dealer inspected the vehicle prior to accident, and said it was not driveable until a part was available. Please provide further information.
While makeing a sudden stop when the roads were wet front brakes would lock up, causing the vehicle to continue traveling, resulting in extended stopping distance. Please provide further informaton.
When brakes are applied vehicle vibrates and pulls. Dealer has inspected vehicle.