Table 1 shows three common parking brake related problems of the 2001 Dodge Dakota.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems | |
| Mechanical Parking Brake problems | |
| Parking Brake Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems |
The emergency brake has broke loose from the dash assembly and since there is no recall yet for the dash, it has not been repaired.
Consumer was taking vehicle out of park and emergency brake release handle broke in consumer's hand. Consumer was stepping out vehicle and saw a small metal piece on ground. With one foot out, vehicle started to roll back, knocking consumer to ground and dragging him across a main highway. Consumer suffered 2 broken ribs. Part was repaired by the dealer, adding a plastic tie, and it broke again. There will never be a fix if plastic tie was going to be used.
My balljoints snapped while turning in my sons school one morning , resulting in my front wheel and brake assembly falling off completely from my 2001 Dodge Dakota 4x4 truck in December 2002. I had 1000 miles passed factory warrenty.