11 problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Computer control of headlights, interior and dash lighting, and possibly the abs system and the intermittent wiper control are affected. Without warning these systems either failed or became erratic. Vehicle exhibits these malfunctions both stationary and in motion, and at all speeds. It is apparently not an uncommon issue, as per information available on the internet. The (temporary?) fix is to disconnect the battery for 15+ minutes, possible cause: the computer connectors.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that stated that after applying the emergency brake, the lever fractured. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 99,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I was making a right hand turn in a parking lot, going about 5-10mph, while I was turning, the brake pedal started pulsating very hard - drove forward in the parking lot - made a left hand turn started going forward and went to step on brake pedal and it would not move - pedal was rock hard and would not stop truck. After finally coasting to a stop I put truck in reverse - backed up in vacant part of the parking lot so I could put truck in drive and then swing wide into a parking stall and coast to a stop - however when I went to swing the truck I had absolutely no steering at all -front wheels would not turn. Had to have towed.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Dakota. While depressing the brake pedal, he could feel the brake dragging from the front left wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they could not duplicate the failure. The dealer advised him that the front brakes were new and that there should not be any malfunctions. The vehicle was released to the owner, however the failure persisted. There were no recalls for the failure and there were no repairs made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 61,615 and the current was 62,000.
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.
When the consumer attempted to apply the brakes, they did not respond. As a result the consumer ran into the bushes. Provide further details.
When braking any speed, the rear driver side tire locked up. This caused the consumer to rear end a vehicle. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determine. Please provide more information. The first incident the consumer pulled into the driveway and hit own vehicle.
Front brakes have already been turned once and are in need again at 39000 miles. The ability to stop within a reasonable distance has diminished and is cause for great concern. No modifications to the stock vehicle have been made.
Brakes shake when braking.
Front brakes lock up or drag on 2001 Dodge Dakota. Extensive research in the internet reveals numerous identical problems 2000-2005 Dodge Dakota and durango. Problem baffles all. No reliable fix found. Brakes drag and overheat, smoke, burst into flames, may cause severe damage to vehicle.
2001 Dodge Dakota applied brake and vehicle pulled sharply to the left*** the consumer stated when the brakes were applied, pressure was being placed on the lugs/slide bars. The consumer also stated that it was also quite possible the brakes could be delayed from engaging because the backing plates are not able to ride up and over the wear spot. The consumer stated would like a full investigation performed on the vehicle. Updated 07/23/07.