39 problems related to brake disc caliper have been reported for the 2002 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Problems with front suspension and brakes on 2002 Dodge Dakota. The front suspension squeaked and was unable to be duplicated, the brakes were noisy upon application and was also unable to be duplicated, noise would come from the shock absorber when stopping and when going over bumps, noise was coming from the left front upper ball joints on left turns and when going over bumps, the left caliper made a sticking sound and the wheel bearing was replaced, the drive belt made sounds, and the brakes pulsated.
My truck only has 60k miles, don't drive a whole bunch, bought it brand new in 2002. 2 times I have had the front passenger wheel and breaks catch on fire due to the breaks/caliper locking up. One incident was only going about 25 mph, the other incident on highway around 55 mph. Between towing and replacing brakes, rotors, caliper, break lines, around $500-$750 each time. I am on here because my brake line from front to back has eroded away near gas tank, same as everyone's I have read and because my passenger wheel has began to give signs that it will be locking up again. Have also had to replace the front drivers side brake line due to the line being cracked where the banjo bolt is. These seem to all be huge issues and very dangerous that need to be addressed. Thank you.
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the front calipers locked up when the brakes were applied; as a result, the calipers began to smoke and the brake pad cracked. There were no warning lights prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop several times where brake pads, calipers and rotors were replaced three times. On October 11, 2010, while in reverse driving less than 50 mph, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard when depressed and the contact had to engage the brakes several times in order to stop the vehicle. The contact called the manufacturer (details of what was discussed was unavailable). The failure mileage was 300 and the current mileage was approximately 111,000.
No single incident. Many abs braking problems every day. Replaced rotors, calipers, drums, brake shoes and rear sensor. Problem persists.