Three problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2005 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. While applying pressure to the brakes, the contact felt a vibration in the front passenger wheel. There were no warning lights or noises present at the time. The dealer changed the brake pads on the vehicle, however, the failure recurred a week later. He returned to the dealer and they replaced the front rotors. The failure recurred once more and the dealer replaced the rear brakes. The contact stated that he still feels a vibration when applying pressure to the brakes. While washing his vehicle with all of the doors and windows closed, water entered the vehicle and dampened the floor. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 32,000 and current mileage was 47,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. While driving approximately 15 mph downhill with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle shook violently. She pumped the brakes to relieve some of the shaking. The dealer repaired the vehicle the following day per the technical service bulletin. The repair consisted of resurfacing the brakes and drums, and the brake and brake pads were replaced. After a few months, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the failure was not related to a recall; however, it was a safety concern. They were unable to assist. The current mileage was 66,000 and failure mileage was 10,000.
I have a recurring brake vibration on my 2005 Dodge Dakota that started at approximately 12000 miles. The dealer who is doing everything he can has replaced rear axles, drums, brake pads, front rotors, turned drums, changed wheels several times. It has been in the shop at lease 7 times and the problem still exists. I wrote letters and phoned Chrysler several times and they don't seem to be interested. This is a safety issue and there will probably be a crash.