Four problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 2005 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brake line at the abs center rusted to the point of failure this happened while stopped and pressing the brake to shift only damage was t the persons driveway - brake fluid on the asphalt.
Started my truck and was trying to pull out of driveway when brake pedal suddenly went to the floor. I turned off the truck and had it towed to my mechanic. I was extremely fortunately that I had not entered my street with the truck running since there were many kids playing at that time in the middle of the cul DE sac. My mechanic said the the front brake lines had rusted and were the cause of the problem. For other reasons I sold the truck less than 100 miles later and was called by the buyer in panic stating that he was driving and the brake pedal went to the floor. He got the truck to his mechanic and was told that the rear break lines had rusted and were the cause of his problem. This is a extremely dangerous situation. I truly hope the gov't does something about it before someone is killed. How can brake lines rust with so little mileage? this is nuts!.
Brake pedal went to the floor when pulling into parking space at work. This occurred after a 75 mile commute at highway speeds (65 mph). Truck was towed to a repair shop, where the diagnosis was "rusted brake lines" which let go under braking pressure. Two (2) different sections of brake lines were replaced as part of the repairs.
Excessive stress on the front brake hoses when the vehical is turning all the way to the left or the right. This problem could cause the front brake hoses to fail prematurely.