Two problems related to brake disc caliper have been reported for the 2008 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brakes locked and smoked when going over 50 miles per hour on the highway on my Dakota. I had to pull over to the side of the road to stop. The brakes smelled like they were burning. I waited for about 10 minutes and proceeded to try to get to the next exit. However, the shaking continued. I pulled over once again and waited for another 30 minutes. At this point, I got back in the car and it didn't do it anymore. When I went to the dealer to have this checked, I was told I needed to replace the calipers, pads and rotors. . Read more...
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Dakota. While driving approximately 55 mph the brake system locked. The contact drove onto the emergency lane and the vehicle was towed to the contacts home. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who stated the front passenger side rotor, caliper, and brake shoe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 18,575.