Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Problems of Dodge Dakota - part 1

I was driving at approximately 25mph, when I tapped brakes suddenly,. The brake pedal dropped to the floor and I had to use parking brake to stop. After pumping brake pedal, the brakes began to work again. I looked for signs of broken brake lines and/or fluid and all looked well. I have heard other reports identical to mine and others pertaining to 2wd models where the brakes lock up at higher speeds instead of not working. Fortunately, I was driving slow and was on a residential road with little activity. If I had to stop suddenly for a car, kid or pet. I would have hit them.

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Brake line crodded, loss of brakes in motion in driveway.

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Ref mfr recall 870- NHTSA recall 00v-193. Brake line leaking from rubbing against power steering hose. Contacted local dealer (m&l Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram, lexington nc) was told they had the brake line but not part #cbed6701 and could not repair under recall but could sell me a brake line, referred me to customer service @ 800-992-1997. They took information and said they had to check with dealer. I have heard nothing after 10 days from dealer or customer service. Meanwhile I have to add brake fluid to keep from losing my brakes when they have the brake line to fix the problem but say I will have to pay for it.

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This car has been a safety nightmare. From steel brake lines rusting through (and the vehicle losing it brakes), to upper ball joints almost separating to steering wheel drive shafts where the u-joints almost separated. These are not items that should fail like this. I spent part of my career looking after global product liability for cummins engine and I am stunned at the poor quality Chrysler has used in critical components.

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While driving a combine was approaching in on coming lane taking up part of my lane, applied brakes and pedal hit the floor (no brakes). I had to go off road to avoid accident. Upon inspection found brake lines rusted through. Repaired and while bleeding lines had another rusted area rupture due to rust ( 4 areas so far). Fearful to drive until all lines replaced. . . . . . But too costly!.

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.

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Took vehicle to Dodge dealer (bryden motors beloit) for inspection of fuel line and brakes (fuel line is not right and rear brake line is leaking affecting braking) fuel line part was ordered nut brakes were not inspected and ignored. I am supposed to return Wednesday afternoon to have ordered fuel line part(s) installed.

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!.

16 year old son was driving my truck to a school function, stepped on the brakes to make the turn off the highway into the school and brake pedal went to the floor. I went to get the vehicle and the brake line that runs along the frame rail to the rear axle had corroded through in several places causing him to lose brake fluid. I've had a lot of cars much older than this truck (my family had a car dealership) and this is the first time I've ever seen a hard brake line go bad. Looking online for a replacement part it quickly became apparent that this is a very common problem with the Dodge Dakotas and they all corrode in the same place. Behind the fuel tank. Definitely a safety issue that chysler should correct.

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Brake line to the left rear tire rusted out and leaked. Lost all brake functions. Location of the leak was next to the gas tank. Repetitive problem with other Dodge trucks. Lucky I was going down the highway or needed a sudden stop.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while parked and shifting gears, the brakes were depressed and the brake pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake lines were rusted and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 86,998.

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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.

Rear brake line below drivers side blew out. Lost brakes had to down shift to slow down and had to get towed home.

Approaching stop light when hydraulic brake lines suddenly and completely ruptured causing a condition of no brakes and impact with vehicle in front of me.

Applied service brake to avoid animal on highway and rear brake line failed. After an inspection of the brake system, it has been determined that all of the hydraulic line in the brake system should be replaced due to excessive corrosion. Vehicle has had the brake fluid replaced every 2 years for the past ten years. The corrosion is on the outside of the brake lines and is extremely excessive for the age of the vehicle. This is a major safety issue and the current state of the service brake system is that of a 20 year old vehicle. The certificate of complacence for the material used to fabricate the lines should be presented to the NHTSA.

I was coming to a stop when suddenly the brake pedal sank all the way to the floor. A hole was later noticed in the hard brake line just below the driver's side door. The entire line is completely rusted as are the lines leading to the other brakes. Luckilly, nobody was injured.

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The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Dakota quad cab. The contact stated that the brake lines ruptured behind the fuel tank due to corrosion. The contact also stated that a lot of salt was not used on the roadways, but the vehicle was purchased in maryland. Prior to the failure, the contact stated that the brake pedal felt soft. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 195,000.

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1998 Dakota brake line (steel) rusted through and ruptured rresulting in catastrophic brake failure (right front). The dealer blames the failure on road conditions in western virginia (salt). The truck has only 80000 miles.

Brake lines rusted-lost all the fluid. The brake lines had to be replaced and fabricated by the repair shop.

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Rear brake line failed (leaked) due to rust and corrosion. The rusted part of line runs between fuel tank and inside frame. Luckily the line failed in my driveway. My wife and daughter were in the vehicle earlier and it could have been disastrous! I have been reading online of case after case of similar experiences by other Dodge owners. The line should be stainless steel or change the routing so that it can't have a chance to corrode as quickly. There should also be switch/stop valve in-line to avoid total loss of braking (control). Should definitely be a recall item.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Dakota. While driving approximately between 40-50 mph, the brakes began to lock without warning when pressure was applied. The contact drove onto the emergency lane for a few minutes and was able to continue driving in spite of the brake malfunction. The failure occurred on three occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic twice. The front brakes, brake pads and brake hose were replaced at different times. The failure persisted after the vehicle was repaired. The recent vehicle failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 84,200.

2000 Dodge Dakota slt. Very low mileage 36,300 events leading to failure: driving failure: brake line rusted through to point of failure. First occurrence in this truck. Almost hit another vehicle. Spilled brake fluid on a 2 mile drive to work. Did not know was spilling. Warning light came on only after failure (possible during) correction: buying parts to fix broken line. Other lines look bad also, may need replaced soon. Have to wait another week for another payday. Should be a safety recall!!!. This happened to my father in his 1999 Dodge Dakota,so this is nothing new.

Brake lines totally rusted out all over truck at 70k;have contacted NHTSA before about terrible oem quality vs rust of brake lines. Please mandate stainless lines and brass or stainless fittings . ~ 5$ per car, save 1000's of lives. The present "protection" coatings on steel are truly useless. Nhtsa replied they are "too expensive" last time. I checked costs actual quoted cost difference on 25 feet of tubing was about 8$. Far more important than anything else you can do.

2001 Dodge ram 4x4 drivers side rear brake line rusted through creating a leak when trying to stop in driveway at home. Had bushes in front of parking spot blocked by railroad ties as a landscape divider. The truck ran into and partial through railroad ties into bushes to stop the truck. No repair made yet on truck.

My rear brake line broke and in the process of looking up torque specifics on the new one I bought I have discovered that this is happening a lot with Dodge. The lines are rusting through because I believe regular steel is being used instead of a treated or stainless which would resist corrosion better. Luckily I was able to downshift and use my emergency brake instead of facing a tragedy. I can see where some people would panic and not think to do this to pull of the road safely. It is a scary feeling to push the brakes and have nothing happen. The way the brake lines are run is also very inconvenient and most of the time require the gas tank to be removed which is difficult for most and can be costly to have a mechanic do it. I was fortunate in that the line broke just above the gas tank so I was able to pull it through the retaining clips.

Brake line rusted through.

1999 Dodge Dakota had ball joints and tie rod ends replaced. Now the consumer has a problem with the brake line and wants to know about any recall information for this vehicle. The consumer was informed the brake line looked a little worn. Within a week after the ball joints and tie rods were replaced the brakes went out. The consumer returned to his mechanic and had the brake line replaced.

2002 Dodge Dakota consumer is concerned about brake line the consumer stated the vehicle was manufactured with inferior materials. The gas tank straps broke and the transmission and brake lines had rusted and were leaking. The repair shop replaced the brake line and brake hose.

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Dakota. The contact started the vehicle and the brake pedal extended to the floor. The vehicle coasted across the parking lot before the contact could apply the emergency brake. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and they stated that the brake lines were corroded and needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced at least three lines and informed the contact that others may need to be replaced at a later date. The failure and current mileages were 89,249. Updated 09/15/08 update 09/24/08.

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that his vehicle failed inspection because the brake hose was abnormally poking through the master cylinder to the front passenger side wheel, which could cause the brake system to become inoperative. He is in the process of notifying the manufacturer to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 46,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Dakota. While driving 2 mph, the vehicle failed to stop when the brakes were applied. The contact applied the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that the metallic brake line was rusted. The mechanic replaced the brake line. The current and failure mileages were 92,000. The consumer stated had 2 front brake lines plus second line between junction blocks replaced by the dealer and after inspection revealed additional rust. Updated 11/20/07.

Brake line failed on a 1999 Dodge Dakota. The main brake line leading to the rear wheels failed. The service tech (mooresville tire in mooresville, in stated that the brake line had not been damaged, it just failed. I don't think that a brake line should fail in a vehicle that is 8 years old. This is a safety hazard. . Updated 01/11/08. Updated.

Aug. 24, 2007 abs @ brake warning lamps light, brake pedal went to the floor. Made appointment at a dealership. Aug. 25, 2007 1) I found master cycl. Was empty (no brake fluid. ) 2) found hole in rusted brake line under drivers side door. 3) found all brake lines were rusted underneath side of truck. Aug. 28, 2007 had truck towed to dealership. Aug. 30, 2007 called customer assistance center to check on recall for rusted brake lines. No recalls. Given case # 16686272. 1st estimate for repairs $350. 00 to 400. 00. 2nd estimate for repairs $500. 00 to 600. 00. 3rd estimate for repairs $700. 00 to 800. 00. Sept. 11, 2007 repairs completed. All brake lines underneath truck were replaced with original parts. Total 8 lines. Total bill was $865. 24 minus a 10% coupon I had total now $781. 92. Service manager comments: he has a similar truck, after seeing my rusted brake lines, he is going to have all his brake lines replaced on his truck. Sept. 14, 2007 called customer assistance center for the 2nd time. Gave them updated repair information & told them this is a very serious safety issue & are lucky that I was driving not my wife or one of my children when the brakes went out. Asked for refund for repairs, turned down.

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Dakota. While decelerating at 3 mph the brakes failed. The brake line was completely covered with rust and corroded. The dealer stated that the rust was a natural phenomenon and they are not responsible for the repairs. The current and failure mileages were 107,000. Updated 12/12/2007 updated 12/12/07.

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the brake line is rubbing on the frame of the vehicle. If this continues to occur, it could damage the brake line and cause the brakes to fail. She has not yet notified the dealer or the manufacturer. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 45,000.