Brake Pedal And Linkage Problems of Dodge Dakota

The contact owns 2011 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, he attempted to apply the brakes but depressed the accelerator pedal instead because the pedals were positioned very close together. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by shifting into neutral and engaging the emergency brake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 2,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 05/08/lj updated 05/14/12.

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The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Dakota. While driving between 10-15 mph, the contact merged into traffic and made a left turn. The preceding vehicle stopped unexpectedly and the contact rear ended the vehicle. He attempted to depress the brake pedal, but the accelerator pedal was depressed instead due to the close positioning of the pedals on the floor panel. The unintended acceleration resulted in a crash. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The front bumper of his vehicle was damaged. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they found no failures with the manufactured components. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 31,000 and current mileage was 32,000. The consumer stated the brake and accelerator pedals were designed too close together. The consumer stated his foot hit the gas and brake pedal at the same time. Updated 09/03/09.

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: the contact stated while driving at any speed or stopped with the brake pedal applied it goes to the floor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined it was designed that way.

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: the contact stated while approaching a parking space at 5mph, both the accelerator and brake pedal were depressed simultaneously, because there is not enough distance between the two. The vehicle was stopped by turning off the engine. The dealer has been alerted, but the vehicle was not taken for inspection.

Brake pedal broke when the SUV applied his brake hard to stop for the pickup in front of him. I was behind him about 4 to 5 car lengths going between 40 to 45 mph, I hit the brakes they worked for a split second and the pedal went to the floor. I rear ended the SUV. The accident caused about $3500 damage to the SUV, $2500. To the pickup in front of it and $6500 to $7000. Damage to my 19999 Dodge Dakota. The point that the brake linkage connects to the brake pedal broke off the brake pedal.

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Rubber cover came off brake pedal while applying and causing driver's foot to slide onto accelerator pedal, which accelerated vehicle and caused a four car accident. Dealer / manufacturer were notified. The rubber cover for the brake pedal was not glued and the manufacturer should be responsible for this accident.

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I have been to my dealer on two occasions and they have told that the brake pedal location and travel changed with the 2000 year models and that mine is "normal". The problem and my concern is that one can press the brake pedal andinitial position and travel makes it possible to then hit the accelerator pedal at the end of the stroke. This happened to me on several occasions and luckily no accidents or injuries have occurred with me or my vehicle. At my dealer I was told that there were a couple other Dodge models where the same complaint has been made. I know that this is a problem and that there will be accidents because of it. I also fear that because this is a 15-passenger van, it is often used by schools and daycare to transport lots of small children. I don't even want to think about the catastrophic possibilities of one of these vehicles pulling up to large groups of small children. Please investigate this issue. I would be more than happy to demonstrate the problem for anyone.

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