Service Brakes Problems of Dodge Dakota - part 1

I was going to work and the transmission started slipping when I had cruise control on, and then when I got to a stop light my truck started revving and wouldn't move. When I put it in neutral it wouldn't roll either. It just kept on revving and screeching. So I out back into drive and it jerks. Also my trucks rear end locked up and wouldn't roll in neutral while the truck is on. You have to keep the truck off and then put it into neutral to roll it.

See all problems of the 2006 Dodge Dakota 🔎.

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted and operated as designed. During the failure, there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Additionally, while depressing the brake pedal a clicking noise was present and the vehicle would not immediately stop. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 210,000.

See all problems of the 1998 Dodge Dakota 🔎.

After starting the Dakota, I pushed on the brake pedal so I could put the automatic transmission in drive. My foot went all the way to the floor. I tried again with the same result. I checked the brake fluid reservoir. It was a bit low, but not empty. When the tow truck arrived to haul it away, I noticed a pool of brake fluid on the driveway approximately below the master cylinder. It is clear the brake system experience a catastrophic failure. I will know more when my mechanic reports what he has found. He suspects corrosion on the brake line. No one was hurt and there was no property damage because I did not put the truck in gear.

See all problems of the 2009 Dodge Dakota 🔎.

The roads were slick and I was traveling slow came over the crest of a small hill over bypass and headed down hill braking slowly I could tell it felt like I wasn't slowing down like I expected as I approached a vehicle ahead of me stopped at the traffic light,so I pumped the brakes twice and the engine roared and my truck raced forward and crashed into the vehicle ahead of me. The other driver was very angry and wouldn't believe me when I tried to explain what happened. He would not exchange information with me. My foot did not slip. I can't even get my truck to surge forward like that if I hit the gas hard.

See all problems of the 2010 Dodge Dakota 🔎.

This is the second time one of the break lines has rusted thru. This time I hit the brakes hard to miss two dear and the pedal went to the floor. I only could stop the truck with the emergency break. The truck has not been used off road and has been driven in virginia is hole life. The first time my mechanic caught a leak in the line before any problem.

See all problems of the 2002 Dodge Dakota 🔎.

I found a list of recalls on pep boys website.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while the vehicle was engaged in park the vehicle rolled way with no warning lights causing the rear of the vehicle to crash into a tree while fracturing the tail light and bumper and the air bags failed to deploy. The contacts wife sustained back injury that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not towed or taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for a diagnosis test or repair. The vehicle was not destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,850. Dr.

See all problems of the 2007 Dodge Dakota 🔎.

Computer control of headlights, interior and dash lighting, and possibly the abs system and the intermittent wiper control are affected. Without warning these systems either failed or became erratic. Vehicle exhibits these malfunctions both stationary and in motion, and at all speeds. It is apparently not an uncommon issue, as per information available on the internet. The (temporary?) fix is to disconnect the battery for 15+ minutes, possible cause: the computer connectors.

See all problems of the 2001 Dodge Dakota 🔎.

Recall was driving and all of my breaks and calibers seized up. . Had to stop and spray them down.

On October 5, 2016 at approximately 12:45 p. M. , l engaged the cruise control at a speed of 55 miles per hour. When I pressed on the brake pedal the truck accelerated to a speed of 60 miles and higher. I tested the cruise control system twice more and it did the same thing. The vehicle never slowed down. This is a safety hazard. I was on dam neck road where the speed limit is 55 miles per hour. This is a city street. After this occurred my engine light came on, which clearly indicates a mechanical problem. I think there may be other vehicles that could have this same malfunction and cause a serious accident or death.

See all problems of the 2005 Dodge Dakota 🔎.

Bought a 2002 Dodge Dakota brakes aren't strong enough to drive on interstate or in city , went to Dodge darcars dealership in maryland they looked at the truck , said this is fine this is the way Dodge brakes are terribly wrong . Went to repair the emergency brake cables Dodge don't make the parts any more this Dodge don't make the parts anymore is terribly wrong . Dodge , darars are putting consumers life a risk . 2002 4x4 Dodge Dakota should recalled brakes ,brake parts upgraded to strong , safe brakes , Dodge needs to keep making the parts for 2002 Dodge Dakota 4x4 or hire somebody who can . , Dodge darcars visual brake check is the worst idea yet . Brakes need to be felt look at , bleeded .

"takata recall" the power steering continues to leak even after several repairs have been made.

See all problems of the 2000 Dodge Dakota 🔎.

Case number: 894366 /this truck has never stopped safely since I purchased it new (02-07-2011/ millage now 28455). When you have to make an emergency stop it might or might not bring it to a stop. Last week my wife and I tried to avoid a collision when a car made a quick turn in front of us and then this car had to make a quick stop. When we applied the brakes it made a very rough sound under front end. . . (as usual. . . But traveled 15 ft. Before it applied the brakes. . . And we were only 3ft. Away from a serious accident). I have discussed this brake problem on many occasions when I would take it in for service with the people who check me in but,. . . They always tell me the brakes are bunny hopping and this is normal for the new trucks and there is nothing wrong with them. . . (but never check them out to make sure). We have had many new vehicles but they all stopped the way they should except this one. I have called this problem to Dodge attention twice and will take it back to efird Chrysler florence, SC Thursday 12-10 '15 and ask them once more to check this truck out. If they don't what are my options? I have also had problems with my transmission rough changing. They have adjusted it twice in the past but after a year or two it starts doing the same thing again. I also want them to fix this transmission once and for good. If you can advise me please do. Sincerely, george grantham.

See all problems of the 2011 Dodge Dakota 🔎.

Case nunber:894366. I contacted you 12/04/15 concerning brakes on this truck and I also told you that every time I would try an discuss this issue with efird Chrysler florence, SC they would tell me the brakes are antilock system and it was normal for them to make noise when applied for emergency stopping. I took this truck back 12-10-15 and told them about the near accident my wife and I had on 12-01-15 making an emergency stop. This truck (traveled 15ft. ) after applying the brakes before it started braking to stop this vehicle and we were 3ft. Away from making contact with another vehicle. Now to me this is serious and we are afraid of this vehicle in emergency stops. It has had poor stopping before but never like this. I contacted Chrysler several times about the problem with the brakes but, contacting Chrysler you can get into a lot of conversation but not much action. Efird Chrysler still says this is normal . . . But has not given me a reason for this delayed stopping. I have done all I know to do with efird and Chrysler concerning this problem and I am not getting any results. We still have not been able to get the airbag repair done on this truck or the 2010 challenger /r37/NHTSA 15v-444 / VIN 2b3cj5dt3ah137069.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Dakota. While driving at unknown speeds, the brake pedal was applied, but failed to respond. The brake pedal had to be pumped to stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 43,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while driving mph, the vehicles brakes were dragging causing the vehicle to bounce. The contact stated that the vehicles callipers were sticking. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it could not br diagnosed that the caliber needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 50,000. Ed.

See all problems of the 2008 Dodge Dakota 🔎.

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the there was inadequate clearance between the left front brake tube and the power steering hose which caused the power steering hose to become punctured. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 00v193000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000. Djr.

I had just purchased the car 2 weeks earlier. I was excellerating to merge onto the freeway and the accelerator stuck at 60 mph. No matter what I did to the pedal, it was stuck at 60 mph. The brakes would not work either. I was in a a runaway car on a busy freeway. I tried to negotiate the traffic for 2 miles then decided I needed to get off the freeway. I started to smash into the freeway off-ramp retaining wall in the effort to slow the truck down which it did to some degree. Then had to barrel through a red light with flashers and horn going and to stop the truck I deliberately rammed it into a wrought iron fence, 2 landscaping boulders and a light post. The airbag also failed. I was rushed by ambulance to the hospital with head trauma and concussion, broken glasses that cut my eyebrow. I have pictures. The worst part has been the ptsd that I have suffered as a result of the accident -- multiple failure - accelerator, brakes and airbag.

My 2010 Dodge Dakota 4dr 4x4 has turned off while on am driving down the road. I notified the dealership shortly after I purchased it (purchased used with about 17,000 miles) and they said that nothing showed/they did not find anything wrong. I said ok, and then it happened again and again. It just shuts down, I have my foot on the gas and all of the sudden I am wondering why I'm slowing down when I have my foot on the gas and then notice "o" the truck turned off! lucky the 5-6 times this has happened I have not been on a straight part of the road, it seems to loose power steering and brakes, I am not sure if other electrical things like radio and lights turn off to, I am just concerned with getting to a stop safely to start the truck again. And I put it in park once stopped and it starts right back up. This has happened 5-6 times at least since I have purchased the truck about 2 years ago (maybe 3 yrs ago). I am wondering if this is the same problem that they just discovered in other Dodge vehicles simple to the chevy ignition recall.

2008 Dodge Dakota been searching for recall on the above vehicle, been stopped numerous of time by officers about signals. Have replaced bulbs and doesn¿t work. Problems: turns left signal light on and the right one comes on, this happens 95% of the time. Emergency flashes does not work 75% of the time.

Summary: on certain pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel antilock brake systems (abs), the abs electronic control unit (ecu) may cause a loss of front to rear brake balance, and the rear brakes could lock up prematurely during certain braking conditions. . Read more...

1. Drivers airbag light comes on when driver. 2. When making a u-turn I hear a loud clunking noise around the tire area. 3. The emergency release brake cable snapped off the release handle. 4. Nhtsa just sent me an email regarding a recall on my 2006 Dodge Dakota quad "left tire rod assembly". ( this could be the cause of my #2. Loud clunking noise making a u-turn).

Locked vehicle in four wheel drive high, started going through flat pasture, either brakes locked up or front pumkin turned up and locked front wheels up, lost control and rolled onto driver side.

See all problems of the 1997 Dodge Dakota 🔎.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while traveling 45 mph, the front brakes seized and smoke was seen from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The failure and the current mileages were 105,000. Kmj.

Stepped on brake on wet road,abs kiked in on rear axle and truk would not slow down. Almost had a rear end ollision. Very dangerous, have seen a lot of other omplaits about same thing. Also lose all eletrial power with headlights on momentaraly leaving you without lights.

Rear brake drums warping after being previously replaced by dealer. Rear brake application inconsistent and rough causing the rear of the vehicle to "hop" and lose traction when applying the brakes. Vehicle lost control on turn and spun out into grassy area.

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that stated that after applying the emergency brake, the lever fractured. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 99,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Emergency brake release cable broke off of handle.

10-23-12. My technician almost had an accident because of his vehicles brakes(abs control module). My tech noticed the stopping light and applied the brake pedal to slow his vehicle. The vehicle did not slow. The tech noticed that the clock went off for a second and came back on. He still didn't have any brakes. Right before he came into the intersection the brakes locked up and he came to a complete stop. He took his foot off the brakes and it was still locked up. He stepped on the gas pedal and the brakes released and he parked in parking lot. I had him get the vehicle towed to a local auto shop chain and they called me later that night and told me that they almost got thrown out of the window because the brakes locked up on him.

I was making a right hand turn in a parking lot, going about 5-10mph, while I was turning, the brake pedal started pulsating very hard - drove forward in the parking lot - made a left hand turn started going forward and went to step on brake pedal and it would not move - pedal was rock hard and would not stop truck. After finally coasting to a stop I put truck in reverse - backed up in vacant part of the parking lot so I could put truck in drive and then swing wide into a parking stall and coast to a stop - however when I went to swing the truck I had absolutely no steering at all -front wheels would not turn. Had to have towed.

My brakes locked up completely and my truck slid like it was on ice for 200ft before colliding with the car stopped at the intersection ahead. I have had numerous problems with the braking system and now it has caused an accident which the California law considers me at fault because I rear ended the car ahead of me. I think Chrysler is at fault because their anti lock breaks did not stop the brakes from locking at all now my truck is totaled and another persons car is damaged.

Truck has been driving like something was grinding against my front right wheel for a week or so, I didnt think anything of it, it had just become an annoyance. Id look under the wheel and everything looked okay and in shape, no damage was being done. The other day I drove a short distance and heard a pop, like something had popped near the wheel, I pulled over and could see no damage. I continued to drive and noticed that the grinding had stopped and my wheel seemed to be functioning correctly. I arrived to my destination with no problem. When I left the destination to return home, I started feeling heavy pull to the right on my steering wheel, if I let go of the steering wheel I would have gone into a ditch or the woods or another car. I then started noticed smoke coming from my right wheel, I was a few blocks away from home and figured I could make it, I started noticing my breaks were not working too well, and anytime id push on the breaks more smoke would arise, I went the 3 stop signs to my house and pulled in, ran around and saw that behind my wheel had caught on fire, took about 5 minutes to put the fire out with water and some cat litter we had lying around. It was so hot that it wouldn't cool down for about 45 mins to an hour. We would throw water on it and it would sizzle. I quickly removed the tire to prevent any damage to it. I noticed it had started to melt the plastic boot cover on the suspension. When you looked at the wheel you could see it had snapped off on the bottom half, causing the whole wheel to tilt inward which then caused a full on grind of the wheel and the breakpads and whatever else is down there causing such friction that it caught on fire. I then did research online and found that their had been a recall for this exact issue. . . :(.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Dakota. The contact was driving 35 mph when the contact applied the brakes, but the brakes seized. Later, the contact discovered that the hub of the brake had burned and was an abnormal color. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted in regards to the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that a knocking sound could be heard coming from the brakes whenever they were applied. The vehicle would also jerk during the failures and smoke would be seen coming from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 117,000.

Severe shaking of truck when applying the brakes and brake pedal going to the floor at times when applying the brakes. When taken to the dealer, because of an extended warranty, I was informed I would have to pay for the repair. They knew of an ongoing concern regaurding this problem and never notified owners about it. I consider it a safety hazard because the vehichle shakes so badly you have to stop braking in order to get it to quit. There are times on the highway you have to use the brake. I thought the truck was going to roll over one time. When the brake pedal went to the floori almost rearended somebody infront of me.