Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V198000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1996 to 08/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 437000 | 08/21/2000 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/17/2000 | 07/20/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: pickup trucks. some vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the rear axle vent hose and the brake hose. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A puncture in the rear brake hose will result in a loss of braking force at the rear wheels. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose for evidence of wear. worn brake hoses will be replaced. the rear vent hose will be shortened by 3 inches and a clip will be installed to assure clearance between the axle vent line and brake hose is maintained. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is divided into phases based on vehicle build configuration.notification to owners of vehicles contained in the first phase of the recall began august 21, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contactdaimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 00V193000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1996 to 09/01/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 40000 | 09/11/2000 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/17/2000 | 07/20/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: pickup trucks built with 2.5l engines. some vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the left front brake tube and the power steering hose. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A puncture of the left front brake tube can result in a loss of braking force at the front wheels, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the brake tube and power steering hose for wear. if wear is evident, the brake tube and/or power steering hose will be replaced. a power steering standoff bracket will be installed on all vehicles to ensure that adequate clearance between the brake tube and power steering hose is maintained. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began september 11, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contactdaimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 050399 | 04/23/1999 | 604710 | Information regarding front brake caliper mounting to steering knuckle thread repair. *tt | 05/10/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/09/2003 | 10000 | ||
| On wet or slippery roads, when brakes are applied {rear abs] the fromt brakes lock up and the vehicle becomes uncontrollable,with the rear brakes providing no assistance. vehicle taken to dealer twice and told brakes were working to spec. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 11/04/2003 | 1 | 08/24/1999 | |
| On 11/21/01 i took my dakota in to cumberland ave. garage for inspection. i usually go to lee auto mall. i was in a hurry to get the truck inspected so i went to cumberland garage. i came upon a repair order from cumberland ave. garage. aside from some minor repairs they had listed both upper ball joints as needing repair. at $298.74. i ended up taking my truck to lee auto mall in westbrook (me.) they never mentioned the ball joints had a problem. note the date of the repair order from cumberland garage as being 2001. this means lee dodge let me drive a vehicle that wasn't safe since 2001! i brought my truck in to lee dodge this past summer. i was told both my ball joints and upper control arms needed to be replaced!the cost was $900.00. i mentioned i knew at just46k mls. it was unusual for a vehicle to have ball joints that needed replacement. i said this type of problem usually didn't occur until about 100k miles. i was told this was untrue. also note when cumberland garage noticed my truck needed ball joints repaired my truck had only about 37k miles. 11/04/03 i had a minor accident.the short of it : i lost control of my tires. my wheel would turn but my front tires would not respond and my rear tires were stuck/spinning on piles of wet leaves. i stepped on the gas while trying to turn my vehicle and the gas did not respond. my break went to the floor and then all of a sudden my truck thrust forward and hit my brothers car. i have had a lot of trouble sleeping just thinking about what could have happened to me, someone i love or someone else just because lee dodge wanted to squeeze money out of me. or because chrysler did not want to tell their customers they had put faulty parts in their trucks. i suppose i should contact a lawyer with regards to this matter. i am very upset i have been driving a vehicle that may have caused an accident at any time! do you have any advice for me? *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 04/18/2003 | 71739 | 5 | 04/19/1999 |
| Excessive engine knock.pper ball joint failure.nadequate headlight projection on low beam. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| Whenever braking can feel brakes pulsating through out truck. took to dealer and mechanic indicated problem was brake rotors and drums which were warped, & needed to be turned. problem was resolved for awhile and then returned. rotors were warped again. *ak abs light comes on while driving due to rear wheel speed sensor failure. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 09/03/2008 | 68500 | 1 | |
| Two years ago i purchased a 1999 dodge dakota 4wd pick up truck with approx. 63k miles. at 68,500 miles i replaced the brake rotors, pads and calipers. the caliper bolts pulled out of the spindle on each wheel and allowed the caliper to drop down onto the rotor causing the brakes to pull to the left side and overheat. when i removed the calipers the bolts were removable by hand and the threading in the spindle was rusted out and would not hold new caliper bolts. i contacted two dodge dealers (parts dept) and they stated they knew of no problems with the spindles. i checked on the internet and it seems that there has been an ongoing problem with the bolts pulling out of the spindles on this model of dakota's and durango's. this is clear cut safety problem that should be the responsibility of dodge and the nhtsa should be forcing them to make the repair or at least provide the parts for a solution. please note that the left front wheel did begin to overheat and actually began to catch on fire which required me to stop the vehicle and allow it to cool down and temporarily adjust the caliper in order to get home. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/08/2011 | 150000 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 09/23/2011 | 79600 | ||
| Brake line failure, rear brakes seized. replaced rear brake shoes and wheel cylinders 6,500 miles ago (approximately 1 1/2 years ago). several weeks ago 9/23/2011 my truck suffered rear brake line failure - steel line that runs from front to back - failure adjacent left rear tire within frame housing. i discovered the line wall failure within an area of extreme corrosion of the line - approximately six inches of the brake line with remaining nine plus feet of the line in like new condition. further review discovered the left rear brake assembly to be severely corroded, ie shoes, springs, adjusters, etc. as well as the left front rotor assembly. review of the physical body of the truck found the left front cab body mount to be gone (rusted away!) as well as several areas of the left side of the body proper also exhibiting oxidation (two years ago this was not the case at all). the remainder of the truck, center section as well as the right side (brakes included) to be in like new condition exhibiting normal wear and tear, with no corrosion. my conclusion, as well as a number of other gear head friends, is that the new ice inhibitor being added to the center section of our connecticut roads during the winter months is promoting extreme premature corrosion resulting in ultimate failure of brake, and possibly fuel line components, of our vehicles. | |||
| 10/31/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Power steering fluid leaking with no visible reason. national transportation safety administration lists a recall for 1999 dodge dakota for inadequate clearance between left front brake tube and power steering hose. called chrysler to see if we could still act on this recall and they told me no such recall exists. is your system accurate in reporting this recall and can we still have this vehicle checked out? it was just bought by my son in september 2009 so he would not have been notified with the original recall. recall no. 00v193000. *tr | |||
| 09/03/2008 | 69000 | 1 | |
| Caliper bolts separating from spindle causing caliper to fall on to brake rotor. loss of braking to wheel, difficulty steering vehicle. spindle (steering knuckle) had to be drilled out and re tapped and threaded. heli coils (9m) installed to hold caliper bolts. new calipers and rotors installed. further inspection determined that upper ball joint failed. all ball joints will be replaced since the upper ones are not serviceable and i do not trust the lower ones. there has been no recalls for model year 1999 dakota however there are several tsb's #050399, 0200600 and several thousand complaints on the internet. why hasn't this safety issue been addressed by the nhtsa? *tr | |||
| 08/20/2008 | 105000 | 1 | |
| After applying the brake to shift gears, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor with very little resistance. the brake light came on the dashboard. when i got out of car, there was a large pool of brake fluid under the driver side door. upon further inspection, i noticed the brake fluid leaking from the rusted brake line. *tr | |||
| 07/27/2008 | 53000 | 1 | |
| This is in regards to a 1999 dodge dakota sport with a club cab. it only gets driven a few months out of the year and only has 53,000 mile on it. i drove my truck to the city transfer station on sunday. while backing up to the dumpster my brakes let go. the abs and brake light came on and i was barley able to stop before the truck rolled into the dumpster. upon inspection of the brake system one of the brake lines had rotted and gave way. that following monday i took it to the repair shop. my tech showed me that every brake line under the truck was rotten and had to be replaced costing $900 plus. *tr | |||
| 07/09/2007 | 45000 | 1 | 03/01/1999 |
| Tl*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. | |||
| 04/19/2007 | 1 | ||
| 1999 dodge dakota applied brake and vehicle pulled to the left**cw** 2nd car from document number 10195900 the consumer stated when the brakes are applied, the brake pads wear, and pressure was being placed on the lugs/slide bars. the consumer also stated that it was also quite possible the brakes could be delayed from engaging because the backing plates are not able to ride up and over the wear spot. the consumer stated when he attempted to apply the brakes a delay in braking occurred, followed by a slight shudder, then the wheel locked up. the vehicle didn't stop and consequently he rear ened another vehicle. *jb | |||
| 06/19/2002 | 30000 | 3 | 11/20/2001 |
| I had bought my 1999 dodge dakota in 2001, less than 1 year of purchasing this truck, i lost oil pressure, returned the truck to dealer where they tried to replace my motor with a motor that had more miles, this did not happen. then another year later, gears in my transmission were spent where i had to pay a few thousand dollars to have it repaired. truck has been sitting for a year, cause of engine knocking again, with no oil pressure, also replaced the oil pump, still no pressure. new converter was put in, still good!! brakes and rotors are another big complaint of mine, when i have to constantly replace these parts, like every 6 months, can you tell me why? i used to love dodge, but this truck has been a 1 big headache, even parked, cause i know it is going to be costly to repair it again. *jb | |||
| 12/19/2005 | 55000 | 1 | 09/09/1999 |
| The abs light and brake light in my 1999 dodge dakota started staying on after startup intermittently. the lights stayed on more often as time went by. shop couldn't find a problem. eventually both lights were on all the time. vehicle started stalling at stop signs and when going around corners. speedometer wouldn't work at low speeds--came on about the time doors automatically locked (20-25 mph). shop replaced speed sensor. vehicle ran fine for 30 days or less. same symptoms are back. *nm | |||
| 01/03/2006 | 4 | 01/29/2002 | |
| My son escaped danger when the transmission/torque converter of his 1999 dodge dakota went out on an interstate highway. after replacing that and heading back home, his u joints and wheel bearings went out almost causing another wreck. these were all repaired. so far $3000 in repairs in a month. then the oil pressure dropped to zero as he was driving. now the oil pump needs replaced. along with the tie end rods, the timing chain, and the serpentine. he'd already had the total brake system replaced this summer. having all the receipts showing regular oil changes, the warranty company refuses to pay for the oil pump because of some sludge in the pump. now i find from researching on the computer that this is a very common problem in durangos and dakotas. we've put $5000 in this truck in less than one month. the manufacturer needs to admit the flaws in this vehicle. they have some responsibility here. we are just glad he was not injured or killed. but we've put over $5000 in a '99 vehicle - which is unfair when the problems are related to the design and manufacture of the vehicle. *nm | |||
| 02/01/2005 | 16 | ||
| Dodge dakota 1999 numerous problems with vehicle ball joint and steering mechanisms. *bf there were also problems with the rear end, transmission, engine malfunction lights, poor engine performance which consisted of hesitation and loss of power especially when under a load-going up and hill and seemed to get worse as the gas level in the tank lowered, hard abrupt shifting when in reverse and park to reverse, loud rubbing which was intermittent when making left turns and when stopping, the front would shake, the four wheel drive light was not visible on the dash when activated and would only show when the all wheel drive was activated, and there was a wobble, flexing and or vibration that would be present when braking along with a loose feeling or wobble when turning the front wheels. *sc *jb | |||
| 02/07/2005 | 1 | ||
| Dodge dakota 1999 consumer states vehicle front end wobble, brake vibration and upper/lower ball joint problem. *bf the shock absorbers and transfer case was defective. the power steering pump leaked and there was extra play in the steering. a piece of the exhaust fell off the vehicle. *jb | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 1 | 12/07/1988 | |
| While driving, a loud noise was heard coming from the front end of the vehicle. upon having the vehicle inspected, the mechanic determined that the ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak the ball joint were worn. the upper and lower joints were loose and noisy, and the front brakes had rusted. *sc *jb | |||
| 11/15/2003 | 62000 | ||
| Every time i used the lighter the fuse would blow, my radio would fail and i would have troubles with my wipers. i checked all fuses and didn't find a problem. all of a sudden my headlights will go out and once in a while if i click my high beams on and off the driving headlights will eventually come back on. i was in northern maine and i lost my power steering. i had to walk through the woods to a cabin i could see had its house light on and knock on the door for help. once my truck was freed from being stuck i had to drive 3 miles back to the mountain w/no power steering. when i brought it to the local dealer they showed me that there was some long silver rod like thing, which had just broken in half!! i didn't think anything of it because it was still covered under warranty. a while later, my brake system had to be replaced at a cost of $800. i said i just didn't have the money at that time. lee dodge of westbrook maine called and said they could fix the problem for $150! i had an accident about january 2001 and my airbag did not go off. i was run off the road in a snowstorm and hit a tree. this past june my truck went in to be inspected and i was told my upper control arms and ball joints needed to be replaced!! even i knew that at 44k or so miles it was far too soon for me to need those parts replaced. i live on a fixed income because i am disabled. when i went to pick up my truck my passenger side door would no longer close correctly, my hood would no longer open and the headlight problem became much worse. before i had the chance to have the car looked at, i had an accident. i had pulled out of my drive and my boyfriend pulled out after me in my brother?s car. when he pulled out of a drive, i went to pull up along side him, my tires were spinning on piles of wet leaves, my wheel would not respond, my gas and my brake would not respond. i had both feet on the floor not either gas or brake... the truck then thrust forward and hit my brother?s car! | |||
| 11/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| I have experienced clanking and front end jumping when making turns in the front end of my 1999 dodge dakota. this was presented, which was adressed by rotating and balancing the front and back tires come to find out it was my upper ball joints in my suspension !!!!!!!! due to the milage put on my front tires, abnormal wear has occured due to the suspension. i must also replace the damaged tires caused by a dodge defect!!!!!!! i am also suspecting excessive brake wear in the front end due to this. | |||
| 12/07/2002 | 0 | 05/04/2002 | |
| 1999 dodge dakota r/t pickup rear brakes are defective. they do not hold adequately. when the truck is jacked up off the ground and put in gear the rear brakes will fail to hold the wheels stopped once the engine reaches approximately 1000 rpm. they should hold the wheels up to 2600 rpm. this causes unsafe braking, excess wear and warping of the front rotors. i am aware of other r/t owners having the same problem and at least one has had their truck bought back by dodge rather than deal with fixing the problem. my local dealer refuses to do anything. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/03/2008 | 69000 | 1 | |
| Ball joints failed on all four wheels. left front ball joint broke and burned out the brakes. brakes failed. *tr | |||
| 03/04/2008 | 75377 | 2 | 08/10/1999 |
| Around 03/04/2008 i was driving through a credit union parking lot and hit a sheet of ice i engaged my brakes to slow down, but my anti-lock brakes did not work and i slid 25' into an suv causing some costly damage to both vehicles. both vehicles were disabled and had to be towed. also,the airbags on my vehicle did not engage and fortunately i only sustained a minor head injury. *tr | |||
| 05/03/2004 | 46000 | 5 | |
| During inspection the lower ball joints were found to be defective. the brakes pulsated and the vehicle was hard to stop.*ak | |||
| 11/08/2004 | 86000 | 1 | |
| Recall campaign 04v596000 concerning upper ball joints. consumer brought vehicle to dealer for brake work and discovered the upper ball joints were defective. this vehicle is not included in the upp ball joint recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 06/20/2004 | 6 | 04/21/2004 | |
| Numerous front end/engine, exhaust, brake and electrical mafunctions/mechanical problems including increasing severity front end wobbling/vibration/flexing when turning wheels, going down a hill and when applying brakes. no accident has occurred yet but owner is very concerned with safety of vehicle and operation. i have contacted,compained, called.e-mailed and faxed the dealer where i purchased this 1999 dodge dakota with suppossedly only 44951 miles -mitchell pre-owned certified on queen street in southington, ct and also the mitchell conglomerate owner steve mitchell as well as mitchell dodge in simsbury, ct who provided this suppossedly inspected, certified safe vehicle to mitchell in southington, ct for sale to the public. *ak | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 38000 | 6 | 06/16/1999 |
| Continuous abs problems. some times the abs brakes will apply without touching the brake pedal, most of the time the abs won't work at all, abs sensors are continuously needing replacement,all 4 front end ball joints worn out, noisy rear end, only 50,000 miles. *jb | |||
| 08/19/2004 | 58800 | 6 | 02/28/2000 |
| Prior to the part replacement, i experienced the following with my 1999 dodge dakota pickup (manual transmission). the engine stalled, the speedometer acted erratically and dropped to zero, and the check engine and abs warning lights came on. this occurred while i was still in gear and moving at speeds of 50 mph, 35 mph, 25 mph, and when just starting out after backing out of a parking space. those times when i had sufficient speed, the engine would restart within 10 seconds - if i left the vehicle in gear. at other speeds, the truck stopped dead in the roadway - with traffic behind me having to slam on their brakes. the internet is littered with stories of the failure of the abs/rear wheel speed sensor in dodge vehicles. (for examples, see www.dodgedakotas.com). there are, however, no indications of related accidents. i suspect it is only a matter of time. i researched the problem via the internet and took my vehicle to my local dealer and had them replace the part (at a cost of $85 +$36.10). the vehicle has not exhibited any of the above symptoms since replacing the sensor. i retained the failed part. the issue here is that this sensor should not cause the engine to stall. there are no diagnostic codes associated with this failure. my belief is that the firmware for the onboard computer must be flashed for all models (and the issue corrected for any future models) so that the engine is not told to shut down. i would add that, since this sensor is associated with emissions, the replacement and labor should be covered under the warranty. thank you for letting me vent! *jb | |||
| 53036 | 3 | ||
| There was a noise from the rear end of the vehicle. it was determined that the rear end bolts and other components came apart. the dealer replaced the gears and differential. the abs system also failed. *ak *nlm | |||
| 01/27/2002 | |||
| While traveling on highway abs braking light came on dashboard. also, cruise control and airbags are not operable. dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 09/13/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 06/11/2001 | |||
| When starting vehicle brake light came on. after releasing parking brake, light stayed on. consumer states after a couple of minutes abs,engine check light, and emrgency brake light was on, then, vehicle died. consumer has not contacted dealer. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 02/15/2001 | |||
| Consumer complained regarding brake system operation. consumer has to pump brake pedal several times before braking system will activate and slow vehicle down. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| 02/08/2001 | |||
| Brakes failed while approching oncoming traffic, applied brakes and vehicle continued on until it rear ended another vehicle. dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| 01/13/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| I applied my brakes to slow the truck going down a hill. the brake pedal went to the floor and the engine shut off. by applying extreme pressure i was able to slow the truck and eventually stop it by driving off the road into the grass. looking at the truck the next morning showed a worn rubber hose in the brake line. the rim of the right front wheel had rubbed a hole in the line. it appeared there was a bent bracket that supports the brake line and that's what allowed the line to get into the wheel. i haven't run over any debris that could cause the bracket to bend and the truck hasn't been in any accidents. it's my opinion, that if a brake line is to be mounted that close to the wheel, it should be well shielded or secured with hardware that could not be so easily deformed and allowing the brake line to move toward the wheel. the wheel only touches the line when the wheel is turned all the way to the left. the left front brake line is about an inch or inch and a half from the left wheel and is not worn. this is a serious safety defect in my opinion, as i was driving on mountain roads the day before the incident. the sharp curves on the mountain roads is probably where the damage occurred as there were many sharp curves where i had to turn the wheel as far left and right as i could to make the curves.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 4 | 08/01/2000 | |
| I have had problems with the right front brakes, there is a clicking noise and i have had to have the brakes cleaned and serviced, and rotors turned. now a new rotor on the front left. i have had this to the dealer from the first week i had the truck, dodge cannot fix the problem and say there is nothing wrong. however i feel there is a problem when i have to have brake work done 4 times in 4 months. the brakes are extremely important on an automobile, and i feel that there is a problem and can eventually cause a serious and life threatining accident.*ak | |||
| 08/31/2000 | |||
| While applying brakes at 15 mph rear wheels locked up and caused vehicle to skid and rear ended into another vehicle in front. dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. please feel free to provide any further details. *ak | |||
| When brakes are applied vehicle vibrates and pulls. dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak | |||
| 06/21/2000 | 2 | 09/01/1999 | |
| The rear abs failed at 6002 miles, it was repaired on 06/16/2000 by don schmid dodge,failed again at 6102 miles, rear brakes dragging to the point of slowing the vehicle down on both failures. odor of hot brake linings and red hot drums on the first failure. *ak | |||
| 04/18/2000 | 2 | 09/01/1999 | |
| I have had both problems (abs and tire failure) on two seperate occasions. the date on the report was for the most recent. i came around a curve to the right, then turned to the left to straighten out for the road and nothing happened. i started heading for a ditch in someone's yard so i applied the brakes they locked up then released completely. my right front tire went flat causing steering to be nonresponsive. in my first accident, i was following a friend coming from a light that just turned green, and the car in front of him started to slow down to turn, when i applied the brakes, they locked up and would not release so i turned the wheel to avoid the accident and the right front tire went flat causing me to slide on the wheel into the back of another motorist. i have witnesses in both cases that say there was nothing i could do and that i was not breaking any laws. no citation was given in either case because the officers agreed that i did nothing wrong.( dot number: tire size: 255/55/r17 ) | |||
| 09/01/1999 | |||
| While driving on road had to apply brakes suddenly to avoid hitting another vehicle. abs lights came on, wheels locked up, and driver was not able to control vehicle. contacted dealer, and was told that the brakes should fluctuate to maintain steering control. *ak | |||
| 10/31/1998 | 9999 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Chrysler declared that there was no problem. after three trips to the dealer for service there was an accident because the rear brakes were not working properly. the 9 inch rear drums did not produce enough friction to effectively stop the weight. i replaced the drums with factory 10 inch and the problem was fixed. chrysler then refused to reimburse me, and declared my warranty voided. i have talked to other dakota owners with the same complaint. the front rotors are being warped at 3000 miles after replacement. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1999 | 0 | 08/01/1999 | |
| While driving vehicle pulls to the right all the time, consumer fears that car may lose control, and there may be an accident. took to dealer, and they said it was normal. *ak *ml | |||
| While makeing a sudden stop when the roads were wet front brakes would lock up, causing the vehicle to continue traveling, resulting in extended stopping distance. please provide further informaton. *ak | |||
| 07/16/1999 | |||
| In wet pavement and panic stops, the braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may cause a crash. please provide further information and vin#. *ak | |||
| 10/17/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Dealer mechanic found that combination valve/switch on vehicle came apart. | |||
| 09/12/1998 | |||
| The abs braking system malfunction ed, causing the brake pedal to go the floor and no braking ability, resulting in an accident. dealer inspected the vehicle prior to accident, and said it was not driveable until a part was available. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 03/06/2005 | 72340 | 2 | 11/28/1998 |
| My brake rotors constantly pulse very heavily when the brakes are applied. steering is effected and the truck is hard to control when stopping. the abs light is constantly light up. i took the vehicle to a garage to check the abs brakes and they said the brakes were fine but they can not remove the light abs light. this will be my second time replacing my rotors since i bought the truck new. it has 85,103 miles today. i have had numerous problems with the brakes but not the rotors. *ak | |||
| 05/30/2001 | 36000 | 25 | 05/21/2001 |
| Water pump failure, after replacement of catalytic converter exhaust leak detected, slow speed from 2nd to 3rd gear, gear sticks from 3rd to 4th gear, rough idling, odometer reading failure, abs light stays on, check engine light remains lit, gas tank sensor failure (reads empty when tank is full), when driving approx. 10 - 20 mph engine stalls / shuts off, coming to stop engine shuts off, vehicle vibration when brakes applied to come to a stop or slowing down (rear brakes), engine pings / knocks in normal operation at speeds from 30 to 70+ mph, after the engine warms up, anti-lock / abs sensor out, fuel gauge - sending unit malfunction, intake manifold gasket leaking, gasket cracked / leaking, thermostat gasket leaking, drive belt cracking / deteriorating, fuel induction system failing. problems with this vehicle since date of purchase. purchased from honda north dealer.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/16/2001 | 2 | 05/27/1999 | |
| When applying brakes vehicle bounced and vibrated, also there was extended stopping distance. dealer determined that front brake rotors were warped, and needed to be replaced, front caliper was sticking and that was also replaced. *ak *yd | |||
| 06/10/1999 | 1 | ||
| Front bakes locked up and rear brakes did not work when consumer applies the brakes. nlm | |||
| 03/12/1999 | |||
| Accelerator pedal got stuck in open position, causing the vehicle to suddenly accelerate. brakes did not stop vehicle, resulting in an accident. dealer cannot determine the problem. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 09/20/2000 | 2 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Rotors & pads have been replaced once. the new rotors have been turned once and are vibrating again.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 4 | 08/01/2000 | |
| I have had problems with the right front brakes, there is a clicking noise and i have had to have the brakes cleaned and serviced, and rotors turned. now a new rotor on the front left. i have had this to the dealer from the first week i had the truck, dodge cannot fix the problem and say there is nothing wrong. however i feel there is a problem when i have to have brake work done 4 times in 4 months. the brakes are extremely important on an automobile, and i feel that there is a problem and can eventually cause a serious and life threatining accident.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| Brakes pulsate during medium application. dealer found rotors warped and required milling and shoe replacement. sounds like a manufacturing defect to me and a posible safety problem but dealer says its a wear item. the shoes still had 75%+ of the pad left. i see several complaints like this one here.*ak | |||
| 6 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| When brakes are applied vehicle vibrates. dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak vehicle surges/oscillates when braking from approx. 45 mph to 0 mph. *yh | |||
| When brakes are applied vehicle vibrates and pulls. dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 3 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Front disc brakes will heat up and separate in half and half of the brakes will fall out due to the separation causing complete failure of brakes.dlr claims it is glue that separates due to the heat. consumer replaced front disc brakes but defect will reoccur. so far consumer has replaced it 3 times and it will only last about 3 months. | |||
| 05/05/2000 | 2 | 07/01/1999 | |
| I complained about a vibration during braking, was told the rotors and pads were warped, i had them resurfaced at 350.00 and less than a month later i am having the same problem... all this at 19,000 miles (all highway miles) chrysler says it's not a warranty item......*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 01/15/2006 | 123000 | 3 | 11/15/2004 |
| Tl*- the contact owns a 1999 dodge dakota. while driving the contact heard a squealing noise and felt a vibration while depressing the brake. the mechanic stated that the front spindles on his vehicle were defective. the mechanic inserted a bolt that was supposed to keep the caliper attached to the spindle. approximately a month later he heard a loud squealing. the contact checked the brake pads and notice that the pads on the driver's side were worn. the contact replaced front rotors, calipers, brake pads and bolts. there has not been any other occurrences since the replacement. the vehicle current and failure mileage were both 123,000 miles. | |||
| 12/22/2004 | 11 | 11/10/2001 | |
| To date, i have replaced the following: 1) upper ball joints - both sides 2) lower ball joints - both sides 3) calipers - both sides (front) 4) water pump 5) wheel hubs - both sides (front) 6) catalytic converter 7) headlamp switch. *jb now, i have the following problems: 1) headlamp switch (again) 2) transmission will not shift between gears 3) upper control arm bushings. *jb | |||
| 08/16/2001 | 2 | 05/27/1999 | |
| When applying brakes vehicle bounced and vibrated, also there was extended stopping distance. dealer determined that front brake rotors were warped, and needed to be replaced, front caliper was sticking and that was also replaced. *ak *yd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| Pulsating, shaking in brake. i have had to replace the rotors and pads numerous times. pads and rotors never seem to last as long as they should. i have replaced my stock rotors with cross drilled rotors, and that seemed to help for a little while. eventually they warped as well. *ak | |||
| 25000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer applied brakes when approaching a stop sign. the pedal went all the way to the floor and vehicle keep rolling. consumer pump brakes several times, then the anti-lock and brake warning lights illuminated. the functionality of front brakes was partially restored. dealer diagnosed and replaced front brake pads and turned rotors. *ph | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 01/15/2006 | 123000 | 3 | 11/15/2004 |
| Tl*- the contact owns a 1999 dodge dakota. while driving the contact heard a squealing noise and felt a vibration while depressing the brake. the mechanic stated that the front spindles on his vehicle were defective. the mechanic inserted a bolt that was supposed to keep the caliper attached to the spindle. approximately a month later he heard a loud squealing. the contact checked the brake pads and notice that the pads on the driver's side were worn. the contact replaced front rotors, calipers, brake pads and bolts. there has not been any other occurrences since the replacement. the vehicle current and failure mileage were both 123,000 miles. | |||
| 03/06/2005 | 72340 | 2 | 11/28/1998 |
| My brake rotors constantly pulse very heavily when the brakes are applied. steering is effected and the truck is hard to control when stopping. the abs light is constantly light up. i took the vehicle to a garage to check the abs brakes and they said the brakes were fine but they can not remove the light abs light. this will be my second time replacing my rotors since i bought the truck new. it has 85,103 miles today. i have had numerous problems with the brakes but not the rotors. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle encountered failure of right front ball joint which resulted in failure of wheel bearing and brake rotor. *bf the vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the ball joint had failed as a result of the failure of the wheel bearing. the consumer does believe that the technicians account of the failures was accurate. *nm | |||
| 08/22/2003 | 06/16/1999 | ||
| Front rotors need frequent turning, they pulse, i have had them turned three times and they need it again. i have a 1999 dakota, v6, auto 2-wheel drive with 45,000 on it. *jb | |||
| 03/31/1999 | 10000 | 6 | 03/31/1999 |
| 1999 dodge dakota we bought it new rotors have been replaced 4 times for cracking tie rod ends are bad the first set of tires lasted 14000 miles. front tires are impossible to keep. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Consumer have rotors replaced twice. *la the consumer is now being told that the ball joints are cracked. the consumer stated that the vehicle was never driven off road therefore it is not normal and highly unusual for these types of abnormalities to exist. the consumer believes a recall should be initiated for this vehicle. *nm | |||
| 03/15/2004 | 2 | ||
| When driving the vehicle at an undetermined speed and when braking vehicle vibrated from the front end. consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that both front rotors failed. the consumer stated that the front rotors were already replaced. *ak | |||
| 03/22/2004 | 12000 | 1 | 03/15/1999 |
| Warped rotors. third set of roters in 46,000 miles. they are too small for this truck. causes pulsating . *ak | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| Pulsating, shaking in brake. i have had to replace the rotors and pads numerous times. pads and rotors never seem to last as long as they should. i have replaced my stock rotors with cross drilled rotors, and that seemed to help for a little while. eventually they warped as well. *ak | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 55748 | 2 | 05/19/2003 |
| Consumer stated while driving on the highway, the power steering failed, which almost caused an accident . after the power steering malfunctioned, the vehicle was hard to steer. also, the consumer found out that gear box had a hole in it. there was a 2 inch piece of a bolt that was knocked out with forced pressure. the dealer did not want to help the consumer.*ak the steering box leaked and contained excessive play. the rotors and windshield wipes needed to be replaced. *jb *nm | |||
| 25000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer applied brakes when approaching a stop sign. the pedal went all the way to the floor and vehicle keep rolling. consumer pump brakes several times, then the anti-lock and brake warning lights illuminated. the functionality of front brakes was partially restored. dealer diagnosed and replaced front brake pads and turned rotors. *ph | |||
| 03/25/2003 | 62636 | 1 | 07/06/2001 |
| Seems like that the problem with the dakota's and brake rotors is a never ending battle. i replaced my myself back in march after the dealer didn't want to admit that their is a problem with the front disc rotors on the dakota's. i also had the rotors turned 6 months prior before i replaced them. even the guy that turned the rotors told me that the stock rotors on the dakota's were junk.now 4 months after replacing them they are acting like thet are warped again. someone needs to get chrysler (dodge) to own up that their is a problem with the dodge rotors on their dakota's. also after reading some other forums i find that i'm not the only person that has had this problem.*ak | |||
| 08/08/2002 | 42000 | 0 | 04/21/2000 |
| Brake have service twice and rotors have been turned twice. now going on the third time. brake make to much noise and vibrate. *nlm | |||
| 04/28/2003 | 12000 | 50 | 03/05/1999 |
| It seems that by reading numerous online bbs about dodge dakota's, the problems with the braking problems are very prevalent. i have had problems with my front rotors warping since almost day one with no satisfactory accommodations by the manufacturer or dealer where i bought my new truck. there needs to be a recall because this is certainly a widespread safety problem with this particular make and model. please help the consumer. *nlm | |||
| 01/01/2099 | |||
| It seems my front brake rotors and rear drums are warped causing severe pulsating, shaking and vibration when brakes are applied with normal pressure. the problem is getting more severe now each month. this problem has progrssed to a point now that i noticed the quality and performance of the abs braking is suffering. the abs system locked up my brakes during a light rain at a stop system causing my dakota to slide halfway through an intersection. i am afraid the sensors are getting bad information due to the already pulsating brakes by the apparant drum and rotor warpage. i have a 1969 chevy impala with the original drums and 110,000 miles, these brakes still work fine.*ak | |||
| 08/16/2001 | 2 | 05/27/1999 | |
| When applying brakes vehicle bounced and vibrated, also there was extended stopping distance. dealer determined that front brake rotors were warped, and needed to be replaced, front caliper was sticking and that was also replaced. *ak *yd | |||
| 02/22/2000 | 5 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Repeated attempts to have chrysler fix the problem with dakota brake rotors have failed. *ak | |||
| 9 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| Rotors have been replaced 4 times and turned 5 times in a year, rear hubs relaced 3 times in a year and i still do not have brakes. dealt with chrysler and speedway dodge. no one can fix the problem. chrysler needs to replace this vechicle. the dealerships, 3 of them say that is just a dodge. if that is just a dodge, why are they allowed to sell them. having no brakes is a very serious problem. i have filed complaints with the better business bureau, the dealerships nhtsa and still no answers or luck in getting this vechicle fixed.*ak (tiresize: 255/65/r15) | |||
| 9 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| Rotors have been replaced 5 times and turned 4 times , back replaced three times. have filed complaints with chrysler, nhtsa, and 3 dealerships. no one can fix or replace this truck. chrysler said they would sent an enginner down to look at it, it has been 3 months, nothing yet. the dealership who sold this truck , should replace this truck.*ak | |||
| 06/10/1999 | 3 | 11/01/1998 | |
| About every 10,000 the brake rotors warp producing vibrations when stopping and longer stopping distances, i don't use two feet to drive, and the truck never leaves the road. *ak | |||
| 11/03/1998 | 2 | 10/01/1998 | |
| The rear end is making noise at 40mph, unable to rectify rear end noise. *ak brake rotors warped before 12,000 miles causing brake pulsation. *mjs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 2 | |||
| Whenever braking can feel brakes pulsating through out truck. took to dealer and mechanic indicated problem was brake rotors and drums which were warped, & needed to be turned. problem was resolved for awhile and then returned. rotors were warped again. *ak abs light comes on while driving due to rear wheel speed sensor failure. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 01/01/2099 | |||
| It seems my front brake rotors and rear drums are warped causing severe pulsating, shaking and vibration when brakes are applied with normal pressure. the problem is getting more severe now each month. this problem has progrssed to a point now that i noticed the quality and performance of the abs braking is suffering. the abs system locked up my brakes during a light rain at a stop system causing my dakota to slide halfway through an intersection. i am afraid the sensors are getting bad information due to the already pulsating brakes by the apparant drum and rotor warpage. i have a 1969 chevy impala with the original drums and 110,000 miles, these brakes still work fine.*ak | |||
| 10/31/1998 | 9999 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Chrysler declared that there was no problem. after three trips to the dealer for service there was an accident because the rear brakes were not working properly. the 9 inch rear drums did not produce enough friction to effectively stop the weight. i replaced the drums with factory 10 inch and the problem was fixed. chrysler then refused to reimburse me, and declared my warranty voided. i have talked to other dakota owners with the same complaint. the front rotors are being warped at 3000 miles after replacement. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 10/29/2001 | 2 | 09/01/1998 | |
| Not sure if rear wheel drive. manufacturer contacted. very lucky leaking brake cyliders caught by mechanics during routine tire rotation. safety issue. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/31/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Power steering fluid leaking with no visible reason. national transportation safety administration lists a recall for 1999 dodge dakota for inadequate clearance between left front brake tube and power steering hose. called chrysler to see if we could still act on this recall and they told me no such recall exists. is your system accurate in reporting this recall and can we still have this vehicle checked out? it was just bought by my son in september 2009 so he would not have been notified with the original recall. recall no. 00v193000. *tr | |||
| 05/26/2009 | 1 | ||
| 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. *nj 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. *jb | |||
| 08/24/2007 | 70591 | 1 | 12/18/1999 |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 08/28/2007 | 97000 | 1 | 08/20/1999 |
| 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. *tr. updated 01/11/08. *lj updated *jb | |||
| 06/16/2005 | 97000 | 1 | 12/01/1998 |
| Dt: contact stated that the brake line rusted through below the driver's side door where it was attached to the frame. the consumer is going to take the vehicle to the service dealer. *ak *nm | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 60000 | 1 | 04/05/2004 |
| Brakes. the steel brake lines are mounted to the top of the frame with a bracket directly under the master cylinder and to the rear of the fender well. the lines have rusted through and burst whlile i was approaching an intersection. fortunately no cars were in front of me and i was able to stop safely. i was amazed as to how rusty the are and left to be that subject to the elements. | |||
| 02/01/2001 | |||
| Consumer went to dealership for recall 00v198000/ brake hose repairs, and was denied service. please provide any additional information. *ak | |||
| 01/13/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| I applied my brakes to slow the truck going down a hill. the brake pedal went to the floor and the engine shut off. by applying extreme pressure i was able to slow the truck and eventually stop it by driving off the road into the grass. looking at the truck the next morning showed a worn rubber hose in the brake line. the rim of the right front wheel had rubbed a hole in the line. it appeared there was a bent bracket that supports the brake line and that's what allowed the line to get into the wheel. i haven't run over any debris that could cause the bracket to bend and the truck hasn't been in any accidents. it's my opinion, that if a brake line is to be mounted that close to the wheel, it should be well shielded or secured with hardware that could not be so easily deformed and allowing the brake line to move toward the wheel. the wheel only touches the line when the wheel is turned all the way to the left. the left front brake line is about an inch or inch and a half from the left wheel and is not worn. this is a serious safety defect in my opinion, as i was driving on mountain roads the day before the incident. the sharp curves on the mountain roads is probably where the damage occurred as there were many sharp curves where i had to turn the wheel as far left and right as i could to make the curves.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 12/23/2003 | 73000 | 1 | 07/23/2003 |
| 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. *cb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 10/05/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Engine stalled, check engine light - on, odometer read no bus lost power steering and power brakes, would not restart and had towed, problem traced to 20amp fuse and computer module.*ak | |||