A few months ago consumer was having problems with brakes. Consumer took vehicle into dealership, and dealer serviced brakes on 23rd of february, 2001. Consumer had an accident, and brakes did not work as good as they should have worked. *ak consumer states there were 3 fatalaties and 1 injury.
1998 Dodge Dakota brakes complaints
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While driving stepped on brakes pedal but brakes would not activate. Would have to step harder to make brakes work. But, at times could not stop, and once rear ended another vehicle that stopped. Currently, there was manufacturer's recall 891.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Rotors (front discs) warp extemely quickly because of cylinder seal. Seal is allowing brake pads to remain in contact with rotors. Braking at high speed causes the front end to vibrate and is very difficult. Rotors turned and pads replaced at 36000, and is needed again at 59000. This vibration is also causing the front end to get out of alignment very quickly. In 59000 it has required 4 major alignments and is now in need of 5th.
Engine experiences rough and low idle, and stalling, dealer has replaced throttle body, manifold gaskets, and valve body, however stalling still exists, dealer stated the combination of stopping, shifting, and the turning of the steering wheel causes the engine to stall, there was also an oil pan leak and coolant leak, purge solenoid was also noisy. Reverse lights had a defective switch and the headlights had a defective switch. Exhaust was noisy and the exhaust bolts were broken. Moldings were leaking, dealer had to also replace carpet. Brakes locked up, dealer found they were full of brake dust, front rotors gouged, dealer replaced brakes and rotors. Steering gear box and power steering gear assembly both leaked. Transmission experienced many problems, a defective leaking pressure line, vibration in driveline, vehicle would slam in reverse when going from drive, differential was replaced due to a humming noise, and the gear shift broke. New tires (no size or brand) due to vibration in front end.
Consumer took vechicle in for a recall on rear brakes hose and reposition axle hose, while driving at 30 MPH consuimer ran into a rock, and none of the airbags deployed.
The vehicle experienced failure of the recall (00v‑193) component prior to recall notification, resulting in vehicle collision due to loss of braking ability.
Recall 00v193 wasn't thoroughly completed with the recall letter consumer received, customer dissatisfied.
Loose clunking eminating from the steering wheel and brake pedal. This occurs when turning, accelerating and applying the breaks. Appears to be a loose fitting in the steering wheel colom or the mid shaft. Getting worse all the time. Only 21k on this truck. Also, truck slides all over the road when surface is damp or wet. This happens even at low speeds. Antilock system does not appear to work. Truck also burns up tires after 15k miles. Engine miss-fires and utilizes way to much fuel. Aprox. 12 mpg. Overall, my two main concerns are the steering and brakes. Problem. This is most certainly an unsafe vehicle which should be looked into before someone looses their life. The time is now, not later. I have been in contact with several owners of this year and model. They too report the same sittuation with respect to the steering and brake system.
While driving at 35 MPH and coming to a stop sign, consumer tried to stop and there were no brakes, almost hit a dump truck, consumer stopped with emergency brake.
Brake line which runs against the vent hose for the rear differential has caused a hole through the brake line, resulting in loss of brakes.
Steering coupler wears, front brakes and rotors wear excessively, serious ball joint wear even though greased regularely,(greased every 2,000 miles)
Right front caliper has never been used. There was never any pulling from that side. Mechanic found caliper to be worn out completely. Dealer didn't seem too concerned when consumer made contact.
Vehicle has experienced continued grinding and brake fading, brake fading has resulting in three separate accident incidents, severl repair attempts however, vehicle continues to experience problems with system.
Recall 97v170 000/ABS brakes: ABS brakes would not operate when applied. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. Owner repaired vehicle himself by manually adjusting the brakes. Neither chrysler nor dealer provided help. *ak
Rotors were out of place and wobbling causing the front brakes to fail. Yh
Nothing but problems poor customer service should replace vehicle. No safety defect listed within summary.
I have had the brakes replaced twice so far it is pulling to the right again , so I will be in to have them replace the brakes for the third time, I was told bye the dealer personel, that they are aware of my type of truck haveing troubles with the front axle brakes, refering to the heavy duty models with dana 60 axles , I was told that the v10 and the deisle 4x4 trucks have the same troubles , im worried that once my warrenty expires I will be left with a truck that pulls to the right, I love the truck , but now im not sure what to do , it seems to be needing replacement every 7 to 10,000 miles.they also said they noticed a slight leak of power steering fluid , but I was told that was normal , (my thought) was it was leaking because the truck is pulling to the right and im turning the wheel to the left to compinsate , and to me that puts preshure on the power steering thats not normal , but im not the macanic , please note the dealership is nice and freindly, I think I just got a bad front brake set up on my truck.
Right rear brake line is rubbing on the frame due to poor location causing the line to wear. Nlm
This truck has ruined two sets of rotors in under 22k miles!
On the interstate while driving 70mph another vehicle just pulled out in front of consumer's vehicle. Consumer slammed on the brakes and front end shook violently. Also, steering wheel oscilated the brake pedal which had a severe pulse. Contacted the dealer and manufacturer.
This vehicle has been in the shop 18 times in less than 2 years. The biggest problem is with the brakes. The dealer tells me they are supposed to operate that way. These brakes are so bad I no longer call them anti-lock brakes I call them anti-stop brakes. Do I have to kill someone in an accident for them to be fixed? All I know is I have ordered a new truck and it is not a dodge! I hesitate to even ride in any chrysler product!!!
Passenger seatbelt will not lock passenger in place in the event of accident. Dealership has acknowledged the problem, replaced the belt one time. Problem still exists. Currently waiting for a second replacement. Rear brakes only wore out and required replacement. 5,000 miles prior they had been checked by the dealership and reported to be "line new". Front brakes are still fine at 48,000 miles.
While driving to work, both the ABS and brake lights came on. Took the truck straight to a dealer and they found "no codes" in the computer. Have taken the truck to another dealer and they can't find anything wrong. Both dealers claimed to have throughly checked the brake system and found nothing wrong and it was not dangerous. I called chyrsler customer care and reported the problem. They told me "if it happens again, take it to the dealer". It is a daily occurance. If I were to take the truck to a dealer every time the lights came on, I would never be able to get to work. I checked the brakes the other day while the lights were on, and the ABS system does not work!! The tires locked up without much effort. I was also told by the second dealers service manager, "even if the ABS pump is not working properly, you still have old fashioned non-ABS brakes". I am sorry, but that is the wrong answer.
Vehicle experiencing ongoing / intermittent problem with ABS failure and ABS light coming on at the same time; would like to know if this will be a safety problem, causing a danger to driver or passenger whenever this occurs. Vehicle was inspected by dealer shop, and nothing could be found; can the federal safety agency provide addtional information on this matter.
Dealership service department contacted numerous occasions over past 7+ months with either no response or extremely slow response. Tansmission/brakes/shocks/tires, and seat belts, not repaired to date. *ak( dot number: tire size: 235 75r15 )
While driving at any speed ther eis a loud noise and leakage in the transmission, and vehicle stalls and jerks. Problem has been going on for a year. Also, when applying the brakes, they go straight to the floorboard. Dealer can't determine the problem.
Under wet conditions brakes did not engage/became inoperative, causing a loss of brakes and twice resulting in an accident.
Front brake disks failed. Yh
Serpintime belt worn out. Yh
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