2002 Dodge Dakota: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Feb 15, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · MO

This 2001 dodge dakota comes up with code p0601 it says it is a memory check sum error. It comes on intermittent in cold weather. If you clear the code it might come right back or it might stay off it is annoying sometimes it messes with the ABS making the front right brake hang up

Filed Dec 25, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 105,000 miles · AL

Stepped on brake on wet road,ABS kicked in on rear axle and truck would not slow down. Almost had a rear end collision. Very dangerous, have seen a lot of other complaints about same thing. Also lose all electrical power with headlights on momentarily leaving you without lights.

Filed Nov 28, 2012 · Brakes · 107,700 miles · KY

While stopped parking and taking vehicle out of gear, brakes failed and pedal went to the floor. This is a special order vehicle that included 4 wheel ABS. After brakes failed and fluid leaked out of rear brake lines neither the ABS or "brake" warning lights were indicated on the dash control panel. I am concerned that a brake line failed and no indication of failure showed on the control panel. With the failure not under any stopping function (vehicle was already stopped) and there was no report of failure with the control panel this is a very important safety issue if brakes fail while driving and first notice is complete loss of pedal will cause accident or at least loss of confidence and or control of vehicle. I am the original owner of this vehicle and have all records of repair over the history of the truck. I am very concerned that a brake line failure took place at all. I have owned dozens of vehicles over my driving life and have had vehicles with well over 200,000 miles with no brake line failures. If this is not a defect in design or workmanship, then the defect has to be in inferior material quality that should not be allowed in this important function required for operating a vehicle.

Filed Dec 31, 2009 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · AZ

At low speeds or when panic stopping at higher speeds rear wheels ABS will lock up. At 40mph approaching an intersection light turned yellow and I hit the brakes and rear locked up, I let off and applied/lockup/skid, let off applied/lockup/skid, let off applied/lockup/skid then stop, lucky I had sufficient room to stop. Simply trying to park has become an adventure. Took it to a dealer before above incident and was told that the brakes are fine but that rear were out of adjustment, and they swapped drums left to right and adjusted the brakes and it made it better for maybe a week or two.

Filed Oct 21, 2007 · Brakes · 25,000 miles · FL

Brake problems which I believe are related to ABS system on 2002 dodge dakota quad cab with factory installed towing package. I am running the third set of disc brake rotors on the front and second set of drums on the rear with just over 97,000 original miles on this truck. I bought the vehicle new and there have been no accidents or damage to this vehicle.

Filed Jan 26, 2007 · Brakes · 61,000 miles · TX

Tl* - the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. When the contact engaged the brakes and the ABS took over. The brakes squeaked and did not immediately stop the vehicle unless the contact took foot off the pedal and applied the brake again. The contact removed the ABS fuse and the brakes worked normally. However, the speedometer was also connected to that fuse so the speed was not registering correctly without the fuse. The contact was driving 45mp at the time of the failure.

Filed Jan 12, 2007 · Brakes · 91,000 miles · VA

Tl* - the contact stated that while driving his 2002 dodge dakota on approximately december 15, 2006; while traveling at 40 MPH, the brakes failed and to avoid hitting another vehicle he struck a curb. The contact stated that the ABS does not engage properly. The contact stated that the brakes do not stop the vehicle during sudden stops. The dealer test drove the vehicle and stated it is operating as expected. The contact stated there have been no warning indicator lights. The vehicle has approximately 91,000 miles.

Filed Nov 28, 2006 · Brakes · 17,000 miles · FL

No single incident. Many ABS braking problems every day. Replaced rotors, calipers, drums, brake shoes and rear sensor. Problem persists.

Filed Aug 2, 2006 · Brakes · 1 miles · FL

Dodge dakota and durango years 2000 to 2003 that I know of from me and my friends. I have a 2002 dakota and when the anti lock brakes engage the vehicle surges forward do to engine idle speed most likely from booster vacuum dump off. I am a ase certified mech and I understand how the ABS brakes are suppose to react when applied. My friend has an earlier model durango and has the same problem.

Filed Mar 3, 2006 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · FL

Abs system causing steering wheel oscillation; brake rotors and pads replaced, no change. Rear ABS pulsating causing rear axle to vibrate enough to momentarily lift rear tires off pavement. Neither problem extant during rain conditions. Problem intermittent: approx 30% of the time for front only; approx 60% for rear only; both conditions simultaneously, mixed.

Filed Dec 2, 2005 · Brakes · 88,500 miles · FL

I have had a warped rotor on the right front side 3 times now. It was turned twice, replaced once, and now it's warped again. I'm facing replacing the calipers and rotors upfront. I have heard several other dodge dakota owners complain about this, so obviously, they have a supplier that is not up to par. This shaking is dangerous - with ABS, a wet road, and some clown pulling in front of you, the warpage does very strange things with the ABS - and you really have to stomp on the brakes to override the ABS feature. I've owned mopar products exclusively since 1981; I doubt seriously that I'll ever buy another one.

Filed Jul 7, 2005 · Brakes, Suspension · 59,560 miles · MI

I love this vehicle, however will join the masses reporting a failed upper ball joint at 55,000 miles, 3 sets of warped front brake discs and lack of proper braking for the ABS system.