2005 Dodge Dakota: brake failure

Filed Jul 26, 2019 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. While driving 45 MPH, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was engaged to stop the vehicle at a stop sign. The contact was able to coast the vehicle onto a curb to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Feb 1, 2017 · Brakes · 89,800 miles · NY · crash

I am the original owner of a 2005 dodge dakota 4x4 4 door mid sized pick up. It has 89,000 miles on it. I experienced braking problems on 9/10/16 and brought it to the shops for complete break inspection where repairs were done. On 1/25/17 I took it to a dodge dealer for an airbag sensor recall where the truck was looked at by dodge mechanics. On 1/30/17 while driving, my truck lost all braking ability. The pedal when to the floor, despite rapidly pumping the breaks, I rear ended the car in front of me. Fortunately no one was hurt but this could have been a catastrophe had it happened in another location. The truck was towed to my local station where an inspection revealed the break lines had rotted out causing a catastrophic brake failure. I am not reading on line that gm has known about this issue with no recall or recommended special maintenance to be performed for these vehicle owners. I was just heading over a series of extensive hills where such brake failure could have been fatal. I was going straight on a city street well under 20 MPH. I will provide repair records when I receive them.

Filed Oct 17, 2014 · Brakes · 62,800 miles · MD

Started my truck and was trying to pull out of driveway when brake pedal suddenly went to the floor. I turned off the truck and had it towed to my mechanic. I was extremely fortunately that I had not entered my street with the truck running since there were many kids playing at that time in the middle of the cul de sac. My mechanic said the front brake lines had rusted and were the cause of the problem. For other reasons I sold the truck less than 100 miles later and was called by the buyer in panic stating that he was driving and the brake pedal went to the floor. He got the truck to his mechanic and was told that the rear break lines had rusted and were the cause of his problem. This is a extremely dangerous situation. I truly hope the gov't does something about it before someone is killed. How can brake lines rust with so little mileage? This is nuts!

Filed Nov 16, 2013 · Brakes · 34,155 miles · MD

Brake pedal went to the floor when pulling into parking space at work. This occurred after a 75 mile commute at highway speeds (65 MPH). Truck was towed to a repair shop, where the diagnosis was "rusted brake lines" which let go under braking pressure. Two (2) different sections of brake lines were replaced as part of the repairs.

Filed Jun 24, 2013 · Brakes · 141,950 miles · PA

The hydraulic brake fluid lines are rusted below the master cylinder allowing the brake fluid to run out on the ground, and causing brake failure.

Filed Oct 25, 2011 · Brakes · NC

On 21st brakes started making a loud noise without any warning. On monday before getting it to the shop I had no brakes. Brake calipers locked up and over extended l rear hardware fallen into drum and damaged shoes & contaminated brake fluid. Just had the rotors and pads done less than 6 months ago.

Filed May 31, 2011 · Brakes · 31,100 miles · TX

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 regarding this problem and never notified owners about it. I consider it a safety hazard because the vehicle 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 floor I almost rearended somebody infront of me.

Filed Jul 14, 2008 · Brakes · 23,000 miles · MI

Brake failure on a 2005 dodge dakota .

Filed May 15, 2008 · Brakes, Engine · 22,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact attempted to safely pull off the road. Due to brake failure, she crashed backwards into another vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer sent out an investigator to inspect the vehicle, but the results were inconclusive. The contact has pictures of the damaged vehicle and a copy of the police report. The failure and current mileages were 22,000.

Filed Sep 26, 2007 · Brakes · 29,585 miles · CA

The brakes shake horribly and have since about a 11,000 miles, the dealership refuses to do anything about, replaced a faulty caliper I ordered in january in july. I believe the reason I was not able to stop fast enough in the accident in october was because the brakes failed to grab completely. I would not be such a big deal my this dodge dealer treats me as an ignoramus, they did offer to upgrade my brakes for only 250 a side, which seems silly since it was still under warranty at the time. It still has the $100 ded warranty for 100000 miles.

Filed Oct 16, 2006 · Brakes · 14,407 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure, the vehicle shimmied. It was taken to the dealership and the rotors and drums were replaced. The problem recurred multiple times and the rear drums, rear axle shaft, rear brake shoes and rear brake drums were replaced on different occasions. The front rotors were also resurfaced. Then, the brake pedal went to the floor and the pedal had to be pumped to stop the vehicle. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem, but replaced the master cylinder. Updated 11/2/2006 -

Filed Jun 26, 2006 · Brakes · 25,000 miles · GA

On going incident. Under normal conditions with any load in truck bed it takes over 200 feet to stop from 60 MPH. If you add a load or trailer or both the stopping distances increase to well over 300 feet & there was brake vibration coming from the rear. To address the vibration problem dodge came out with a technical service bulletin (tsb), #05-004-05 rev. A, to address the vibration problem. Bulletin complied with which amount to refacing the front discs & rear drums,& replacement of the rear linings. At time of pick up the brake pedal had to be pumped 2 or more times to obtain braking action. Upon re-inspection by the dealer they found that one of the automatic adjuster lock down spring had become loose. Re-attached, it solved the pumping of the brake pedal going to the floor. However, the once firm brake pedal is now too soft and no amount of pumping will provide a firm feel. The dealer tried to call dodge technical services. They advised that could not find an answer or reason for the problem. At the present time I'm having to deal with this problem as the work was done while I was on a trip to illinois and I live in georgia. My local dealer here in georgia is not an acceptable. The dealer in illinois is well aware of the problem & we will going there in late july & they will be checking out the problem. I contacted dodge customer services & was advised "we do not have any technical information here" & are quite unconcerned about the whole problem & cannot help you. Brief history; prior to the 2005 introduction of the revised/updated 2005 dakota the previous models had 4 wheel disc brakes that were not causing any problems. For 2005 dodge changed from the 4 wheel discs to front discs & rear drums. I will be moving from georgia to illinois in the near future & have already made six trips towing a 5' x 8" u-haul trailer and have experienced many occasions that the factory installed brakes fade excessively to almost no brakes.