While emergency braking going down st.hwy the ABS system activated and the petal went to the floor losing braking and I then pushed on parking brake to slow down and moved to shoulder. I then found that brake fluid was leaking around line by the master cylinder @ fire wall. Fluid continued to leak and was able to get to service that will start repairs on 11/23 and to determine possible cause
2006 Dodge Dakota: ABS light or ABS activating
6 of the 285 complaints about the 2006 Dodge Dakota describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 88,300
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Abs light wont even flash or give warning and truck slid a bit. No accidents to report, yet. This has happened multiple times after braking when the needle dips below 20 miles per hour. Thats why I give plenty of space between cars when approaching a light just in case the truck slides. I have complained but dodge keeps telling me my VIN number has no recall for my ABS ecu. There is a recall for ABS ecu but not on my VIN number but I am having the same issue for the ABS recall. So they will not replace it. You can feel the brakes lock up when it does it. Im also having a probem with my ignition swith. At times it will do a no start. That is also on the recall list but I was told again my VIN number wasn't on the list but I have these same problem for the recall. No one will replace these items if your VIN number isn't on the list even if your vehicle is having the problems reported for the recall. When something serious happens then who will be to blame. My VIN number was recalled just for airbags only. These problems need to be fixed asap before serious injuries may reslt.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the ABS brake warning light remained illuminated. When driving over a bump, the vehicle made a loud knocking sound. The contact was a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the upper and lower ball joints had become loose and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The past few months I have had the ABS light coming on and off with the gauges all dropping and not working. Today I was sitting in park when my horn came on and all the dash lights came on then the wipers and sprayers started going off while the radio was switching through channels. I saw on this sight that the problems look similar to problems of vehicles that were recalled. After calling the manufacturer they are telling me that even though the problems are similar my vehicle isn't under this recall for 06 dodge dakotas.
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.
On 07/17/06 at approx. 3:45 pm. While traveling at 35 - 40 MPH in heavy traffic in phoenix az.. Outside temp. Around 108 - 110 *f on a newish rubberized surface. The cars ahead of me stopped quite quickly. I applied the brakes firmly the truck felt as if I were on ice. Not seeming to slow the truck down at all. Resulting in a crash. There were 2 skid marks from the rear tires. Nothing from the front. It has been brought to my attn. That there has been a recall of many dakota 2006 trucks re: ABS brakes not stopping correctly causing accidents. This describes what has happened to me. Is this truck defective. There has been recall on this truck type . Is this one of them. Vin # [xxx] 2006 dakota, please respond to [xxx] or [xxx], [xxx], thank you ! *nm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ABS ecu. The recall is expected to begin during the week of july 17, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 06V038000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Dodge Dakota abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2006 Dodge Dakota?
6 of 285 owner complaints about the 2006 Dodge Dakota (2%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Dodge Dakota?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Dodge Dakota
Ball joint 19No deployment 17Wipers 12Airbag light 8Power steering loss 7Check engine light 6Harsh shifting 6Fire or smoke 5Stalling 5
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