27 of the
385 complaints about the 2006 Dodge Dakota are about the
braking system — 7% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
48,500 miles.
I was going to work and the transmission started slipping when I had cruise control on, and then when I got to a stop light my truck started revving and wouldn't move. When i put it in neutral it wouldn't roll either. It just kept on revving and screeching. So i out back into drive and it jerks. Also my trucks rear end locked up and wouldn't roll in neutral while the truck is on. You have to keep the truck off and then put it into neutral to roll it.
NHTSA complaint #11642655 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 88,300 milesFinksburg, MD
SERVICE BRAKES
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
NHTSA complaint #11153236 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesWesley Chapel, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
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.
NHTSA complaint #11073033 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesWoodland, WA
SERVICE BRAKES
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.
NHTSA complaint #10655030 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,400 milesSAN Leandro, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
1.DRIVERS AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN DRIVER. 2.WHEN MAKING A U-TURN I HEAR A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE AROUND THE TIRE AREA. 3.THE EMERGENCY RELEASE BRAKE CABLE SNAPPED OFF THE RELEASE HANDLE. 4.NHTSA JUST SENT ME AN EMAIL REGARDING A RECALL ON MY 2006 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD "LEFT TIRE ROD ASSEMBLY". ( THIS COULD BE THE CAUSE OF MY #2.LOUD CLUNKING NOISE MAKING A U-TURN).
NHTSA complaint #10552723 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 86,998 milesGlen Burnie, MD
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED AND SHIFTING GEARS, THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 86,998. UPDATED 10/21/13
NHTSA complaint #10543809 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 86,998 milesGlen Burnie, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED AND SHIFTING GEARS, THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 86,998. UPDATED 10/21/13
NHTSA complaint #10543809 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 48,500 milesGrass Valley, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASE CABLE BROKE OFF OF HANDLE.
NHTSA complaint #10499842 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 48,500 milesGrass Valley, CA
PARKING BRAKE
EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASE CABLE BROKE OFF OF HANDLE.
NHTSA complaint #10499842 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 127,000 milesSaint Louis, MO
SERVICE BRAKES
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.
NHTSA complaint #10482795 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 206,500 milesRockford, ILCrash
SERVICE BRAKES
I WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE I WAS TRAVELING AT 45 MPH AND PUSHED MY BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP AS I WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT BRAKE LOCKED UP AND THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY A 50-60 FT SKID MARK ONLY FROM THAT WHEEL REDUCING THE SPEED FROM 45 MPH TO APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH DURING THE SKID WHILE THE OTHER 3 WHEELS FAILED TO BRAKE. THE FAILURE OF THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM, WHICH WAS AN UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF BRAKING PRESSURE, CAUSED MY TRUCK TO FAIL TO STOP IN TIME. THE DISTANCE WAS WELL WITHIN NORMAL BRAKING DISTANCE FOR THE SPEED. AND UNTIL NOW, I HAD NEVER HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM. THE BRAKES, CALIPER, AND ROTORS HAD BEEN REPLACED IN SEPTEMBER OF THIS 2012 WITH NEW PARTS. THEY HAD BEEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND I HAVE DOCUMENTATION TO PROVE THAT. DURING THE CRASH, THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE ACCIDENT WAS ONE WHERE MY DODGE DAKOTA REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO INJURIES HAD OCCURRED, HOWEVER THE TRUCK SUSTAINED APPROXIMATELY $5000.00 WORTH OF DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END AND IS CONSIDERED TOTALED DUE TO THE COST OF REPAIRS VS THE VALUE OF THE TRUCK. THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE IS APPROXIMATELY 206,500 MILES AND ALL MAINTENANCE WAS CURRENT AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (AS REQUIRED WHEN UNDER WARRANTY TO 100,000 MILES) WORK WAS COMPLETED AT BOTH A DEALERSHIP OR AN AUTHORIZED AUTO REPAIR SHOP. AFTER THE 100,000, WORK WAS COMPLETED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPAIR SHOP OR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED BY MYSELF, OWNER, WHO IS EXPERIENCED IN AUTO REPAIR/MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES UTILIZING OEM / OEM APPROVED REPLACEMENT PARTS. ACCORDING TO THE NHTSA ITEM # 10016024 THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL DUE TO AND ECU FAILURE FOR VEHICLES PRODUCED JUST BEFORE MINE WAS. I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO TELL IF MY ECU IS THE REPLACEMENT ONE OR SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT WASN'T. PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE SKID MARKS AND DAMAGE ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND I HAVE TRUCK AT MY HOME.
NHTSA complaint #10482466 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 92,000 milesYanceyville, NCFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE BRAKES WERE EXHIBITING A LOUD NOISE AND SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING OUT OF THE WHEEL WELL. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT SHE HAD TO REPLACED THE CALIPERS SEVERAL TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE CALIPERS WERE DEFECTIVE. AS A RESULT, THE CALIPERS, ROTORS, BRAKE PADS AND THE ENTIRE BRAKE LINE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 146,000.
NHTSA complaint #10443632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 34,000 milesLeechburg, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
LOSS OF BRAKING BUT MECHANIC COULD FIND NO VISIBLE LEAKS IN BRAKE SYSTEM. SOMETIMES HAVE FULL BRAKE PEDAL AND SOMETIMES NO BRAKE PEDAL.
NHTSA complaint #10339945 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lake Worth, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT 40-60 MPH HARD BRAKING OR SOFT IT VIBRATES AND SHAKES REPLACED SHOCKS TURNED DRUMS. STILL THERE THE DEALER SAID IT WAS THE SHOCKS IT'S NOT.
NHTSA complaint #10324817 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 79,000 milesCorsicana, TXCrashFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A FENCE. SHORTLY AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE IT CAUGHT FIRE. DODGE STATED THAT THE HER VIN WAS NOT A PART OF THE BRAKE RECALL. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 79000.
NHTSA complaint #10303641 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 79,000 milesCorsicana, TXCrashFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING IN NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS, SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES FAILED. SHE HEARD A FIZZING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL UNTIL THE VEHICLE CRASHED AND WENT BEYOND A SMALL STEEL FENCE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SOMEONE NEARBY NOTICED AN UNKNOWN FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE AND SHE WAS ADVISED TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. SHE WAS ABLE TO CLIMB OUT OF HER DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. A POLICE/FIRE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. SHE WAS NOT AWARE IF THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNDER 79,000.
NHTSA complaint #10302970 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Faxon, OK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
VEHICLE VIBRATES SEVERELY WHEN OD (LOCK-UP) COMES IN AT 40 MPH , IF BRAKES ARE APPLIED AFTER THIS THE VEHICLE SHAKES AND JUMPS ALL AVER THE ROAD. 4 TIRES REPLACED TWICE, FRONT ROTORS REPLACED, REAR DRUMS TURNED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION I CHECKED ALL THE SWAY BAR ITEMS AND FRONT END; THE SWAY BAR STRUTS WERE BROKEN, I REPLACED AND PROBLEM SOLVED.
NHTSA complaint #10292464 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 25,000 milesTucson, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
I HAVE A 2006 DODGE DAKOTA AND WHEN I CALLED CHRYSLER THEY TOLD ME MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL (06V038000) I AM HAVING THE EXACT BRAKE PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL AND DON'T KNOW WHAT I CAN DO ABOUT IT. ANY HELP FROM YOUR ORGANIZATION WOULD BE GREAT!!!
NHTSA complaint #10272949 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 25,000 milesTucson, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
I HAVE A 2006 DODGE DAKOTA AND WHEN I CALLED CHRYSLER THEY TOLD ME MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL (06V038000) I AM HAVING THE EXACT BRAKE PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL AND DON'T KNOW WHAT I CAN DO ABOUT IT. ANY HELP FROM YOUR ORGANIZATION WOULD BE GREAT!!!
NHTSA complaint #10272949 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 6,124 milesFreeport, ME
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IN MAINE, SHAKING OF REAR WHEEL WAS NOTICED AND 2006 DODGE DAKOTA WAS PULLED OVER. TWO WHEEL STUDS WERE BROKEN, NUTS MISSING. ALL REMAINING WHEEL NUTS ON ALL WHEELS WERE CHECKED AND WERE ALL LOOSE. UPON TIGHTENING A THIRD NUT ON THE SAME REAR TIRE, IT BROKE OFF. WHEN THE REAR DRUM WAS LATER REMOVED FOR REPAIR, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THERE WERE THREE CRACKS ON THE BRAKE DRUM LINING. ALLOY WHEEL RIM WAS DAMAGED. REPAIRS NEEDED TO BE PERFORMED WITHOUT DEALER ASSISTANCE DUE TO REMOTE LOCATION. ORIGINAL DEALER WAS NOTIFIED , BUT HAS YET TO CHECK VEHICLE. ANOTHER DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND WILL PERFORM A SAFETY CHECK. WEB SEARCHES INDICATE THAT DEATHS HAVE RESULTED FROM THIS TYPE OF FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
NHTSA complaint #10207502 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 6,139 milesFreeport, ME
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
POST WHEEL STUD FAILURES PREVIOUSLY REPORTED AND WHILE REPAIRING THE VEHICLE FOR THAT ISSUE, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINING ON DRUM FROM THE WHEEL WITH THE BROKEN STUDS SHOWED THREE CRACKS VISIBLE. TWO CRACKS WERE ABOUT THE WIDTH OF THE LINING AND ONE WAS A SMALLER FRACTURE ON THE EDGE. ORIGINAL DEALER WAS INFORMED ON 10/22/07, BUT HAS NOT RESPONDED WITH R A CONFIRMATION FOR A SAFETY CHECK APPOINTMENT. OR MEETING TO DISCUSS THE FAILURES.
NHTSA complaint #10207523 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 550 milesFreeport, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND GREATER, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VIBRATION IS MORE FREQUENT AT LOWER SPEEDS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ROTORS WERE FAILING INTERMITTENTLY AS WELL. THE FAILURE BEGAN IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE DEALER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V038000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE). THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 550 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,192. UPDATED 12/12/07
NHTSA complaint #10205652 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 18,600 milesRidgeway, IA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
WE PURCHASED A 2006 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB 4X4 TRUCK INTENDED FOR OUR BUSINESS USE AND PERSONAL USE, IN SEPTEMBER 2006 WITH 15 MILES ON IT FROM NEBRASKA, WE LIVE IN IOWA. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE AND REPAIRED JANUARY 2007, (EXACT DATES UNAVAILABLE AT THIS WRITING DUE TO THE FACT THE VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP). THE BRAKES WOULD GRAB INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DESCENDING A HILL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHIMMER AND SHAKE VICIOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN AND REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE FREE. TOTAL DAYS LOST 2. THE SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED ON MAY 30, 2007. WE WERE ON VACATION IN WI AND THE VEHICLE WOULDN'TSTART. WE WERE MADE TO WAIT FOR A TOW TRUCK THAT HAD TO DRIVE AN HOUR AWAY TO BE ABLE TO TOW US LESS THAN 15 MILES. WE HAD TO RENT A VEHICLE (CAR) THAT I WAS UNABLE TO USE FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES, TO RETURN HOME FOR MY SPOUSE TO BE ABLE TO GET TO WORK. THIS MEANT WE HAD TO DRIVE BACK WITH THE RENTAL TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE. IT WAS 4 DAYS WITH THE RENTAL. THE DIAGNOSIS COULD NOT BE MADE WITH THE TOOL UNTIL THE MASTER COMPUTER SYSTEM WAS REPLACED. AFTER THIS WAS DONE, NOTHING WRONG. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS USED AFTER OUR RETURN HOME, I DROVE LESS THAN 15 MILES AND IT DID THE SAME THING, WOULDN'T START. THE ENGINE WOULD CRANK BUT NOT TURN OVER. AGAIN, NO WARNING LIGHTS. I CALLED THE TOWING SERVICE PROVIDED BY DAIMLER, I WAITED AN HOUR AND 45 MINUTES. I DECIDED TO TRY IT AGAIN JUST SECONDS BEFORE THE TOW GUY ARRIVED AND IT STARTED. I DECIDED TO NOT HAVE IT TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR, THE MANAGER OF THE TOW SERVICE REASSURED ME, I PANICKED AND IT WAS A VAPOR LOCK. OH YEAH THIS WAS ON JUNE 8, 2007 JUST 4 DAYS AFTER RECEIVING OUR VEHICLE BACK. I BELIEVED HIM. I WENT MAYBE 5 BLOCKS, CROSSED OVER A BUSY HIGHWAY WHEN THE WHOLE TRUCK SHOOK (FELT LIKE THE ENGINE WAS GOING TO FALL OUT) AND STALLED, COASTED OVER THE HILL TO SAFETY. WE WERE NOTIFIED THE NEXT DAY AND HE SAID, AFTER DRIVING IT 5 MILES, NOTHING HAPPENED, TRIED IT AGAIN STILL BEING SERVICED.
NHTSA complaint #10192915 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Diamond, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
BOUGHT THE VECHILE USED WITH 5500 MILES ON IT AND HAVE HAD IT BACK TO SERVICE 5 TIMES NOW FOR REAR BRAKE DRUM WARPAGE. IT BEGINS TO HAVE A VERY NOTICABLE SHUTTER STOPPING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS(55-60 MPH). 1ST TIME THRU RESURFACED DRUMS.2,3 AND 4TH TIMES THRU BAD SET OF DRUMS ..REPLACED SHOES AND DRUMS, 5TH TIME DODGE REFUSES TO REPLACE ANYTHING DEALER PICKED UP THE TAB TO RESURFACE DRUMS ONLY... THE CLAIM THEY CHECK FOR AXEL RUNOUT AND CHECKED ALL THEY COULD..DODGE WARRENTY FOLKS WON'T EVEN TALK TO BE ABOUT IT OTHER THEN TO SAY "SO SORRY" VERY VERY VERY UPSET MY FIRST DODGE AND MY LAST...
NHTSA complaint #10185342 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,500 milesPhoenix, AZCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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).
NHTSA complaint #10163356 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 9,000 milesClayton, DE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OR STOPPED WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL APPLIED IT GOES TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED IT WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY.
NHTSA complaint #10158568 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1,876 milesMidway Park, NC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPROACHING A PARKING SPACE AT 5MPH, BOTH THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL WERE DEPRESSED SIMULTANEOUSLY, BECAUSE THERE IS NOT ENOUGH DISTANCE BETWEEN THE TWO. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED BY TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN ALERTED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR INSPECTION.
NHTSA complaint #10157231 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.