This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
- the contact owns a 1997 Dodge Dakota. While leaving his driveway at 5 mph in an attempt to engage the brakes, the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle did not stop. The contact used the emergency brake to slow the vehicle down. The contact observed brake fluid on the engine and under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop and the shop mechanic stated the driver side brake line rusted which caused the failure. The repair order stated that all the brake lines were rusty and any one of them could have failed. Updated 2/13/2007 -
: the contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the brake pedal went three quarters of way to the floor. The vehicle was then driven down the driveway and fluid was on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, where it was determined the brake lines that go to the rear of the vehicle corroded. The vehicle is located in a salt belt state. The mechanic installed new piping.
When applying the brake at 30 mph brake pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to pump the brakes and coast the vehicle off the road. Vehicle was towed to a repairs shop, and mechanic determined that the main brake line, which leads to the rear brakes, rusted, and needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified.
NHTSA recalls campaign 00V199000 and 00V193000; daimler issued two recalls on the fuel tank and the brake hoses. This vehicle was not included in the recalls due to VIN, but it leaked fuel and had trouble braking.
Consumer's son severely injured in an accident where the right rear wheel completely broke off and landed in the field. Shortly after the accident, the consumer received a recall in the mail possibly related to the brakes.
Consumer complained about a steering box problem. Also, dealer replaced the ball joints and idler arm. Consumer is keeping an eye on the fuel filler tube because it seemed to be rusted. Also, brake line is also rusted.
Consumer received 00V198000 recall letter. Called dealer, dealer told consumer to come in. Once there, dealer told consumer that they did not have parts for that particular vehicle, when parts would come in, they would contact consumer. Consumer has called, and still waiting on parts that were ordered in October of 2000.
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- Foresthill, MD, USA