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Around 03/04/2008 I was driving through a credit union parking lot and hit a sheet of ice I engaged my brakes to slow down, but my anti-lock brakes did not work and I slid 25' into an SUV causing some costly damage to both vehicles. Both vehicles were disabled and had to be towed. Also, the airbags on my vehicle did not engage and fortunately I only sustained a minor head injury.
Recall campaign 04V596000 concerning upper ball joints. Consumer brought vehicle to dealer for brake work and discovered the upper ball joints were defective. This vehicle is not included in the upp ball joint recall due to VIN.
Numerous front end/engine, exhaust, brake and electrical mafunctions/mechanical problems including increasing severity front end wobbling/vibration/flexing when turning wheels, going down a hill and when applying brakes. No accident has occurred yet but owner is very concerned with safety of vehicle and operation. I have contacted, compained, called.E-mailed and faxed the dealer where I purchased this 1999 Dodge Dakota with suppossedly only 44951 miles -mitchell pre-owned certified on queen street in southington, ct and also the mitchell conglomerate owner steve mitchell as well as mitchell Dodge in simsbury, ct who provided this suppossedly inspected, certified safe vehicle to mitchell in southington, ct for sale to the public.
- Naugatuck, CT, USA
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Continuous ABS problems. Some times the ABS brakes will apply without touching the brake pedal, most of the time the ABS won't work at all, ABS sensors are continuously needing replacement, all 4 front end ball joints worn out, noisy rear end, only 50,000 miles.
Prior to the part replacement, I experienced the following with my 1999 Dodge Dakota pickup (manual transmission). The engine stalled, the speedometer acted erratically and dropped to zero, and the check engine and ABS warning lights came on. This occurred while I was still in gear and moving at speeds of 50 mph, 35 mph, 25 mph, and when just starting out after backing out of a parking space. Those times when I had sufficient speed, the engine would restart within 10 seconds - if I left the vehicle in gear. At other speeds, the truck stopped dead in the roadway - with traffic behind me having to slam on their brakes. The internet is littered with stories of the failure of the ABS/rear wheel speed sensor in Dodge vehicles. (for examples, see www.dodgedakotas.com). there are, however, no indications of related accidents. I suspect it is only a matter of time. I researched the problem via the internet and took my vehicle to my local dealer and had them replace the part (at a cost of $85 +$36.10). The vehicle has not exhibited any of the above symptoms since replacing the sensor. I retained the failed part. The issue here is that this sensor should not cause the engine to stall. There are no diagnostic codes associated with this failure. My belief is that the firmware for the onboard computer must be flashed for all models (and the issue corrected for any future models) so that the engine is not told to shut down. I would add that, since this sensor is associated with emissions, the replacement and labor should be covered under the warranty. Thank you for letting me vent!
There was a noise from the rear end of the vehicle. It was determined that the rear end bolts and other components came apart. The dealer replaced the gears and differential. The ABS system also failed.
When starting vehicle brake light came on. After releasing parking brake, light stayed on. Consumer states after a couple of minutes ABS, engine check light, and emrgency brake light was on, then, vehicle died. Consumer has not contacted dealer.
Consumer complained regarding brake system operation. Consumer has to pump brake pedal several times before braking system will activate and slow vehicle down. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Brakes failed while approching oncoming traffic, applied brakes and vehicle continued on until it rear ended another vehicle. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
I applied my brakes to slow the truck going down a hill. The brake pedal went to the floor and the engine shut off. By applying extreme pressure I was able to slow the truck and eventually stop it by driving off the road into the grass. Looking at the truck the next morning showed a worn rubber hose in the brake line. The rim of the right front wheel had rubbed a hole in the line. It appeared there was a bent bracket that supports the brake line and that's what allowed the line to "get into" the wheel. I haven't run over any debris that could cause the bracket to bend and the truck hasn't been in any accidents. It's my opinion, that if a brake line is to be mounted that close to the wheel, it should be well shielded or secured with hardware that could not be so easily deformed and allowing the brake line to move toward the wheel. The wheel only touches the line when the wheel is turned all the way to the left. The left front brake line is about an inch or inch and a half from the left wheel and is not worn. This is a serious safety defect in my opinion, as I was driving on mountain roads the day before the incident. The sharp curves on the mountain roads is probably where the damage occurred as there were many sharp curves where I had to turn the wheel as far left and right as I could to make the curves.
I have had problems with the right front brakes, there is a clicking noise and I have had to have the brakes cleaned and serviced, and rotors turned. Now a new rotor on the front left. I have had this to the dealer from the first week I had the truck, Dodge cannot fix the problem and say there is nothing wrong. However I feel there is a problem when I have to have brake work done 4 times in 4 months. The brakes are extremely important on an automobile, and I feel that there is a problem and can eventually cause a serious and life threatining accident.
While applying brakes at 15 mph rear wheels locked up and caused vehicle to skid and rear ended into another vehicle in front. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details.
The rear ABS failed at 6002 miles, it was repaired on 06/16/2000 by don schmid Dodge, failed again at 6102 miles, rear brakes dragging to the point of slowing the vehicle down on both failures. Odor of hot brake linings and red hot drums on the first failure.
I have had both problems (ABS and tire failure) on two seperate occasions. The date on the report was for the most recent. I came around a curve to the right, then turned to the left to straighten out for the road and nothing happened. I started heading for a ditch in someone's yard so I applied the brakes they locked up then released completely. My right front tire went flat causing steering to be nonresponsive. In my first accident, I was following a friend coming from a light that just turned green, and the car in front of him started to slow down to turn, when I applied the brakes, they locked up and would not release so I turned the wheel to avoid the accident and the right front tire went flat causing me to slide on the wheel into the back of another motorist. I have witnesses in both cases that say there was nothing I could do and that I was not breaking any laws. No citation was given in either case because the officers agreed that I did nothing wrong.( dot number: Tire size: 255/55/R17 )
While driving on road had to apply brakes suddenly to avoid hitting another vehicle. ABS lights came on, wheels locked up, and driver was not able to control vehicle. Contacted dealer, and was told that the brakes should fluctuate to maintain steering control.
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- Mequon, WI, USA