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.
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I was coming to a stop when suddenly the brake pedal sank all the way to the floor. A hole was later noticed in the hard brake line just below the driver's side door. The entire line is completely rusted as are the lines leading to the other brakes. Luckily, nobody was injured.
Brake line failure, rear brakes seized. Replaced rear brake shoes and wheel cylinders 6,500 miles ago (approximately 1 1/2 years ago). Several weeks ago 9/23/2011 my truck suffered rear brake line failure - steel line that runs from front to back - failure adjacent left rear tire within frame housing. I discovered the line wall failure within an area of extreme corrosion of the line - approximately six inches of the brake line with remaining nine plus feet of the line in like new condition. Further review discovered the left rear brake assembly to be severely corroded, ie shoes, springs, adjusters, etc. As well as the left front rotor assembly. Review of the physical body of the truck found the left front cab body mount to be "gone" (rusted away!) as well as several areas of the left side of the body proper also exhibiting oxidation (two years ago this was not the case at all). The remainder of the truck, center section as well as the right side (brakes included) to be in like new condition exhibiting normal wear and tear, with no corrosion. My conclusion, as well as a number of other "gear head friends", is that the new ice inhibitor being added to the center section of our Connecticut roads during the winter months is promoting extreme premature corrosion resulting in ultimate failure of brake, and possibly fuel line components, of our vehicles.
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the front brakes would not release, causing the rotors to become extremely hot. The contact replaced all of the front brake components; however, the failure continued to occur. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer when the complaint was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 71,000. The failure mileage was approximately 71,900.
Power steering fluid leaking with no visible reason. National transportation safety administration lists a recall for 1999 Dodge Dakota for inadequate clearance between left front brake tube and power steering hose. Called Chrysler to see if we could still act on this recall and they told me no such recall exists. Is your system accurate in reporting this recall and can we still have this vehicle checked out? it was just bought by my son in September 2009 so he would not have been notified with the original recall. Recall no. 00V193000.
Caliper bolts separating from spindle causing caliper to fall on to brake rotor. Loss of braking to wheel, difficulty steering vehicle. Spindle (steering knuckle) had to be drilled out and re tapped and threaded. Heli coils (9M) installed to hold caliper bolts. New calipers and rotors installed. Further inspection determined that upper ball joint failed. All ball joints will be replaced since the upper ones are not serviceable and I do not trust the lower ones. There has been no recalls for model year 1999 Dakota however there are several tsb's #050399, 0200600 and several thousand complaints on the internet. Why hasn't this safety issue been addressed by the NHTSA?
- Commack, NY, USA
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After applying the brake to shift gears, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor with very little resistance. The brake light came on the dashboard. When I got out of car, there was a large pool of brake fluid under the driver side door. Upon further inspection, I noticed the brake fluid leaking from the rusted brake line.
This is in regards to a 1999 Dodge Dakota sport with a club cab. It only gets driven a few months out of the year and only has 53,000 mile on it. I drove my truck to the city transfer station on Sunday. While backing up to the dumpster my brakes let go. The ABS and brake light came on and I was barley able to stop before the truck rolled into the dumpster. Upon inspection of the brake system one of the brake lines had rotted and gave way. That following Monday I took it to the repair shop. My tech showed me that every brake line under the truck was rotten and had to be replaced costing $900 plus.
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the brake line is rubbing on the frame of the vehicle. If this continues to occur, it could damage the brake line and cause the brakes to fail. She has not yet notified the dealer or the manufacturer. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 45,000.
1999 Dodge Dakota applied brake and vehicle pulled to the left*** 2nd car from document number 10195900 the consumer stated when the brakes are applied, the brake pads wear, and pressure was being placed on the lugs/slide bars. The consumer also stated that it was also quite possible the brakes could be delayed from engaging because the backing plates are not able to ride up and over the wear spot. The consumer stated when he attempted to apply the brakes a delay in braking occurred, followed by a slight shudder, then the wheel locked up. The vehicle didn't stop and consequently he rear ened another vehicle.
I had bought my 1999 Dodge Dakota in 2001, less than 1 year of purchasing this truck, I lost oil pressure, returned the truck to dealer where they tried to replace my motor with a motor that had more miles, this did not happen. Then another year later, gears in my transmission were spent where I had to pay a few thousand dollars to have it repaired. Truck has been sitting for a year, cause of engine knocking again, with no oil pressure, also replaced the oil pump, still no pressure. New converter was put in, still good!! brakes and rotors are another big complaint of mine, when I have to constantly replace these parts, like every 6 months, can you tell me why? I used to love Dodge, but this truck has been a 1 big headache, even parked, cause I know it is going to be costly to repair it again.
The ABS light and brake light in my 1999 Dodge Dakota started staying on after startup intermittently. The lights stayed on more often as time went by. Shop couldn't find a problem. Eventually both lights were on all the time. Vehicle started stalling at stop signs and when going around corners. Speedometer wouldn't work at low speeds--came on about the time doors automatically locked (20-25 mph). Shop replaced speed sensor. Vehicle ran fine for 30 days or less. Same symptoms are back.
My son escaped danger when the transmission/torque converter of his 1999 Dodge Dakota went out on an interstate highway. After replacing that and heading back home, his U joints and wheel bearings went out almost causing another wreck. These were all repaired. So far $3000 in repairs in a month. Then the oil pressure dropped to zero as he was driving. Now the oil pump needs replaced. Along with the tie end rods, the timing chain, and the serpentine. He'd already had the total brake system replaced this summer. Having all the receipts showing regular oil changes, the warranty company refuses to pay for the oil pump because of some sludge in the pump. Now I find from researching on the computer that this is a very common problem in durangos and Dakotas. We've put $5000 in this truck in less than one month. The manufacturer needs to admit the flaws in this vehicle. They have some responsibility here. We are just glad he was not injured or killed. But we've put over $5000 in a '99 vehicle - which is unfair when the problems are related to the design and manufacture of the vehicle.
Dodge Dakota 1999 numerous problems with vehicle ball joint and steering mechanisms. There were also problems with the rear end, transmission, engine malfunction lights, poor engine performance which consisted of hesitation and loss of power especially when under a load-going up and hill and seemed to get worse as the gas level in the tank lowered, hard abrupt shifting when in reverse and park to reverse, loud rubbing which was intermittent when making left turns and when stopping, the front would shake, the four wheel drive light was not visible on the dash when activated and would only show when the all wheel drive was activated, and there was a wobble, flexing and or vibration that would be present when braking along with a loose feeling or wobble when turning the front wheels.
Dodge Dakota 1999 consumer states vehicle front end wobble, brake vibration and upper/lower ball joint problem. The shock absorbers and transfer case was defective. The power steering pump leaked and there was extra play in the steering. A piece of the exhaust fell off the vehicle.
While driving, a loud noise was heard coming from the front end of the vehicle. Upon having the vehicle inspected, the mechanic determined that the ball joints needed to be replaced. The ball joint were worn. The upper and lower joints were loose and noisy, and the front brakes had rusted.
Every time I used the lighter the fuse would blow, my radio would fail and I would have troubles with my wipers. I checked all fuses and didn't find a problem. All of a sudden my headlights will go out and once in a while if I click my high beams on and off the driving headlights will eventually come back on. I was in northern Maine and I lost my power steering. I had to walk through the woods to a cabin I could see had its house light on and knock on the door for help. Once my truck was freed from being stuck I had to drive 3 miles back to the mountain w/no power steering. When I brought it to the local dealer they showed me that there was some long silver rod like thing, which had just broken in half!! I didn't think anything of it because it was still covered under warranty. A while later, my brake system had to be replaced at a cost of $800. I said I just didn't have the money at that time. Lee Dodge of westbrook Maine called and said they could fix the problem for $150! I had an accident about January 2001 and my airbag did not go off. I was run off the road in a snowstorm and hit a tree. This past June my truck went in to be inspected and I was told my upper control arms and ball joints needed to be replaced!! even I knew that at 44K or so miles it was far too soon for me to need those parts replaced. I live on a fixed income because I am disabled. When I went to pick up my truck my passenger side door would no longer close correctly, my hood would no longer open and the headlight problem became much worse. Before I had the chance to have the car looked at, I had an accident. I had pulled out of my drive and my boyfriend pulled out after me in my brother"S car. When he pulled out of a drive, I went to pull up along side him, my tires were spinning on piles of wet leaves, my wheel would not respond, my gas and my brake would not respond. I had both feet on the floor not either gas or brake... the truck then thrust forward and hit my brother"S car!
I have experienced clanking and front end jumping when making turns in the front end of my 1999 Dodge Dakota. This was presented, which was adressed by rotating and balancing the front and back tires come to find out it was my upper ball joints in my suspension !!!!!!!! due to the milage put on my front tires, abnormal wear has occured due to the suspension. I must also replace the damaged tires caused by a Dodge defect!!!!!!! I am also suspecting excessive brake wear in the front end due to this.
1999 Dodge Dakota R/T pickup rear brakes are defective. They do not hold adequately. When the truck is jacked up off the ground and put in gear the rear brakes will fail to hold the wheels stopped once the engine reaches approximately 1000 RPM. They should hold the wheels up to 2600 RPM. This causes unsafe braking, excess wear and warping of the front rotors. I am aware of other R/T owners having the same problem and at least one has had their truck bought back by Dodge rather than deal with fixing the problem. My local dealer refuses to do anything.
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- Covington, KY, USA