1992 DODGE DAKOTA Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems

62 complaints about Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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All Service Brakes, Hydraulic Complaints (62)

May 7, 2002

CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE AT 40 MPH, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, NO BRAKING ACTION. DEALER DETERMINED BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED AND ALL BRAKE FLUID HAD DRAINED.*AK *MJ

Jul 14, 2000

THE CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH, AND VEHICLE JUST LOST TOTAL POWER.*AK

Jul 7, 2000

WHILE DRIVING FRONT BRAKE LOCKS UP AND THE REAR BRAKE SEEM TO BE INOPERATIVE WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE, ESPECIALLY IN WET CONDITIONS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 18, 2000

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Jan 21, 2000

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ARE NOT OPERABLE. WHEN VEHICLE IS ON DRY PAVEMENT VEHICLE STILL MOVES WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES. ALSO, PROBLEMS ACCURS MORE IN THE SNOW AND RAIN. *AK

Jan 5, 2000

SEVERE REAR WHEEL HOP PROBLEM ONGOING SINCE 1994.REPORTED SEVERAL TIMES TO DEALER FOR REPAIR.TRUCK STAYED THERE FOR OVER 8 MONTHS ALTOGETHER.SEVERAL PARTS REPLACED INCLUDING:LEAFS SPRINGS,SHOCKS,TRANSMISSION SUPPORT,DIFFERENTIAL(4 TIMES),BRAKE LINES(BROKE OFF DUE TO VIBRATION DURING ROAD TEST),LEAF SPRINGS RETAINERS.ETC...CHRYSLER NO LONGER WANTS TO TRY TO SOLVE THE MATTER.DOT GOT INVOLVED.HAD MECHANICAL ENGINEER PERFORM INSPECTION ON TRUCK,DECLARED IT DANGEROUS. DOT PULLED TRUCK OFF THE ROAD.NOW I'M HITCHICKING. EVEN TOUGH I'M FROM CANADA, I"D HOPE YOU MAY HAVE HAD SOME ADVICE.....PLEASE. *AK

Sep 3, 1999

THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. SHORT BRAKE LINE BROKE OFF. INFORMED BY MECHANIC THE ABS NOT WORKING. HAD IT REPAIRED. THEN THE OTHER BRAKE LINE & LONG FUEL LINE HAD CORRODED. WAS INFORMED BY DEALER & MANUFACTURER IT WAS OWNER'S PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 3, 1999

THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. SHORT BRAKE LINE BROKE OFF. INFORMED BY MECHANIC THE ABS NOT WORKING. HAD IT REPAIRED. THEN THE OTHER BRAKE LINE & LONG FUEL LINE HAD CORRODED. WAS INFORMED BY DEALER & MANUFACTURER IT WAS OWNER'S PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 2, 1999

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLIED REAR BRAKES DO NOT ENGAGE AT ALL SO THE FRONT BRAKES HAS TO DO ALL THE WORK. THE REAR ADJUSTMENT LEVER IS NOT TOUCHING THE BRAKE SHOES TO KEEP THEM IN PLACE. CONSUMER IS GOING TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

Sep 2, 1999

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLIED REAR BRAKES DO NOT ENGAGE AT ALL SO THE FRONT BRAKES HAS TO DO ALL THE WORK. THE REAR ADJUSTMENT LEVER IS NOT TOUCHING THE BRAKE SHOES TO KEEP THEM IN PLACE. CONSUMER IS GOING TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

Jul 19, 1999

BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN REAR END COLLISION. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS

Jun 3, 1999

WHILE COMING TO A STOP AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD SNAPPED IN HALF, AND VEHICLE COULDN'T MOVE. *AK

May 27, 1999

THERE IS A LEAKAGE COMING FROM THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE VALVE SYSTEM IN WHICH THE BRAKE FLUID IS LEAKING FROM AND ONTO THE GROUND. *AK

Apr 20, 1998

REAR ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN WET CONDITIONS, PEDAL WAS LIGHT AND SPONGY, RESULTING IN BRAKES LOCKING UP. *AK

Jan 30, 1998

ABS BRAKE FAILURE; ALSO, REPLACED RUSTED/WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS. *AK

Jan 30, 1998

ABS BRAKE FAILURE; ALSO, REPLACED RUSTED/WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS. *AK

Nov 10, 1997 Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30MPH APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE TRUCK DID NOT STOP, THE PEDAL DID NOT HOLD. THERE ARE TWO LIGHTS ON NOW; ONE IS ABS LIGHT, AND THE OTHER ARE THE BRAKE LIGHTS. THESE LIGHTS WERE NOT ON UNTILL THE TRUCK WAS INVOLVED IN THIS ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD. *AK A REPRESENTATIVE FROM CHRYSLERS SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS STATED THAT AFTER A PHYSICAL AND ELECTRONIC INSPECTION, THE BRAKES WERE OPERATING PROPERLY. *SLC

Nov 10, 1997 Crash

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30MPH APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE TRUCK DID NOT STOP, THE PEDAL DID NOT HOLD. THERE ARE TWO LIGHTS ON NOW; ONE IS ABS LIGHT, AND THE OTHER ARE THE BRAKE LIGHTS. THESE LIGHTS WERE NOT ON UNTILL THE TRUCK WAS INVOLVED IN THIS ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD. *AK A REPRESENTATIVE FROM CHRYSLERS SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS STATED THAT AFTER A PHYSICAL AND ELECTRONIC INSPECTION, THE BRAKES WERE OPERATING PROPERLY. *SLC

Jul 25, 1997

TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH 9 INCH INSTEAD OF 10 INCH BRAKES, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE..

Feb 24, 1997

DISTRIBUTOR FAILURE CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES.

Feb 1, 1997

BRAKE ROTORS RESURFACED.

Feb 1, 1997

ANTILOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.

Feb 1, 1997

ANTILOCK BRAKE LOCKED UP.

Feb 1, 1997

MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED.

Feb 1, 1997

REAR BRAKES ADJUSTED.

Feb 1, 1997

BRAKES PADS REPLACED.

Feb 1, 1997

BRAKE CALIPERS REPLACED.

Jan 6, 1997

ABS HAS LOCKED UP FIVE TIMES.

Dec 3, 1996

ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCK UP.

Jul 25, 1996

BRAKE CALIPERS REPLACED. *SD

Jul 25, 1996

MASTER CYLINDER REPLACED. *SD

Jul 25, 1996

ABS MODULE REPLACED. *SD

Jul 25, 1996

BRAKE PADS REPLACED/ROTORS RESURFACED. *SD

Jul 25, 1996

BRAKE PADS REPLACED/ROTORS RESURFACED. *SD

May 20, 1996

BRAKES SQUEAL. *DH

Apr 30, 1996

BRAKES FAILED. *DH

Apr 30, 1996

ABS MODULE FAILED.

Apr 2, 1996

THE REAR ABS BRAKES DO NOT ACTIVATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED.*AK CONSUMER HAS CHECKED AND CHANGED ALL OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM BUT STILL HAVING REAR BRAKE PROBLEMS.*JB

Apr 2, 1996

THE REAR ABS BRAKES DO NOT ACTIVATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED.*AK CONSUMER HAS CHECKED AND CHANGED ALL OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM BUT STILL HAVING REAR BRAKE PROBLEMS.*JB

Mar 28, 1996

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Mar 28, 1996

FRONT ROTORS/BRAKE PADS/STEERING RACK/SPEEDOMETER/BRAKE SHOES/BRAKE CYLINDERS/REAR DRUMS/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE REPLACED/ TIMING CHAIN MISADJUSTED. *SD

Mar 28, 1996

FRONT ROTORS/BRAKE PADS/STEERING RACK/SPEEDOMETER/BRAKE SHOES/BRAKE CYLINDERS/REAR DRUMS/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE REPLACED/ TIMING CHAIN MISADJUSTED. *SD

Mar 28, 1996

FRONT ROTORS/BRAKE PADS/STEERING RACK/SPEEDOMETER/BRAKE SHOES/BRAKE CYLINDERS/REAR DRUMS/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE REPLACED/ TIMING CHAIN MISADJUSTED. *SD

Mar 28, 1996

FRONT ROTORS/BRAKE PADS/STEERING RACK/SPEEDOMETER/BRAKE SHOES/BRAKE CYLINDERS/REAR DRUMS/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE REPLACED/ TIMING CHAIN MISADJUSTED. *SD

Feb 27, 1996

THE DISC BRAKES ROTORS BROKE APART. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Feb 27, 1996

THE DISC BRAKES ROTORS BROKE APART. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jan 27, 1996

BRAKE PADS REPLACED. *SD

Jan 27, 1996

BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED DUE TO BEING OUT OF ROUND. *SD

Jan 27, 1996

BRAKE DRUMS REPLACED DUE TO PULSATION. *SD

Nov 22, 1995

ABS BRAKES; BRAKE SENSOR CAUSED REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP WHEN APPLIED ON (2) OCCASIONS. DEALER INSPECTED AND FOUND SENSOR GIVING FALSE SIGNALS. PLEASE DESCRIBE.

Aug 16, 1995

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT LAMP COMES ON/ OFF. *SKD

Aug 8, 1995

ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, ABS SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON, REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP. TT

Jul 12, 1995

ABS SYSTEM FAILURE, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL PULSATES. *AK

Jun 14, 1995

ROTORS RUSTED. *SKD

Jun 14, 1995

REAR CALIPERS REBUILT.

Jun 13, 1995 Crash

BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR DURING EMERGENCY STOPPING, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TT

May 31, 1995

THIRD BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON APPLIED BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DUE TO IMPROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE ANTI SKID DEVICE. TT

May 17, 1995

BRAKE FAILURE, THE FRONT BRAKES WILL GRAB, EQUIPPED WITH ABS BRAKES. TT

May 17, 1995

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE PULSATION. *AK

Mar 13, 1995

BRAKE LINES PREMATURELY WORN, 1 LINE RUPTURED WHEN TESTED. *TW

Mar 3, 1995

FRONT ROTORS REPLACED.

Mar 3, 1995

CONTINUOUS BRAKING FAILURES, CAUSING BRAKES TO LOCK UP/LOSS OF CONTROL.