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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
85 reportsClear category filter72,340 miles · Mar 21, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
MY BRAKE ROTORS CONSTANTLY PULSE VERY HEAVILY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. STEERING IS EFFECTED AND THE TRUCK IS HARD TO CONTROL WHEN STOPPING. THE ABS LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY LIGHT UP. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A GARAGE TO CHECK THE ABS BRAKES AND THEY SAID THE BRAKES WERE FINE BUT THEY CAN NOT REMOVE THE LIGHT ABS LIGHT. THIS WILL…
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MY BRAKE ROTORS CONSTANTLY PULSE VERY HEAVILY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. STEERING IS EFFECTED AND THE TRUCK IS HARD TO CONTROL WHEN STOPPING. THE ABS LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY LIGHT UP. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A GARAGE TO CHECK THE ABS BRAKES AND THEY SAID THE BRAKES WERE FINE BUT THEY CAN NOT REMOVE THE LIGHT ABS LIGHT. THIS WILL BE MY SECOND TIME REPLACING MY ROTORS SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW. IT HAS 85,103 MILES TODAY. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES BUT NOT THE ROTORS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10114428
Mileage unknown · Mar 2, 2005
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
DODGE DAKOTA 1999 CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE FRONT END WOBBLE, BRAKE VIBRATION AND UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINT PROBLEM. *BF 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. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10113407
Mileage unknown · Feb 18, 2005
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Other
DODGE DAKOTA 1999 NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE BALL JOINT AND STEERING MECHANISMS. *BF 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 GA…
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DODGE DAKOTA 1999 NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE BALL JOINT AND STEERING MECHANISMS. *BF 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. *SC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10113622
46,000 miles · Feb 14, 2005
Service Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
DURING INSPECTION THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE. THE BRAKES PULSATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO STOP.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10111432
Mileage unknown · Feb 9, 2005
Service Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
VEHICLE ENCOUNTERED FAILURE OF RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT WHICH RESULTED IN FAILURE OF WHEEL BEARING AND BRAKE ROTOR. *BF THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE BALL JOINT HAD FAILED AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE OF THE WHEEL BEARING. THE CONSUMER DOES BELIEVE THAT THE TECHNICIANS ACCOUNT OF THE FAILURES WAS ACC…
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VEHICLE ENCOUNTERED FAILURE OF RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT WHICH RESULTED IN FAILURE OF WHEEL BEARING AND BRAKE ROTOR. *BF THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE BALL JOINT HAD FAILED AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE OF THE WHEEL BEARING. THE CONSUMER DOES BELIEVE THAT THE TECHNICIANS ACCOUNT OF THE FAILURES WAS ACCURATE. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10111450
Mileage unknown · Feb 3, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FRONT ROTORS NEED FREQUENT TURNING, THEY PULSE, I HAVE HAD THEM TURNED THREE TIMES AND THEY NEED IT AGAIN. I HAVE A 1999 DAKOTA, V6, AUTO 2-WHEEL DRIVE WITH 45,000 ON IT. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10109809
86,000 miles · Feb 1, 2005
Service Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
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. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10109488
Mileage unknown · Jan 7, 2005
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolinePower Train
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 CONTACT…
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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. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10105906
Mileage unknown · Dec 22, 2004
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingExterior Lighting
TO DATE, I HAVE REPLACED THE FOLLOWING: 1) UPPER BALL JOINTS - BOTH SIDES 2) LOWER BALL JOINTS - BOTH SIDES 3) CALIPERS - BOTH SIDES (FRONT) 4) WATER PUMP 5) WHEEL HUBS - BOTH SIDES (FRONT) 6) CATALYTIC CONVERTER 7) HEADLAMP SWITCH. *JB NOW, I HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: 1) HEADLAMP SWITCH (AGAIN) 2) TRANSM…
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TO DATE, I HAVE REPLACED THE FOLLOWING: 1) UPPER BALL JOINTS - BOTH SIDES 2) LOWER BALL JOINTS - BOTH SIDES 3) CALIPERS - BOTH SIDES (FRONT) 4) WATER PUMP 5) WHEEL HUBS - BOTH SIDES (FRONT) 6) CATALYTIC CONVERTER 7) HEADLAMP SWITCH. *JB NOW, I HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: 1) HEADLAMP SWITCH (AGAIN) 2) TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS 3) UPPER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10104324
38,000 miles · Dec 8, 2004
Service Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
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. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10102364
Official recalls
4May 8, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOUND DEADENER MATERIAL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COVER AND HOUSING. NOTE: THE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE BUILT AT THE WARREN ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; ST. LOUIS NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT ("J" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 19, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; LAGO ALBERTO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("M" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; AND SALTILLO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("G" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000. IMPORTANT: VEHICLES THAT HAVE ALREADY HAD THE PROPER CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECALL. IN ADDITION, 1997-2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THE DRIVER AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL BECOME DISABLED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 2001. ALSO SOME 1997-200 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Apr 11, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Jul 17, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS BUILT WITH 2.5L ENGINES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND THE POWER STEERING HOSE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A PUNCTURE OF THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING FORCE AT THE FRONT WHEELS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE TUBE AND POWER STEERING HOSE FOR WEAR. IF WEAR IS EVIDENT, THE BRAKE TUBE AND/OR POWER STEERING HOSE WILL BE REPLACED. A POWER STEERING STANDOFF BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL VEHICLES TO ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBE AND POWER STEERING HOSE IS MAINTAINED.
Jul 17, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR AXLE VENT HOSE AND THE BRAKE HOSE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A PUNCTURE IN THE REAR BRAKE HOSE WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING FORCE AT THE REAR WHEELS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE HOSE FOR EVIDENCE OF WEAR. WORN BRAKE HOSES WILL BE REPLACED. THE REAR VENT HOSE WILL BE SHORTENED BY 3 INCHES AND A CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ASSURE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AXLE VENT LINE AND BRAKE HOSE IS MAINTAINED.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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