1997 Dodge Dakota brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 82 complaints for the 1997 Dodge Dakota, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 82 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 83,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 83,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Was in a direct frontal impact and there was no deployment of driver's/passenger's side airbags. Also brakes locked up.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the vehicle shifts out of gear when the 4 wheel drive feature is activated. The failure began since the time the vehicle was purchased. He called the dealer, but became ill and was unable to return the vehicle for repair before the thirty day warranty expired. The vehicle received a new state inspection in spite of the brake and ball joint issues.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Dakota
- Suspension 209 complaints
- Engine 53 complaints
- Air bags 38 complaints
- Fuel system 38 complaints
- Steering 35 complaints
- Transmission 32 complaints
- Seats 22 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints