2000 Dodge Dakota brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 314 complaints for the 2000 Dodge Dakota, 29% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 314 29% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 30,000 miles 78 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 16 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 30 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 20 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 78 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 30,000 miles, and 78% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 16 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
Rubber cover came off brake pedal while applying and causing driver's foot to slide onto accelerator pedal, which accelerated vehicle and caused a four car accident. Dealer / manufacturer were notified. The rubber cover for the brake pedal was not glued and the manufacturer should be responsible for this accident.
When the truck is started the rear drum brakes have a tendency to lock upon first braking. ABS does not engage when this happens. Brake operation normal afterwards. Had an ase mechanic adjust drums problem returned four months later. Front rotors have warped twice. First time the rotors were replaced at approximately 2 years/25k mileage. Rotors were replaced again 2 years later/50k mileage. Rear drums are not adjusting properly.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Dodge Dakota
- Suspension 372 complaints
- Steering 69 complaints
- Engine 52 complaints
- Transmission 44 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 35 complaints
- Air bags 29 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 25 complaints
- Tires 24 complaints