2003 Dodge Dakota brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 54 complaints for the 2003 Dodge Dakota, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 54 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 18,000 miles 41 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 23 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 41 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 18,000 miles, and 85% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge dakota quad cab. While driving 35 MPH, smoke emitted inside of the vehicle. The contact drove to the side of the road, while inspecting the vehicle he noticed smoke coming from the front driver side wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was related to defective calipers. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
On september 8 2006 my service engine light came on as I was driving home. While climbing a hill the engine started to miss fire and the truck was running very rough. When I crested the hill the vehicle stalled and I lost power brakes and steering. There was no traffice so I was able to pull over and stop the vehicle safely. I looked under the hood and seen that the vacuum line was rotted in half. I tried to restart the vehicle and it would not run. I spliced the line and was able to get the vehicle home.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Dodge Dakota
- Suspension 121 complaints
- Electrical system 35 complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
- Lighting 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 21 complaints
- Transmission 19 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 19 complaints