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2004 Dodge Dakota brakes problems

Owners reported brakes problems in 26 complaints for the 2004 Dodge Dakota, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
26 9% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
13,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When brakes problems show up

Brakes complaints by mileage, 2004 Dodge Dakota Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 13,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 14 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 1 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 1 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 2 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 0 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 1 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 0 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 1 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 13,000 miles
Based on 20 complaints that include mileage. 80% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles14
20k to 40k miles1
40k to 60k miles1
60k to 80k miles2
80k to 100k miles0
100k to 120k miles1
120k to 140k miles0
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles1

What the data shows

Of the 20 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 13,000 miles, and 80% were reported before 60,000 miles.

None of the brakes complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

Loud thunking noise comes from the transmission when attempting to stop. Rep from chrysler stated this was coming from the gas tank . There is a vibration between 30-45 MPH coming from the drive train. Rep stated this was "normal".there is also a loud whirring noise coming from the fuel pump. Rep also states this is normal.bearing nosie is coming from the power steering pump. My 2004 dodge dakota sxt has been to the dealer 5 times and the dealer still cannot fix.

Reported at 1,500 miles, March 2004

Here's what I submitted to the dodge website: last night I returned from my dodge dealership after having new brake pads and new rotors installed. The vehicle is driving fine and the brakes are operating perfectly. The assistant service manager, wes, was helpful and professional. However, I don't think spending $900 on new rotors should be required after two years of operation and less than 50,000 miles. I am meticulous about maintenance and tire rotation.

Reported at 48,750 miles, November 2005

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