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2005 Dodge Dakota Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Dodge Dakota has 73 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Dodge Dakota

Airbags
137
Brakes
73
Powertrain
69
Steering
47
Suspension
36
Seats
31
Electrical
24
Engine
17
Other
7
Structure
6
Lights
5
Visibility
5
Tires
5
Fuel System
4

73

Complaints

0

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 25, 2020SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING INTO THE DRIVEWAY...
Apr 5, 2020SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the v...
Jul 19, 2019SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN THE BRAKE PED...
Jan 30, 2017SERVICE BRAKESI AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2005 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 4 DOOR MID SIZED PICK UP. IT HAS 89,000 MILES ON...
Feb 1, 2016SERVICE BRAKESBRAKE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON... THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT SHOULD ONLY COME ON WHE...
Dec 13, 2015SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED WHEN DEPRESSE...
Dec 11, 2015SERVICE BRAKESBRAKE LINE AT THE ABS CENTER RUSTED TO THE POINT OF FAILURE THIS HAPPENED WHILE STOPPED AND PRESSIN...
Sep 1, 2014SERVICE BRAKESSTARTED MY TRUCK AND WAS TRYING TO PULL OUT OF DRIVEWAY WHEN BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY WENT TO THE FLOOR....
Sep 4, 2013SERVICE BRAKESBRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE AT WORK. THIS OCCURRED AFTER A 75 MIL...
Jun 24, 2013SERVICE BRAKESTHE HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID LINES ARE RUSTED BELOW THE MASTER CYLINDER ALLOWING THE BRAKE FLUID TO RUN...
Dec 12, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICMY BRAKES LOCKED UP COMPLETELY AND MY TRUCK SLID LIKE IT WAS ON ICE FOR 200FT BEFORE COLLIDING WITH ...
Oct 21, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICON 21ST BRAKES STARTED MAKING A LOUD NOISE WITHOUT ANY WARNING. ON MONDAY BEFORE GETTING IT TO THE S...
May 23, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICSEVERE SHAKING OF TRUCK WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AND BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR AT TIMES WHEN AP...
Apr 29, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICI WAS HAVING A PULSING SENSATION WITH MY BRAKES. WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN TO THE GARAGE AND THEY TEST D...
Mar 11, 2011SERVICE BRAKESTHE ENTIRE FRONT BRAKES {ROTORS, CALIPER, PADS} REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AT 33K MILES, IN ADDITION SEVE...
Jun 12, 2010SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAINTHERE'S AN EXISTING TSB (CHRYSLER/DODGE 05-002-06 SUPERSEDES 05-004-05) THAT COVERS THE REPAIR OF TH...
Feb 28, 2009SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICREAR BRAKE JUDDERING (SHAKING) CAUSES THE TRUCK TO "BOUNCE" IN THE REAR WHICH, IF HAPPENING SUDDENLY...
Jan 29, 2009SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICI HAVE A 2005 DODGE DAKOTA LARAMIE. THE BRAKES USUALLY WORK ALL RIGHT BUT IF THERE IS A LITTLE BIT ...
Sep 10, 2008SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2005 DODGE DAKOTA WITH BRAKE SHUDDERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS IS A PROBLEM REPORTED BY NUMEROUS O...
Jul 14, 2008SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICBRAKE FAILURE ON A 2005 DODGE DAKOTA . *TR

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