10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Dodge Dakota brakes problems

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1996 Dodge Dakota Owner Comments

problem #15

Dec 082005

Dakota 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact states the fuse in the relay switch was missing from anti lock brakes. He contacted the dealership and the manufacturer, and they could not determine why the fuse was missing.

- Wausau , WI, USA

problem #14

Mar 152000

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS and the brake lights would intermittently come on while driving. Dealer notified, and unwilling to assist because it was not cover under a recall, and vehicle was out of warranty.

- Dekalb, TX, USA

problem #13

Mar 162001

Dakota 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel pump failed while driving at approximately 30 mph. The brakes faied completely at 16,000, 19,000 and 20,000 miles. Also, the battery failed at 28,000 miles.

- St. Claire Shores, MI, USA

problem #12

Aug 281999

Dakota

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When the steering wheel is tilted up or down the various lights on the instrument panel, such as, brake light/power steering light and air bag light light up. Also, the windshield wipers/turn signal lights and brake warning light quit workng. Dealer was notified about these problems. The problems have not been corrected.

- Havre De Grace, MD, USA

problem #11

Sep 021999

(reported on)

Dakota

  • miles
When the brakes are applied they pulsate, causing excessive brake wear. The dealer will be notified.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #10

Jan 221998

(reported on)

Dakota

  • miles
When the brakes are applied the front brakes lock up, causing the vehicle to go into a skid. The dealer has repaired the brakes 6 times prior to the owner taking the vehicle to a private mechanic.

- Bennington, VT, USA

problem #9

Nov 101998

Dakota

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The consumer has been experiencing problem with air bag sensor and T anti-lock brake system. When consumer applied brakes they locked up causing vehicle to collide with othe R vehicles in an intersection. In addition, driver's side airbag failed to deploy. The manufacturer has been contacted.

- Sandy, UT, USA

problem #8

Sep 261997

Dakota

  • miles
ABS light keeps coming on. Whenever brakes are applied, the pedal continues to the floor. The vehicle takes awhile to stop. Does not happen all the time, intermittent. Has extended stopping distance. Taking vehicle to dealer to check.

- Bowie, MD, USA

problem #7

Sep 011997

Dakota

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The rear anti-lock braking system and braking system malfunctioned intermittently. Had to use emergency parking brake. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Bowie, MD, USA

problem #6

Mar 251998

(reported on)

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brakes lock up at any speed on snow and ice.

- Commerce T, MI, USA

problem #5

Feb 241997

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving the ABS panel light stayed on, dealer replaced 2 sensors. Dealer cannot determine problem. Dealer replaced speed sensor, jumper wire, wiring harness, fuse, and dealer cut off plugs and soldered wires together, ABS light still illuminates.

- Leland, IL, USA

problem #4

Dec 131996

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Antilock brakes lock up, causing accident.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #3

Dec 111996

Dakota

  • miles
Semi wet road surface; w/rear ABS brakes resulted in vehicle not stopping and driver skidded into another vehicle.

- Ontario, CA, USA

problem #2

Jan 171996

Dakota

  • miles
Anti-lock brake system light keeps coming off & on. In shop (3) times, still not fixed, check engine light comes on.

- Gainesville, GA, USA

problem #1

Jan 051996

Dakota

  • miles
The ABS system is not working well.

- Mount Juliet, TN, USA

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