I was driving at approximately 25mph, when I tapped brakes suddenly, . the brake pedal dropped to the floor and I had to use parking brake to stop. After pumping brake pedal, the brakes began to work again. I looked for signs of broken brake lines and/or fluid and all looked well. I have heard other reports identical to mine and others pertaining to 2wd models where the brakes lock up at higher speeds instead of not working. Fortunately, I was driving slow and was on a residential road with little activity. If I had to stop suddenly for a car, kid or pet. I would have hit them.

- Wiliits, CA, USA

Computer control of headlights, interior and dash lighting, and possibly the ABS system and the intermittent wiper control are affected. Without warning these systems either failed or became erratic. Vehicle exhibits these malfunctions both stationary and in motion, and at all speeds. It is apparently not an uncommon issue, as per information available on the internet. The (temporary?) fix is to disconnect the battery for 15+ minutes, possible cause: The computer connectors.

- Puyallup, WA, USA

Line to rear brakes failed resulting in complete lose of rear brakes. Mechanic believes failure due to road salt corrosion. Mechanic reported he had seen same problem with another 2001 Dodge truck. Vehicle presently at sigourney, Iowa Dodge dealer being repaired.

- What Cheer, IA, USA

The contact owns 2001 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated the brakes seized and started to emit smoke. The contact had to engage the low four wheel drive to stop the vehicle. The ABS warning indicator was illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealers who diagnosed that the ABS brake modular, the brake master cylinder and wiring harness as being defective and had to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 140.000.

- Canton, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while approaching a traffic light, the brakes failed to engage. The ABS and brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the brake module was defectived. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 139,000.

- Canton, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that stated that after applying the emergency brake, the lever fractured. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 99,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Cole Township, PA, USA

Rear brake line below drivers side blew out. Lost brakes had to down shift to slow down and had to get towed home.

- Windham , ME, USA