2003 Dodge Dakota service brakes, hydraulic problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2003 Dodge Dakota — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 30, 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge dakota quad cab. The contact stated that the brake lines ruptured behind the fuel tank due to corrosion. The contact also stated that a lot of salt was not used on the roadways, but the vehicle was purchased in maryland. Prior to the failure, the contact stated…”
filed Aug 10, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Dakota | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 Dakota | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 Dakota | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 Dakota | 15 | 5% |
| 2005 Dakota | 67 | 14% |
| 2004 Dakota | 21 | 10% |
| 2002 Dakota | 177 | 26% |
| 2001 Dakota | 118 | 17% |
| 2000 Dakota | 248 | 31% |
| 1999 Dakota | 85 | 13% |
| 1998 Dakota | 68 | 12% |
| 1997 Dakota | 68 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Dodge Dakota
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.