1998 Dodge Dakota Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1998 Dodge Dakota, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 76,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake line” (16% of reports).
- 68service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 76,500median miles at failure
- 11mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 25%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake line: mentioned in 11 of 68 complaints (16%)
- Front brakes: mentioned in 6 of 68 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 20 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 68 complaints, 11 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Dodge Dakota service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Dakota | 1 | 2% | 1,000 |
| 2008 Dakota | 4 | 4% | 30,656 |
| 2007 Dakota | 4 | 3% | 26,500 |
| 2006 Dakota | 15 | 5% | 18,600 |
| 2005 Dakota | 67 | 14% | 9,200 |
| 2004 Dakota | 21 | 10% | 12,666 |
| 2003 Dakota | 44 | 15% | 7,827 |
| 2002 Dakota | 177 | 26% | 30,000 |
| 2001 Dakota | 118 | 17% | 23,662 |
| 2000 Dakota | 248 | 31% | 22,019 |
| 1999 Dakota | 85 | 13% | 60,000 |
| 1998 Dakota | 68 | 12% | 76,500 |
| 1997 Dakota | 68 | 15% | 70,000 |
| 1996 Dakota | 23 | 12% | 235,000 |
| 1995 Dakota | 26 | 13% | 90,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Some vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the rear axle vent hose and the brake hose.
Risk: A puncture in the rear brake hose will result in a loss of braking force at the rear wheels.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose for evidence of wear. Worn brake hoses will be replaced. The rear vent hose will be shortened by 3 inches and a clip will be installed to assure clearance between the axle vent line and brake hose is maintained.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: pickup trucks built with 2.5l engines. Some vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the left front brake tube and the power steering hose.
Risk: A puncture of the left front brake tube can result in a loss of braking force at the front wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the brake tube and power steering hose for wear. If wear is evident, the brake tube and/or power steering hose will be replaced. A power steering standoff bracket will be installed on all vehicles to ensure that adequate clearance between the brake tube and power steering hose is maintained.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module; service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks (2 wheel drive only). The front brake hoses or anti-lock brake system (abs) sensor wire may be abraded at the front wheels by contact with a front wheelhouse splash shield.
Risk: Prolonged brake hose contact can cause a partial loss of the braking system. Prolonged abs sensor wire contact can cause a loss of abs function.
Fix: Dealers will trim the front wheelhouse splash shields and the brake hoses and abs sensor wires will be inspected. If evidence of abrasion is found on any hose or abs wire, they will be replaced.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owned a 1998 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 25 MPH and attempting to slow the vehicle with the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop. As a result, the vehicle careened off the roadway…
1998 dakota brake line (steel) rusted through and ruptured resulting in catastrophic brake failure (right front). The dealer blames the failure on road conditions in western virginia (salt). The truck has only 80000 miles. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the driver was traveling 32 mph when he attempted to stop but the brakes failed; as a result, the vehicle rear ended the vehicle in front. The contact experienced the brake failure several times. The local repair shop replaced the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1998 Dodge Dakotas have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 68 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 1998 Dodge Dakota (12% of the 545 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Dodge Dakota service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 76,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1998 Dodge Dakota?
The most frequent phrase is “brake line”, in 11 of 68 complaints, followed by “front brakes” (6).
Other 1998 Dodge Dakota problems
See all 1998 Dodge Dakota problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Dakota years.