1999 Dodge Dakota Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1999 Dodge Dakota, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 60,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake line” (12% of reports).
- 85service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 60,000median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 18%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 10 of 85 complaints (12%)
- Ball joints: mentioned in 10 of 85 complaints (12%)
- Rotors turned: mentioned in 6 of 85 complaints (7%)
- Rear brakes: mentioned in 6 of 85 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 33 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 85 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 4 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 (2)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I was coming to a stop when suddenly the brake pedal sank all the way to the floor. A hole was later noticed in the hard brake line just below the driver's side door. The entire line is completely rusted as are the lines leading to the other brakes. Luckily, nobody was injured. *tr
Brake line failure, rear brakes seized. Replaced rear brake shoes and wheel cylinders 6,500 miles ago (approximately 1 1/2 years ago). Several weeks ago 9/23/2011 my truck suffered rear brake line failure - steel line that runs from front to back - failure adjacent left rear tire within frame…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the front brakes would not release, causing the rotors to become extremely hot. The contact replaced all of the front brake components; however, the failure continued to occur. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer when the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1999 Dodge Dakotas have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 85 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 1999 Dodge Dakota (13% of the 641 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 1999 Dodge Dakota service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 2 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 60,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1999 Dodge Dakota?
The most frequent phrase is “brake line”, in 10 of 85 complaints, followed by “ball joints” (10).
Other 1999 Dodge Dakota problems
See all 1999 Dodge Dakota problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Dakota years.