2000 Dodge Dakota Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 248 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2000 Dodge Dakota, 31% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 22,019 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake rotors” (19% of reports).
- 248service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 22,019median miles at failure
- 15mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $530typical repair cost reported by owners
- 20%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 rotors: mentioned in 46 of 248 complaints (19%)
- Brakes applied: mentioned in 18 of 248 complaints (7%)
- Rear drums: mentioned in 14 of 248 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes, hydraulic repair on the 2000 Dodge Dakota at $530, and half of them between $260 and $940.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2001–2004), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 58 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 248 complaints, 15 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 5 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.
The contact owns a 1998 N/A Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while at the DMV to renew the tags, the contact was unable to register the vehicle because the vehicle was under recall. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V193000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge dakota . The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the front wheels locked up. The front calipers needed to be replaced the failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 165,000. Updated 04/22/11
2000 dodge dakota slt. Very low mileage 36,300 events leading to failure: driving failure: brake line rusted through to point of failure. First occurrence in this truck. Almost hit another vehicle. Spilled brake fluid on a 2 mile drive to work. Did not know was spilling. Warning light came on only…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Dodge Dakotas have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 248 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2000 Dodge Dakota (31% of the 806 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 2000 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 22,019 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2000 Dodge Dakota?
Owners report a typical cost of $530 (half paid between $260 and $940), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2000 Dodge Dakota?
The most frequent phrase is “brake rotors”, in 46 of 248 complaints, followed by “brakes applied” (18).
Other 2000 Dodge Dakota problems
See all 2000 Dodge Dakota problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Dakota years.