2001 Dodge Dakota Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2001 Dodge Dakota, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 23,662 miles. The words owners use most often: “front rotors” (19% of reports).
- 118service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 23,662median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 28%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.
- Front rotors: mentioned in 23 of 118 complaints (19%)
- Applying brakes: mentioned in 10 of 118 complaints (8%)
- Quad cab: mentioned in 9 of 118 complaints (8%)
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 8 of 118 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 68 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 118 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 1 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 (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes, hydraulic for the 2001 Dodge Dakota. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* 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…
Applied service brake to avoid animal on highway and rear brake line failed. After an inspection of the brake system, it has been determined that all of the hydraulic line in the brake system should be replaced due to excessive corrosion. Vehicle has had the brake fluid replaced every 2 years for…
Driving within the city limits of fort collins colorado and stopping for a traffic light the front brakes on my 2001 dodge dakota pickup truck locked up and would not release until the vehicle was allowed to sit for several minutes. I had the vehicle towed to a repair facility, where i was informed…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Dodge Dakotas have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 118 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2001 Dodge Dakota (17% of the 678 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 2001 Dodge Dakota service brakes, hydraulic?
No recall currently lists service brakes, hydraulic for this vehicle.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 23,662 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2001 Dodge Dakota?
The most frequent phrase is “front rotors”, in 23 of 118 complaints, followed by “applying brakes” (10).
Other 2001 Dodge Dakota problems
See all 2001 Dodge Dakota problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Dakota years.