1992 Dodge Dakota Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 17%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Dodge Dakota, 17% of the 216 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Severe rear wheel hop problem ongoing since 1994.reported several times to dealer for repair.truck stayed there for over 8 months altogether.several parts replaced including:leafs springs,shocks,transmission support,differential(4 times),brake lines(broke off due to vibration during road test),leaf springs retainers.etc...chrysler no longer wants to try to solve the matter.DOT got involved.had mechanical engineer perform inspection on truck,declared it dangerous. Dot pulled truck off the road.now I'm hitchicking. Even tough I'm from canada, I d hope you may have had some advice.....please.”
NHTSA complaint #716940, filed 2000-01“When the brakes are being applied rear brakes do not engage at all so the front brakes has to do all the work. The rear adjustment lever is not touching the brake shoes to keep them in place. Consumer is going to contact the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #846592, filed 1999-09“While driving about 30mph applied the brakes and the truck did not stop, the pedal did not hold. There are two lights on now; one is ABS light, and the other are the brake lights. These lights were not on untill the truck was involved in this accident because the brakes would not hold. A representative from chryslers special investigations stated that after a physical and electronic inspection, the brakes were operating properly.”
NHTSA complaint #818645, filed 1997-11“The ABS light came on. Short brake line broke off. Informed by mechanic the ABS not working. Had it repaired. Then the other brake line & long fuel line had corroded. Was informed by dealer & manufacturer it was owner's problem.”
NHTSA complaint #846856, filed 1999-09“Consumer applied brake at 40 MPH, pedal went to the floor, no braking action. Dealer determined brake line had rusted and all brake fluid had drained.”
NHTSA complaint #8009372, filed 2002-05Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6 | 14% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 11 | 12% |
| 2007 | 7 | 5% |
| 2006 | 24 | 8% |
| 2005 | 83 | 18% |
| 2004 | 23 | 11% |
| 2003 | 51 | 17% |
| 2002 | 213 | 31% |
| 2001 | 130 | 19% |
| 2000 | 263 | 33% |
| 1999 | 95 | 15% |
| 1998 | 80 | 15% |
| 1997 | 73 | 16% |
| 1996 | 28 | 15% |
| 1995 | 29 | 14% |
| 1994 | 24 | 14% |
| 1993 | 24 | 18% |
| 1992 | 36 | 17% |
| 1991 | 14 | 11% |
| 1990 | 11 | 17% |
| 1989 | 8 | 13% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1992 Dodge Dakota
110 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Dodge Dakota
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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