2006 Dodge Dakota Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 8%of 285 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,450miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Dodge Dakota, 8% of the 285 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,450 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1.drivers airbag light comes on when driver. 2.when making a u-turn I hear a loud clunking noise around the tire area. 3.the emergency release brake cable snapped off the release handle. 4.NHTSA just sent me an email regarding a recall on my 2006 Dodge Dakota quad left tire rod assembly . ( this could be the cause of my #2.loud clunking noise making a u-turn).”
NHTSA complaint #10552723, filed 2013-11, 52,400 miles“Abs light wont even flash or give warning and truck slid a bit. No accidents to report, yet. This has happened multiple times after braking when the needle dips below 20 miles per hour. Thats why I give plenty of space between cars when approaching a light just in case the truck slides. I have complained but Dodge keeps telling me my VIN number has no recall for my ABS ecu. There is a recall for ABS ecu but not on my VIN number but I am having the same issue for the ABS recall. So they will not replace it. You can feel the brakes lock up when it does it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11073033, filed 2018-02, 95,000 miles“I have a 2006 Dodge Dakota and when I called chrysler they told me my vehicle was not included in the recall (06v038000) I am having the exact brake problems described in the recall and don't know what I can do about it. Any help from your organization would be great!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10272949, filed 2009-06, 25,000 miles“10-23-12. My technician almost had an accident because of his vehicles brakes(ABS control module). My tech noticed the stopping light and applied the brake pedal to slow his vehicle. The vehicle did not slow. The tech noticed that the clock went off for a second and came back on. He still didn't have any brakes. Right before he came into the intersection the brakes locked up and he came to a complete stop. He took his foot off the brakes and it was still locked up. He stepped on the gas pedal and the brakes released and he parked in parking lot. …”
NHTSA complaint #10482795, filed 2012-10, 127,000 miles“I was involved in a crash where I was traveling at 45 MPH and pushed my brake pedal to stop as I was approaching an intersection. The driver's side front brake locked up and there was approximately a 50-60 ft skid mark only from that wheel reducing the speed from 45 MPH to approximately 35 MPH during the skid while the other 3 wheels failed to brake. The failure of the anti lock braking system, which was an uneven distribution of braking pressure, caused my truck to fail to stop in time. The distance was well within normal braking distance for the speed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10482466, filed 2012-10, 206,500 milesRelated recalls
- 06V038000Feb 9, 2006On certain pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel antilock brake systems (abs), the abs electronic control unit (ecu) may cause a loss of front to rear brake…Covers: Dodge Dakota 2006, RAM 3500 2006, RAM 1500 2006 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10016024May 10, 2006Rear brake vibration on vehicles equipped with 8 1/4 rear axles. *tt updated.
Brakes: 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 2006 Dodge Dakota
126 complaintsSteering
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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