2007 Dodge Dakota Brakes Problems

“This vehicle was purchased 11/07 new. The corrosion on the drive components is incredible. You can chip the rust off . The brakes have seized up four times. The first time it was just past the three year warranty at approximately 22,000 miles. I called the dealer at the time, and they said there was no warranty. The last time was friday 3/23/2012, at 4 1/2 years old at 28,000 miles. It burned up the front pads. This is the fourth time I have had to redo the front brakes. I have redone the rear brakes once for the same reason. …”

“At about 7500 miles on 02-29-2008 the right caliper locked up and burnt the brake pads down to nothing. Took the vehicle to dealer ship and they replaced right brake pads. In august the same year at 11,000 the right caliper locked up and by the time the was taken to dealer ship they had to replace the right caliper right brake pads and right rotor. On 02-21-2012 at 45,000 miles the right caliper locked up coming down the mountain and by the time it was taken to a shop it had burnt the brake pads on the right side to the point that the rotor was again destroyed. …”

“The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the ABS system failed and caused an increase in braking distance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. The dealer adjusted the rear brake booster shoe however the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 400 and the approximate current mileage was 20,000. Updated 10/17/12”

“The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while reversing, the the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The brake light illuminated and remained on. The contact noticed smoke emitting from underneath the hood. The contact opened the hood and noticed that the smoke was from the side of the engine. In addition, brake fluid squirting from the brake line. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any help. The contact was told that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 56,700.”

“The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH and approaching a stop light, the anti lock brakes did not activate and the vehicle slid when the contact depressed the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician and the mechanic were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.”