Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / DAKOTA / 2003

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0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003010858 Incident Date: Aug, 17 2003
Consumer's City: ARLINGTON Consumer's State: TX
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: DAKOTA Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1DHL48N23S3 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Mar, 06 2005 Complaint Type: LETR
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Aug, 12 2003
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dodge dakota quad cab pickup 2003, brake failed to work properly. *bf the consumer hit a parked vehicle on 2 separate occasions. the consumer stated when he attempted to apply the brake, the pedal simply collapsed to the floorboard. the dealer checked out the brakes and stated there were no problems, however on the third occasion the brakes failed again without incident. the consumer has continued to experience brake problems. the consumer took the vehicle to midas who told the consumer there was internal failure within the brake system and it was a warranty issue that should be handled by the dealer. *jb