2006 Dodge Dakota Brakes Problems
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Dodge Dakota, 10% of all 285 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest brake complaint count among 7 Dakota model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 52,400 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 28
- 10% of 285 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 285
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 52,400 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2006 Dodge Dakota brake complaints were filed
First complaint May 11, 2006, latest Feb 13, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2006 Dodge Dakota
- NHTSA 06V038000Feb 9, 2006Brakes39,274 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
On 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 balance, and the rear brakes could lock up prematurely during certain braking conditions.
Risk: This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ecu. The recall is expected to begin during the week of july 17, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Brakes complaints by Dakota model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 200586 (18%)
- 200628 (10%)
- 20077 (5%)
- 200812 (13%)
- 20091 (6%)
- 20102 (6%)
- 20116 (14%)
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 Dodge Dakota have brake problems?
- NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Dodge Dakota, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 52,400 miles.
- Which Dodge Dakota year has the most brake complaints?
- The 2005 Dodge Dakota has the most brake complaints (86), compared with 28 for the 2006.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Dodge Dakota?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Dodge Dakota concerns the brake: 06V038000.