2005 Dodge Dakota Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How service brakes, hydraulic ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 470 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Dodge Dakota overview page.
What owners report
“WHEN APPLYING BRAKES GOING DOWN HILL OR WHEN CARRYING A LIGHT LOAD BRAKES VIBRATE VIOLENTLY.”NHTSA complaint 10231184 — filed 06/16/2008
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SAFELY PULL OFF THE…”NHTSA complaint 10227908 — filed 05/15/2008
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, BUT PARTICULARLY AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 50-70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES OUT OF…”NHTSA complaint 10222102 — filed 03/24/2008
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Dodge Dakota have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Dodge Dakota: 33 of 470 complaints on file (7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2005 Dodge Dakota have in total?
470 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 30 involved a crash, 27 involved a fire, 20 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's service brakes, hydraulic category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
