2002 DODGE DAKOTA User Comment / Complaint

After only 5 years and less than 22,000 miles, the front hydraulic brake lines from the frame to the caliper failed from intense rusting while the vehicle was on the road. avoidance of a serious accident was only a matter of luck. the intense rust rate in the forward wheel well also caused brake pad release failures which caused increasing continuous drag and overheating of the brake and wheel assembly. no observation of the problem by dealer during ball joint recall work just 9 months prior to failure. owner replaced hydraulic lines on both sides. owner is now concerned with possible failure of front suspension components due to unusual rust rates.