The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the brake pedal. The brake pedal stiffened and was difficult to be depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed that the brake booster was faulty and there was brake fluid leaking from the brake booster. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
2015 Dodge Dart brakes complaints
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Attempted to stop at a stop sign and the brake pedal sank with a hissing noise and then became very hard to operate. I had to maneuver to avoid colliding with the vehicle in front of me by diverting into the other side of the road where a turneing vehicle had to stop to avoid colliding with me. I was able to reverse into a nearby parking spot and apply the parking brake to stop the vehicle. Mechanic has suggested that the brake vacuum check valve, brake master cylinder, or brake booster has failed but cannot pinpoint which component specifically.
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while driving at 70 MPH, the radio engaged on its own and the vehicle lost power steering. Several warning lights such as the brake system light, the battery light, the airbag light, and the engine light were illuminated. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver but the contact was still able to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with the battery and alternator needing to be replaced, and was repaired. The failure reoccurred today while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the vehicle as the OBD reader failed to work. The vehicle was also taken to an unknown dealer who was unable to diagnose the vehicle for the same reason. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
My 2015 dart gt was at a gas station to fill the gas tank up. All was well until I went to start the car and pull away, when the brake pedal couldn't depress at all and the car had no braking at all. I immediately pulled the emergency/parking brake lever to stop the car and it did. The inhud display said "service electronic braking system" and the "brake" light was on at all times, regardless if my emergency/parking brake lever was pulled or not. My first thought was to check the brake fluid in the reservoir. I did so only to find it was murky, a redish orange color. I called and made an appointment with my closest dealership to have it diagnosed. I also called chrysler customer service and inquired about current recalls on my car and there were none pertaining to the braking system, but that there was a recall on the 2013-2014 models (recall campaign # 15v800000) because "...engine oil from the vacuum pump may seep into the brake booster, damaging a component within the brake booster." ,which "could result in a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash." when I dropped the car off at the dealership and received the diagnostic, they found "oil had soaked inside of vacuum booster causing the vacuum booster to go bad... Vacuum line and master cylinder."
Clunking noise with or without engaging brake pedal
I have had the brakes replaced twice due to it shaking while trying to stop. I also have put on three sets of rotors due to the shaking and even with brand new rotors the bouncing and shaking will not go away. The newest problem now is the brakes not wanting to work. I have had them checked by mechanics and they say there's nothing to do but change them out again!
I was stopped on a street that was a steep hill checking my mailbox. When I went to go up the brakes went to the floor and did not work at all. Car started to go backwards. No warning on dashboard ever about a brake problem. I was able to with a lot of strength pump them up. Went up driveway and again would not stop when brake was applied. Very dangerous and scarey.
My car is randomly stopping when I press the brakes. My check engine light has come on and had the car looked at by a mechanic and he says it has something to do with the PCM.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge dart. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal became hard and failed to stop. On several occasions the brake pedal went from hard to soft spontaneously. The contact replaced the front brakes. The service electric brake system warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to chrysler dodge jeep ram farmington (970 e woodlawn dr, farmington, mo 63640, (573) 431-7800) where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the vacuum pump assembly and brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was like that of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v800000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 87,049.
I've had my vehicle for barely 4 years and I've had to take it in for the brakes to be fixed twice. The brakes suddenly stopped working and became rock solid when when I tried braking on the highway. Luckily I swerve and used my emergency brakes. Other times, it worked but I would have to press it all the way down and once it reaches a certain point it has a kick back to it and the car doesn't stop smoothly instead it jerks about twice before stopping. On the second instance, it had a hissing sound coming from the brake pedal area. The first time this happened, the brake booster was replaced with an oem. Second time it happend (a yr later), the brake booster,vacuum hose, and vacuum pump were all replaced but it kept happening. $1,200 in on this second repairs and I am still waiting to get this fixed. A few dodge dealers have confirmed this is a problem with the dodge sedans in fact the previous years(2013 and 2014) models were all recalled for this same issue but the 2015 was not recalled despite it having the same issue.
While driving the dodge dart 2015, going downhill at about ~40mph, I was braking to decrease speed then the brake pedal lost pressure and was unable to use the brakes in order to slow down. Due to being a manual car I was able to downshift to slow down and pull over and avoided a dangerous accident. After getting it towed and serviced at a repair center they root caused the issue to a broken valve that caused a failure in the hydraulics system. Attached documents show report of valve malfunctioning causing failure in vaccum system.valve failure caused brake booster to be filled with oil causing that component to fail as well.
I drive a 2015 dodge dart. I was backing into a parking spot on a decline. Shifted to n, coasted with my foot in the break, until comfortable. When completely stopped, I set the e-brake. My brake pedal decompressed and pushed back at my foot. Now pedal is stiff and won't move. When leaving parking lot brake pedal halfway decompressed. I went to stop at the intersection stop sign. Pressed brakes to stop and couldn't.. The pedal was rock solid, stiff as a board. I then pulled my e-brake, only to come to a screeching stop half way into cross traffic. I pushed brakes to shift to reverse and the pedal was stiff with no play. I shifted to reverse and backed into a parking spot, had to, again, pull my e-brake to stop. Called a tow truck and had it towed. Brake booster failure. Dodge wanted 3k. My friends shop wanted $400. Had car towed to him. When he ordered the part, it was on national back order. So I asked myself why, looked into it and found out the '13-'14 models brake booster was recalled. My car was manufactured early 2015. When I checked the VIN, there was no recall. But seeing how the part is on national back order, and I've been without my car for nine weeks now, I'm starting to think it should be a recall. If it originally was 3 days to 3 weeks, and that's now tripled..
Hi on new years eve my brakes failed and I hit a dog going 45 MPH then on jan 5 a 18 wheeler came over on me and I hit my brakes going 70 MPH on interstate but never slowed down it did make a mark in the road but no.sounds or anything. I got over as much as I could I hit the guardrail then spun in two lanes and hit the other guardrail. Not one airbag came out. A few months before that my brake booster went out. Also I have a recall on my transmission but they don't have the part to fix it so it could be throwed I to neutral without a notice.. I have pictures of the car the accident the brake booster and a police report . The car only has about 80,000 miles on it and the 2013 and 2014 all have brake problems and online alot of people complain about 2015 brakes and airbags. I feel these cars should be pulled off the market I still owe alot of money on this car and.forking out over another $500 or more to fix it so I can drive it.
Well fist thing ever went out was AC compresser the deal ship wanted over1,200 to fix that . Then my gear shift went out . Now my breaks are making a noise but their not bad . Then when you get 20 miles pr car want shift until you take you foot of gas then it will chang gears .
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge dart. The contact stated that while driving about 35 MPH, the brake pedal did not stop the vehicle and caused the vehicle to hit a dog. The failure recurred while driving at about 70 MPH. The vehicle. The vehicle was pulled to the side and crashed into a guard rail. The air bags did not deploy. There was no injury reported. The vehicle was damaged and was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was not called. However, the contact stated that she called an unknown dealer a while back when she experienced a brake issue and was told that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge dart. While driving various speeds, the contact had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. In addition, the brake assist warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v800000 (service brakes, hydraulic). Sahara chrysler jeep dodge ram (5050 w sahara ave #3400, las vegas, nv 89146, (800) 506-5050) and the manufacturer were contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 33,400.
While driving at various speeds, but mainly at lower speeds and while at a stop, the engine will stall and all power is lost to steering and brakes while several warning lights then appear on the dashboard - I have read on chat rooms of hundreds of these occurrences, and most seem to pint to a low oil condition that does not first light the oil light on the dashboard, but some indicate other electrical issues.
While driving I lost complete use of brakes and needed to use emergency brake to stop vehicle. I was driving in a residential area at normal speed limits. Brakes completely went down to floor and car accelerated. I noticed a air swooshing sound as I attempted to brake. I called my dealership and had vehicle towed to them. I was told it was an issue with vacuum hose running to vacuum pump to brake booster that was/is leaking that caused this to happen. They deemed car unsafe to drive until I pay full price for repair although I have extended warranty. There was a recall on 2013-2014 dodge darts for this issue. Can it be possible the 2015 dodge dart is also affected? I'm at 47, 985 miles. I am the only owner.*dt repaired
While driving with the cruise control on the car will jerk, the cruise control will turn off and the dash will light up saying electric brake service, I have a video of the panel if needed, also the car will not always start when the clutch is depressed, traction control also lights up for no reason, this has been ongoing since oct, 3 2019
Drove to work fine. Got into dart to leave, started car. After 2 seconds I feel the brake pedal push out hard against my feet with a hissing sound. The alarm "service electronic braking system" pops up. I'm thinking it's just extra pressure like older vehicles, so it's ok. But no, I pull out of the parking spot and realize I have to stomp the pedal with excessive force to get any stopping response. I had to drive it home very carefully, but the braking response when pressing the pedal is about 2 seconds of slowing then a hiss and you feel the brakes let go, so you either have to keep doing that or stomp with all of your might and pretty much lock up the brakes. I'm not the original owner, I got the car about 1.5 years ago at 48000mi, I'm now at 64239mi and very concerned about my safety. It's a 2015, and looking up recalls the 2013 and 2014 cars were recalled for this same issue, but for some reason my car (which is a 2.4l manual, almost identical if not the exact same car to previous years) was not. I don't have the funds to replace a braking system and really don't feel that I should have to because the car itself isn't old enough to constitute a brake system failure.
While driving the vehicle at normal speed through the city, I had to make a sudden stop to avoid an accident. I immediately heard an air release and the brake became very stiff and nearly impossible to stop the car. Now, I have to use brute foot force to stop the car. I was only a few blocks from an express oil change & tire engineer on 5700 sanderson rd nw, huntsville, al. My vehicle was diagnosed by a certified mechanic. It was brought to my attention that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The mechanic did not seem surprised by the finding. That alerted me that this is a systemic problem for the dodge dart. After reading other brake complaints on this website, I decided to file a complaint. The repair will cost me nearly $650 for a fairly new vehicle with low miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge dart. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal was applied and the contact heard an abnormal air noise. The brake pedal was difficult to depress and the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was placed into neutral and 'electronic braking system' appeared on the instrument panel. There were no other warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to john jones chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (1735 gardner ln nw, corydon, in 47112, (877) 473-5546), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact stated that the failure was similar to the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v180000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was 72,260.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge dart. While driving at any speed, the brake pedal stiffened and failed to stop the vehicle on more than one occasion. The vehicle was taken to gossett motor cars (901‑328‑8174, located at 1870 covington pike, memphis, tn 38128) where it was determined that there was no recall and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge dart. While attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal would not function properly. The brake pedal had to be depressed multiple times before the vehicle responded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake booster, brake lines, and brake bump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer (dodge in summerville, 195 naryneade dr, summerville, sc) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000. *as
While driving I tried to depress my brakes and they were extremely hard to depress. I almost slammed into the rear of another vehicle. I have a message on my dash to service electronic braking system. While doing some research I notice this is a ongoing problem with the dodge dart. I noticed recalls on previous year models but not on the 2015 model. Garage wants almost $1000 to repair. Hopefully this will get resolved with a recall soon before somebody dies.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 dodge dart. The contact stated that the brakes failed. When the contact attempted to brake the vehicle rolled. While braking, the brake pads seized and would not move. In addition, the brake warning indicator illuminated. The contact called dodge's customer service hot line and was informed that the VIN was not included in a brake recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 36,000.
I was leaving a very busy parking lot after shopping, I proceeded to the exit and went to stop at the four way. When I pushed on the brakes they where very hard and not stopping me, there was a air sound coming from them and the pedal started pushing back at me. I checked to see if there was fluid leaking or if my rims had brake fluid, of course there was nothing and the fluid container was almost full. I see there are plenty of others that have had the same experience this should be a recall this is a huge safety concern when you have your young child in the car and plenty of other families driving on the roads.
Rear e-brake caliber frozen in open position causing e-brake cable to "pop" off of drivers rear caliper. My vehicle is a manual transmission and is no longer safe to park on hills.
2015 dodge dart. Consumer writes in regard to shift cable recall and receiving reimbursement for repairs. *as the consumer stated the repair should have been covered under recall.
Over the past month, braking action is declining. They have become stiff and must be depressed quite hard to stop. The brake pads, upon inspection, are almost brand new and there is no grinding. Several mechanics have suggested the brake booster as a possible issue. Upon my own research, this appears to be a very common issue with this vehicle. Thousands of 2013-2014 dodge darts were recalled to replace the brake booster, although the 2015 has not. I'm very concerned that eventually, the brakes will worsen or fail as has happened with many others who own this same vehicle, as written on several internet forums.
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