There was no accident in this case. We lost brakes with no warning and the brake pedal got hard to press. So we changed brake pads and calibers in rear because had not be but few months on front brakes. Still no brakes they was then bleed to be sure and had little brakes and drove it home and the abs code came up and brakes went to floor. I then took it to mechanic and they check code and was abs service and he check abs brake module and was fine he then replaced the vacuum pump and still a hard brake pedal with further investigation he says the master cylinder and brake booster needs to be replaced. In doing some research on the dodge dart there is a recall for 2012-2014 dodge darts brake system which involves the vacuum pump and master cylinder and brake booster. We was able to avoid a accident but what if there are other darts the same year as ours with same issues and aren’t as lucky.
2016 Dodge Dart brakes complaints
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The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Dart. The contact stated while his friend driving approximately 60-70 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but emitted a loud popping sound. The contact's friend depressed the brake pedal all the way to the floorboard but the vehicle hesitated to respond, causing more than a 10-feet in stopping distance delay. The warning message "Braking System Failure" was displayed. The contact's friend was able to continue to drive the vehicle however, the failure reoccurred while driving to his residence. The contact who is a certified mechanic, diagnosed that the brake booster had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,300.
The vehicle got too hot, almost all the electric system of the car had very little energy and blinked, the air conditioning takes a long time to work either to defog the windows, heat or cool. The radio is not working properly. Lights are not level. Emergency equipment is missing as well as an emergency repair tire. And also when I am driving it accelerates and brakes automatically and suddenly. Since I bought this car it has given me many mechanical problems
Multiple occurrence: car will stall while driving, losing brakes. The lights on dash will start flashing wildly and the wind shield wipers will start going on its own when turned off. Car will not start back again for a long while. The air system will not work-no heat or air conditioner, just stopped working. Very dangerous situation, car is unsafe. I'm not sure how it has a high rating in safety.
Anti-lock brake system service light comes on and off as well as the traction control light. The antilock brake system is not working at all and skid control doesn't work either. Brakes are hard to push often and vehicle is more and more reluctant to stop. The vehicle is always in motion. Stearing is harder when the vehicle slows or stops also. The issue began at the same time as the antilock brake issue. Check engine light also came on. All lights where cleared at my last service but came back on immediately from leaving the dealership I serviced it at. I have kids I transport in this vehicle and failing brakes under 90000 miles is a big deal. Approximate mileage is 83000.
Brake booster failure
A while back vehicle taken into local dealer for two isolated incidents of vehicle rolling when coming to a stop regardless of the speed (dealership kept vehicle trying to recreate issue unsuccessful as for nothing wrong appeared and no codes had registered.) then yesterday 7/2/2020 sudden while driving on city streets and coming to a complete stop, notification appeared, saying, "engage park brake to prevent from rolling." vehicle was continued to be in used in city until parked for a period of about and hour after first notification. Engine was started yet vehicle would not change into any gear and began to roll while parked at a local business.
Put my car into reverse as I was backing out brakes felt stiff and hard took time to slow down. I had to use the hand brake to stop the car. I have not driven my car since I have been away for work. I see a few other people have had this same problem
"takara recall" I started noticed squeaking when pressing the breaks. This automatically making me assume that my brakes/brake pads were going bad. I took it to a local shop and after checking it out they suggested the brakes were fine and that I needed to take it to the dealership. Before I was able to do so, I had complete brake failure. I was attempting to come to a stop when the brake pedal was pressed all the way down and the vehicle was not slowing nor were the brakes catching. Thus resulting in an accident. The dart is a total loss. My life as well as my children's lives were put in danger. All airbags deployed and another vehicle was hit as well. Vin not valid
Emergency brake stopped working on 4/20/19, so I had an auto shop repair it 4/30/19. The emergency brake stopped working again yesterday, 5/16/19.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed. The failure occurred without warning. Champion chrysler jeep dodge ram (6525 w saginaw hwy, lansing, mi 48917, (517) 225-6658) indicated that the manufacturer had not issued any recalls for the failure. The vehicle was excluded from the federal safety agency action number: pe15024 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic), but exhibited the same failures. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was inspected and diagnosed by an independent mechanic, but the results were not disclosed. The contact was not driving the vehicle due to the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
My dodge dart was parked in my driveway after going to the store. I went inside to put down my things. When I went back into my garage to close it, I heard a loud popping noise. At this point my car began to roll down my driveway. The car rolled across the street and crashed into my neighbors 2 vehicles. After going back into my house and getting my keys, I unlocked the car and found the parking brake/emergency brake had been released.*dt
Braking system failure when trying to stop . Brakes would press down but not slow the vehicular down. The brakes would randomly fail when stopping on both highway and in urban areas. Along with that the computer would fail and the ABS light,the engine light , and the traction control light would come on along with the battery light. All the problems happen over time and randomly occurred. The fear for my safety and my family's safety should not happen when driving a newer car ! I have had a near death experience becuse this happened going down hill and I had to way to stop till the last minor as there was a sharp turn please I just want the car fixed.every occurrence happened when the vehicular was operating and in motion
Front brake calipers were failing. Symptoms were loud rattling and vibrations when moving. Fix was to replaced them along with new rotors and brake pads.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge dart. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, it traveled to the floorboard. In addition, the contact felt a strong vibration when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to bayway chrysler dodge jeep ram (4000 pasadena fwy, pasadena, tx 77503, (832) 706-4900) where it was diagnosed that the brake booster needed replacement; however, the part was on a national backorder. The dealer also informed the contact that the warranty had expired and the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency action number: pe15024 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v800000 (service brakes, hydraulic), but had experienced the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owned a 2016 dodge dart. While in a drive-thru line, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into a building. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the driver sustained neck and nose injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and deemed destroyed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000. *tt
While driving this car at multiple speeds, the car slows down and comes to a complete stop, I hear a noise and the gas pedal vibrates, the steering and gas pedal locks up. This event has happened 3 times within four days leaving from my garage, on the interstate and a city street. The car was taken to the dealership lakeland chrysler dodge jeep ram and I was told the car was driven by the technician 11 miles and there was no incident and at this point the car can no longer be driven due to a gash in the tire. However, a multi-point inspection, oil change and tire rotation was done on the vehicle 8/22/2017 and a gash in the tire was not noted on any paperwork nor was it reported as a problem.
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