Brakes failed at 50mph. Slammed into the back of semi truck at 40mph and totaled vechile. The seatbelt restrant and airbag system failed to engage. I slammed into the steering wheel to break 2 ribs and crack my sternum. If the airbags would have went off I wouldnt be having back and neck problems either. I wish dodge would help us instead of hurting us.
1998 Dodge Durango: brake failure
12 of the 965 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Durango describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
While traveling 55 MPH applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle,and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the brake line and hose needed to be replaced.
Complaint received via e-mail. There was brake failure. The front disc brakes replaced september 2004. October 27, 2004 the consumer applied brakes while approaching a stop sign at 30 MPH and pedal went to floor, and ended up in the street with the semi bearing down on me. The truck driver swerved barely missing me and my vehicle. The consumer called the dealer and was advised that it was not their problem since I bought vehicle used. They were the ones that knew the vehicle had problems with brakes, that was why they sent me to cox automotive to have brakes replaced. Cox indicated that piston on rotors blew out, and one brake line needed replacement. I paid for repairs and towing out of pocket. I surely felt like I was dead for a moment. I got chest pains and took medication. *ak *sc
Abs failure, vehicle had 500 miles. Car slammed on brakes in front of me. I slammed on brakes. Front brakes locked, rear brakes did not work at all. *ak the dealership and mechanincs can not find failure. Dealership claims there is nothing wrong with the brakes.
Consumer's vehicle was involved in an collision while going about 55-60 MPH and a van crossed in front, causing consumer's vehicle to rear-end the other vehicle. Abs brakes failed. Consumer pushed the brakes down to the floor, but vehicle still did not stop. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy.
Brake line had a hole inside of the line which caused less braking power. *ak a loss of braking power was sudden and the ABS/brake lights had come on. The original repair did not work due to the isolator becoming dislodged. The dealer paid for the repair. *scc
I have been reading the complaints on the front suspension of the dodge durango after hearing that the vehicle was being investigated for problems with the front suspension and have spent a lot of money fixing the same problems that are being described. My ABS light came on intermittently, would stay on for awhile, then go out. When the car was put on the computer, they couldn't find anything. Then my speedometer started jumping from 0 to 60 MPH intermittently. Through trial and error, a sensor was replaced and seems to have fixed the problem. I have also spent almost $1000 replacing brakes, etc. Because my brakes went to the floor while driving, luckily only in a parking lot, and the calipers, brakes, rotors, etc. Had to be replaced. I just replaced my tires because of severe cupping. These tires were not that old and this condition would cause my vehicle to hydroplane in wet weather and shudder going 50 MPH and over. I also experience that same shudder when the back windows are open and the front windows closed. The whole vehicle vibrates terribly, unless you crack the front windows also.
While driving ABS light come on unexpectedly and stayed on. They could not find the problem to fix it correctly. *ak the speedometer jumps to 100mph and falls to 0 MPH intermittently. The transmission is slipping and the overdrive harness is stuck. The brake pedal goes to the floor, the dealer replaced the brake components. The interior lights were inoperable, the dealer found a faulty module. The power door locks were inoperable, the dealer found a faulty module. The rear seat wouldn't fold up. The consumer heard a rattling noise coming from the left front wheel area. The right rear panel came loose. Motor oil was found in the master cylinder.
Brakes failed. Yh
On two different occasions the vehicle was invoved in two accidents. In both cases vehicle was coming down a hill when brake failed to operate on wet road conditions. Reason unknown. Vehicle have been inspected by dealer and informed that nothing could be found.
Consumer experiencing brake failure. Whenever vehicle is used in reverse on an incline the vehicle would only slow down, but will not stop properly. Dealer/mfr. Notified; dealer informed consumer that they cannot duplicate or resolve the problem.
When pressing the brake pedal hears a knocking noise, and the pedal goes to the floor. Provide further details.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Inoperative anti-lock brake system (ABS) software reprogramming
- Information regarding front brake caliper mounting to steering knuckle thread repair
- Rattle noise coming from front brake caliper area
- Brake grind or growl sound coming from the front brakes during low speed braking
- Brake dust accumulates causing discoloration of chrome or high luster front wheels
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The rear brake tube can contact an underbody crossmember eventually wearing a hole in the tube.
- Risk
- If the tube were perforated, there would be a reduction in braking from the rear wheels, increasing stopping distances.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a rubber isolator on all vehicles that do not indicate tube contact. Vehicles that show contact and have less than 45,000 miles and no signs of red rust will have the rubber isolator installed with silicone to protect the tube where the coating has worn off. Vehicles that exhibit contact, and have more than 45,000 miles or show signs of red rust, will have the brake tube replaced with the production tube and isolator.
Recall number 99V341000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Dodge Durango brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1998 Dodge Durango?
12 of 965 owner complaints about the 1998 Dodge Durango (1%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Dodge Durango?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Dodge Durango
Ball joint 512Grinding brakes 36ABS 28Premature wear 20Knocking 19Power windows 19Engine failure 18No deployment 15Harsh shifting 14Transmission failure 13Slipping 12Pulling 12Headlights 10Stalling 10Seat belt 9Tire blowout 9Fire or smoke 8Steering noise 8Whining noise 8Check engine light 7Jerking 6Hesitation 5Overheating 5
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