Consumer stated that while driving and without warning front lower ball joints are wearing out. Dealer notified. *ak this would be the third time for both ABS sensors to be replaced as well as the rear differential. *scc
1998 Dodge Durango brakes complaints
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My 1998 dodge durango has approximately 85k miles on it. It is in the shop today getting new top and bottom ball joints on both sides. Heard about possible investigation. Read others complaints and feel lucky mine made it this may miles. Also have to replace front rotors because they are out of round.
While pulling inside of a parking space consumer applied the brakes. There was a loud squeaking noise and the pedal was very hard. The dealership is aware of the problem. Tsthe ABS light would intermittently illuminate. Consumer feels this is an issue of design or part flaw.
Abs lights came on intermittently for several months then finally stays on all the time. The dealer said that the ABS unit is defective and charged her $750 for replacement. The consumer was rather upset because the vehicle was just outside of warranty.
While driving on highway and when brakes are applied or vehicle hits a bump in the road vehicle will pull to right or left.driver lost control of steering. Contacted dealer. Also, steering column had totally disengaged. Caused by design flaw.
The ABS never worked since purchasing the car. It was reported to the dealer but they kept saying that it was working probably due to the fact that there were no error codes being captured. Recently the ABS and brake lights came on. Even with the lights on no error codes were being reported. After several visits to the dealer they finally replaced the control module. The ABS works with the new control module and it is now obvious that the ABS never worked.
The plastic piston in the calipers are engaged against the brake pads and have worn down the disc(rotor) over time. I do long distance driving, not start and stop; hence, it has taken this long to manifest itself. I complained about the front brakes grinding a second time on november 27, 2000.
Abs light on dashboard stays on when consumer is driving vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
Brakes lock up during first few times they are used in the mornings. This problem occurs at any speed. Dealership has examined vehicle and cannot reproduce the problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
This vehicle has had major component breakdowns since purchase. Initially, immediately after purchase there was a clicking sound in the steering column. The dealer indicated that there was a tsb and replaced steering column. The second problem occurred in february 2000, some three months after purchase. We began to notice a significant pulsing in the brake pedal. The dealer attributed this to ABS brakes. Several months later when the pulsing was significantly greater and the braking was being affected, an independent shop reviewed the brakes and indicated that the rotors were severely warped and causing the pulsing sensation. This was repaired out of pocket. In february, 2001 the temperature began fluctuating, spiking higher temperatures causing the check gauge light to illuminate. It would then reset. Hanover dodge, a different dealer indicated that the thermostat housing seal was leaking and replaced the thermostat and gasket. This was paid out of pocket. Approximately ten days later, the radiator had a major failure requiring replacement. This was paid out of pocket in the amount of $610.33. In may, 2001we were alerted to a problem involving the front end. In bringing the vehicle to the dealer, a leak was noticed from the transmission cooler and also and more critically it was determined that the left upper ball joint required replacement as well as the inner tie rods. These repairs were also paid out of pocket in the amount of $923.45. The latest issue arose several weeks ago when a howling sound was noticed coming from the rear of the vehicle. Through research and independent evaluation it has been determined that the rear differential has a design defect whereby the ring and pinion cannot handle the load of the vehicle. I have noted several of the same complaints being made to your organization in this database. We believe that the vehicle we have is defective. Each problem has involved a major component or system.
Brakes & hubs-ball joints
After inspecting brakes had found the front rotors cracked. Dealer had inspected and tried to repair.
Abs light stays illuminated while driving. Dealer has inspected vehicle.
Abs light stayed on intermitently. Abs system locked in normal driving conditions. 4- wheel drive malfunctioned. It will not engage in 4- wheel drive. Entire rear end was replaced do to leakage. Ransfer case was replaced to rectify problem. Consumer has been arguing that 4- wheel drive never worked.
Brake pedal gradually becomes stiff until it wont move.truck begins to shake and burning smell form front brakes.increased stopping distance.
Front brake pads experienced excessive wear and overheating, causing pads to separate from brake plate which separated from caliper. Consumer has contacted dealer. Pads were replaced every three months. Please provide any further details.
Recall 99v342000 and 99v‑341, dealer refused to correct recall problem because fuel tank was full. Also, recall information gives no indication that tank has to be empty to have recall problem complete. Please give any further details.
Consumer was traveling about 45mph on highway and applied brakes. Pedal went all the way to floor, and brakes didn't grab. Vehicle lost control and ws involved in a collision. Dealership was aware of problem.
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.
Consumer was driving at 50 MPH when vehicle started to accelerate on its own ,hitting speeds of 80 MPH. Consumer applied brakes, but did not override the accelration. Consumer then shifted into park ,lost control of vehicle, turned igntion to off positon and pulled it out , wheels was still spinning for about 2-3 seconds afterwards.
When applying brakes on wet pavement ABS system activated, but failed to stop vehicle, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a collision. Please give any further details.
2 accidents,in last year where hitting brakes fast & hard failed at 30mph to stop vehicle.
Air conditional has not cooled properly since we bought vehicle, during summer hot months the vehicle is unable to keep the inside cool and comfortable. First trip to dealership was 5 days from taking ownership, I have been to 3 dealerships over the past 1 1/2 yrs and no one has been able to fix this. Most say I'm crazy. Brakes have squeaked constantly not only during morning hours. Pad have been replaced once at 9000 miles and did not help and now at 29,000 miles it's extremely loud pad were checked last week and still they say it's normal. Engine is pinging on acceleration and has since we bought vehicle, once again dealership is saying this is normal we have tried higher octane fuel and also mid to supreme gas and it still continues, I can only get roughly 280 - 290 miles to a tank of gas. When I met the dealer rep he informed me tires were wearing badly and to be sure we rotate these tires every 3000 miles which we have done. Tires have now worn out and dealership is saying that this is normal. Some how this differs if I had not rotated them then they would have worn out differently but due to the rotating it's evenly worn out and now they won't take care of this problem.
Brake rotors wear unevenly due to the brake pad being rusted. This causes extended stopping distance. Please provide further information.
Front brakes lock up on ice. Also, there's a bad howling noise when the brakes are applied in cold weather. Dealer found nothing wrong. *ak
Lower control arm boot on the front wheel leaks oil onto the brakes, damaging the rotors and the pads. Dealer has been notified.
While traveling in damp weather and when depressing the brakes, one of the rear wheels would lock up, causing consumer to skid. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
The power window motors/regulators have failed on all 4 windows repeatedly. Repairs under warranty have been done, however after approx 2 months the windows fail to go up or down. . ... During low speed braking the front disc brakes make a grinding noise, the problem is continuous and the dealership says all items are within specifications.
On wet pavement, approaching stop sign or stop light, when applying the brakes normally, the brakes lock up, causing the vehicle to skid. Accidents have narrowly been avoided. The problem seems similar to the one that LED to the recent recall of gm SUV's and other vehicles. The vehicle has been taken back to a dodge dealer to be checked out, but they found nothing wrong.
Electrical system suddenly went out all gauges radio etc front area. Checked all fuses and nothing was burnt out. Restarted engine four times before reset and then was ok. Have had recurring locking of brakes and grinding lose of control at low speeds and on wet roads. Disc brakes have no wear indicators on pads and it resulted in being worn down and ate into the front rotors before I was aware that the pads were shot. I had to buy new rotors and pads and the replacement pads also did not have indicators. The dealer stated that was the way that they were manufatured and I then stated that this was a severe and potentially dangerous and deadly oversight and that it should be corrected. I contacted chrysler and they stated that they had no recall on this and that they had no technical problems or bulletins on this. My battery also suddenly went out without any warning and it caused the engine to die. I could not restart the engine and a new battery had to be installed. Power windows went out and could not be opened or closed by drivers switch.
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