When the brakes were applied, they locked up, which caused extended stopping distance, which resulted in an accident. *ts. At 81,000 miles the engine failed, and the master cylinder, brake booster and lines leaked.
1999 Dodge Durango brakes complaints
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Consumer is concerned that rotors have to be replaced each time front brake pads are replaced. *tt
Consumer states that the lockout switch has to be replaced on two occasion and now the problem is reocurring dealer mfr notified. Ts
Consumer states, when he apllied the brakes is a intermitently brake light. Dealer inspected the vehicle and told consumer has to replace the ABS module relay switch. Please provide further information. Ts
The front rotors rusted which caused the front brakes to be replaced. Ts
Caliper bolts and inside threads are stripping and falling out causing partial brake failure. Dt
I have talked with other owners of dodge/chrysler and they have had ABS brake problems; please don't ignore this. As it is I can't afford to fix it for the $700. They want and have to drive it broken... Mr
Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Replaced master cylinder to correct the problem. No prior warning before failure. Brake light came on after failure. Road surface was dry.
When applying brakes they will grab, but then they release and vehicle rolls to a stop. Took vehicle to dealer, and they were going to replace calipers and upper ball joints. Please provide any further information.
While driving applied brakes, and they did not work properly, causing front collision. Replaced master cylinder to correct the problem.
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Abs light on dash came on. Dealer replaced ABS valve. Please provide additional information.
Disc rotors warped at 13,500 miles causing erratic stopping, machined and warped again at 22,000 miles. Car is used almost exclusively for long-distance driving, not for city driving.
While driving applies brakes and pedal goes to floor without stopping vehicle due to a malfunction of ABS which resulted in a collision. Has had brakes repaired at least 5 times for same problem. Dealer contacted.
While driving, upon pressing brake pedal it pulsates erratically. *ak the outside surface of the rotors was smooth while the inside surface was rough and uneven, indicating that it was defective.
Car shuts off at varrious speeds without any prior warning. Two dealers say nothing is wrong, there are no fault codes recorded in the computer. Very dangerious!! Car loses power steering, brakes, etc. I have already come close to being hit twice. Vehicles are you have no idea that the durango has totally lost power . Fives times after this occurance the durango restarted after sitting for a few minuites, once it did not re-start and had to be towed. As soon as it came off the roll-back it started like nothing was wrong. Dealers say they drive it and they haven't been able to duplicate the failure. They have cleaned & replaced several parts, but the problem persists. There are at least 12 other complaints on this data base with the same problem. Help
Dealer tried to return vehicle with could not duplicate, but I declined acceptance. They were test driving vehicle when brakes went out and they lost control of vehicle resulting in extensive damage.
While driving and upon coming to a complete stop, brakes make a noise. Had to press pedal completely to the floor to stop vehicle. Also, had brake pads changed at 30,000. *ak this has caused two accidents.
While driving the vehicle's brakes become inoperative, the vehicle only has one functional brake system which is the front right. The vehicle also slides erratically, the dealer has been notified. *nlm
While driving at state speed limit stepped on brakes and without warning vehicle did not slowdown , vehicle continued coasting, causing consumer to use emergency brakes, and to turn vehicle off. When restarting, vehicle without warning, began to accelerate.
While driving at state speed limit and without warning vehicle started to accelerate faster than speed intended, resulting in brake failure.
Abs light and brake warning light came on. When applying brakes vehicle did not stop until pedal hit the floor. Dealer said master cylinder needed to be replaced.
When brakes were applied pedal became hard, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision. Nlm/*ak
Engine check guage light came on. Checked gauges no change. Within 5 minutes, clicking started. Pulled off road, car shut off. Aaa towed to nearest dodge dealer. Fixed.(?) shut off same way after fix. Went back to dealer, stated different problem, ABS sensor added additional charges. Went to 2nd dodge dealer fix sensor for several hundred dollars less. Shut off again 2nd dealer refused to work behind original dealers work. Had aaa tow to auto clinic, clinic stated that parts originally stated by 1st dealer as good were infact damaged. (head gaskets, bad pistons and valves. Help!
Consumer was about to switch lanes and steering got stuck. Consumer slammed brakes and vehicle landed up on right side of road and went into bush. Dealer claimed that water pump/ serpentine belt failed.
There's a snapping noise whenever vehicle is being driven at low speeds. Took vehicle to dealer and they realigned and replaced bearings, hubs, and rotors. *ak consumer states vehicle continues to make the noises under the front end, dealer has attempted to fix this problem 8 times.
Consumer states the rotors and brake shoes had to be replaced at 15,000 miles.
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Brakes have been a intermittent problem on vehicle since it was purchased. Consumer had dealer check vehicle before going on a road trip. Dealer assured consumer there would be no problem. Consumer went to apply brakes, and brakes went to floor, causing consumer's vehicle to rear end another vehicle. Dealer has test driven vehicle by putting 221 miles on it, and couldn't find anything wrong. Consumer has been very concerned about safety of vehicle because children wer being transported.
Intermittently when applying brakes pedal would pulsate and harden, resulting in extended stopping distance, even with both feet on pedal. Feel free to provide any further.
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