2000 Dodge Durango: brake failure

Filed Jun 15, 2014 · Engine · 131,000 miles · NE

I was driving on the interstate speed limit 75 and the engine just shut off. No steering, no brakes, no codes, no warning lights nothing. Thank goodness it was in the evening and light traffic, got finally stopped and had to wait 2hrs before restarting, went about another 5 miles and did it again. Finally got to where I was going and then the next day had to travel again on interstate and it did it again and had to wait 45 minutes to restart. When I finally got home I search the internet for this problem and there a many many sites that people have had the same problem!!!! A recall needs to be done and this problem needs to be fixed before someone gets hurt.

Filed Sep 10, 2013 · Brakes · 148,000 miles · MD

While backing my dodge durango onto boat ramp to take a jetski out of the water, I lost all brakes and pedal went to the floor. I used the emergency brake to stop from going in the water. After inspecting the brake lines I noticed they rusted all the way thru and caused all fluid to leak out resulting in complete loss of brakes. A repair station estimated 1500 to 2000 to replace brake lines, and said it is common on durangos and dakotas due to bad metal lines from factory. They also said brake lines should not rust out like this and it is a safety issue that could result in fatalities with all the affected models still on the road.

Filed Apr 23, 2010 · Brakes · 118,000 miles · NC

While driving at road speed southbound on nc state road 1922, and approaching a stop sign at the intersection with nc state highway 98, I noticed a sudden and nearly complete loss of braking power accompanied by brake pedal travel to the floor. No visible fluid leakage exists, nor are any diagnostic lights illuminated on the vehicle's dashboard. Replacement of the brake master cylinder was done, and the failure persisted.. The failure is persistent and occurs with every use of the brake pedal. The consequences are greatly increased stopping distance with pedal travel to the floor even under moderate foot pressure. Diagnosis by certified dodge mechanics after consultation with chrysler indicate a failure of the ABS accumulator. Failed part is available for analysis. No additional work has been completed at the time of this filing.

Filed Jun 1, 2009 · Brakes · 110,493 miles · CO

Driving on city roads through traffic lights and suddenly had no brakes. Brake pedal was on the floor. Narrowly avoided crashing by swerving into free turn lane and turning. Applied parking brake to come to a stop. Dodge dealership looked at vehicle and reported that the retaining clip for brake pedal to booster was missing. They replaced the clip to correct the problem. There is no old part since it was missing completely.

Filed Jul 5, 2007 · Brakes · OH

While driving 55 MPH on the highway I depressed the brake pedal to slow down and the pedal went to the floor and ABS lights came on. Thinking the system needed to bleed I had that done. I drove the vehicle home , and found it very difficult to stop when needed. I had the following parts replaced: master cylnder, brake power booster, ABS system, rear wheel cylinders ,and had the lines flushed. I still have absolutely no brakes! There was no brake pressure at all. The pedal went straight to the floor with no resistance. Took truck to mechanic, and they could not find the cause of the problem. So it still sat with no brakes.

Filed Apr 22, 2004 · Brakes · TX · crash

While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor and jerked. This caused the driver to hit another vehicle in front. Driver's foot was on the brake, but the vehicle failed to stop. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic was not able to duplicate or resolve the problem.

Filed Mar 30, 2004 · Engine · 37,500 miles · OH

2000 dodge durango oil pump failure it caused the motor to quit and loss of brakes and steering ability dodge knows about this and wont do anything about this they say it is from poor maintaince please help thanks tim.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes · 39,000 miles · UN · crash

Brake failure at 60 km/h rear ended other vehicle

Filed Nov 13, 2003 · Brakes · 66,700 miles · GA · crash

When brake pedal was depressed while driving at 30 MPH, ABS brakes locked up, brakes failed to stop vehicle, resulting in extended stopping distance, and a rear end collision the brake skid mark was 20 feet long. Consumer felt that this failure was the same defect as stated in recall 99v341000 concerning rear brake tube.

Filed May 6, 2003 · Brakes · 49,769 miles · WA · crash · 2 injuries

Approximately 20 occurrences of anti-lock brake failure in hard braking situations, resulting in one accident in 2002. As the brakes are applied, they will cut out and a humming noise can be heard from the motor/front of the vehicle. Sometimes the braking will kick back on after a moment or two, other times the brake pedal must be released and reapplied in order to achieve normal braking. On the may 2, 2003 incident, I was attempting to stop at a red light, traveling 25 MPH, clear and sunny day, 52 degrees. The light changed quickly and I began braking. As I depressed the brake harder, the brakes seemed to give out and I heard the humming noise. The durango slowed to about 2-5 MPH but maintained that speed, even with the brake pedal fully depressed. As I was about to roll into the intersection, I released the brakes and quickly reapplied them. The durango shot forward briefly, but the brakes then kicked in normally and I was able to stop all forward momentum. Most of the above incidents have been on sunny days, dry conditions with an average air temp of 60 degrees. We have mentioned this to the dodge dealership that maintains our vehicle and the braking system was inspected. They stated that the brakes were operating within specs and that with ABS, there will be a pause as the ABS kicks in. My wife and I have both had prior vehicles with ABS and have never had this situation before.

Filed Jan 24, 2002 · Brakes · TX · crash

I have had three incidents of brake failure with my 2000 (2wd, ABS) durango. One resulted in a three-car accident with a total of $38,000 (and still counting) damage.

Filed Apr 25, 2001 · Brakes · CA

Total brake failure at 30 MPH due to failure of master cylinder, which caused rear and front brakes to be inoperative. *ak internal leak at master cylinder.