2001 Dodge Durango brakes problems

Filed Oct 19, 2021 · Brakes, Steering · KS

The entire underneath and some panels of the vehicle are completely rusted to the point that the vehicle cannot be safely driven. The vehicle has never been in an ocean front town. Has been in Frankfurt, Germany and Atchison, Kansas.

Filed Feb 7, 2021 · Brakes · 151,000 miles · VA

The right rear brake locks up. This problem has been reported for dakotas and durangos for multiple years. Why have you not issued a recall and made them fix this? Google it and you seethat this is ann ongoing problem for the last 23 year models. How many accidents and deaths have been caused by this problem, while you sit on your hands? Do you take money from the auto makers to look the other way? The rearend (housing, differential, backing plates, shoes, drums, brke hardware and proportioning valve have all been replced and the shoes still lockup. You have to backup and hit the brakes hard, sometimes several times, before it "pops" and releases. The "pop is a sure sign that the design is flawed, causing the shoes to not reseat properly when the brakes are applied and you come to a full stop. Please don't try to say you know nothing about it, when it is googled by thousands of people and know one knows what else to do. Even a fool would know there is a design flaw. You ask when this happened below. This happens every day, you ask what speed, from a dead stop to a any speed, but it release eventually after driving for a distance. Very dangerous on gravel, wet or snow covered roads.

Filed Mar 3, 2019 · Brakes, Seats · 192,000 miles · WI

While I love my 2001 dodge durango rt, there are a couple of serious problems / safety issues the vehicle has. Number one is the passenger front seat is very loose and rocks back and forth during acceleration and braking which could cause severe injuries if the vehicle was in a wreck, whiplash etc. In doing my research the average fix that the dealers will do costs between 600-800.00 which is to replace the motor assembly. There are links on various forum for instructions to fix yourself for about 40.00 orovoodmg a better fix that the dealers will not provide, but it is complicated and very labor intensive. My number one concern is to be safe and have safe passengers! To be able to bring this into dodge and get this permanently fixed at no cost to me. There are untold amounts of dodge durango owners out there with this same issue, which dodge currently will not recall. The other two issues are incredibly defective ball joints. Since dodge recalled these trucks for the ball joints many including mine previous to me buying it, we're brought in for recall repair in 2006. Please note the suspension components company called "moog" fixed this dodge engineering problem for this year make and model with their own specially designed ball joint. As far as the brakes go this a very heavy SUV, in which if one needs to stop quickly and the brakes fail or skid the wheels due to lock up this again like the seats is a very important safety issue that dodge needs to correct. I have faith that dodge will take care of more consumer issues than ford ever will.

Filed Jul 21, 2016 · Brakes · 115,470 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. While in park and attempting to turn off the vehicle, a noise emitted from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the ABS motor remained on. The contact unplugged the harness that was connected to the module in order to shut the motor off. In addition, while the vehicle was in park, the ABS and brake warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,470.

Filed Oct 16, 2014 · Brakes, Suspension · 225,000 miles · CA

Prior to the hub freezing up the SUV was making a squeaky noise in the front end this later turned into a clunking noise and the car would sway when ever there were lane changes especially noticeable at hwy speeds 55 to 65 MPH and driving over the lane marker caps on the freeway. This then developed into a metal to metal grinding noise from the front end prior to the wheel assembly right front passenger side separating inverting underside car chassis.

Filed Nov 20, 2013 · Brakes · 57,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. The contact stated that the ABS system failed and had a defective sensor. The vehicle was not inspected by an independent mechanic or dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

Filed Aug 3, 2011 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · OR

Vehicle would give off a warning light for the ABS system intermittently. While driving approximately at a speed of 55 MPH, the light came on. The driver need to apply normal braking action for traffic. Vehicle pulled slightly to the right. Driver corrected, then vehicle went into an uncontrolled slide where rear of vehicle slid to left of driver until vehicle was turned 180 degrees opposite original direction, and proceeded to slide off hwy coming to rest in field. Vehicle stayed upright and incurred no obvious damage. Driver drove vehicle approx. 5-6 miles after that without incident and ABS light was out during that remaining time. Vehicle towed to repair shop. Repair technician ran codes from the vehicle computer and ascertained that both the the ABS module and speed sensor of rear wheel needed replacement. Original parts should be available for inspection.

Filed Oct 30, 2010 · Brakes · 97,200 miles · CA · crash

The pin that holds the brake peddle arm to the master cylinder broke off causing me to slam into the driver in front of me. Causing $3,483.77 damages to my car and about $1,000 to the other vehicle. I was very lucky that no one was injured or killed in the accident had this happened on the highway at speed.

Filed Aug 18, 2009 · Brakes, Electrical · 88,000 miles · PA

Whenever the contact drives the vehicle he noticed that the steering wheel clicks. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership, and the contact did not notice any differecnes beforehand. The current and failure mileage is 88000. Bml. Updated 10/06/09. *lj the inermediate steeering shaft and tie rods were replaced. The brakes had to be replaced several times. The resistor inside the blower motor had to be replaced in order for the fan to defrost the windshield. Updated 10/08/09

Filed Mar 2, 2009 · Brakes, Engine · 26,000 miles · FL

Vehicle is 2001 dodge durango r/t 5.9. 26,000 miles. Front end ball joints needed replacing. Calipers froze/locked on both front wheels. Overheating occurred twice on front calipers. Needed out of pocket money for repairs. Air conditioning broken.