Owner says the brake pedal has a delay, causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Consumer has made contact with the dealership. Please provide any additional information.
2001 Dodge Durango brakes complaints
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Prior to 30,000 miles the 2001 dodge durango began to shake in the front end. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership where we were told that the brakes pads were like new but the rotors were warped significantly and could not be cut down to stop the shake. We were told that the problem is due to the heat not being able to be released from the brakes in the durango. This is our second durango and we did not experience such a problem with the first one. By reading articles and complaints by other dodge durango and dakota owners, this seems to be an all too common problem. It is my understanding that this repair/service is not covered under warranty. It is my belief that the problem resides with defective rotors put on these vehicles and these vehicles should be recalled for this problem due to the unsafe nature in which these brakes systems are wearing.
The brakes are ineffective when going from light braking to heavy braking for a panic stop without fully releasing the pedal first. The brakes will not grab enough for the ABS to engage and give the impression that they have glazed over, despite full body weight on break pedal. The front pads have been changed twice, the rotors turned and brake fluid bleed. The condition can be repeated with both cold and hot brakes by slowing the vehicle down from 60 MPH to 40 MPH in 4-5 seconds then, without releasing the pedal, immediately attempt a full stop. Symptom was demonstrated for dodge dealer service technician. They contacted dodge star for support and was informed that this is a normal operating characteristic of the braking system due to pressure equalization in the master cylinder . I have notified daimlerchrysler (file # 11617536) of my concern and am filing this complaint to bring larger attention to this potentially deadly condition. Considering this engineering design, how safe is this 2.5 ton vehicle when fully loaded to 6400 gvwr or when towing?
The brake system on my 2001 durango consistently has given me problems even after two changes on the pads. My durango only has 30,000 miles on it and I keep it up to date according to the manufacture. The paint job on the vehicle which was brand new has faded near the fender walls and the door jams. I love this vehicle but am disappointed with the quality of the most important things in a vehicle; overall appearance.
Consumer noticed a pulsation from the front end of the vehicle. It was discovered the rotors were warped. *ak also the blower motor only worked on high.
Severe pulsating occurs whenever brakes are applied.
The consumer stated that when the brakes were applied the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance when on a dry pavement. This occurred twice in a two month period. The antilock brakes didn't engage. *ak *cb
When the brakes are applied quickly and hard, pedal will only go half way as if something is blocking them and the brakes did not grab. They seemed to glide or slide as if glazed no matter how much pressure is applied. However when you take your foot off of the brakes and press them again,the brakes will grab hard causing the wheels to lock up. This has happened a couple of times with an accident resulting one time. No injuries but a lot of messed up nerves as my family was with me. After some research and the ability to repeat on command, I've decided to file a complaint in hopes that dodge will issue some sort of recall for a thorough inspection and repair. This is very dangerous and makes the durango a danger to drive knowing I may or may not lock up the brakes causing loss of control even though I have ABS and anti-skid differential. Please investigate and reply. My insurance company is supposedly investigating for me but I have not heard a word. Please advise me on the best course of action. Thank you.
Intermittently brakes lock up while driving causing steering wheel and vehicle to shudder excessively, almost resulting in a collision.
When the brakes were depressed suddenly or hard they would not hold and the vehicle would skid. The ABS drums were warped but the pads were not worn per the dealership. *nlm.
When the consumer attempted to apply the brakes the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.
I would like to file a complaint regarding front bakes and rotors on a 2001 dodge durango. The vehicle has approximately. 23500 miles and the rotors are in pretty bad shape. When I apply the brakes I get a pretty bad vibration in the pedal and the vehicle does not stop very well. I spoke with chrysler and they informed me the rotors and brakes were considered wear parts and were not covered by the warranty. I have done some investigating and found this appears to be a common problem. I would like to file a complaint so that maybe chrysler will try to rectify this problem.
Consumer states, vehicle will vibrate when applying the brakes. Dealer was notified and replaced the front pads twice. Consumer believes, the rotors are the problem.
Dealer already notified-premature 1/4 inch grooving in rotors is not normal during mild operating conditions. I believe the metalergy is defective in hardness and will require the expense of premature replacement to avoid failure rather than standard service.
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