2002 Dodge Durango: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Mar 24, 2019 · Brakes · 230,000 miles · CA

Happened twice since dec. 2018 when driving on city streets at speed of aprx. 35-45 and ABS was deployed it immediatly unlocked and jumped forward causing the car to not immediately stop. Came very close to rear ending car in front of me had I been closer.

Filed Sep 23, 2014 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · NE

While making urgent stop with heavy brake pedal application, brakes suddenly let loose for a moment and then resume braking action. Upon first incident, dealer replaced various ABS components. Not solved. More checks, not solved. Eventually, front and rear brake pads were changed, even though they were not worn out. This solved the problem for another 30,000 or so miles. With slight wear on the brake pads, problem occurred again. Paid for new brake pads even though they were not recommended. This again solved the problem.

Filed Apr 28, 2011 · Wheels · 85,000 miles · TX

Had to make a sudden stop and ABS system was dangerously slow to engage, release and re-engage. Brake pedal went all the way down to the floor and barely stopped before hitting vehicle in front of me. Have replace all calipers and pads both front and back. Still having problems ...I drive daily back and forth to work and most of the time I have to start braking way before I get to a stop.

Filed Apr 20, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · OH · crash

I was in an accident because the 2002 dodge durango's brakes did not work and the ABS and brake light came on. This was the scariest thing I have ever experienced. I have had it checked by auto zone, dodge dealer, local mechanic...and no answers. The brakes literally went to the floor. I have 3 children and have no other choice but to drive this death trap. I have also had problems with the ball joints/ electrical issues. I had the ABS fuse pulled, but not sure if this is a solution. Has there been other complaints of brake failure in these vehicles.

Filed Mar 10, 2010 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 55,036 miles · CA

I have a 2002 dodge durango. It has rear antilock brakes. I have had numerous close calls in hard stop situations where the wheels lock up and the vehicle slides forward. I have taken it to a brake specialist who agreed after a test ride there was a serious problem but said I needed to get the dealer involved. I have taken it to several dodge dealers over a period of about four years. They have made several recommendations to which I had the service done and it made no difference. Now they keep telling me there is nothing wrong. I got dodge regional involved last year. They told me to take it back to the dealer and have them check it out. The dealer said that the ABS was engaging early but did nothing to correct the problem. I recently reached dodge regional again. He says he talked to the service manager at the dealership who told him they recommended the rotors be replaces and I refused. I told him that was a lie that I had the rotors and pads replaced. Dodge regional said there was nothing he could do to help. He said the service manager recommended I bring the car in for inspection again at another $90. I told him I refuse to keep paying these fees to have them tell me there's nothing wrong. I then put in a call to the service manager at the dealer and left him a detailed message asking him to please return my call. He never returned my call. I have attempted to reach dodge regional for the last few days and his phone just rings with no voicemail picking up. I am out of ideas and patience. I love my vehicle but it is a severe hazard. It seems as though once again nothing will happen until someone is killed or seriously injured before anything gets done. I have plenty of documentation with my complaints to the dealers as backup. I hope someone there can help me get this problem resolved. By the way, I know another person who has the same year durango as me and she complains of the same problem.

Filed Apr 23, 2008 · Brakes, Transmission · 50,765 miles · DE

Abs and brake light came on in the dash. The brakes did become spongy. Vehicle was taken directly to the mechanic about 3/4 down the road. He found the clip to the rear ABS sensor had broken and the sensor torn apart. Further investigation showed that the sensor had been broken by the rear differential which had for no good reason shattered into pieces. This is a garage kept vehicle with 50,000 miles and no abuse.

Filed Jun 26, 2007 · Brakes, Transmission · 41,732 miles · CA

Transmission slipping,started as slipping at shift points when cold progressed to slipping anytime at shift points and when engaged in a gear.happens more when engine at operating temperature in bumper to bumper traffic or under strain such as uphill driving,been to dealership 6 times over 1 1/2 years no work done to transmission,repeted claims of unable to recreate problem, personaly went on test drive with service manager,he drove ant experinced problem claimed problem to be from over heating replaced radiator thermostat diregarded fact problem happening more than a year with cold engine, no transmission work done.still slipping returned back to dealership still no work done but confirmed problem with ABS brakes would not repair. Contacted chryslerfor help dealership lied stating unable to recreate either problem. Chrysler not helping.

Filed Mar 21, 2007 · Engine · 70,000 miles · MI

Tl* - the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. The vehicle overheats and the heater blows out cold air. The dealer had replaced the thermostat twice and the radiator cap. The check engine, ABS light and check gauges light have turned on. The failure mileage was 70,000. The contact has repair invoices.

Filed Feb 7, 2006 · Airbags, Brakes · 26,540 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was driving on the freeway at 55 MPH, 6 car lengths behind a vehicle. The vehicle in front of me stopped abruptly (a disable vehicle was in the lane) and when I slammed on the brakes, the vehicle kept rolling as if no brakes were applied. My foot went all the way to the floor. There were no vibrations from the ABS as well as no lowering of the front end, typical from braking. I ended up colliding into the vehicle at about 30 MPH and the air bags did not deploy. I had previously complained several times to my dealer that the brakes were faulty in a panic situation. I complained shortly after purchasing the vehicle and up until a year ago. In all instances, I was advised that there was nothing wrong with my brakes as no code was detected.

Filed Jun 27, 2005 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · CA

Had to make a sudden stop and ABS system was dangerously slow to engage, release and re-engage. Brake pedal went all the way down to the floor and barely stopped before hitting vehicle in front of me. Took it to 2 dealers and both said there was nothing wrong according to specifications. Major safety hazard!

Filed Oct 6, 2004 · Brakes · MI

The vehicle in front of the consumer slammed on brakes. The incident was caused by pitted rotors. The brake shoes grabbed hard on the pitted rotors caused the ABS to kick in which also caused the vehicle to jerk in stop and go motion. *ak

Filed Feb 16, 2004 · Brakes · 28,000 miles · GA · crash · 2 injuries

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock with rear ABS only (2-wheel) when the ABS system is activated the vehicle surges forward. It is as if the front brakes will not stop. This has been a problem sense the vehicle was new. When it was mention to the dealer they said that was how the ABS system worked.