2002 Dodge Durango: brake failure

Filed Oct 22, 2018 · Brakes · 117,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge durango. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorbaord. In addition, both rear wheels seized. The contact waited a while and continued driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brakes failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000. *dt updated 12/06/18

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 Jul 13, 2009 · Electrical · 114,365 miles · KS

When it is hot outside the 2002 dodge durango will not start. The vehicle will also lose power while driving down the road at 70 miles per hour, no brakes, and no steering. This also happens after the engine is hot. Some fuses on the drivers side dash compartment can be removed and put back in (same fuses, not blown) and the vehicle will start.

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 Aug 18, 2005 · Brakes · AZ

2002 dodge durango developed a problem with the brake equipment. *mr the pavement was dry when the consumer rear-ended another vehicle. The consumer felt as if she had no brakes. The consumers friend experienced the same problem. The dealer suggested that the brakes were leaking and worn out.

Filed Oct 24, 2003 · Brakes · 16,200 miles · AK

The ABS system will not allow for an emergency stop. The "cycle" time is very long between brake application on a dry road. Sometimes the brake pedal will go all the way to the floor and no brakes applied. Have had to steer sharply to avoid other cars, can not rely on the brakes to sop every time.

Filed Aug 28, 2003 · Brakes · MI · crash

When coming to a sudden stop ABS brakes failed and pedal would go to the floor, causing an accident.

Filed Jun 6, 2003 · Brakes · 9,252 miles · TN

When having to stop when someone stops in front of you and put on your brakes all of a sudden, I have no brakes. My husband has already had 1 wreck and I have almost had 3. Last friday while traveling to work a truck pulling a utility trailer suddenly stopped in front of me and I had to hit my brakes, when I did they went directly to the floor and since I wasn't real close I finally did stop about 2 inches from the utility trailer. When this happens and I put my brakes on I push the brake pedal down and hold it. But there are no brakes, it tries to brake but the pedal just keeps on going to the floor.I noticed afterward that the brakes seem to readust themselves. Took vehicle to alexander dodge and they looked a brakes but did not find anything. This is very dangerous, since this time I almost did not get stopped.

Filed Jul 11, 2002 · Acceleration · UT · crash · fire

While towing a trailer downhill at 55 MPH with cruisecontrol set, accelerator pedal went to the floor, consumer hit cancel cruise button 3 times, but vehicle increased speed, rpms went to 4500. Consumer then applied brakes, but that did not slow vehicle down. Trailer began to fishtail, vehicle flipped, rpms were still over 4000. Consumer shut off engine, vehicle then caught on fire under the hood. No injuries, vehicle and trailer were totalled.