2005 Dodge Durango brakes problems

Filed Apr 6, 2018 · Brakes, Transmission · 194,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While driving 25 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and heard a grinding noise. Also, the four wheel drive low indicator illuminated and the vehicle inadvertently shifted into four wheel low drive. The contact slowly drove to a parking lot where the engine was turned off. After a few minutes, the vehicle was restarted and the contact was able to drive home. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but not repaired. The diagnostic results were not provided. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 194,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2017 · Brakes · 145,000 miles · NE · crash

This vehicle was involved in a non injury accident with property damage. The initial cause of the crash was determined to be poor road conditions. The driver was driving on a gravel road after a rain and heavy traffic. Driver entered a soupy spot in the road and the vehicle started to turn sideways. Driver applied the brakes and vehicle would not slow down from the initial vehicle speed of around 25 MPH. Vehicle then left the roadway, down a steep ditch and through a fence causing severe damage to the vehicle and the fence. Driver was able to keep the vehicle upright. When the vehicle was removed from the area, it was still driveable, but there was very little vehicle braking. Upon inspection of the vehicle damage for the accident report, inspector found brake fluid leaking under the vehicle below the master cylinder area of the vehicle. Upon opening the hood, inspector noted brake fluid sprayed all over the engine compartment. Found the rear primary brake line and the front primary brake line were routed in such a manner that the two stainless steel jacketed lines were rubbing on each other and the rear line had ruptured, thus losing braking ability. This is the line that goes from the master cylinder to the hydraulic control unit of the anti-lock braking system. Owner of the vehicle has owned it since 2006 and no brake work or modifications to the braking system have been performed while current owner has possessed vehicle. This appears to be an installation error from initial production of the vehicle.

Filed Mar 21, 2017 · Brakes, Wheels · 175,000 miles · CA

Nitto terra grabbler. Purchased 4 tires on 11/12/15. Rear passenger tire failed / completely came apart and into two pieces while I was driving on a two lane road (pch) the safety brake cable was also damaged. I was towed home. The dealer and nitto have refused to replace the tire. Instead of keeping the tire for inspection, the dealer threw the tire away. Tire was gone the following day. I have pictures of the tire. I want all the tires replaced as there is a safety issue here with these tires that could result in great bodily injury or death. Nitto tires have been recalled in the past due to failure.

Filed Mar 1, 2017 · Body, Brakes · 150,000 miles · NJ · crash

I was about to enter a storage facility and was slowly easing my foot off the brake when when the engine revved loudly my SUV lurched forward and accelerated out of my control tore through the storage gate that didn't finish opening totally destroying the facilitiy main gate. The SUV kept accelerating as I was hitting the brake then finally stopped.

Filed Aug 19, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 73,497 miles · NE

I turned left sharply into a parking spot and the vehicle completely stalled on me upon doing this. I lost all engine power, steering and brake control. I was able to restart the vehicle immediately and park the vehicle. For the previous 3 weeks or so the vehicle has sputtered and been sluggish when turning sharply into parking spots or around sharp corners but has never stalled. 8/19/15 was the first incident of the vehicle completely stalling.

Filed Jul 31, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 177,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the service brakes and the service engine warning lights illuminated. In addition, there was smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 177,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 140,000 miles · NY

Durango quit runing wile going 45 MPH

Filed Jun 21, 2015 · Brakes · WV

Four low light blinks. Service four wheel drive light comes on. Will just xompletely shut off while driving. Has also shut off while stopping to turn. Have to wait until vehicle stops put it back in park and attempt to restart it. Happens at least once every time I attempt to drive it. Higjly unsafe. Goggled problem and tons of people with same problem. Why has there not been a recall on this. This is insane and something needs done!!!

Filed Jun 9, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 39,000 miles · WA

Engine stalls with no warning, affecting braking and steering while moving, has happened in heavy traffic, is intermittent and is a huge safety concern.

Filed Mar 9, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

The car locks it's wheels and doesn't run. When coming to a stop light the brakes do not respond and it jerks trying to stop and accelerate at the same time. The ignition switch also catches and does not start. I've taken the durango to the dealership and I'm always told that nothing is wrong with it.