The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal became extremely firm however, the contact was able to avoid a crash and pulled over to the shoulder. The brake was inoperable. The traction icon was displayed with the vehicle with the wiggly lines. The vehicle was restarted moments later. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The Police were on the scene and attempted to assist. There was sulfur and a burned odor after the failure. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer, and the failure was confirmed and was associated with the brake booster. The brake booster was losing vacuum pressure. The brake booster was destroyed by water internally. The manufacturer recall customer service was contacted and confirmed there was no warranty on the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired in 2018 under recall T59. The approximate failure mileage was 191,000.
2011 Dodge Durango brakes problems
83 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 72,500. 7 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 83
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 72,500
- crashes
- 7
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Durango brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Dodge Durango brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Service brakes
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.
- Risk
- If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.
Recall number 17V572000 · Recall details
Service brakes
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.
- Risk
- The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.
Recall number 14V154000 · Recall details
What 2011 Dodge Durango owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Had an oil check in which they checked the breaks. Reported breaks as a 3. They recommended new brake pads. I only put 6000 miles on the car since I purchased it. It has 24747 miles and needs new rear brakes. I spoke to the service rep Jake and he could not do anything to help with repair. Feel like there is a problem with rear brakes going bad
vehicle keeps staling on road while operating, AND has THE BRAKES SYTEM failure. No brakes, brake booster had failed and also has recall part for brake booster.. the safety of my entire family was put at risk, I almost crashed into traffic. vehicle was taken to local dealership, was told FUEL PUMP relay has recall. no parts available, ONE YEAR LATER, STILL WAITING AND STILL NO PARTS AVAILABLE. VEHICLE HAS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. ITS APPEAR AFTER BRAKES SYSTEM GAVE OUT.
Rear-ended into another vehicle. Car resisted braking
My car cuts off sometimes when I'm coming to a complete stop and also does it when breaking to make a turn. Cuts off in the middle of a turn. Very dangerous. At first it was infrequent but its happening once or twice a week. Usually this happens on city streets, hasn't happened on the highway yet.
Says incomplete recall, no remedy available for the fuel pump relay or brake booster. I have a problem currently with the fuel pump relay with my vehicle sputtering to start occasionally. Need to get this taken care of asap! Car sits on sputtering after pushing the start button and sometimes won't shut off from that unless I relatedly hit the start/stop button again
The emergency brake cable simply broke upon regular deployment. The failure happened on a low grade hill, not a steep hill. The dealership, king's dodge, cincinnati, reported the cause of failure was weather corrosion to the components. The estimate to repair it was very expensive. I've never had an emergency brake fail on any of my previous dodge vehicles.
When driving at highway speeds and slowing down to stop or exit the road via off ramp or turn, the vehicle will randomly stall causing brakes and steering to become non-responsive. There is no warning prior to vehicle shutting down. It happens suddenly and randomly. It always appears to be when slowing down to exit a road or take a turn. I have to coast the vehicle until it stops and put it into park or neutral to start it again. It works fine until the next time. It has happened six times in the last month.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting) and 17v572000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). The dealer (swope chrysler dodge jeep ram, 1012 n dixie ave, elizabethtown, ky 42701) was contacted and stated that they completed the repair for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v572000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic); however, the parts were unavailable for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v879000 (electrical system, interior lighting). Upon leaving the dealer and conducting her own research, the contact found that the recall repair could not be completed within the 15 minute time frame after dropping off the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the recall was still opened per the VIN. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge durango. While driving 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to engage. In order to avoid a rear end collison, the contact swerved to the left and drove onto a grass median. The contact stated that the brake indicator illuminated. The contact called deery brothers chrysler dodge jeep ram iowa city (651 highway 1 west, iowa city, ia 52246, (319) 887-9000), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,875.
Questions about the 2011 Dodge Durango brakes
Does the 2011 Dodge Durango have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 83 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Dodge Durango, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 Dodge Durango brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 72,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Dodge Durango brakes?
Yes, 2 recalls: 17V572000, 14V154000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Durango have bad brakes?
The Dodge Durango model years with the most brakes complaints are 1999 (173 complaints), 1998 (94 complaints) and 2000 (83 complaints).
Other 2011 Dodge Durango problems
Electrical 514Engine 185Fuel system 135Transmission 51Lights 28Steering 27Driver assistance 26Airbags 21Acceleration 19Body 9Visibility 9Suspension 7Wheels 5Tires 3Locks 1Seat belts 1
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