Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact stated that the brake took longer to engage during cold weather and the failure was experienced several times. The dealer updated the brake computer interlock system and the failure was corrected. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 20,000. Updated 2/27/14*cn updated 3/6/2014 *js updated 03/07/14
2012 Dodge Durango brakes complaints
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Pulling car out of driveway heading down the street. Approaching the stop sign attempted to brake and the car had complete brake failure; therefore, I waited until the car rolled to a stop. Took the car to the dodge dealership advising what took place. They inspected the car and said there were no issues with the car or braking system. I was given back my car and I drove home, brakes worked. The next day, the same issue occurred; I pulled out of my driveway heading down the street. Approaching the stop sign attempted to brake and again had complete brake failure. I took the car back to the dodge dealership, they inspected again and said my master cylinder was defected, along with the brake power booster. They advised me the parts were not being manufactured at this time. I contacted dodge corporation to inquire on this matter, concerned that this may be a recall or that there is major issue with dodge durango braking systems and was told by [xxx] that the part was being made but did not know when it would ship. She also did not have any other information to provide as to other brake issues with dodge durango and or recall. I felt a responsibility to report this to you due to the severe safety issue of dodge durango's on the road that may encounter complete brake failure. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Braking system vacuum boost is leaking over a short period of time (typically 8 hours). Pedal feel is firm after the time period and difficult to depress. After vehicle is started the vacuum boost and pedal feel returns to normal. A dealer service appointment has been made for a diagnostic and repair.
What happens: inconsistent and intermittent temporary brake/power failure. Brake pedal temporarily becomes extremely hard and high with almost no pedal movement or no/minimal perceived braking. Sustained maximum pedal pressure (up to 5 seconds) and the brakes magically return. Pedal depressed to the stops, immediately engaging the ABS and maximum panic stop. Brake pedal can modulated if experiencing the unexpected panic stop. When it occurs or causes it to occur: morning commuting (highway and freeway driving): immediately apply the brake pedal after 75%-100% acceleration from 0-65 MPH on the entrance ramp or from freeway stop light. Transmission must shift at around 60 MPH. Freeway driving (immediately applying the brake after any of these conditions) merging and accelerating into traffic, maintaining steady speed up long grades requiring increasing pedal pressure, slowly accelerating from 45-65 MPH such that the transmission does not shift down, trailer towing: any long steady pull maintaining 40-60 MPH highway speed while in high gear. Cold morning 5-10 degree f. Took 8-10 blocks for the brake pedal to be normal. Started out high/hard/ almost no brakes and slowly got better then worked normally. Dealer results: dealer replaced master cylinder. Dealer can reproduce results. States all test diagnostics show the braking system is working as expected and designed. Symptoms still occurring. ..updated 02/06/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. The contact stated that she was driving at low speeds at approximately 3 to 5 MPH and pulling into her carport, as she was depressing the brakes they did not engage. The brakes failed, and she crashed into her lawn mower, pushing it into her garage door. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The police were not contacted. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic, but has not been repaired due to a pending investigation. The manufacturer was later contacted and was advised that a manager would be giving her call back. The failure and current mileage was approximately 3,100. Updated 02/06/14
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