Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 03004 | 08/04/2003 | 10003580 | Inoperative anti-lock brake system (abs) software reprogramming. advance service information #03-004. *tt | 10/24/2003 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 050399 | 04/23/1999 | 604710 | Information regarding front brake caliper mounting to steering knuckle thread repair. *tt | 05/10/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 050598 | 10/09/1998 | 602909 | Brake grind or growl sound coming from the front brakes during low speed braking. *ak | 01/20/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 10/05/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that while traveling 3 mph he attempted to apply the brakes but to no avail. the contact then crashed into another vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the brake lines had failed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was unavailable. pmb | |||
| 09/04/2012 | 131500 | 1 | |
| On multiple occasions, beginning two months after we bought the vehicle (used), engine would die for no reason. loss of power steering and power brakes. would turn over, but not restart. after waiting between 10-30 minutes, vehicle would restart. happens at slow speeds, medium speeds and expressway speeds. inconvenient at slow speeds, very dangerous at highway speeds. sounds similar to other complaints regarding cpu/cpm overheating. dodge needs to recall this before someone gets killed! *tr | |||
| 09/04/2012 | 131500 | ||
| On multiple occasions, beginning two months after we bought the vehice (used), engine wuld die for no reason. loss of power steering and power brakes. would turn over, but not retart. after waiting between 10-30 minutes, vehicle would restart. happens at slow speeds, medium speeds and expressway speeds. inconvenient at slow speeds, very dangerous at highway speeds. sounds similiar to other complaints regarding cpu/cpm overheating. dodge needs to recall this before someone gets killed! | |||
| 08/17/2010 | 1 | ||
| I bought a 1999 dodge durango slt 5.2 ltr engine as of 3 to 4 yrs ago, and in some cases like mine, it absolutely does mean it can be an absolutely unreliable & absolute dangerous vehicle!!!!! ..everything that can happen, has happened to this vehicle. engine stalls out, the front differential exploded on the highway 4 miles after i had to put in 4 wheel drive & almost caused me to wreck,i had to replace the whole front differential axles.. the back (rear) breaks have never worked since i bought the thing, the exhaust manifolds got so hot that the bolts that connect it to the manifold pipes burned off and is now, and has been sitting for a month since i can't keep it together. right now all three of my front brake lines have rotted into, at the connector from the master cylinder that sends the fluid to the front 2 wheels!!.. that's just the start of all of the terrible danger that it poses to me and other drivers on the road. this vehicle should be considered a complete recall of the 1999 dodge durango slt. the dodge manufacture should not get by with this. its almost like selling a device to get hurt in. i paid over 4,000.00 for this durango, just to spend that much more money and the chance of getting hurt or worse while having it rebuilt where it is suppose to be safe. ....other things that have stopped working also.. motor oil & transmission leaks & slips, windows (2 of them) have stopped working up & down, glove box latch broke, ash tray broke off, rear hatch will not open, hatch wiper shorted out, front end tires spraddle out like they are going 2 different directions, the paint finish has completely faded from the hood & starting in other places, starter solenoid clicks 10 to 30 times before it will crank the engine...there is more also!.. this is not a safe vehicle!! i have never had trouble like this with any other automobile in all of my 45 driving years. *tr | |||
| 08/17/2010 | |||
| I bought a 1999 dodge durango slt 5.2 ltr engine as of 3 to 4 yrs ago, and in some cases like mine, it absolutely does mean it can be an absolutely unreliable & absolute dangerous vehicle!!!!! ..everything that can happen, has happened to this vehicle. engine stalls out, the front differential exploded on the highway 4 miles after i had to put in 4 wheel drive & almost caused me to wreck,i had to replace the whole front differential axles.. the back (rear) breaks have never worked since i bought the thing, the exhaust manifolds got so hot that the bolts that connect it to the manifold pipes burned off and is now, and has been sitting for a month since i can't keep it together. right now all three of my front brake lines have rotted into, at the connector from the master cylinder that sends the fluid to the front 2 wheels!!.. that's just the start of all of the terrible danger that it poses to me and other drivers on the road. this vehicle should be considered a complete recall of the 1999 dodge durango slt. the dodge manufacture should not get by with this. its almost like selling a device to get hurt in. i paid over 4,000.00 for this durango, just to spend that much more money and the chance of getting hurt or worse while having it rebuilt where it is suppose to be safe. ....other things that have stopped working also.. motor oil & transmission leaks & slips, windows (2 of them) have stopped working up & down, glove box latch broke, ash tray broke off, rear hatch will not open, hatch wiper shorted out, front end tires spraddle out like they are going 2 differant directions, the paint finish has completely faded from the hood & starting in other places, starter salonoid clicks 10 to 30 times before it will crank the engine...there is more also!.. this is not a safe vehicle!! i have never had trouble like this with any other automobile in all of my 45 droving years. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 04/06/2010 | 145000 | ||
| I bought my 99 durango 3 months ago & the ball joints are popping & something in the rear is squeaking like an old matress & the brakes already need replaced & the ac doesnt work. my concern is the number of complaints i have seen regarding accidents from the ball joints breaking & not being able to steer. if this has been an on going issue with vehicles that have low mileage there should be a recall & dodge pay for the repairs when peoples lives are in danger. do you really want another toyota issue? | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/07/2005 | 126000 | 3 | 11/11/2003 |
| Dt: 1. brakes -the brakes are wearing out too fast, and when new brakes are put on, they make noises. on the right passenger's side. 2. the passenger side lower a frame ball joint broke while driving. there were no indication that there was a problem. and there is no recall for this problem. *ak | |||
| 04/28/2003 | 03/03/2002 | ||
| After pulling out of a driveway, vehicles in front of me came to an abrupt stop. i stepped hard on the brakes and 4wal abs brakes did not work. i was only going about 15 or 20 mph. this is the 2nd accident in 6 months but dodge says there is nothing wrong. this did more damage than the 1st accident. what is wrong with the braking system? | |||
| 10/08/2002 | 03/03/2002 | ||
| While driving down freeway, vehicles in front came to an abrupt stop went to step hard on brakes but pedal went to floor. we hit the car in front of us and did a lot of damage. dodge said there was nothing wrong. | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 03/01/2099 | ||
| I have talked with other owners of dodge/chrysler and they have had abs brake problems; please don't ignore this. as it is i can't afford to fix it for the $700. they want and have to drive it broken... mr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 10/01/2001 | |||
| Caliper bolts and inside threads are stripping and falling out causing partial brake failure. dt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/29/2011 | 156000 | ||
| When driving at highway speeds the engine will suddenly shut off losing power steering and brakes. after sitting for 10 to 30 minutes it will restart and run for an additional distance until shutting off and repeating the same symptoms again. it will sometimes perform normally for days until once again quitting for no reason. multiple components have been replaced without correcting the problem. dodge denies there being any problems with the vehicle but there are many instances of the same condition being reported on internet sites from around the country. | |||
| 06/06/2009 | 45000 | ||
| 1999 dodge durango slt / 4wd / 8 cyl 5.9l - vehicle mileage 53,712 as of 08/31/10; the following oem components / parts are defective / broken / worn prematurely causing other parts / components / systems to fail, break & should be recalled, serviced, replaced by daimler chrysler, llc at their expense (no wonder they needed bailout $): 6) front brake rotors undersized for gvw causing premature brake failure / replacement & possible accident. vehicle has been maintained w/ all scheduled factory services & oil changes. | |||
| 04/10/2010 | 167000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving 35-40 mph,t he contact stated engaged the brakes but the vehicle would not stop. he tapped the rear of the vehicle in front but there was no damage. the abs light illuminated intermittently and the failure occurred more frequently. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 167,000. the current mileage was approximately 168,000. | |||
| 04/09/2009 | 117000 | 1 | |
| 1999 dodge durango rear wheel lock on freeway 5 south of san diego close to palm ave no accident but really close to be one the abs light on my truck came on couple times change couple thing like sensors and problem remains. *tr | |||
| 12/12/2009 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Early generation dodge durango (98-01) has abs problems, causing abs to shut down, leaving the brake pedal very low. i have researched this to be a very common problem and the vehicle was never recalled on this. fix to problem seems to only be a complete brake system rebuild, with aftermarket parts to fix the problem and not have it return again. i have heard that some people have lost their lives due to this problem and i think it should be addressed even though these vehicles are old, they are not safe and need to be recalled for the owners and everyone safety around them. *tr | |||
| 07/11/2009 | 45000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving less than 5 mph, the brake pedal became very soft and extended to the floorboard. the contact noticed brake fluid leaking from the driver's side of the vehicle. upon further research, he discovered nhtsa campaign id number 99v342000; however, his vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer refused to assist with any repairs since his vehicle was excluded from the recall. the current and failure mileages were less than 45,000. | |||
| 01/08/2009 | 125307 | 1 | |
| We have had a litany of problems with the abs system, the last one being in october 2008. the mechanic replaced a sensor and it was fine until 1/8/2009. while driving the car the abs motor switched on and wouldn't turn off, even with the engine off. dobbs auto had to disconnect the unit and tried to order the new module, but it backordered until january 30,2009. i now have to drive the car without any abs brakes and it will cost over $900 to replace module. since it is backordered the mechanic believes that is an indication of a defect with module and thus i think it should be replaces by dodge, no cost to me. when i notified dodge they told me one of their mechanics would have to look at it. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2008 | 106000 | 1 | |
| Brakes failed completely, petal went to the floor. i inspected for cause & discovered that metal hydraulic brake lines had massive leaks just below power steering pump & just forward of rear drivers side wheel. failure appears to be due to corrosion. problem occurred while parking car, no injuries or damage involved. i am discarding vehicle but feel obliged to report this incident since i cannot imagine a more serious safety failure and hope appropriate action will be taken to save lives and prevent injuries & damage. *tr | |||
| 09/29/2008 | 106599 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving approximately 40 mph in rainy weather conditions, the vehicle did not stop when the brake pedal was depressed and he crashed into a vehicle. the vehicle would not stop even after the contact repeatedly applied pressure to the brakes. he stated that if the braking unit was functioning normally he would have had ample time to avoid a crash. after close inspection of the vehicle, he noticed that the brake assembly pin that connects the master cylinder to the braking unit had severe corrosion on the inside, which caused it to fracture. the vehicle failed and was completely destroyed. the manufacturer sent an investigator to inspect the vehicle and it was discovered that there was no recall for that component; therefore, they could not assume any financial responsibility. the contact has pictures of the failed component. the failure and current mileages were 106,599. updated 11/12/08 *bf the tow truck driver found a half inch thick piece of steel on the floor below the brake pedal. as it turned out, a half inch thick piece of steel pin that connected the brake pedal to the master cylinder had sheared off. updated 11/13/08. *jb | |||
| 06/11/1999 | 20000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle veered to the left and the power assist pulled to the right. the contact heard a loud noise and smoke appeared under the hood. in addition, the vehicle was not running properly and the brakes overheated with a burning odor. the contact observed severe tire wear. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the vehicle was repaired. on over 20 separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the same issues; however, the failures still persist. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 122,000. | |||
| 06/06/1999 | 96500 | 1 | |
| 1999 dodge durango,driver side brake line rusted completely through,causing brake failure ,had children in car with me and had to stop with emergency brake,contacted bbb no help,all my brake line running from engine compartment to each wheel need replacement ,all are rusting,# ,thank you dan spina *tr | |||
| 07/14/2008 | 102000 | 1 | |
| I have a 1999 dodge durango and the brakes doesn't work. when i was driving i would hear a rumble sound then all of a sudden when i try to brake the brakes wouldn't work or it would take a sec to kick in. i have read a couple of consumers issues with this and it sounds like it all lead back to the abs system. shouldn't this be a recall not just a service bulletin? *tr | |||
| 05/02/2005 | 1 | ||
| 1999 dodge durango experienced problems with control arms and ball joint failures.*mr the consumer had all the ball joints replaced in late 2003 after hearing incidents from the media. in late 2004, the consumer was involved in a minor low speed accident and the left control arm assembly including the left ball joint were replaced. (the consumer did not state if there was damage to the vehicle). after the repair the consumes wife started to hear a popping sound, the vehicle was returned to the dealer but no problem was found but they did check all the bolts and tightened to specs. immediately after picking up the vehicle the noise was still there. the consumer inspected the vehicle himself by removing the left front tire and wheel assembly and found the cotter pin installation poorly done on the upper ball joint. the consumer then found the lower control arm assembly which had previously been repaired to be poorly done as well. the brakes squeaked, but the consumer declined the repairs. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| The consumer believes he has ball joint or severe brake problem. *bf *nm *sc *tc *jb | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| Onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>lower ball joints'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>lower ball joints'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>lower ball joints'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>lower ball joints'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>lower ball joints on both sides of vehicle. *bf the vehicle failed inspection due to worn front upper and lower ball joints. the consumer stated that he is having the same problem with his vehicle as the later year model listed in the recall. the vehicle as a result of the failed ball joints has uneven tire wear , brake problems , oil pressure problems, sludge build up, and speed sensor issues. *tc | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 5 | 03/01/2004 | |
| I have a 1999 dodge durango, brakes repaired. the vehicle overheated, radiator, air compressor and more problems. *bf the consumer was told that the ball joints were gone and the transmission was sticking. *sc *jb | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 30000 | 4 | 04/09/2000 |
| Motor, ignition, tie rods, brakes. heater/air have had hardly no heat or a/c for the last 4 years.. have replaced everything from fan, blower, cooling, water pump, heater core etc. still back in the shop on 12-28-04 got back today 01-01-05 and still no heat don't know what is wrong with it. *jb | |||
| 12/22/2004 | 70000 | 3 | 01/08/1999 |
| Ball joint repairs, tires and brakes. *jb | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 87256 | ||
| Without any warning, and on 3 separate occasions my 1999 dodge 4x4, durango completely shutdown while driving. after the first incident, w/the abs and engine light on the vehicle was taken to a dodge dealer for service. it was found that a speed sensor needed replacing, this was done. approximately 4 days later while driving on new york ave. in washington dc, the durango again completely shut down, on this occasion and subsequent ones, no warning lights were shown, no evidence was given that vehicle was about to shut down. on the last occasion sept 17, 2003 it again shutdown while driving approximately 45 mph on leesburg pike in falls church va. unlike the other 2 occasions this time it would not restart, although the engine attempted to turnover. it had to be towed, where it is currently undergoing another diagnosic, currently i am awaiting a call from the service technician. additionally the car has 87,256 miles and 3 years old, the back windows are not working due to a failed power housing unit for the windows. the approximate cost is $500 for repairs. | |||
| 03/11/2004 | 94720 | 6 | |
| While braking/turning consumer heard a loud popping noise, and steering pulled to the right. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 12/15/2003 | 80975 | 1 | |
| When applying brakes vehicle tilted over and slid. *ak | |||
| 02/17/2004 | 70097 | 3 | 01/06/2003 |
| Vehicle was taken to the dealer for service of the brakes. mechanic determined that upper and lower ball joints and tie rod had to be replaced. *ak *mr | |||
| 11/26/2003 | 32000 | 1 | 08/23/2003 |
| I have a 1999 dodge durango with 39000 and the ball joints are bad. also the braking system seems to be failing, it grabs unatrally hard. i have also experienced an engine oil pressure problem.*ak | |||
| 04/12/2003 | 76000 | 1 | 05/09/2001 |
| While driving over bumps, the vehicle would shake, making it very difficult for the driver to control the vehicle. *ak the consumer noticed that the vehicle was to the right. the service dealer stated that the upper/lower ball joints and the inner tie rods were prematurely worn and an alignment would have been of no help. the service dealer recommended a replacement of the worn parts as the problem would only get worse and would become a safety issue. *scc the consumer was informed the vehicle needed brakes. *jb | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 50000 | 1 | |
| The ball joints wore out on the vehicle. the consumer also had problems with the rotors, drums, worn brake pads and bald tires. the consumer bought this vehicle two weeks ago and the dealer promised that various problems would be fixed but has not honored his promise (pe 03-032 front susp. upper ball joint failure). *nlm | |||
| 09/02/2002 | 40000 | 1 | 12/30/1999 |
| While on the highway, my durango suddenly pulled to the left. all attempts to steer or use the brakes failed and my car went into a spin and hit the barrier wall of a bridge two times. the police report states that the cause of crash is that the driver lost control of her vehicle when the left rear tire/rim separated from the axle.*ak | |||
| 03/20/2001 | 35000 | 1 | 03/01/1999 |
| Pe 03-032, front suspension upper ball joints: front upper ball joints have completely worn out. also, the brakes did not engage properly. *ak *scc *jb | |||
| 05/20/2003 | 51000 | 7 | 06/15/2002 |
| When i purchased the vehicle in june of 2002. the upper and lower ball joints had to be replaced. the vehicle had 49,000 miles on it. the cost was over $900.00. less than a year later, at 62,000 miles the upper ball joint and tie rod ends and brakes and rotors need replaced. *ph | |||
| 34000 | 1 | ||
| When the driver applied the brake while driving at a low speed the brake pedal went to the floor. the vehicle coasted to a stop. *nlm | |||
| 11/25/2001 | 58000 | 01/15/1999 | |
| After the brakes were serviced they continued to squeak upon applying the brake pedal. the loud squeak seems to get become worse over time. *jb | |||
| 04/27/2003 | 31200 | 1 | |
| Stop abruptedly on dry roads under 45 mph and the consumer thinks that the front brakes locked up and the vehicle skid into the intersection. dealer said nothing wrong with the brakes. | |||
| 08/18/2002 | 6000 | 3 | 01/15/2000 |
| Front ball joints/steering arm failure, brake failure, causing loss of steering and brakes to lock up, steering arms replaced three times, on both sides. rear leaf spring snapped when vehicle was 3 months old. steering wheel locks up when vehicle is shut off, and cannot be unlocked in certain positions with key. *nlm | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 80000 | 2 | 07/01/2000 |
| When the brakes were applied, they locked up, which caused extended stopping distance, which resulted in an accident. *ts. at 81,000 miles the engine failed, and the master cylinder, brake booster and lines leaked. *jb | |||
| 10/30/2002 | |||
| Consumer states, when he apllied the brakes is a intermitently brake light. dealer inspected the vehicle and told consumer has to replace the abs module relay switch. please provide further information. ts | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 170000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle had stopping issues. while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stopped without warning. there was a loss of all electrical components, power steering, and abs. she had to pour cold water on the computer in order for the vehicle to restart and was almost struck by a semi-truck in the process. the contact was concerned for her safety and her life. the manufacturer would not assume any liability for the failures. a dodge specialist stated that this was a frequent issue. the current and failure mileages were less than 170,000. | |||
| 12/06/2006 | 148700 | 1 | 09/01/2004 |
| The abs and brake dash lights come on intermittently. took to shop immediately. they reported that an internal relay in the cab (controller anti-lock brake) had failed as well as the failure of the left front wheel speed sensor. cost for repairs $581.00. *jb | |||
| 05/15/2006 | 95000 | 1 | 03/04/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph in the rain, the abs light on the dash illuminated intermittently, and the vehicle swerved from side to side. the vehicle ultimately collided with a concrete barrier in the center of the highway, and struck one person, who suffered two broken legs. a police report was taken at the scene of the crash. the vehicle was towed to a junkyard, and declared a total loss. | |||
| 09/29/2006 | 73006 | 2 | 11/30/2002 |
| I have been reading the existing complaints, and would like to add mine. i just had a failed wheel bearing on the driver's side of my 1999 dodge durango repaired. the service manager stated that he didn't know if or when the right hand side one would fail, but also that both lower ball joints were defective. the cost of just the wheel bearing repair was expensive, but the ball joint repair would be nearly double that. our problem is that we just cannot afford the repairs on this vehicle. in the past six months, we have had to replace a faulty transmission sensor and the wheel bearing. we now have learned of the ball joint failure, as well as the failure of the air conditioning system, plus a rear wheel abs sensor that failed. all told, we are now facing over $2000 in repairs, this after spending $1500 for the prior ones. i have seen over 500 complaints about the ball joints on this year of car. please force a recall before someone gets seriously injured. thank you. *jb | |||
| 07/31/2005 | 107249 | 3 | 06/07/1999 |
| Dt: on july 31, 2005 the check engine light came on. she took vehicle to dealer and had it fixed. the next day the light was still on. vehicle was taken back to the dealer. currently, the check engine light, abs light and a brake light were on. vehicle had been to the dealer 4 times and still couldn't find the cause of the problem. manufacturer had not been contacted . she has paid for all the trips to the dealer and they haven't fixed it yet. she could not afford to continue paying for all repairs. *ak | |||
| 01/05/2005 | 74000 | 06/30/2004 | |
| Dt: the consumer stated that the airbag light kept coming on and off. the abs light also kept coming on and off. then this occurred the rpm gauges would stop working along with the other gauges on the dashboard. the consumer took the truck to the dealership and they said that the truck is not covered under any recall. the owner has talked to manufacturer. they told the consumer to hold on to his repair receipts. the manufacturer also informed the consumer that there was not a recall on his vehicle. *nm | |||
| 06/05/2005 | 82000 | 1 | 07/01/2004 |
| Dt: consumer was driving at 25 mph, when she was getting ready to go under an overpass, she applied the brakes for a red light and the brake pedal went to the floorboard. consumer was applying the brakes suddenly and hard for a quick stop. however, the abs brakes did not activate. there were no skid marks on the road. consumer hit another vehicle on the side because the vehicle would not stop. consumer stated that when she first purchased the vehicle there was noise under the hood and the dealer told her the abs brakes were trying to test themselves. after the accident consumer could hear a grinding noise under hood when vehicle was started. the noise was on the driver's side and only lasted for a couple seconds.*ak | |||
| 09/02/2004 | 89000 | 2 | 05/01/2003 |
| Dt: front end suspension worn out. and abs brakes; the brakes work but the anti-lock doesn't work . *ak | |||
| 06/14/2004 | 105000 | 4 | 12/14/1998 |
| 1999 dodge durango ball joints failed placing out of spec stress on wheel bearing. wheel bearing failed, causing vehicle to have sever control problems at 75 mph fully loaded. bearing failure destroyed antilock system making vehicle very difficult to stop. dealer replaced antilock parts and bearing but did not have balljoints due to high demand. balljoints not replaced due to cost - car not currently driven.*ak | |||
| 05/31/2004 | 125000 | 3 | 06/15/2001 |
| Drove vehicle at 30 mph, driver's side tire started shuttering, after approximately 1/2 mile the ball joins went bad, causing the knuckle to rub on the tire, blowing out the tire and destroying all of the components. the lower ball joints were replaced in 2002. 2nd complaint: vehicle turns off when driving at approximately 30 mph. then forced to stop the vehicle and restart without any other problem. fuel filter and other controls have been checked and cleared. technitians believed it was the computer. 3rd complaint: rear brake problem. rear brakes have unexpectedly stopped and froze. technitian was unable to locate direct problem with braking system.*ak | |||
| 07/13/2004 | 66000 | 1 | |
| While applying the brakes vehicle pulled to right. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle. abs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 09/15/2000 | 20000 | 1 | 07/05/1999 |
| Brakes on 99 durango do not work at times. other times the brakes work fine. it seems that when the road is wet or high humidity the brakes do not work. it is a very scary feeling to hit the brakes and not have any response. after a 1 to 2 second delay the brakes finally engage. i have had to swerve to the shoulder on numerous occasions when trying to stop on the freeway so as to not hit the car in front of me. i have replaced the brakes and rotors at my cost and the problem persists. the biggest problem is that you never know when the brakes will work and when they will not. i am not a mechanic, but i wonder if it is in the abs system. reading this forum it appears that many others have experienced the same problems. *cb | |||
| 08/30/2003 | 1 | ||
| Upon starting vehicle consumer noticed abs and brake lights were illuminated. dealer replaced the rear wheel speed sensor.*ak *ts *ph | |||
| 08/06/2002 | 60000 | 3 | 11/20/1998 |
| Dodge durango 1 service brakes - warped rotors locking brakes even with antilock system ball joints - premature wear, leading to poor steering response. *ak | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1999 | ||
| Consumer stated the truck failed state vehicle inspection due to excessive wear and looseness of the front upper ball joints.*ak the abs light illuminated on the dashboard and the center brake lights was inoperative. the dealer replaced the anti-lock brake sensor and the light bulb had burned out. *jb | |||
| 06/27/2003 | 51000 | 1 | 05/30/2003 |
| I recently purchased a used 1999 dodge durango slt 4wd with 49000. when the abs light came on in the vehicle i had it checked and determined it was a speed sensor in the transmission. the dealer replaced this. the dealer also advised the front brakes needed immediate replacement. i took the vehicle to a local meineke shop to have the brakes replaced and the manager advised me the brakes had 70% of the pad left but the driver's side front lower ball joint was bad and needed immediate replacement. he recommended the vehicle not be driven for safety concerns. i had meineke replace the ball joint. i wrote the gm of the dealership and advised him of what had occured to try and determine why i was told my brakes were bad and the ball joint problem was not mentioned. i saw a greater danger in the front wheel falling off than the brakes not stopping the vehicle as effectively. i have yet to receive a reply regarding this issue.*ak | |||
| 07/22/2003 | 1 | 02/24/2003 | |
| Consumer took the vehicle into the dealer for a front end problem. the dealer stated the lower ball and the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak the abs light illuminated and also the engine seemed to bog down, the dealer found excessive oil in the intake manifold. *jb *nlm | |||
| 01/10/2003 | 45000 | 50 | 01/10/2002 |
| Poor brakes with the 2 wheel abs system at dodge durango 1999. the breaking power is mainly on rear tires, and when they lock up the abs system release the brakes which result in an not acceptable braking length, especially at slippery surface and/or bad tires. this is due to the combination of 2 wheel abs system togheter with the main braking power on the rear tires, i have had my vehicle checked, it is in good working condition. this is a major safety issue at the durango, poorly designed braking system. i have not had an accident yet due to this, but i am afraid it might happen even though i drive extra carefully because i am aware of this problem.*ak | |||
| 02/04/2003 | 52000 | 2 | 03/04/2001 |
| Applied brakes and ran into the back of another vehicle. the air-bag didn't deploy. ph | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 80000 | 2 | 07/01/2000 |
| When the brakes were applied, they locked up, which caused extended stopping distance, which resulted in an accident. *ts. at 81,000 miles the engine failed, and the master cylinder, brake booster and lines leaked. *jb | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| When applying brakes they will grab, but then they release and vehicle rolls to a stop. took vehicle to dealer, and they were going to replace calipers and upper ball joints. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2002 | 4 | 08/01/2002 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/12/2002 | |||
| Abs light on dash came on. dealer replaced abs valve. please provide additional information.*ak | |||
| 5 | |||
| While driving applies brakes and pedal goes to floor without stopping vehicle due to a malfunction of abs which resulted in a collision. has had brakes repaired at least 5 times for same problem. dealer contacted.*ak | |||
| 04/06/2000 | 4 | 01/01/2099 | |
| Dealer tried to return vehicle with could not duplicate, but i declined acceptance. they were test driving vehicle when brakes went out and they lost control of vehicle resulting in extensive damage.*ak | |||
| While driving at state speed limit and without warning vehicle started to accelerate faster than speed intended, resulting in brake failure.*ak | |||
| Abs light and brake warning light came on. when applying brakes vehicle did not stop until pedal hit the floor. dealer said master cylinder needed to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 12/07/2001 | 3 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Engine check guage light came on. checked gauges no change. within 5 minutes, clicking started. pulled off road, car shut off. aaa towed to nearest dodge dealer. fixed.(?) shut off same way after fix. went back to dealer, stated different problem, abs sensor added additional charges. went to 2nd dodge dealer fix sensor for several hundred dollars less. shut off again 2nd dealer refused to work behind original dealers work. had aaa tow to auto clinic, clinic stated that parts originally stated by 1st dealer as good were infact damaged. (head gaskets, bad pistons and valves. help! | |||
| 01/08/2002 | 1 | ||
| When brakes were applied pedal became hard, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision. nlm/*ak *tt | |||
| 09/27/2001 | |||
| Consumer was about to switch lanes and steering got stuck. consumer slammed brakes and vehicle landed up on right side of road and went into bush. dealer claimed that water pump/ serpentine belt failed. *ak | |||
| 08/15/2001 | 1 | 06/01/2001 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/17/2001 | |||
| Brakes have been a intermittent problem on vehicle since it was purchased. consumer had dealer check vehicle before going on a road trip. dealer assured consumer there would be no problem. consumer went to apply brakes, and brakes went to floor, causing consumer's vehicle to rear end another vehicle. dealer has test driven vehicle by putting 221 miles on it, and couldn't find anything wrong. consumer has been very concerned about safety of vehicle because children wer being transported.*ak | |||
| 12/19/2000 | |||
| Intermittently when applying brakes pedal would pulsate and harden, resulting in extended stopping distance, even with both feet on pedal. feel free to provide any further.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2000 | |||
| Vehicle has been to dealer 6 times for rear abs brakes locking up. dealer replaced master cylinder and proportional valve. it did not remedy problem. dash indicator for abs came on intermittently. dealer indicated it was a normal condition for this vehicle.*ak | |||
| 04/26/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| I reported this last year when it happened but i was never contacted. dodge put me in touch with mike martell who is the daimler-chrystler liason for safety. i have reason to beleive that they deleted my information about the way the brake pedal broke off before impact. every time i called it had disappeared from their information. i also received word from the investigator they sent out to look at the airbags that the airbags were in fact deffective. dodge took the original report and denied it. those vehicles are unsafe and dodge should be held responsible. my wife and i have spent over $20,000.00 in medical bills as a result and dodge refused any help. *ak | |||
| 05/31/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Traveling on the freeway in rush hour traffic when suddenly i had no brakes,steering,and all gauges were flatlined.it was rush hour traffic so i was able to muscle the steering to get into the break down lane and used the emergency brake to come to a safe stop. shut the vehicle off and called the dodge dealer. after about 5 minutes the vehicle restarted and all systems were operating correctly. my husband took the vehicle to the dealership. i explained what happened and thanks to a persistant tech they feel the problem has been rectified. the temp that day was in the 80's and i had the air conditioning on with the traffic moving slowly. they feel that the idle air control motor which should normally be in the teens was operating at 54+and barely moving then when the compressor kicked on for the air conditioning it caused the motor to overheat and stalled the vehicle. the dealership worked very hard to help resolve this problem and if this is the answer than hopefully what he found will help other technicians who are having durango's brought to them with the same problem repair the vehicle. i really cannot express enough how hard the technician worked to help me with this. he went so far as to take the vehicle home one evening to see if he could get the same problem to happen again. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| When applying brakes pedal went all the way down to the floor. the brakes pulsated and there was a vibration. dealership was aware of problem.*ak consumer states the problem was premature warping of rotors, the rotors were so severly warped that under moderate to heavy braking it would cause front wheel to lock up. *jb | |||
| 05/04/1999 | 0 | ||
| Consumer feels there is a defect in brakes. consumer pushes on brakes and brakes will lock, and just slide. consumer has had brakes changed 3 times, at 7,000/ 14,000 and 25,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 1 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/28/2001 | 3 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Abs/brake light comes on and various component within the system have failed 3 times | |||
| 08/08/2000 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| On 5/01/2000 took vehicle to be serviced told dealer that something wrong with brakes. tires were rotated and told me nothing wrong with them. on 8/07/2000 after sliding through a stop sign for the second time they verified that i had no brakes all the way around because the rear end was leaking and it took out the back brakes and then the front because there was no back brakes. it cost $ 547.04 not including whatever they billled for warranty work on the rear end. but if the rear end leak had been caught on 5/01/2000 then i wouldn't have lost all the brakes , which on that date they said were fine. *ak | |||
| 01/09/2000 | 20 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Beginning in january of 2000 of brakes have malfunctioned. we have experienced our brakes not working at all causing us to run through red lights and past stop signs. our back brakes have locked up on us on multiple occassions causing us to have to swerve to avoid causing wrecks. on multiple occassions we have left black skid marks on pavement due to back brakes locking up. these breaking problems have happened at speeds varying from 5 miles per hour to 65 miles per hour. this vehicle has been in for repair on the brakes on 7 seperate occassions with repairs ranging from cleaning and adjustments to changing of calipers. on 1/14/200 the dx was brakes dirty and needed adjusted. on 2/3/00 dx calipers not working. 3/23/00 calipers replaced. on 11/10/2000 brakes were cleaned and adjusted. we picked up our vehicle today 1/13/01 for repair on brakes. we complained that again brakes are locking up and failing. the brakes were again cleaned and adjusted per technician. from the date of purchase our rear latch has not locked. 1/14/2000 dx rear lock assy failure. 2/3/00 assembly replaced. 3/23/00 the dx was accuator . 10/17/2000 accuator replaced. 1/13/01 technician made another internal repair in ac/heater system. on 10/17/2000 we notified berry motor that we were smelling our firecracker smell and smell noticable when air conditioning on because it would bring smell into vehicle. no dx noted at that time. 11/10/2000 vehicle in for overheating problems. dx. gasket leaking. we recently experienced overheating again. today's (1/13/01) dx thermastat failure and warped thermastat housing. we have many things go wrong with this vehicle; however, our biggest concern is the brake malfunctioning. we have been told by the dealership that the new anti-lock brakes our made out of a new material which is effected by dirt. they state that when these brakes get dirty, it will cause them to not function correctly. *ak | |||
| 10/25/2000 | 2 | 01/01/1999 | |
| This is the second time this problem has resulted in an accident. the first time i wasn't sure what happen but after some investigation i found that the abs system was not working properly. instead of the brakes pumping like they are suppose to. when excessive force is applied the brakes lock up and the truck goes into a slide. also if you are appling the force to the brakes and you hit a hole or any object in the road this causes the brake to release resulting in loss of brakes. it is like trying to stop a freight train, i spoke with dodge today and the chrylsler's investigation team is going to look into this problem. in the mean time, this problem has resulted in two accidents for me causing me several thousand dollars in damages to my truck. i think there is a serious underlying problem with my vehicle and has made unsure that i want to continue to own this truck. please help me with this matter, i don't think dodge feels that it is their problem and i dont think they are willing to fix it.*ak | |||
| 5 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Vehicle failed to stop at 2 red lights , 2 stop signs , and while making a right turn at an intersection. the first incident was about 1 year ago. the dealer has inspected the car and believes it is the abs module , which they have been waiting for about 4 months from dodge . | |||
| Intermittently when applying brakes the pedal starts to stop normally. brakes begin to grind, resulting in extended stoppingdistance. dealer has inspected vehicle, and determined that abs sensor is bad. the part has been on back order.*ak | |||
| 09/25/2000 | 12000 | ||
| When driving at 30-35 mph and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop consumer noticed a loud noise, brake pedal got very hard, making it very difficult to stop which caused an accident. dealer foud nothing wrong with the brakes. also neither driver's side nor passenger side air bags deployed. | |||
| 08/09/2000 | |||
| Approaching a stop while driving 30 mph driver applied brakes and abs locked up, causing a rear end crash. there was almost $2,000 damage to vehicle.. prior to this incident, vehicle has been to the dealership numerous times for this problem. dealership has not been able to correct this problem. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 07/04/2000 | 1 | ||
| After being stopped at a semaphore controlled intersection, the light turned green and traffic proceeded to cross the intersection. as i was entering the intersection, traffic ahead of me came to an abrupt stop. with plenty of time to stop, i stepped hard once on the brake, but the vehicle did not slow down. i even had time to look down to be sure that my foot was indeed on the brake before looking up to watch as i hit the vehicle in front of me.*ak | |||
| 07/05/2000 | 2 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Anti-lock brakes failed, causing vehicle to skid, and resulting in near miss on two occasions, clutch fan wasnt working since date of purchase engine sounded like jet engine getting ready for take off asked dealer if normal, said yes. transfer case started growling after put in to four wheel drive for first time. output bearings in transmission had to be replaced. | |||
| Upon cold start when placing vehicle in reverse and drive, and upon depressing brake pedal, pedal gets very hard, causing extended stopping distance. emergency parking brake is engage in order to stop vehicle. problem is intermittent. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has yet to determine the cause. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 02/25/2000 | 3 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Went to apply brakes to stop when brake pedal went to the floor. abs light came on. had no brakes, and hit another vehicle in rear. upon impact, air bags did not deploy. brake failure light did not indicate any problems. taking vehicle to dealership.*ak | |||
| 10/01/1999 | |||
| Consumer has had problems with anti-lock brake system. employee of chrysler drove vehicle with conusmer & found out abs brakes locked up. dealership, where vehicle was purchased, couldn't determine what was the cause. consumer was trying to contact manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 05/16/2000 | 2 | 09/01/1998 | |
| 2 weeks ago i had the rear brakes lock-up under less than moderate pressure. the dealership adjusted the brakes and charged me 35.00. then on 5-15 they locked-up again with the same amount of break pressure. there is virtually no warning except the brake pedal is a little stiffer. after the brakes were adjusted i did notice that my mileage increased almost 2mpg (so it's obvious they must have been draggging) i contacted chrysler customer service and they said it was a vehicle maintence problem. the vehicle is less than 2 years old and less than 16,000 miles so it shouldn't need any rear brake adjustment. the rear are self adjusting anyway. i feel that this is a major safety concern especially since i transport my wife and child in this vehicle. chrysler said my complaint was the only one which i understand i may have lemon brakes on my vehicle. i commute on the capital beltway everyday and have locked-up the brakes at around 55 to 60 mph a few times. i hope this issue is taken seriously because my wife is afraid to drive this vehicle any longer. thank you for your time. paul d. allen. *ak | |||
| 04/24/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving, abs brake and air bag lights will come on unexpectedly. also, cruise control will shift speed. *ak | |||
| 09/03/1999 | 0 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Consumer was approaching a stop light and attempted to apply brakes, and the right front brake locked up, causing the consumer to slide into the side of another automobile. there have been numerous failures of the brakes, always under wet road conditions. *ak *ml | |||
| 08/02/1999 | 9000 | ||
| Vehicle is equipped with rear anti- lock brakes. in wet or snowy conditions, rear wheels lock up, causing the vehicle to skid, which may cause no braking and result in a crash. vehicle has rwal brakes. dealer cannot determine cause of the problem. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 12/10/1999 | 8000 | ||
| While driving 15 mph and in an emergancy stop t braking system malfunctioned which had an impact. road was wet but there was plenty of distance to stop. vehicle just skid. cause unkown. currently no problems with rwal abs system. | |||
| 01/20/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Abs fails to activate on snow, ice or wet roads. dealer says the condition is normal. | |||
| 12/04/1998 | |||
| When driving at 5-10 mph and when touching brakes, the wheels screeched and locked up as if slammed on brakes. incident occurred again at 30-35 mph. accident occurred. vehicle had $5,000 damages. dealer has the vehicle, testing. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 09/20/1999 | 2 | 03/12/1999 | |
| While driving at 15 mph applied the brakes, and they went straight to the floorboard, and failed, vehicle lost control, resulting in two collisions. | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| While turning into a parking lot and engine stalled/wheel locked up and power brakes quit.contacted dealer and manufacturer. has been repaired 3 times. *ak | |||
| Consumer was driving inside of a parking garage upon applying brakes the brakes didn't work had to put on emergency brakes to pull into a parking space. then truck started smoking underneath his vehicle. consume r tried to open hood and it wouldn't come up. vehicle started to spit out sparks and fire occurred. flames started dripping from underneath the hood. then the truck exploded and the two front tires blew out. fire department was notified. *ak | |||
| 08/14/1999 | 10000 | ||
| While traveling about 45 mph rear ended another vehicle in front. it was not raining but ground was wet. consumer said when the driver in front put on the brakes, she was about six car lenths behind with plenty of time to stop. but, car didn't stop, causing a collision. consumer was not hurt, but the people in the other car were. *ak | |||
| 07/24/1999 | |||
| When applying the brakes while pulling a 26 foot camping trailer, brakes locked up. the vehicle skidded approximately 150 feet before coming to a stop. rear tires were flat spotted due to brakes locking. this happened while making an emergency stop. when the system was checked by dealership for trouble, computer printed out wrong anti lock controller for this vehicle. the control box was replaced with the correct unit. *ak | |||
| 03/15/1999 | 10/01/1998 | ||
| Water stain on headliner, 3 of the 4 windows have all been stuck in the up position a total of 5 times,the back of the vechicle slides out of control in wet conditions,brakes pads already had to be replaced in under 10000 miles. *ak | |||
| 03/05/1999 | |||
| When touching the brakes slowly vehicle will lock up without warning which caused an accident once. on another occasion caused a child to be thrown foward and hit windshield, cutting her mouth. certified mechanic stated that front calipers will stick while the rear wheel abs will push it forward. *ak | |||
| 02/24/1999 | |||
| Leased. owner's manual states starting the vehicle brakes must be applied and shifting to any driving range, but when brakes are not applied, vehicle can be shifted into gear. manufacturer contacted, and stated vehicles design does not have the shift interlock. problem still exists. provide further information *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 09/15/2006 | 90000 | 200 | 12/10/1998 |
| I have a 1999 dodge durango that the brakes and abs dash lights stay on all the time. brakes have been replaced on all four wheels, technician said the problem with the dash lights is most likely a sensor. i have talked to others that own dodge durangos, and this is a common complaint. talked to the dealer, since it is not under warranty, estimated cost to repair was about $1,200 (and they would still not guarantee that it would correct the problem. it seems to me that this is clearly a safety defect, and the manufacturer should be held responsible to make the corrections at their cost. *tr | |||
| 02/06/2004 | 68827 | 1 | 02/26/1999 |
| Anti-lock brake warning light comes on while driving. in accordance with owner's manual immediately took to dealer for repair. dealer unable to identify cause - estimates $1,350.00 in cost to replace main sensor, which he cannot assure will correct. recommends i just drive and ignor warning light. i am able to lock up brakes, indicating anti-lock feature not functioning as it should. | |||
| 07/18/2003 | 11/18/2002 | ||
| Front suspension/ball bearings completely gone. oil pressure gage drops to 0 even after having the oil changed. transmission problems. abs and brake light stays on. | |||
| 05/01/2003 | 50000 | 1 | |
| While driving consumer applied brakes abruptly for a quick stop, but the vehicle slid through the intersection and the abs light illuminated. took vehicle to dealer, who diagnosed that the brake sensor had failed.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 02/01/2008 | 50000 | 99 | 01/14/1999 |
| Abs controller module on vehicle is faulty. this causes random failure of abs system resulting in unsafe braking conditions. it also causes back brakes to lock up and not release causing unstable driving conditions. dealer indicated that design is faulty and that dodge does not make parts, but can replace the whole unit with a new design for $2,000.00. if the design is faulty then it should be a recall in my opinion. *tr | |||
| 07/25/2003 | 30840 | 5 | 02/05/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving 50 mph, the abs and brake lights illuminated. the dealer stated that the control module failed and they replaced it on two occasions. approximately six months later, the check engine light illuminated and the dealer stated that the transmission output sensor failed. they made the replacement. approximately one year later, the reverse light and rear power windows were inoperative. the dealer installed a neutral safety switch. the failure mileage was 30,840 and current mileage was 72,000. the consumer stated when spoke with mechanic at superstition they informed her that the problem was the emission coil which controls the spark plugs. updated 10/24/07 *tr updated 12/12/07 *tr | |||
| 03/04/2004 | 4 | 05/30/2002 | |
| We have been told by our local dealership that the ball joints are worn, and are excessively wearing our brand new set of tires. we are very upset that dodge is not doing anything about this obvious problem. we have never had a vehicle with so many issues before, the intake gasket, the abs sensor, the seal on rear axle, a seat belt that wouldn't work, and now this. very unhappy with the vehicle as a whole.*ak | |||
| 09/15/2000 | 20000 | 1 | 07/05/1999 |
| Brakes on 99 durango do not work at times. other times the brakes work fine. it seems that when the road is wet or high humidity the brakes do not work. it is a very scary feeling to hit the brakes and not have any response. after a 1 to 2 second delay the brakes finally engage. i have had to swerve to the shoulder on numerous occasions when trying to stop on the freeway so as to not hit the car in front of me. i have replaced the brakes and rotors at my cost and the problem persists. the biggest problem is that you never know when the brakes will work and when they will not. i am not a mechanic, but i wonder if it is in the abs system. reading this forum it appears that many others have experienced the same problems. *cb | |||
| 36000 | 4 | ||
| Consumer complained about a host of problems which included anti-lock brake sensor replacement along with 2 water pumps, and a belt. also,consumer complained about a serious suspension problem which involved front upper and lower ball joints.*ak | |||
| 10/28/2003 | 55855 | 2 | 05/07/1999 |
| 1999 dodge durango - lost both upper balls joints @ 55, 870 miles. had numerous repairs on rear abs system, replaced 2 abs sensors and control module.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/27/2002 | 10 | 1 | |
| Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. replaced master cylinder to correct the problem. no prior warning before failure. brake light came on after failure. road surface was dry. | |||
| 09/02/2002 | 25 | ||
| While driving applied brakes, and they did not work properly, causing front collision. replaced master cylinder to correct the problem. | |||
| 35000 | 2 | 01/01/1999 | |
| While driving and upon coming to a complete stop, brakes make a noise. had to press pedal completely to the floor to stop vehicle. also, had brake pads changed at 30,000. *ak this has caused two accidents. *slc | |||
| 12 | 02/01/2002 | ||
| While driving the vehicle's brakes become inoperative, the vehicle only has one functional brake system which is the front right. the vehicle also slides erratically, the dealer has been notified. *nlm *mj | |||
| While driving at state speed limit stepped on brakes and without warning vehicle did not slowdown , vehicle continued coasting, causing consumer to use emergency brakes, and to turn vehicle off. when restarting, vehicle without warning, began to accelerate. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states the rotors and brake shoes had to be replaced at 15,000 miles.*jb | |||
| 07/10/2000 | 1 | ||
| The consumer had the brake pads replaced and the rotors resurfaced, however after repairs the brakes are making noise. *mjs | |||
| 02/24/2000 | 1 | ||
| Dealer performed unauthorized brake service, after consumer retrieved vehicle from dealer consumer noticed smoke coming from beneath the vehicle, upon inspection found out that the brake were burning. nlm | |||
| When applying brakes there is a hard resistance and the vehicle does not stop. vehicle has rear ended two different vehicles. dealer says the brake vacuum system is working properly. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||
| 02/01/2000 | |||
| Vehicle has been to dealer 6 times for rear abs brakes locking up. dealer replaced master cylinder and proportional valve. it did not remedy problem. dash indicator for abs came on intermittently. dealer indicated it was a normal condition for this vehicle.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 2 | 08/10/2003 | ||
| Vehicle was taken to dealer for the brake light staying on, and a chattering noise when going over bumps. took vehicle to an independent mechanic, and he said that tie rod ends were bad. mechanic replaced tie rod ends. currently, vehicle pulled to the right. *ak | |||
| 11/05/2003 | 45000 | 1 | 10/23/1999 |
| At 66,510 miles both upper control arms and both inner tire rods had to be replaced. the front brakes were replaced approximately 4 months ago and they too had to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 71000 | 1 | ||
| Upper ball joint wore prematurely. also, when brakes are depressed there is a popping noise from the front end.*ak | |||
| 05/02/2002 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| While driving, upon pressing brake pedal it pulsates erratically. *ak the outside surface of the rotors was smooth while the inside surface was rough and uneven, indicating that it was defective. *yh | |||
| 07/01/2001 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Brakes pulsate when applied. dealership is aware of problem. *ak rotors were pitted. *slc | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| When applying brakes pedal went all the way down to the floor. the brakes pulsated and there was a vibration. dealership was aware of problem.*ak consumer states the problem was premature warping of rotors, the rotors were so severly warped that under moderate to heavy braking it would cause front wheel to lock up. *jb | |||
| 09/15/2000 | 01/01/1999 | ||
| Brake drums warped in both front and back. replacement cost approx. $750.00 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 03/01/2004 | 2 | 11/01/2002 | |
| Faulty upper and lower balljoints and poor quality brake caliper mounting pins. *ak | |||
| 01/26/1999 | 61000 | 6 | |
| Consumer replaced the upper ball joints twice. also, when brakes were depressed they pulsated. rotors, pads, calipers, and master cylinder were replaced at least once. also, transmission was replaced.*ak lower ball joints were also replaced. *la | |||
| 07/01/1999 | |||
| When applying brakes they will grab, but then they release and vehicle rolls to a stop. took vehicle to dealer, and they were going to replace calipers and upper ball joints. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 03/05/1999 | |||
| When touching the brakes slowly vehicle will lock up without warning which caused an accident once. on another occasion caused a child to be thrown foward and hit windshield, cutting her mouth. certified mechanic stated that front calipers will stick while the rear wheel abs will push it forward. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 06/16/2005 | 110000 | 3 | 11/15/2001 |
| Dt:consumer noticed that vehicle started riding rough. consumer replaced shocks, but the front end still seemed to ride rough enough to feel all bumps in road. consumer had brake pads changed and the mechanic showed consumer that ball joints were bad. mechanic checked both top and bottom ball joint on driver's side. ball joints showed lots of wear. then, mechanic checked passenger side to find that more slack was in passenger side than driver side. mechanic told consumer that there were stories of wheels coming off of same type of vehicle. consumer says that vehicle is not used for off road use. vehicle is used for highway and city driving. consumer is scared to drive vehicle. consumer is aware of recall on newer models. feels that same problem exists with this vehicle. consumer has not yet replaced ball joints. vehicle is serviced regularly about every 4500 miles at a quick lube. *ak | |||
| 01/12/2005 | 54000 | 2 | 06/03/1999 |
| I have had to replace my ball joints on my 1999 dodge durango twice in three years. i also found out today that i needed a new hub assembly. i know there are lot of people experiencing similar problems with this vehicle and want to know if there is anything that can be done to have daimler/chrysler fix this problem. i also, know that there is a recall for 2000-2004 models, but what about 1999 models. it seems as though similar problems exist with premature aging of the ball joints and other front end components. *ak | |||
| 07/13/2004 | 66000 | 1 | |
| While applying the brakes vehicle pulled to right. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle. abs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 01/26/1999 | 61000 | 6 | |
| Consumer replaced the upper ball joints twice. also, when brakes were depressed they pulsated. rotors, pads, calipers, and master cylinder were replaced at least once. also, transmission was replaced.*ak lower ball joints were also replaced. *la | |||
| 51500 | 6 | ||
| Dealership was unable to perform a front alignment. this was as a result of the upper/lower ball joints/ inner tie rod/ front shocks/rear shocks, and front brake rotor and pads being defective, and needed to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 09/15/2002 | 58505 | 08/30/2002 | |
| When i pushased my 1999 dodge durango the brakes was nosiy...took it back to the dealer.they charged me $90.00 to do a brake service.after the brakes was used a couple of times they started making nosie again...took it back and dealer stated that it was the pads and they could not do anything about it. well after that i was fed up with them and took it to a goodyear shop where they replaced the brakes.(stopped the nosie) and also found out the upper ball joints was bad along with the shocks...so they was replaced costing me $1,300.00. so much for the extended warenties that i purchased with the vehicle..the dealer also charged me for fliud after two sensors went out that was located inside the transmission..wich the warenty was to cover the drive train..this vehicle is a 1999 dodge durango 4x4....new tires had to be purchased because of ball joints was bad causeing tires to wear wrong | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 04/10/2004 | 4 | ||
| Abs light & brake warning lights come on intermittently while driving, when lights were on brakes were touchy. and forget trying to slow or stop when it's raining. front driver side control arms, ball joints, and bushings replaced. upper and lower a-arm bushings have been replaced several times due to noise in front end. dodge dealer could not diagnose this noise or any problem when we took it to them. after two days of it sitting at the dealer we mysteriously had a badly leaking water pump. when we decided not to have the dealer complete the repair they made us pay them a diagnostic fee of $78.00! two sets of brand new brakes squeaked annoyingly after repeated attempts at lubrication and cleaning, rotors now need replacing. rear passenger, & front driver power window motors replaced, twice for the rear one. bad brakes & bad suspension did not mix well when you're a mother of four very active kids. sometimes i was scared to drive . the cost has become ridiculous and at times unreasonable. *ak | |||
| 04/22/2005 | 53000 | 6 | 10/22/1999 |
| 1999 dodge durango, bought new, has 53,000 miles, i was driving on a highway on 4/22/05,check gauges lit up on dashboard, oil pressure gauge went to zero, car still drivable, pulled over after 3-4 miles into turnpike service area, checked oil stick and it read full, continued additional drive to destination of approx. 5 miles and dropped off at nearby dodge dealership, their diagnosis is sludge in engine and oil pump has to be replaced and the entire engine will have to be replaced, they suspect lousy maintenenace by car owner regarding oil changes, i have documentation that car was well maintained, on a internet search, i found that hundreds of durango owners have experienced the exact problems with this type of vehicle. in addition, i have experienced other problems with my vehicle: replaced window moter, replaced leak in cooling system thermostat, replaced switch assembly for a/c heating unit, replaced brakes and rotors on front.*ak | |||
| 01/12/2005 | 54000 | 2 | 06/03/1999 |
| I have had to replace my ball joints on my 1999 dodge durango twice in three years. i also found out today that i needed a new hub assembly. i know there are lot of people experiencing similar problems with this vehicle and want to know if there is anything that can be done to have daimler/chrysler fix this problem. i also, know that there is a recall for 2000-2004 models, but what about 1999 models. it seems as though similar problems exist with premature aging of the ball joints and other front end components. *ak | |||
| 12/02/2004 | 77000 | 6 | 08/06/1998 |
| Uneven tire wear. it was determined that the ball joints needed to be replaced. also have replaced all power windows because they have failed. the rotors have been replaced.*jb | |||
| 07/13/2004 | 66000 | 1 | |
| While applying the brakes vehicle pulled to right. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle. abs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 01/26/1999 | 61000 | 6 | |
| Consumer replaced the upper ball joints twice. also, when brakes were depressed they pulsated. rotors, pads, calipers, and master cylinder were replaced at least once. also, transmission was replaced.*ak lower ball joints were also replaced. *la | |||
| 12/15/2003 | 87000 | 1 | 01/01/2000 |
| We own a 1999 dodge durango.... wheel, brake rotor and steering knuckle separated from the vehicle.... ball joint separation seems to have been the problem... apparently, this is a continuing issue with these vehicles. *la | |||
| 12/04/2003 | 2 | ||
| After only 60,000 miles i have had to replace all 4 ball joints and have replaced my rotors twice. i have complained to my dealer about my brakes not long after i purchased my vehicle and have had trouble with them ever since.*ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| Consumer complained about front end problems, including brake rotors/ and ball joints, both upper and lower. consumer stated that those occurrences took place long before the tv news of last thursday 10-30-2003 about ball joint failures. *ak | |||
| 51500 | 6 | ||
| Dealership was unable to perform a front alignment. this was as a result of the upper/lower ball joints/ inner tie rod/ front shocks/rear shocks, and front brake rotor and pads being defective, and needed to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 08/06/2002 | 60000 | 3 | 11/20/1998 |
| Dodge durango 1 service brakes - warped rotors locking brakes even with antilock system ball joints - premature wear, leading to poor steering response. *ak | |||
| 06/15/2003 | 77100 | 1 | 06/10/2000 |
| At 70mph, on i-75 in michigan '99 durango transfer case blew apart causing vehicle to jump with smoke pouring out the back of the vehicle. was barely able to get vehicle under control and off to side of road. mechanic stated front driveshaft cracked thus maybe causing transfer case cv joint to go blowing apart transfer case. another vehicle experienced a flat tire at high speed due to running over pieces of transfer case. have spent over $4000 dollars in repairs to durango in 3 years including (front driveshaft, transfer case, water pump, pcm, upper & lower ball joints, upper control arms, sway bar bushings, front rotors, brakes, etc. only 78,000 on the vehcile when transfer case blew up. can i file a claim for lemon law regarding ball joints. uppers need replaced again.*ak | |||
| 05/20/2003 | 51000 | 7 | 06/15/2002 |
| When i purchased the vehicle in june of 2002. the upper and lower ball joints had to be replaced. the vehicle had 49,000 miles on it. the cost was over $900.00. less than a year later, at 62,000 miles the upper ball joint and tie rod ends and brakes and rotors need replaced. *ph | |||
| 1 | 03/24/1999 | ||
| Consumer is concerned that rotors have to be replaced each time front brake pads are replaced. *tt *nlm | |||
| 10/30/2002 | 45000 | 1 | |
| The front rotors rusted which caused the front brakes to be replaced. ts *jb | |||
| 2 | 04/01/2099 | ||
| Disc rotors warped at 13,500 miles causing erratic stopping, machined and warped again at 22,000 miles. car is used almost exclusively for long-distance driving, not for city driving.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2001 | 8 | 08/30/1999 | |
| There's a snapping noise whenever vehicle is being driven at low speeds. took vehicle to dealer and they realigned and replaced bearings, hubs, and rotors. *ak consumer states vehicle continues to make the noises under the front end, dealer has attempted to fix this problem 8 times. *slc | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Brakes pulsate when applied. dealership is aware of problem. *ak rotors were pitted. *slc | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| When applying brakes pedal went all the way down to the floor. the brakes pulsated and there was a vibration. dealership was aware of problem.*ak consumer states the problem was premature warping of rotors, the rotors were so severly warped that under moderate to heavy braking it would cause front wheel to lock up. *jb | |||
| 02/24/2000 | 08/01/1999 | ||
| Consumer took vehicle into the dealership for recall 99v342000 repairs/ fuel leakage. mechanic did additional work on vehicle without consumer's permission. he performed brake work, cleaned the rotors. she picked up vehicle on the same day that she left it at dealership. consumer was six miles down the road and noticed black smoke coming from vehicle. she pulled over and smoke was coming from the wheels of all four tires. vehicle had to be towed, and the vehicle is at the dealership again. *ak *ml | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 01/13/2000 | 1 | 11/13/1998 | |
| Brake pedal pad and rear brakes replaced. *slc | |||
| 05/16/2000 | 2 | 09/01/1998 | |
| 2 weeks ago i had the rear brakes lock-up under less than moderate pressure. the dealership adjusted the brakes and charged me 35.00. then on 5-15 they locked-up again with the same amount of break pressure. there is virtually no warning except the brake pedal is a little stiffer. after the brakes were adjusted i did notice that my mileage increased almost 2mpg (so it's obvious they must have been draggging) i contacted chrysler customer service and they said it was a vehicle maintence problem. the vehicle is less than 2 years old and less than 16,000 miles so it shouldn't need any rear brake adjustment. the rear are self adjusting anyway. i feel that this is a major safety concern especially since i transport my wife and child in this vehicle. chrysler said my complaint was the only one which i understand i may have lemon brakes on my vehicle. i commute on the capital beltway everyday and have locked-up the brakes at around 55 to 60 mph a few times. i hope this issue is taken seriously because my wife is afraid to drive this vehicle any longer. thank you for your time. paul d. allen. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 02/10/2004 | 50000 | 5 | 12/31/2002 |
| I had to replace wheel cylinders,ball joints,and ball bearing on my 99 durango was told my wheel was falling off. i was lucky to be alive. i should be reimbursed for this. i couln't get my vehicle inspected because of this. it has been a hardship on me $1000.00 i had to pay to have this done. i'm disabled and could not afford this.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/07/2006 | 62000 | 1 | 09/19/1999 |
| I stepped on the brake and my brake line blew. upon further inspection, all of the break lines on my 1999 dodge durango were rusted and needed to be replaced. *nm | |||
| 09/20/2005 | 98000 | 2 | 06/20/2002 |
| Dt: while driving the brake line disintegrated. the brake light came on after the brakes failed. there was brake fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. this happened on september 20, 2005. had not contacted the dealer. back on october 19, 2004 they changed rear brake sensor. *ak updated 11/02/05. *jb | |||
| 09/25/2000 | 12000 | ||
| When driving at 30-35 mph and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop consumer noticed a loud noise, brake pedal got very hard, making it very difficult to stop which caused an accident. dealer foud nothing wrong with the brakes. also neither driver's side nor passenger side air bags deployed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 01/26/1999 | 61000 | 6 | |
| Consumer replaced the upper ball joints twice. also, when brakes were depressed they pulsated. rotors, pads, calipers, and master cylinder were replaced at least once. also, transmission was replaced.*ak lower ball joints were also replaced. *la | |||
| Abs light and brake warning light came on. when applying brakes vehicle did not stop until pedal hit the floor. dealer said master cylinder needed to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2000 | |||
| Vehicle has been to dealer 6 times for rear abs brakes locking up. dealer replaced master cylinder and proportional valve. it did not remedy problem. dash indicator for abs came on intermittently. dealer indicated it was a normal condition for this vehicle.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 05/13/2004 | 48000 | 1 | |
| I was driving on a local city streetwhen the driver in front of me braked hard because the car in front of him decided to turn into a driveway immediately following an intersection. i of course braked hard and the brake pedal in my 1999 dodge durango broke and went all the way to the floor, as it turns out there is a pin that goes through the brake pedal arm and the head of it (the part that actually applies the the brakes) broke off. i hit the people in front of me damaging their trunk and the front of my durango. there was not extensive damage to either vehicle, although it did puncture my radiator and all of the coolant ran out. so at this point the vehicle can not be driven. still have the broken pin and it's obvious that there was a flaw in it where it broke. *ak | |||
| 01/13/2000 | 1 | 11/13/1998 | |
| Brake pedal pad and rear brakes replaced. *slc | |||
| 04/26/2000 | 2 | 10/01/1998 | |
| I've contacted dodge a number of times, they decline responsability for airbags and refuse comment on brake pedal failure. this is also the fourth time i've attempted to contact nhtsa and would like a reply. | |||
| 04/26/2000 | 2 | 10/01/1998 | |
| I've contacted dodge a number of times, they decline responsability for airbags and refuse comment on brake pedal failure. this is also the fourth time i've attempted to contact nhtsa and would like a reply.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 40000 | 1 | ||
| The brakes failed while driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they suggested that the consumer replace the rotors and calipers. *nlm | |||
| 07/28/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that the lockout switch has to be replaced on two occasion and now the problem is reocurring dealer mfr notified. ts | |||
| 04/23/2002 | 6 | 05/01/2099 | |
| Car shuts off at varrious speeds without any prior warning. two dealers say nothing is wrong, there are no fault codes recorded in the computer. very dangerious!! car loses power steering, brakes, etc. i have already come close to being hit twice. vehicles are you have no idea that the durango has totally lost power . fives times after this occurance the durango restarted after sitting for a few minuites, once it did not re-start and had to be towed. as soon as it came off the roll-back it started like nothing was wrong. dealers say they drive it and they haven't been able to duplicate the failure. they have cleaned & replaced several parts, but the problem persists. there are at least 12 other complaints on this data base with the same problem. help | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| While turning into a parking lot and engine stalled/wheel locked up and power brakes quit.contacted dealer and manufacturer. has been repaired 3 times. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| 03/14/2006 | 67000 | 1 | |
| Abs light and brake light on dash stay lit. had brakes checked, pads like new and working 1999 durango, why so many with this problem? only 68k miles on vehicle. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| 10/01/2007 | 72000 | 3 | 09/22/2007 |
| 1999 dodge durango 4x4 bought in sept. 07, within two weeks lost of oil pressure during highway driving just over 150 miles, oil pressure goes to zero and engine light comes on. had to put 4.5 qts of oil. later on during the trip the speedometer quit working unless going above 50 mph. also at the same time the abs light and brake light illuminated and stays on. going to start with replacing the speed sensor on the transmission. hopefully this solves the abs and brake light problem. *tr | |||
| Abs light and brake warning light came on. when applying brakes vehicle did not stop until pedal hit the floor. dealer said master cylinder needed to be replaced.*ak | |||