Problems with 1999 Dodge Durango SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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

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

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.

While driving, abs brake and air bag lights will come on unexpectedly. also, cruise control will shift speed. *ak

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

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

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

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

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

Abs fails to activate on snow, ice or wet roads. dealer says the condition is normal.

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

Steering wheel made excessive whining, dealer replaced gear, pump, and fluid, dealer replaced steering gear twice more. *slc

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.

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

While driving at 15 mph applied the brakes, and they went straight to the floorboard, and failed, vehicle lost control, resulting in two collisions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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