Brake Foundation Components problems of the 1998 Dodge Durango

Four problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Durango. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2002

While pulling inside of a parking space consumer applied the brakes. There was a loud squeaking noise and the pedal was very hard. The dealership is aware of the problem. Tsthe abs light would intermittently illuminate. Consumer feels this is an issue of design or part flaw.

2 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 11/01/1998

Brakes failed. Yh.

3 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 04/01/1998

In 3 occurrences, the brake pedal was stiff when pressed and the vehicle did not break. On one occasion, no braking at all resulted in a crash. Visited the dealer several times, dealer cannot determine the problem.

4 Brake Foundation Components problem

During wet conditions 1 brake will lock up causing the other 3 brakes to fail to operate. This has happened several times, once causing me to slide into an intersection. I had the same problem with a 1997 Dodge dakota which, I assume has a very similar br.




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