general problems of the 1999 Dodge Durango

Abs parking brake light on. No code comes through scanner. Transmission drags and shifts improperly throughout. During slippery snow conditions not able to brake with abs is very dangerous for my family and others on the road. There are many reviews regarding this issue with the Dodge Durango and this should be a very important matter due to all the Dodge Durangoso on the road. I have been to a couple mechanics that don't exactly know what the actual problem is and that is not ok. Safety first!.

Abs & brake lights illuminated and speedometer works sporadically - I just purchased my vehicle but was told by previous owner that the abs & brake lights have been on for some time and a continuous problem. Both the abs & brake lights are illuminated and the speedometer works sporadically. After searching the internet for repair options, I have found that several thousand people have the same issue. I am told it is one of two issues: wheel and/or transmission sensors and/or abs control module. I feel this should be a recall by daimler Chrysler as there are way too many complaints & issues with the same thing.

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the odometer displayed a no bus reading. The contact also stated that she pulled to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle, but the vehicle would not accelerate fast enough to merge in with traffic. The vehicle was then stopped and towed home. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic for diagnosis. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 182,000. The VIN was not available.

1) events leading up to the failure? none. Engine failure occurs without warning. 2) the engine failure occurs totally randomly, with no perceivable indication prior. It has happened at stop signs, in parking lots, and on roadways. Were this to happen on a highway or a bridge or a steep hill, the outcome could very easily be fatal! 3) failure does not get recorded by onboard computer; hence, mechanic is unable to troubleshoot the error and fix it. To date, I have read that the car's pcm (power control module) is at fault.

1) events leading up to the failure? none. Engine failure occurs without warning. 2) the engine failure occurs totally randomly, with no perceivable indication prior. It has happened at stop signs, in parking lots, and on roadways. Were this to happen on a highway or a bridge or a steep hill, the outcome could very easily be fatal! 3) failure does not get recorded by onboard computer; hence, mechanic is unable to troubleshoot the error and fix it. To date, I have read that the car's pcm (power control module) is at fault.

My car engine revs and accelerates and I am not able to apply by brakes, no warning lights appear prior to incident. This happened twice driving at around 45-50mph. Only way to stop the vehicle is to apply emergency brake or by turning off the engine leaving me unable to steer. Escaped two major accidents because of this. Dealer is unable to duplicate the problem so unable to fix it. They have there suspicions of what may be the problem, ( vacuum). But there afraid it may not be the problem and it will cost them if its not. I am afraid to drive the car. The first time this happened I took it to another mechanic and he replaced the brakes, though that did not take care of the initial problem. Error codes showed up but not able to fix it. Second time , took to the dealer which I told them to install a CO-pilot box recommended to me by national headquarters ( Chrysler, but in order for them to find out the problem I may have to get into another incident that may cause harm to others or my family. Engine revs at very high rpms and accelerates fast so this may cause the car to drive into someone elses car or a pedestrian, because the brakes don't work when this happens. I will have to throw it in park, damaging the transmission or by using the emergency brakes that may not stop in time. Or turning off the ignition which leaves me unable to steer the car out of harms way.

Three windows on my 99 Dodge Durango have failed. Only the drivers side window still works. This is odd because it's the one which is used the most by far. I find it highly unusual that all three of the other window motors have failed. I believe there must be a defect in the window motors on my vehicle. Please let me know if this problem has been reported to the manufacturer and if Dodge has agreed to replace these defective parts.