Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 2001 Dodge Durango

We are able to switch into reverse without having your foot on the brake. We are careful to make sure it isn't accidentally changed into reverse while in forward motion.

: the contact stated a recall letter was received for the upper ball joints, #04v596000. The contact performed the recall work prior to the recall and sent in the paperwork available. The manufacturer requested the original receipt. The contact did not have a receipt and was denied reimbursement. Also, since purchase, the abs jerks and the vehicle swerves when stopping at any speed. The dealership determined this was how the vehicle was manufactured and no repair was available.

Hello, I am the owner of a 2001 Dodge Durango slt 4x4 which I purchased new in February of 2001. It now has 63,000 miles on it and I have been very good about maintaining this vehicle. On 1-15-06 as I approached an intersection that is at the bottom of a slight downhill grade I was traveling about 30-35 mph. As I went to apply my brakes the brake pedal immediately went soft because of the anti-lock brakes activating. The pavement was dry and I did not initially hit the brakes any harder than normal. I kept firm pressure on the brake pedal thinking that the brakes would come back as they have in the past during similar situations. However this time the brakes never came back and I ended up rear-ending the vehicle stopped at the intersection. I had plenty of time to stop and the pavement was dry so. The closer I got to the stopped vehicle the more pressure I applied to the pedal but every time the anti-lock mechanism would compensate for the additional pressure and negate it. The incident took a very long time to happen. I think the last 3 seconds I was under 10 mph but still the brakes could not stop the vehicle. I have checked my brake fluid level and inspected my front brakes and could not find any problems. There is still one more thing that I do not understand. This Durango is supposed to be only rear anti-lock brakes yet I lost most of my braking ability to my front brakes. There was only minor damage to the vehicle I hit but because of what happened I have to think it could have been much worse. The most disturbing aspect of this whole situation is that as I got close to the stopped vehicle in front of me I was not going very fast yet the truck continued forward for several seconds until I hit the vehicle in front of me. Also very disturbing is why did I loose power to my front brakes??? there is no question in my mind that this accident was caused by some kind of glitch in the ant-lock braking system of my Dodge Durango.

Owner says the brake pedal has a delay, causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Consumer has made contact with the dealership. Please provide any additional information.

When the brakes are applied quickly and hard, pedal will only go half way as if something is blocking them and the brakes did not grab. They seemed to glide or slide as if glazed no matter how much pressure is applied. However when you take your foot off of the brakes and press them again,the brakes will grab hard causing the wheels to lock up. This has happened a couple of times with an accident resulting one time. No injuries but a lot of messed up nerves as my family was with me. After some research and the ability to repeat on command, I've decided to file a complaint in hopes that Dodge will issue some sort of recall for a thorough inspection and repair. This is very dangerous and makes the Durango a danger to drive knowing I may or may not lock up the brakes causing loss of control even though I have abs and anti-skid differential. Please investigate and reply. My insurance company is supposedly investigating for me but I have not heard a word. Please advise me on the best course of action. Thank you.