general problems of the 2002 Dodge Durango

While driving, no matter what speed the vehicle starts to sputter, loses power and will stall. I was low on gas, and took my car to a local gas station for fuel. After putting $10 in my car was running extremely rough. I was doing about 20 mph, when it just shut off. Brakes got real hard. After re starting the vehicle all seemed normal. Then, I drove about 3 car lengths and it did it again at a red light. I tried pushing the gas to see if that would do anything, it didnt. I drove all in , about 3 miles, and the car stalled 7 times. While in the drive through, it stalled 3 abd at one point jerked so far I thought I was going to hit the car in front of me. Vehicle speed does not matter , as it will slowly lose power and turn off. I was driving locally on a city street. My best guess to this problem would be something related to the evap system, quite possibly the purge valve but im not 100% sure but this situation is very unsafe, I have 2 small children and cannot drive this vehicle. During my trip the speed was between 20-45 mph.

Happened twice since Dec. 2018 when driving on city streets at speed of aprx. 35-45 and abs was deployed it immediatly unlocked and jumped forward causing the car to not immediately stop. Came very close to rear ending car in front of me had I been closer.

During breaking, steering, and turning, I hear a "clacking" sound and there is a feeling of something sticking. When the SUV is parked on my drive way, I release the hand break and I can hear a strong "clack" sound. I had times where the breaking system was difficult to press. I took the SUV to pep boys and their evaluation shows that it needs upper and lower ball joints, front brakes, and shock and struts. Steering: terrible and extremely difficult to turn (super hard to steer). Some parts where changed by pep boys in an "urgent" situation. The steering "bearings" ?(a part that goes from the steering wheel down to the motor) was changed. (I have a copy of the work done).

The vehicle started to swerve into the other lane on the highway, and as I attempted to regain control with both hands firmly on the wheel, and gentle steering, I found I still had no absolutely no control with the steering, it was completely loose it was disconnected. At that same time, I went for my brakes, only to find they all of a sudden were not functioning either. The vehicle eventually swerved into the fence of to the side of the freeway, then the vehicle to flip two times.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Durango. While driving at any speed, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle vibrated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was difficult to stop. The failure recurred. The contact stated that the front brake rotors and brakes were replaced; however, the failure recurred. It was unknown where the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000.

Continued problem with braking system. Have had brakes replaced three times in 80k miles. Once the brakes seized on the road ( was stopped by trooper due to smoke) and had to be towed. Recently similar, precursor symptoms to seizing began again, they were confirmed by my dealership and the entire front braking system had to be replaced. This is the second Dodge truck/van that I have owned that has had this problem. My previous vehicle had to be towed three times after the brakes seized. Seems to affect trucks/vans with 16" dia wheels since I have owned other Chrysler products without this problem. The maintenance manager's response to my complaint about the fourth major braking problem with this vehicle was "no car is perfect". I fully understand that nothing is perfect, but if you can't get the braking system right you shouldn't be selling cars. In my mind that's the braking system is the number one safety priority on a vehicle.

Brake falure on 2002 Dodge Durango, and steering problems.

While driving 30 mph vehicle hit a pot hole . Consumer applied the brakes, lost control of the vehicle, and hit a curb. Passenger's side wheel fell off. Consumer had the vehicle towed to dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced both upper and lower ball joints. Ea03-023.

When the consumer hit the brakes they made a clunking sound and the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. The occurred regardless of weather conditions.

2002 Dodge Durango developed a problem with the brake equipment. The pavement was dry when the consumer rear-ended another vehicle. The consumer felt as if she had no brakes. The consumers friend experienced the same problem. The dealer suggested that the brakes were leaking and worn out.

When the driver applied the brake pedal it went to the floor which caused extended stopping distance. Nlm.

The consumer had to use excessive force when braking to stop the vehicle.

Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes the brake will pulsate causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Ts.