Service Brakes Problems of Dodge Durango - part 2

The rear light bar in my vehicle has repeatedly failed in my nine years of ownership. It first occurred in 2015 under the 36,000-mile warranty, followed by three more failures every two years, with the latest at 84,000 miles in 2024. This issue is tied to a design flaw. The light bar is prone to water ingress, causing light source failure and attributed to a manufacturing defect by the dealership. The cost of replacement is $2,100, and arapahoe Dodge in centennial, CO, acknowledges it as a widespread problem in Dodge vehicles with this part. Despite replacements, the issue persists, calling for a recall to redesign and replace the faulty units. Functioning as a crucial safety component in the braking system, the failure of the brake light significantly increases the risk of rear-end collisions. I initiated a ticket with Chrysler, but the representative lacked knowledge. Suggestions of a factory technician assisting at the dealership were met with uncertainty. There are no warning signs before the led fails, with water accumulation being the only indicator. In summary, the recurring failure of the light bar poses a significant safety risk, acknowledged by the dealership. The cost of replacement is substantial, warranting a recall for redesign. Communication gaps with Chrysler and the lack of warning signs compound the issue, emphasizing the urgency for resolution.

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I have a 2019 Dodge Durango which has a faulty brake light that stays on. After doing some extensive research there was a recall on the Durango. (recall 21a, NHTSA 23e-019) this recall is for defective hydraulic control unit. Now the recall letter issues a suspected range on the units based on the julian date of manufacturing. For this recall is numbers 8166-9106. My unit is8355. The dealerships and Dodge have been making it difficult for me to have replaced because my VIN is not listed for this recall, but its clear it should based on the recall letter that provides the exact range of faulty units that mine falls inline with. I have attached some pics of the recall letter and of my hydraulic unit. Any help will be appreciated.

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While driving all sensors began flashing simultaneously. I took to mechanic and a few codes turned up. One for speed messages. One for can bus and the other was u0001. Took to dealership service and they had it for a week. After charging battery all sensors were cleared. Same day driving home all sensors came back on simultaneously. Car began making noises and driving in limp mode windshield wipers turned on by themselves. Took car to firestone to check battery. They replaced battery. Sensors were still flashing all the way home but no other problems. Next day I lost power steering and ability to brake. Nearly crashing the Durango. I eventually was able to pull wheel and get to side of road. I tried to turn off engine,, but it would not turn off nor would the shifter allow me to shift to park. I sat in idle for a few moments and turned car off. I was near my home so drove home. . Very difficult to steer. Then car sensors said to push clutch in . I have an automatic. It went crazy.

The braking system has failed twice on my Dodge Durango in a 9 month time period. I have had to press the pedal all the way to the floor in order to get the vehicle to stop. Upon taking to the dealership, they have confirmed the failure. There were no signs, messages in the vehicle, or warning lamps that there was an issue.

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The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brake pedal became firm, and the vehicle failed to start. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the buttons on the steering wheel and the display screen failed to function as needed. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Brakes front and rear suspension this SUV has had rear struts put on within 2 months twice when coming to a stop it is hard to stop had front brakes rotors installed but when braking it continues for a minute then it stops I have had this SUV checked and it's wearing brakes and rear end issues.

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There is a known problem with the rear brake lights allowing water into it. It can ruin the electrical and cause brake lights to go out without the drivers knowledge and could cause and accident. Lucky I was able to fix it for now.

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Abs module failed and shuts off awd,cruise control and parksense.

The car has been having intermittent electrical problems and was brought to the dealer many times for repair. The "radio" system has been replaced twice after various electrical problems occurred. The car has also intermittently had a problem where the engine revs excessively and the car does not handle the way it should. It's almost like its a manual transmission that's not being shifted properly. The only way to stop the problem is to turn the car off, and back on which resolves the issues. It generally would then not recur for months. The dealer has not been able to reproduce that problem. Yesterday, while driving the car in heavy traffic, the engine revving problem happened twice. The second time I became very concerned and was trying to get out of bumper to bumper traffic to a safe place. While attempting to get to a place where I could pull the car over, I was moving forward very slowly (had released the brake, but not touched the accelerator) when the car in front of me was stopping again. I braked, and the car lurched forward with force and hit the other car. I braked harder and the car again lurched forward, hitting the other car a second time. I threw the car into park which stopped the motion. There were no serious injuries but both cars sustained damage and I called roadside assistance to tow my car to the dealership because I felt it was not safe to drive. The dealer repeatedly tells us there is nothing wrong with the car. Someone could have been killed or seriously injured. I am requesting an immediate investigation. There were no warning lights. This just happened, so the insurance has not inspected the car yet. It is at the dealership. The only "warning signs were the intermittent electrical problems which have occurred since we have owned the car. The engine revving intermittently started happening about a year ago. The problem with the car accelerating or jerking forward while breaking happened for the first time yesterday.

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The vehicle braking system will start alerting the driver to brake when not necassary. Alarm will sound in the vehicle, and dashboard will start flashing "brake" multiple times. It did break automatically once while driving, children were present in the vehicle. I am concerned if the vehicle brakes on it own it cause an accident. Fca has sent out a notice that our vehicle VIN is not one that is effected but we are having the same problems.

The contact owns a 2021 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph and turning off an exit veering to the right when the vehicle began reducing in speed and the vehicle was displaying numbers counting down on the dashboard. The contact pulled to the side of the road where they turned the vehicle and waited approximately 5 - 10 minutes before turning the vehicle back on and driving to the dealer. The dealer was unable to reproduce the failure therefore they were unable to diagnoised the cause. The vehicle had not been repaired. Approximately 3 weeks after while driving approximately 40 mph when attempting to go on a round about when the vehicle the vehicle began the displaying the count down on the dashboard. The contact attempted to apply the brakes however the vehicle continued to accelerate forward causing the contact to drop into the center of the round about. The air bag failed to deploy and the contact hit their head onto the steering wheel. The contact also received whiplash and medical attention was needed. The contact was injured from neck down their back. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,722.

Vehicle has been having issues starting, acts like the fob is not in ignition. Vehicle has locked key in ignition and won't release it. Most dangerous concern is vehicle will completely shut down while driving, regardless of speed, and will not restart until completely stopped and put in park. Most recent occurrence was on interstate 80, 73 mph on 12/23/2022. Everything except for hazards and radio shuts off and goes black. No warning lights, no codes tracked, just completely fails. Cannot use turn signal, brakes, power steering, nothing. Starting issues started about 12 months ago. Completely shutting down while driving started about 7 months ago. Issue is intermittent and does not show a pattern.

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Air did employ when it hit a deer at 35 mph , inside light go so dim on the radio and the front, you see the dashboard or the radio.

The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 22v426000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated while shifting the vehicle into park, the vehicle failed to recognize that the gear shifter was in park. The check engine warning light, the battery warning light, the abs warning light, and the stability control warning light were illuminated. Additionally, there was a message stating that the vehicle would shut down was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic test, and the contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 95,420.

The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the vehicle inadvertently rolled away. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v426000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and informed him that parts were on back order. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 26,059.

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service brakes and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with hecu failure. The contact was informed that the hecu needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, NHTSA campaign number: 22v426000 (service brakes, hydraulic) recall repair had been completed in 2023; however, the failure occurred. The contact was informed NHTSA campaign number: 23e019000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Durango. The contact received recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v426000 (service brakes, hydraulic). However, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v426000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. Additionally, there was message stating, “anti sway deactivated”. The contact stated that the vehicle was started without depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who indicated that the failure was related to the recall. The failure mileage was 59,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle before his that was 20 feet away stopped. The contact depressed the brake pedal but it failed to respond, causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of the other vehicle. The air bags deployed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The other driver did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The dealer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, he accidentally touched the gear shifter which shifted the vehicle into neutral(n). Once the contact noticed the failure, he shifted the vehicle back into drive(d) without applying the brake pedal. The contact then received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v426000 (service brakes, hydraulics) which he linked to the failure. The contact called the dealer and made an appointment; however, the contact was informed upon arrival that the notification was sent by accident and that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the messages "service trailer braking system and auto disabled traction control" was displayed and the brake light and abs light remained illuminated. Additionally, the driver was able to shift the gear shifter from park(p) without depressing the brake pedal. The local dealer was contacted regarding the failure and informed the contact that the failure was related to the NHTSA campaign number: 22v426000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 31,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Campaign: p14 while driving in wet/rainy conditions, the vehicle failed to brake and instead sped up.

I just got a 2012 Dodge Durango 08/13/2022 I looked up the recalls on it and just trying to get it ixed if possible.

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Service airbag system, service antilock brakes, service transmission, service shifter suddenly appear. Ater pulling over and turning it off the car went dead. Just spent $1500 for a new computer and two days later I have service airbag system. I have videos of the chaos. If this car is in an accident the airbags will not go off and passengers will be unprotected. The electrical issues in this car are beyond comprehension. Chrysler needs to take responsibility before it causes a catastrophic injury. The behavior of this vehicle is unacceptable and unsafe.

I was driving on i75 north in florida near ocala (exit 358) traveling about 70mph when I approached slowing traffic. I attempted a slow and steady stop without slamming on the brakes. The emergency braking system engaged but the vehicle failed to stop and I was not able to completely floor the brakes. In an effort to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of me and causing a multiple car collision I swerved onto the grassy side of the road. Because the car would not stop completely my passenger front wheel made contact with a concrete ditch and my vehicle flipped over resulting in a total loss.

3 years of a recall with no remedy by the manufacturer. Repeated inquiries with the same answer. Electronic stability control, cruise control, and keyless entry all disabled. Check engine light on continuously. Brake lights stay on for extended periods of time.

This is occurring frequent the system freaked abs system came on doing 38 miles an hour. Than system freaked out and brake light came on empty tank showed. Check engine than for 2 miles horn blasted on its own . After the temperature gauge stopped working and now it continues to state it’s not in park when it is .

The hydraulic control unit antilock break system module in vehicle system reads falsely for pressure in primary circuit. I use car for rental service but can no longer use it until it is fixed.

This is the 4th time in 2 weeks that the abs system freaked. I was driving and reached 70mph and it randomly will start slowing kick on the check engine light. Blinks and then throws on the abs warning light. This has happened in summer and the 1 time it has rained day before. The system than alerted me to start/stop engine turn off and turn back on. I did do this. This happens though when I am driving. The sensors go off, a few days later. It will happen again. This is extremely dangerous ! I made a video of it this past time.

The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while his daughter was driving at 15 pmh and coming to a stop with his son in the front passenger seat, the brake pedal was depressed but hesitated to respond, causing 50-60 feet in stopping distance delay. The brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle lightly crashed into the rear of another occupied vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy as it was a fender bender. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the failure was associated to NHTSA campaign number: 17v572000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). The contact became aware that his VIN was included in the recall though he had not received a recall notification. The dealer was notified of the failure through voicemail message. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.

Steel brake lines burst. The steel lines are all rusted and corroded. Even the factory replacement pieces corroded again. This happened 2 times and even when I replaced them with original factory pieces ,it happened again . This can't be a coincidence.

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Rear-ended into another vehicle. Car resisted braking.

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I am writing to formally request assistance regarding a persistent and unresolved issue with my vehicle’s uconnect system, which has now escalated into a serious safety concern. I purchased my vehicle in April 2022. Within two weeks, I began receiving an error message stating: “uconnect box requires service. Please visit an authorized dealer. ” since then, I have brought the vehicle to cutter Dodge honolulu on multiple occasions, beginning on June 1, 2022, to address this issue. Each time, I was informed that the error was due to a pending software update and that no immediate fix was available. Despite repeated service visits, including 6/30/22, 8/18/22, 11/22/22, 6/13/23, 9/1/23, 10/25/23, 12/14/23, 2/1/24, 10/3/24, and most recently on 5/22/25, the issue has never been resolved. I consistently reported the uconnect error, and each time, I was reassured that an update would eventually be released. I trusted the expertise of the dealership and continued to follow their guidance, despite the inconvenience and growing frustration. On [xxx], during a routine oil change and inspection, the situation worsened significantly. My entire radio system and associated safety features, including lane change alerts and front braking warnings, ceased functioning. I was referred to another location, where a technician (mark from store #45473) informed me that the entire radio system needed replacement. However, I was told that my warranty had expired, by only 77 miles, and that I would need to contact customer care to seek authorization for repairs. Since then, I have attempted to reach customer care at 800-334-9200 multiple times, but I have been repeatedly transferred and disconnected without resolution. I am deeply concerned that despite reporting this issue consistently since 2022, no action was taken until my warranty expired. I now face a situation where my vehicle is not only unreliable but potentially unsafe. The lack of functioning safety features and the ongoing uc information redacted pursuant to the freedom of infor.

My car has 7000 miles on it and the brake light is stuck on thanks to a faulty reading in the abs system. This also causes the car to think someone is in the car because the brake pedal is being pressed. It is illegal to operate a car without the brake lights working properly not to mention unsafe. My car has been setting in the driveway for over 3 months and Chrysler is in no hurry to repair it. The abs module part has a superseded part number so they obviously have addressed the faulty part. I paid a lot for a car that has become a driveway accessory. How long can they drag their feet? they are losing repeat customers.

April del 2022 manegava a velocidad mínima y kise frenar y no agarro bien los frenos y terminé pegándole a una moto enfrente DE mi.