2007 Dodge Durango Brakes Problems
9 owner-reported brakes complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (9)
LEFT REAR BRAKES LOCK UP IN COLD WEATHER WHEN DRIVING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK AND SKID.
MY WIFE AND I HAVE A CONCERN WITH OUR 2007 MODEL AS TO THE PROXIMITY OF THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PUSHED I CAN ALSO PUSH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT THE SAME TIME, IF I AM NOT CAREFUL. I'V DONE IT MORE TIMES THAT I WANT TO, BUT MOSTLY IN OUR GARAGE WHEN I START THE CAR AND PUSH THE BRAKE TO PUT IT IN GEAR TO BACK OUT. ...UPDATED 01/29/15 *BF
THE FRONT CALIPERS OF MY DURANGO HAVE SEIZED UP 7 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 YEARS. IT IS PROFESSIONALLY SERVICED AND THE SHOP IS BECOMING TIRED OF SERVICING THE VEHICLE SINCE THE FAILURES OCCUR UNDER THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND DOESN'T COST ME ANYTHING EXCEPT TIME. THE TIME BETWEEN FAILURES IS INCREASING. IT WAS ONLY 3 MONTHS AND 2000 MILES SINCE HAVING NEW CALIPERS INSTALLED THIS TIME. THE SHOP HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 3 DAYS BECAUSE SO MANY DODGE VEHICLES ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM CALIPERS ARE IN SHORT SUPPLY. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE ABS PUMP MOTOR CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BUT THE DEALER WAS UNSURE THAT THIS WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,119. *TR
THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE. IT MAY BECOME AVAILABLE NEXT MO. (NOVEMBER). ARE THERE SO MANY DAMAGED, THAT THEY RUN OUT OF REPLACEMENTS? SHOULD THIS BE A RECALL? INTERESTING: THE CAR WAS WARRANTED FOR 80000 MILES, BUMPER TO BUMPER, AND THIS HAPPENS AT 83000 MILES. *TR
WHEN USING THE PARKING BRAKE ON A HILL, THERE DOES NOT SEEM TO BE MUCH TENSION WHEN PRESSING THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. WHEN RELEASING THE BRAKE, IT DOES RELEASE, HOWEVER THE "BRAKE" DASH LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN AFTER REPEATED PULLINGS OF THE BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE. THE BRAKE DOES ENGAGE/DISENGAGE, AS I'VE TESTED IT ON LEVEL GROUND. *TR
I WILL BE DRIVING AND MY 4WD LOCK WILL ENGAGE WITHOUT ME TURNING IT ON CAUSING MY TIRES TO STICK TO THE ROAD. IT PREVENTS ME FROM TURNING MY STEERING WHEEL WITHOUT THE CAR ACTING LIKE IT IS GOING TIP OVER. IT SEEMS LIKE THE SAME PROBLEM THAT WAS EXPERIENCED WITH THE 2006 DODGE DURANGOS. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE PULLING INTO A TIRE SHOP PARKING LOT, THE CONTACT'S FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ONTO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE DROVE INTO THE TIRE SHOP WALL AND THROUGH THE SHOWROOM FLOOR. AN EMPLOYEE SUSTAINED A BROKEN LEG. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS WERE TOO CLOSE AND SHOULD BE SPACED APART. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WHEEL SENSOR WAS FAULTY, HOWEVER, THEY DID NOT MAKE A REPLACEMENT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK LATER, WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AGAIN AND CRASHED INTO THE GUARDRAIL. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE WET. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BRUISES TO HIS LEFT SHOULDER AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED BRUISES ALL OVER, INCLUDING A SORE BACK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 9,100.