2001 Dodge Durango brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 59 complaints for the 2001 Dodge Durango, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 59 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 40 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 40 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 58% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
I was having problems with my 2001 durango coming to a complete stop when applying the brakes at certain times. I was told by the dealership to replace the brake pads, which I did. The next day, the drivers front wheel started smoking, assuming it was due to the new pads, the truck continued to be driven. A day or two later, it got so bad that the left side caliper seized up and got so hot it started a fire. I then had complete replacement of front roters, calipers and pads.
The brakes are ineffective when going from light braking to heavy braking for a panic stop without fully releasing the pedal first. The brakes will not grab enough for the ABS to engage and give the impression that they have glazed over, despite full body weight on break pedal. The front pads have been changed twice, the rotors turned and brake fluid bleed.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Dodge Durango
- Suspension 346 complaints
- Electrical system 95 complaints
- Transmission 84 complaints
- Engine 63 complaints
- Steering 53 complaints
- Air bags 44 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 31 complaints
- Seats 29 complaints