8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $330
- Average Mileage:
- 75,750 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
- replace calipers (1 reports)
I had a complete rear brake job at 46K. A month later I had to have front pads and new rotors. At 62K I had to have the front and rear rotors turned. I now have about 65K on my Durango and I feel bumping/shaking when I put on my brakes (like the rotors either need to be turned OR replaced!). We have a camper that we tow occasionally and I am definitely not rough on my brakes or my vehicle in general. I have only had this Durango for a year and have already spent about $600 on brake issues. My brakes seem to wear out way too quickly. I did buy the vehicle used and expected to have to do some maintenance type stuff, BUT I have done what I thought was needed over the past year and my brakes are already worn down or something. I was very surprised to find that no one else has filed a complaint about this. I don't feel like this vehicle has every "stopped" like it should. We also have a 1996 Jeep Cherokee and it stops so much better than my much more expensive newer Durango!!
- Heather B., Alto, GA, US
Once these Durangos get to approximately 75-90,000 miles, the calipers start filling up with brake dust causing them to stick and cause excessive wear to the brake pads (by failing to retract fully). If not cleaned and maintained every 15-20,000 miles once this starts happening, the caliper can start to fail causing it to either fail to grab/stop at all (when cold), or lock up the tire temporarily (most commonly when the pad and caliper heats up).
- Mike K., Niceville, FL, US