2011 Dodge Durango Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 104 brake complaints for the 2011 Dodge Durango, 13% of all complaints that year, tied to 2 related recalls for brake booster corrosion. Median mileage at failure was 76,000, with 7 crashes and 2 fires reported.
- Brakes complaints
- 104
- 13% of 799
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 76,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal sinking to the floor with little or no stopping power, sometimes below 35 mph.
- Some describe the brake pedal stiffening up while the vehicle continued moving despite hard pressure on the pedal.
- Several complaints tie the pedal failure to the brake booster corrosion issue addressed by recall 14V154000, with dealers reporting long waits for replacement parts due to part shortages.
- One owner reported a fire and smoke from under the hood after hearing an abnormal noise while backing up, requiring a fire extinguisher.
- A brake failure while braking in traffic led to a chain-reaction collision with the vehicle ahead.
When 2011 Dodge Durango brake complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 9, 2013, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2011 Dodge Durango
- NHTSA 17V572000Sep 18, 2017Brakes646,394 vehicles
Service brakes
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles had brake booster shields installed under a previous campaign to prevent water from entering the brake booster and limiting braking ability. This recall is to verify that the brake booster shield installation was performed properly.
Risk: If the brake booster shield was not installed properly, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake booster shield, correcting the installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November10, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T59.
- NHTSA 14V154000Apr 1, 2014Brakes646,498 vehicles
Service brakes
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010, through September 8, 2013. The subject vehicles have a brake booster with a center shell that may corrode and allow water to get inside.
Risk: The water inside could freeze and limit the braking ability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will add a water diverter shield to the booster after the booster has been tested to confirm it can hold an acceptable amount of vacuum pressure. If the booster inspection confirms an unacceptable loss of vacuum pressure, the booster will be replaced. Repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall campaign number is P14.
Brakes complaints by Durango model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2011 Dodge Durango have?
- NHTSA lists 104 brake complaints for the 2011 Durango, which is 13% of all 799 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2011 Dodge Durango?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two related recalls, 14V154000 and 17V572000, both covering brake booster corrosion and a missing or misinstalled water diverter shield on 2011-2014 Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles.
- At what mileage do 2011 Durango brake problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 76,000 miles for brake-related complaints on the 2011 Durango.
- Did the 2011 Durango brake issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA complaint data links 7 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury to brake-area complaints for the 2011 Durango.
- How does the 2011 Durango compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2011 Durango's 104 brake complaints (13% share) are similar to 2012 (84 complaints, 13%) and 2013 (90 complaints, 14%), but higher than most later years like 2015 (10 complaints, 2%).