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The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that while driving about 35 mph, the brake pedal did not stop the vehicle and caused the vehicle to hit a dog. The failure recurred while driving at about 70 mph. The vehicle. The vehicle was pulled to the side and crashed into a guard rail. The air bags did not deploy. There was no injury reported. The vehicle was damaged and was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was not called. However, the contact stated that she called an unknown dealer a while back when she experienced a brake issue and was told that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. While driving various speeds, the contact had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. In addition, the brake assist warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 15V800000 (service brakes, hydraulic). Sahara Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (5050 w sahara ave #3400, las vegas, nv 89146, (800) 506-5050) and the manufacturer were contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 33,400.
While driving at various speeds, but mainly at lower speeds and while at a stop, the engine will stall and all power is lost to steering and brakes while several warning lights then appear on the dashboard - I have read on chat rooms of hundreds of these occurrences, and most seem to pint to a low oil condition that does not first light the oil light on the dashboard, but some indicate other electrical issues.
While driving I lost complete use of brakes and needed to use emergency brake to stop vehicle. I was driving in a residential area at normal speed limits. Brakes completely went down to floor and car accelerated. I noticed a air swooshing sound as I attempted to brake. I called my dealership and had vehicle towed to them. I was told it was an issue with vacuum hose running to vacuum pump to brake booster that was/is leaking that caused this to happen. They deemed car unsafe to drive until I pay full price for repair although I have extended warranty. There was a recall on 2013-2014 Dodge Darts for this issue. Can it be possible the 2015 Dodge Dart is also affected? I'm at 47, 985 miles. I am the only owner. Repaired
While driving with the cruise control on the car will jerk, the cruise control will turn off and the dash will light up saying electric brake service, I have a video of the panel if needed, also the car will not always start when the clutch is depressed, traction control also lights up for no reason, this has been ongoing since Oct, 3 2019
- Mansfield, LA, USA
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Drove to work fine. Got into Dart to leave, started car. After 2 seconds I feel the brake pedal push out hard against my feet with a hissing sound. The alarm "service electronic braking system" pops up. I'm thinking it's just extra pressure like older vehicles, so it's ok. But no, I pull out of the parking spot and realize I have to stomp the pedal with excessive force to get any stopping response. I had to drive it home very carefully, but the braking response when pressing the pedal is about 2 seconds of slowing then a hiss and you feel the brakes let go, so you either have to keep doing that or stomp with all of your might and pretty much lock up the brakes. I'm not the original owner, I got the car about 1.5 years ago at 48000mi, I'm now at 64239mi and very concerned about my safety. It's a 2015, and looking up recalls the 2013 and 2014 cars were recalled for this same issue, but for some reason my car (which is a 2.4L manual, almost identical if not the exact same car to previous years) was not. I don't have the funds to replace a braking system and really don't feel that I should have to because the car itself isn't old enough to constitute a brake system failure.
While driving the vehicle at normal speed through the city, I had to make a sudden stop to avoid an accident. I immediately heard an air release and the brake became very stiff and nearly impossible to stop the car. Now, I have to use brute foot force to stop the car. I was only a few blocks from an express oil change & tire engineer on 5700 sanderson rd nw, huntsville, al. My vehicle was diagnosed by a certified mechanic. It was brought to my attention that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The mechanic did not seem surprised by the finding. That alerted me that this is a systemic problem for the Dodge Dart. After reading other brake complaints on this website, I decided to file a complaint. The repair will cost me nearly $650 for a fairly new vehicle with low miles.
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal was applied and the contact heard an abnormal air noise. The brake pedal was difficult to depress and the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was placed into neutral and 'electronic braking system' appeared on the instrument panel. There were no other warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to john jones Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat (1735 gardner ln nw, corydon, in 47112, (877) 473-5546), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number: 15V180000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was 72,260.
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. While driving at any speed, the brake pedal stiffened and failed to stop the vehicle on more than one occasion. The vehicle was taken to gossett motor cars (901-328-8174, located at 1870 covington pike, memphis, tn 38128) where it was determined that there was no recall and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. While attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal would not function properly. The brake pedal had to be depressed multiple times before the vehicle responded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake booster, brake lines, and brake bump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer (Dodge in summerville, 195 naryneade dr, summerville, SC) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.
While driving I tried to depress my brakes and they were extremely hard to depress. I almost slammed into the rear of another vehicle. I have a message on my dash to service electronic braking system. While doing some research I notice this is a ongoing problem with the Dodge Dart. I noticed recalls on previous year models but not on the 2015 model. Garage wants almost $1000 to repair. Hopefully this will get resolved with a recall soon before somebody dies.
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that the brakes failed. When the contact attempted to brake the vehicle rolled. While braking, the brake pads seized and would not move. In addition, the brake warning indicator illuminated. The contact called Dodge's customer service hot line and was informed that the VIN was not included in a brake recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 36,000.
I was leaving a very busy parking lot after shopping, I proceeded to the exit and went to stop at the four way. When I pushed on the brakes they where very hard and not stopping me, there was a air sound coming from them and the pedal started pushing back at me. I checked to see if there was fluid leaking or if my rims had brake fluid, of course there was nothing and the fluid container was almost full. I see there are plenty of others that have had the same experience this should be a recall this is a huge safety concern when you have your young child in the car and plenty of other families driving on the roads.
Rear E-brake caliber frozen in open position causing E-brake cable to "pop" off of drivers rear caliper. My vehicle is a manual transmission and is no longer safe to park on hills.
2015 Dodge Dart. Consumer writes in regard to shift cable recall and receiving reimbursement for repairs. The consumer stated the repair should have been covered under recall.
Over the past month, braking action is declining. They have become stiff and must be depressed quite hard to stop. The brake pads, upon inspection, are almost brand new and there is no grinding. Several mechanics have suggested the brake booster as a possible issue. Upon my own research, this appears to be a very common issue with this vehicle. Thousands of 2013-2014 Dodge Darts were recalled to replace the brake booster, although the 2015 has not. I'm very concerned that eventually, the brakes will worsen or fail as has happened with many others who own this same vehicle, as written on several internet forums.
When driving you hit a bump you hear a metal clanging noise coming from the tire. When you engage the breaks they go about halfway down before catching as if they have air in the lines and sometimes you hear a hiding noise. You can be sitting with the breaks engaged and they will go soft and the car will move until they cage on their own.
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. While driving at unknown speeds, the brake pedal was hard and failed to depress. The emergency brake had to be engaged to stop the vehicle and the brake lights were illuminated. The "emergency braking system needs to be serviced" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to fuccillo Chrysler Jeep (4589 state highway 30, amsterdam, NY 12010, (518) 843-3333) where it was diagnosed that the brake booster and vacuum pump needed to be replaced. In addition, oil was leaking into the brake booster. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 57923582. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 53,000. The VIN was not available.
The brake booster went out while driving the vehicle on a rural highway making it very hard to stop and slow down for curves in the road. The lights flicker in the cab while the car is idling. The car doesn't shift smoothly, shifting is delayed at times going from first gear to second.
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- Hayden, AL, USA