1993 Chrysler Town and Country brakes problems

Filed Aug 19, 2024 · Brakes · TN

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Filed Jul 11, 2019 · Brakes · 200,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chrysler town and country. While driving various speeds, the contact had to use both feet to depress the brake pedal. The contact stated that the ABS and brake warning indicators illumined. The vehicle was previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to courtesy chrysler dodge jeep ram of superstition springs (located at 6130 e auto park dr mesa, az 85206, 480‑569‑2991) where it was diagnosed that the actuator piston assembly and the pump motor failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they did not make faulty parts. The failure mileage was 200,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 17, 2018 · Brakes · 139,552 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the brake booster was malfunctioning and it was very difficult to stop the vehicle when driving. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no recalls; however, there may be coverage via an extended warranty. The manufacturer had not called the contact back to confirm if the brake booster parts were covered. The manufacturer stated that they would only offer partial reimbursement if the vehicle were towed to a dealer. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 139,552. *tt consumer stated parts still unavailable for repair. Updated 12/18/18

Filed Sep 19, 2016 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · MI

Recall on breaking system 01-19-1996 fca#685 the federal safety agency # 96v‑099 lifetime replacement of parts .parts no longer available case # crysler #30082328 asked for compensation to purchase a used vehicle since brakes cannot be repaired . All the van needs is brakes the millage is low engine and trans good interior and exterior of body good.

Filed Jun 28, 2016 · Brakes · 245,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chrysler town and country. While driving, the brakes hesitated to respond and caused an extended stopping distance. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the brake actuator piston assembly failed. After contacting the dealer and manufacturer in reference to the federal safety agency campaign number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic), the contact was informed that the lifetime recall warranty for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump motor assembly would not be honored. The failure mileage was 245,000.

Filed Nov 13, 2014 · Brakes · 101,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the ABS brake warning light illuminated and when depressing the brake pedal the ABS activated erroneously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they refused to repair the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic) due to the year of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.

Filed Jul 18, 2014 · Brakes · 77,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the ABS and the emergency brake lights flashed then suddenly remained illuminated. In addition, the brake pedal required excessive force in order to stop the vehicle. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the ABS dual pressure switch or the ABS dual function switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Brakes · 43,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chrysler town and country mini van. The contact stated that the ABS warning light continuously illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The ABS system was replaced at the recommendation of a chrysler dealer. The manufacture was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 75,000. Updated 08/25/14*lj updated 09/5/2014

Filed Oct 13, 2010 · Brakes · 125,000 miles · LA

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 chrysler town and country van. In 2003 the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall 96v099000 service brakes, hydraulic: anti-lock. In march 2010 the contact noticed that she had to increase the stopping distance while driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the failure was caused by the anti-lock system which needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would not offer any assistance with the repairs because the vehicle was over 100,000 miles. The warranty was not a life time warranty as stated in the recall. The failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 137,385.

Filed Aug 19, 2010 · Brakes · 121,600 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chrysler town and country. The contact attempted to brake from 45 MPH but the vehicle would not respond. The ABS warning light was illuminated and the contact applied repeated steady pressure to the brake pedal until the vehicle came to a stop. The failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was previously repaired under a recall campaign (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 96v099000- service brakes, hydraulic: antilock) and would not take the liability for any further repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 121,600 and the current mileage was 122,000.