There is 96v099000; dealer claims that recall repairs have been done already, but remedy that was used has not helped vehicle at all.
1993 Chrysler Town and Country brakes complaints
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Pedal gets stiff and hard until consumer has to pump it up in order to hold. Lights comes on dashboard intermittently. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak when brakes fail, ABS light illuminates, dealers have been unable to recreate fault codes, this failure did not occur until after recall repair 96v099, on one occasion, brakes failed completely and brake fluid spewed from the master cylinder all over, the emergency brake also illuminated, dealer replaced ABS pump piston assembly, ABS dual function switch, and ABS accumulator package, this was all done when recall was completed, dealer stated to redo recall work. Speedometer reads high, it is reading more miles than what is being driven.
The brakes intermittently fail and the ABS light illuminates, this vehicle did not have brake problems until taken to the dealer for recall repair 96v‑009, now the dealer can not duplicate the problem therefore can not locate or eliminate the malfunction. Nlm
Brake and ABS light would stay on, and it was hard to press brake pedal. Took vehicle to dealer and he replaced ABS pump on december 22, 2000. Abs pump went out again, and it was replaced, on 24th, then relay went out. Also, battery died.
Was driving when ABS light came on. Had applied brakes to slow down & brakes failed to stop vehicle. Problem has been intermittent. Had taken vehicle to dealership & mechanic tried to repair problem of the ABS brake light, but it was not resolved. *ak consumer had ABS replaced prior to this system and experienced the exact same problems as now.
There's a loud clicking noise coming from brakes, and brakes feel different. Consumer can feel a difference in brakes when braking. Consumer received recall 96v099000. Dealer will not fix it under the recall because ABS on this vehicle is not part of the recall.*ak tone ring on axle is broken and caused loss of ABS..
Consumer experienced brake failure, running through a stop sign, dealer informed that the entire brake system needed to be replaced.
Abs indication light flashes intermittently, vehicle would lose all braking ability. Please provide further information.
After having complete brake service by independent car repair shop, then continuing to experience poor braking, took to dealer listed. Diagnostics showed "no problem" and tech drove and said brakes were fine. We continue to have poor braking to point that pedal in depressed to stop yet van keeps rolling(and ABS does not activate). Worse when van is loaded or pulling the boat. Frightening to not be able to quickly stop as was the case previously and certainly not like any of our other vehicles. There has been an ABS recall on our model and I suspect something is wrong and the dealer evidently doesn't have the ability to detect it. I believe this to be a major safety issue that needs another evaluation from someone with more expertise before an accident occurs.
I need my van running will . My kids and myself travel alot so I can't afford to have an accident due to a recall mulfunction on my vehicle.
Consumer was traveling about 40-45mph, brake light & the ABS light came on and brakes failed. Emergency brake had to be used to slow down or stop. Dealer said condition could be caused by the hydraulic pump or pump switch going out. Pump has lifetime warranty & pump switch is no longer covered under warranty. Dealer wants consumer to drive vehicle at his own risk to see if problem will occur again. *ak
While driving consumer would step on the brakes, and they would make a loud grinding noise, like metal to metal. Consumer was concerned.
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When driving at 30-40 MPH and upon coming to a graudal stop and when depressing brake pedal, pedal was very hard, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted dealer.*ak.ett.
While depressing the brakes vehicle continued to travel. Please provide further information.
Took to dealer and they said that the ABS system failed but would not warranty the parts and I would have to pay $2000. For the repairs of a recalled problem in these vehicles.
Recall # 96v099000 chrysler/brakes;hydraulic anti-skid system. Owner was having problems with brakes. When van was taken to the dealership owner was informed that van was included in recall, but parts would not be available for three weeks. Dealer could not release van to owner because of liability, and would not provide a loaner.
On-going / intermittent problem with brake system working erratically; when brakes are applied the pedal would be hard, which caused extended stopping distance. Consumer would place gear into neutral and applied brakes to get vehicle to stop. Dealer notified and informed that nothing could be found.
Ongoing / intermittent problem with brake system: whenever brakes are applied vehicle experiences extended stopping distance because pedal appears hard when applied. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that nothing could be found.
The recall remedy only temporarily corrected the problem , recall number 96v099000. The brake actuator malfunctioned which was not covered in the recall extended warranty. Please give any further details.
Vehicle been experiencing problem with ABS system; intermittently brake would experience extended stopping distance; also, when brakes are applied the vehicle felt as if it was running on ice ( sliding ). Dealer notified and informed consumer nothing could be found. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in this matter.
The vehicle was repaired under ABS recall, since the repair the vehicle experienced ABS failure. The vehicle is being repaired under waranty. Manufacturer has been notified.
I had right front wipers repaired by a repair shop (r&r wiper transmission and wiper link and bushings) at a cost to me of $162.56. Marong repaired wiring at dual function pressure switch and replaced switch in order to correct my ABS problem; and they charged me $200 deductible. Marong also replaced my front axle ($171.73) to correct a problem I had since I owned the van.
Brakes failed in winter/dealer kept vehicle 3 weeks!in april, I was driving, brakes went out/towed to dealership/no problem found/I picked up vehicle ,drove home and went to stop,no brakes!avoided near-collision by luck!went back to dealer/ABS and brake lights on /the pump was out,for the 3rd time!dealer kept car 10 days/supposedly fixed!wife will not drive car/will not allow kids to drive it!now car is losing electrical power!brought it to dealer/can't find any problem!between dying out and sudden brake loss/we are unable to drive or sell the car,for fear of someone getting injured or dying!chrysler made note of it!maybe someone has to get killed before anything can be done!I
Recall work completed on the ABS system however failed on two occasions after work completed.
Recall 96v099000/685. The ABS brakes have failed three times, without prior indication. Repairwork was done each time, and the brakes failed two times after the repairs were done. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. Manufacturer contacted and cannot duplicate the problem.
While driving on wet pavement the ABS brake light illuminated ,indicating malfunction within the system. Shortly after driving on wet pavement the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Consumer took vehicle in for recall involving the ABS brake system, recall no. 96v09900. Problem has been corrected four different times, but problem remains.
Recall 96v099000, manufacturer's recall 685; the ABS brakes and the regular brake lights come on. Loses braking power intermittently. Brakes go off, and after a while they would brake okay. This has occurred approximately eight times, and the dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Vehicle on incline w/parking & emergency brakes on; vehicle started rolling down hill. Took to dealer & nothing found. Called zone office & manager arrive. Had vehicle broken down, found park pawl defective. Pan was dropped; noticed transmission (park pawl) was broken. Park pawl was fixed, but not transmission. Informed owner would need to pay for transmission.
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