The vehicle rolled backwards while parked on a hill with the emergency parking brake engaged.
1996 Chrysler Town and Country brakes complaints
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When the brake was applied, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.
Consumer notice after depressing the brakes vehicle went into extended stopping distance. Vehicle was service technician notice brake line had blown out and was corrosion. Please provide further information. Ts
Consumer states that both brake lines rusted causing extened stopping. Ts
While driving at any speed consumer can hear clunking noises in steering column. It could cause consumer to have steering problems. Dealer notified.*ak consumer states that steering wheel makes growling noise when turning due to rack and pinon failure. Steering makes schruching noise when turning right and dealer lubercate steering shaft. The rear brakes made a noise. The driver side door was hard to close. The left sliding door was rubbing on the body when shut
We experienced problems with ABS light on, horn and cruise control not working, chrysler changed the clock spring, now everything is ok.
Brakes squeaked, transmission slips out of gear when coming to a stop and the transmission pump is leaking, sometime do not shift into high gear, inspect engine and discovered excessive dripping from the vicinity of the fuel injection system. Intake manifold gasket was leaking/repaired.
When driving about any MPH could step on brake pedal, but vehicle will keep rolling, and pedal will go to the floor. Please provide more information.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The consumer lost the power steering while starting to drive due to slipping off of the vehicle's main belt from the pulley. The vehicle had a cooling system problem. The vehicle was overheating due to belt and tensioner failures.
Brake failure approaching intersection went through red light avoided collision with traffic jumped curb entered parking lot and sideswiped pole in drive through before finally stopping. Could have killed someone or myself and wife. Wife was driving. Dealer and chrysler special investgator could find nothing wrong with brakes!! Police report on file # 420920 evansville in. Do not feel confident in driving this vechicle until cause is determined and fixed!!!
Multiple failures in other areas of the vehicle not listed. No safety defec tlisted.
My wife had been driving approximately 30 miles on the freeway. As she was exiting the freeway, she stepped on the brake peddle to slow down normally. She felt pressure from the peddle, but then the peddle went all the way down with no effect. She pumped the peddle at least one more time, but again it went all the way down with no effect. She then had to concetrate on avoiding other cars, but finally rear ended a truck. After the minivan was repaired, we had the brakes inspected by two service centers. The second service center is the one listed in the report and is the one that regularly services our minivan. We are wondering what could cause this type of brake failure and if there are any other similar incidences that have been reported?
Transmission failed,A/C failed, wipers wouldn't shut off, sporadic electrical failures
My mechanic informs me the inside of the front brake rotors are rusted and deeply pitted. He thought this should be reported. The outsides are ok.
Brakes failed every three months, and transmission went out around christmas time. Windshield wipers come on intermittently. *ak
Vehicle vibrating above 45 MPH chrysler said it was the tires, michelin said it was the vehicle. We got 25%off the cost of new tires on 02/04/99 under a low speed wobble service bullitin notice. Transmission is a joke. Have had vehicle in time after time since 11/14/99 for incomplete work , tools left on the engine!! Transmission fluid and radiator fluid leaking the day after picking up the van. We asked the dealership to check items that another auto shop checked and said needed fixed under the warranty and the dealership told us the other shop didn't know anything that they weren't a dealership! After putting the motor back together, one of the asked to fix components was broken after all and had to be fixed. We are still experiencing problems with "hick-upping" while at a stop also a "wanting to stall and holding back feeling. This has to do with the coil pack (we feel0 , that we have asked them to check and looking at the forms received back, it hasn't been. I have asked repeatedly for my copies of the work needing to be done sheets, and have yet to receive them. I have made complaint to the manufacturer and have asked for the regional manager to contact me, but that hasn't happened yet. This was done on approx. 02/08/00, today is 02-25-00. *ak( dot number: tire size: 21565t16mn )
Emergency park brake lever has separated from brake twice. Mechanic stated that cable connecting lever to brake mechanism was rubbing against another part, became frayed, and broke. Dealer has been notified. *ak
Shortly after getting the van we had it in the shop for brake surging, in the shop twice for this. Then a couple times after that during services we complained again. Then at some low mileage of about 26,000 we had to get a complete brake job, then again at 50,??? . When I asked the service rep. If there was a problem with the rotor and drums heating up and warping and he said he could not say. I believe there may have been incomplete testing of the components or below standards materials utilized.
Engine overheats due to the cooling fan relay failure. Yh
Parking brake release cable broke and handle fell into drivers hand. Cable appears to be aluminium or poor quality steel. Brake system stayed in engaged position. No manual release lever is built into the parking brake system. . Had to dis-assemble the dash to gain access to release the brake ratchett. Ratchett lock was released using a long screw driver. This could be dangerous if failure had occured on a street or hiway. My wife was in a parking lot. This condition was repaired by the dealer and covered by warranty.
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor, and has to be pumped in order to stop vehicle. This happens when it is wet outside. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
I am disabled secondary to multiple sclerosis but an still actively employed as a physician. I was thrilled to purchase a vehicle through chrysler that was adapted by braun corporation with a lowered floor, entervan ramp and hand controls. From the first 6800 miles, I have had repeated problems. In the past year and a half, I have been stranded in my vehicle in my wheelchair and the van has required towing. I was prompted to reach out to you for help because the first problem (at 6800 miles) recurred now at 40,000 miles. My brakes failed entirely without warning and I was travelling at 40mph. Chrysler points the finger at braun and quality coach (the distributor locally). They point the finger at chrysler. Chrysler said that in 1996, braun cahnged the location of the fuel pump and this required "customization" of the line between the brake pump and the master cylinder. This "custmized" line has worn through twice (the first time at 6800 miles) with no warning. I was assured then that the problem was corrected but found out at 40mph that my brakes were gone again. I had gotten the van serviced at the dealer 6 weeks prior to this and new front brakes were installed. I also had it in 12 weeks prior to this incident to have all the conversion equipment checked. Needless to say, no assurances from them that they have corrected the problem will convince me to drive this van and I do not, in good conscience, want to pass this problem on to another innocent person. Please advise and help if you can!
Cable snapped at parking brake assy when attempting to apply parking brake. Additional brake problems including a recall for rear brakes and (2) seperate times had to have the front rotors turned due to abnormal wear.
Rear brake shoes had worn out prematurely. The brake pedal is always soft after shoes are replaced. Every 10-15,000 miles the brake shoes has to be replaced by the dealer.
Front brake rotors have pivot hole in the metal. Consumer has contacted manufacturer. *ak
The rear wheel cylinder ruptured and caused fluids to eat up the shoes which, in return , caused braking problem. Dealer needed to replace the wheel cylinder.
Transmission vibrates on 1/2 upshift, dealer could find no reason for it. Emergency brake cable broke, had to drive six weeks without emergency brake before dealer got replacement part to install
Fuel gauge not reading accurately.
Front brake rotors are rusted and pitted on interior surfaces / front brake pads are prematurely worn.
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