1998 Chrysler Town and Country brakes problems

Filed Jun 13, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 106,549 miles · FL

This vehicle has stalled while driving on the highway with my kids in the car leaving me with no power no brake had to quickly turn off to the shoulder and try to restart it is happening on a daily basis and is very dangerous I had a recall part replaced by dealer and still nothing something has to be done as I see this is a common factor and eventually will cause a major accident

Filed Sep 12, 2015 · Brakes · 195,000 miles · MN

Complete failure of the brake system due to a rupture of a brake line. Lucky for us we were on a flat section of road and drifted to a stop. If we had been three seconds later we would have crashed into cross traffic.

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 146,986 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the battery, ABS, trac off, and seat belt warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,986.

Filed Aug 21, 2012 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 150,000 miles · FL

I purchased this van dec 2010. I was coming home from work at 9pm driving on the interstate and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor - no brakes. Next day I took to shop and was told all the lines were rusted and needed replaced. I had all new brake lines installed front to back by a repair shop in march 2011. Once again, I had the same exact problem today, just over a year- except the lines were not rusted. 08/21/2012 - driving on a state road going about 40 MPH coming to a stop light slowing down, suddenly the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. No brakes. Fluid was gushing out by the rear tire. I pulled to gas station and the fluid was leaking/dripping out. The more the brake pedal was pushed the more fluid was forced out. I could have been in an accident even killed. Lucky for me it was 1 pm in the afternoon. I moved from indiana 6/1/2011 to florida. The van now has 180,000 miles.

Filed Apr 30, 2012 · Brakes, Fuel system · 101,115 miles · DE

Rust through at the gas tank of brake line.

Filed Oct 31, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · 199,000 miles · WA

Repeated dismount of serpentine belt from crankshaft pulley due to water splashing from right front tire. Has occurred four or five times since owning the 1998 vehicle in 2001. This caused the abrupt loss of power steering, braking and electrical power from the alternator. No action has been taken by chrysler to provide s shield to protect this area.

Filed Aug 25, 2008 · Brakes · NY

Re: 1998 chrysler town and country mileage: 75,000 complete brake failure - pedal all the way to the floor - unsafe to drive. Towed to the dealer - diagnosis : corroded rear brake line. Being repaired now - will ask for old part to be saved. Brake lines should last for life of vehicle. Dealer/manufacturer should be responsible for this faulty defective brake line. The federal safety agency should required chrysler to notify all owners of the possibility of complete brake failure. I have read of many other occurrences with the brake lines on this car. It has been suggested that the problem arises as a result of bi-metal reaction where stainless steel and steel lines are welded together. This vehicle was at the dealer for other work just five months prior and I was not notified that the brake lines were in danger!

Filed Aug 13, 2007 · Brakes · 96,809 miles · CT

Sudden premature failure of both rear service brake hydraulic lines resulted in loss of all brake fluid in a very short time (minutes from first illumination of brake warning light). Failure was due to corrosion from dissimilar metals at the junction of the flexible braided brake line to the rigid brake line for both rear brake systems.

Filed Mar 9, 2007 · Brakes, Engine · 131,000 miles · AR

Tl* - the contact owns a 1993 chrysler town and country. While driving 10 miles or more and accelerating the vehicle shook. The contact stated it was not related to the steering. The front axle was replaced 3 times, new tires were installed, the wheels were rotated to ensure they weren't bent, and new motor mounts were installed and the failure continued to occur. This failure had occurred for over 2 years. The dealer and the transmission mechanic were unable to diagnose the vehicle. The ABS and brake warning lights illuminated each time the engine was turned on and stayed on for a 1/4 of a mile. This failure occurred for more than one year. The dealer stated that the failure was due to the ABS pump. The current and failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed May 4, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · WI

1998 chrysler town and country transmission failed while driving on the highway. *ts there was no warning prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to the service dealer who indicated that the vehicle needed a new transmission. The consumer contacted the manufacturer for financial assistance but since the vehicle was out of warranty they refused any assistance. The belt and tensioner were replaced because they were noisy. The handbrake did not hold. The dealer replaced the lever and cable assembly. The front struts were replaced. The sway bar link was replaced because it was noisy. The rear hatch lock was inoperative.