Antilock brake light comes on when raining or car is washed, service dept. Stated that water is entering the brake computer, after it dries out, the light goes out and the antilock brakes start working correctly. Service personel stated that this is not a safety recall issue and I would have to pay the entire cost (app. $480.) to replace the unit. I was under the impression that if the antilock brakes (or airbags) became defective, because it is safety equipment, that the manufacturer must replace or fix at no cost if the defect was not due to a crash.
1995 Dodge Avenger brakes complaints
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Right front brake system degraded to almost failure with 2 different sets of brakes. One on 7/2/99 and another in october 1999. Each set of brakes were good for about 1000 miles. After that break-in period, the brakes began to grind away and the rotor assembly was then affected. I am looking for any information of the brake system malfunction that may be due to something other than the brake shoes that were installed.
Brakes are eating up the brake pads and the rotors. Also, there is some knocking noise coming from the vehicle, and when applying the brakes there is a grinding noise.
The braking system has always been a problem, highway speed use shakes badly.
Excessive wear with front brakes have replaced seven times, puchased rotors three times
When driving at any speed the vehicle vibrated. Brakes were very rough, and consumer had the brakes repaired three times. Vehicle has to once again be back in the shop for repairs on the brakes. Dealer can't determine the problem.
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Brakes continue to make noise; front brakes replaced -- still noise; while stopped at a red light, the transmission acted as though it was in neutral -- had to wait for it to re-engage in gear. The glove box just fell out -- the hinge pin was made of plastic and disintigrated. The front bumper section has separated and is falling off -- this is a plastic piece that encompasses the entire front of the car. The brakes are the real safety issue in my opinion -- they do not feel trustworthy and the noise they make when you put pressure on the brake pedal has continued for over two years. The dealer is totally disinterested!!!!
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Brake rotors had to be changed with same problem repeating after 2 months. Numerous failures including anti-theft alarm occassionally sounding, pulsating brakes, knocking noise from engine compartment, buzzing sound while shift from park to drive, passenger seat belt allows no movement of passenger, and vehicle is currently in repair shop due to malfunction of the emmission system. Problems began on the day of delivery of vehicle to germany. No warranty on vehicle, it expired once shipped to germany.
Anti-lock brakes failed several times,one incident resulted in accident.
Front bakes have been replaced 5 time in two years.
Alarm system failed intermittently.
Front disc brakes replaced 7 times.
When applying the ABS brakes, the vehicle shakes and there is extended stopping distance. Had rotors turned once.
Antilock brakes failed, causing accident/injury.
While driving the vehicle, the ABS brakes act as if they do not want to stop and also the brakes make noise. When vehilcle stops the brakes rub.
Trying to avoid a truck, hit the brake and vehicle went off the road.
Steering wheel failure. (1st vehicle on 601559)
Bad odor penetrated inside of vehicle.
While driving, experienced brake failure, upon braking,pedal becomes spongey, pedal goes to floor, vehicle pulls to right and steering column vibrates.
Abs, brake failure, applied the brakes locked up and brakes would not release, smell of brakes burning.
While driving, experienced brake failure, when made attempt to slow/stop brake pedal went to floor, continued to roll forward, premature wear of front disc. *a
Brakes noisy, create excessive amount of dust, due to excessive wear.
Front brakes are overheating causing severe shaking of the front end. Tt
Excessive wear of the front brakes, replaced rotors, calipers and pads twice. Tt
Emergency brake failed after being parked for 45 minutes on an incline, resulting in an accident. *ak tt
Left side braking system had to be replaced twice. Tt
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