This vehicle has the same problem as stated in the federal safety agency recall 96v099000 concerning ABS brake failure. The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear, causing pump-motor deterioration. Dealership indicated sorry this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
1991 Dodge Caravan: brake failure
53 of the 616 complaints about the 1991 Dodge Caravan describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 53
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Recall 96v099000 concerning ABS brake failure. Vehicle was repaired under the recall. 30,000 miles later brakes failed again. Dealer did a diagnostic test, and determined that the parts that were repaired under the recall failed, causing the vehicle to lose brake power. Dealer would not do any repairs until consumer agreed to pay for them.
While on freeway and trying to pull off freeway vehicle had no brakes. Lost control, and and ran into another vehicle. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.please provide more information.
Recall 91v191000/ manufacturer's recall 626. Pump to ABS brakes failed at 45mph. Consumer was about to make a turn when all brakes failed. Consusmer was able to coast to the side of the road. Filter was replaced on 8-27-01. When taken back to dealer, he said there must have been foriegn particles inside the pump because filter was clogged up. *ak
While traveling 10mph on dry road conditions attempted to make a gradual stop and consumer experienced total front brake failure. Braking system was repaired due to recall 92v03000/ brake lines : fittings. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.
There was black smoke coming from what looked like tires. Then, brakes went out, had it towed, and mechanic said calipers were made out of plastic and had crumbled.
When applying the brakes pedal goes to the floor and vehicle keeps going. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Abs; automatic brake system pump is defective, causing total loss of brakes, which could result in an accident.this part has been replaced 4 times, but defect is still occurring.
Master cylinder within ABS system is failing, causing a loss of brakes, almost resulting in an accident.
This is the second failure ( first 7/11/96 at 54000 miles) on second failure- brake failure lights went on, lost brakes withing 3 miles. Brakes felt hard with very little stopping ability. Van towed to personal mechanic and found mechanicaly ok ( master cyl full, pad,disk,rotor ok and brakes returned to normal) lost brakes again in about 5 miles of driving. Very frightening as of 10/27/98 van is in kings plaza chrysler shop awaiting parts. I feel very fortunate that my family is alive. Please prevent this from happening to someone else. Thank you
Abs system recall work was not completed by dealership (unable to find problem), however brakes failed as a result of failed recall component (hydraulic control unit) after inspection completed.
Anti lock brakes failed several times.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
- Risk
- If this condition occurs, the ABS function could be lost and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will test the vehicle's anti-lock brake system and repair the vehicles if necessary. Also the warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have a lifetime coverage). Owners will also be reimbursed for previous ABS component repair costs.
Recall number 96V099000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The anti-lock brake system high pressure pump may be porous which will result in brake fluid leakage.
- Risk
- Fluid leakage eventually causes the loss of both theanti-lock brake system and hydraulic assist for the brake system, resulting inincreased likelihood of brake lockup and increased stopping distances, whichcould result in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the ABS high pressure pump and high pressure hose if the last six digits of the bar code label on the pump are between 052300 and 059262.
Recall number 92V030000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid.
- Risk
- Fluid discharge eventually causes the loss of both theanti-lock brake system and hydraulic assist for the brake system, resulting inincreased likelihood of brake lockup and increased stopping distances, whichcould result in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the ABS high pressure hose with a hose of different design and construction.
Recall number 91V191000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1991 Dodge Caravan brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1991 Dodge Caravan?
53 of 616 owner complaints about the 1991 Dodge Caravan (9%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Dodge Caravan?
There are 3 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1991 Dodge Caravan
ABS 144Seat belt 33Transmission failure 16Door locks 13Loss of power 10Wipers 9Fire or smoke 7Power steering loss 7Stalling 7Fuel leak 6Grinding brakes 5Headlights 5
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