Squeaky brakes are a consistent problem
1991 Dodge Caravan: grinding or squealing brakes
5 of the 616 complaints about the 1991 Dodge Caravan describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
Recall # 96v099000, dealer is not able to detect problem with ABS when tested. Consumer is experiencing braking problems with ABS, intermittently. When braking there is no braking ability. *ak the ABS light comes on and stays on. The brake pedal needs muich force to stop the vehicle. The ABS unit makes a grinding nois. The consumer had received recall notic but the vehicle did not need service at the time. However, the recall problem occured after recall had expired. The engine would not start.
Steering wheel makes scraping/squeaking noises.
While driving, upon braking can hear grinding noise metal to metal, then while brakes being applied vehicle continues to lurch forward. Tt
Brakes locked up twice, causing vehicle to skid, also tires squeal when braking.
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 grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1991 Dodge Caravan?
5 of 616 owner complaints about the 1991 Dodge Caravan (1%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
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 144Brake failure 53Seat belt 33Transmission failure 16Door locks 13Loss of power 10Wipers 9Fire or smoke 7Power steering loss 7Stalling 7Fuel leak 6Headlights 5
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