Abs light kept coming on. Had applied brakes to stop, but vehicle failed to stop. Also, experienced extended stopping distance due to a lack of braking ability. Had ABS repaired once before in 1996 under recall #96v099000. The braking problem has returned. Please provide further information.
1991 Dodge Caravan brakes complaints
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Abs brake light comes on the dashboard. When consumer applies brakes the pedal goes all the way to the floor and vibrates.
When applying the brakes pedal goes to the floor and vehicle keeps going. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Squeaky brakes are a consistent problem
When applying the brakes the ABS light comes on and pedal goes almost to the floor. Owner has to slow down way ahead of stop in order to get vehicle to stop precisely. Dealer has seen vehicle 4 or 5 times, and still no solution.
The consumer state's the ABS system is working intermittently. Mjs
The ABS lightkept comming on. Had applied brakes to stop but vehicle faile to stop.experienced an extended stopping distance due to a lack ofbraking ability. Had ABS repaired once under recall #96v099000 in 1996. The braking problem has returned.
Vehicle won't go out of gear. Brake light comes on, and brakes lock up.
Anti lock brakes experienced complete failure, recall repair on ABS system prior to failure (96v‑099). Mjs
When applying the ABS brakes pedal became very hard and resisted application. Also the ABS brake warning light illuminated, indicating a malfunction with the system. Please give any further details.
Re:transmission - I realize it is not safety related but thought you would like to know. Re:ABS warning light - dealer will do nothing unless a "hard code" is shown. The light stays on for days but as with an aching tooth, the pain sometimes disappears when visiting the dentist. Always on when I take it in but leaving the van a day or two at the dealer sometimes causes the light to go out for a short time.
On two different occasions applied the ABS anti-lock brake system and it failed, received recall #96v099000, took to dealer to have it fixed . Ok
When applying the brakes, they go staight to the floorboard. Brakes have been going bad since the consumer had the vehicle, and the dealer can't determine the problem. Consumer had the disc brakes replaced on the driver's side only, not the rear brakes or the brakes on the passenger's side. Also replaced the brake pads.
No summary the ABS system on this car has failed on three separate occasions at approximately 60,000 miles, 85,000 miles and now at 119,000 miles. Chrysler has repaired the problem on the first two occasions at no charge and appears that they will do the same again. They have also issued a letter indicating that for the lifetime of the vehicle they will do the same. The problem however, as I have explained it to chrysler's customer center is that the system is destined to continue to fail. This is a seriious safety problem. We have been fortunate that no mishaps have yet occurred as a result of the failures, however this can not be assured in the future. The pedal pressure required and the road awareness required during failure may be more than either my wife or daughter is capable of. I have asked chrysler to replace the system with one that has good track record such as in later model vans. The answer continues to be "chrysler will repair the system free of charge whenever it fails." I believe they need to take more responsibility for this issue and insure the future safety of my family by replaing, not repairing, a defective system. Thank you, mel j. Mirliss
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.
When appyling the ABS brakes on wet pavement the pedal became hard and resisted application, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
Anti lock brakes continually having problems, recall work on system completed however additional repairs on system completed.
Master cylinder within ABS system is failing, causing a loss of brakes, almost resulting in an accident.
When driving the steering wheel will stick and make a loud noise when turning either way. When the consumer applied the brakes, the vehicle kept on rolling. Also, motor mounts broke, causing the engine to move inches like the engine is about to drop on the ground.
Battery failed.
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 dual function switch failed two times prior to recall notice.
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.
Vehicle received recall notice for the ABS system, however before parts were in and work could be completed failure occured almost resulting in collision.
Abs warning light come on.
While driving at 20 MPH, the consumer went to apply the brakes, and the pedal was very hard causing extended stopping distance brake fade away.. The consumer contacted the dealer for parts. Also the dealer sold b. B. Procare the pump part, but refused to sell the company the hydraulic brake part.
When traveling 20 MPH and attempting to stop consumer noticed the pedal got very hard, making it very difficult to stop the vehicle, resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer noticed recall. However this vehicle is not included in recall. Please provide any further details.
Anti lock brake pump and motor failed prior to recall notice, recall work completed on ABS system however light continually illuminates and no remedy can be found.
While driving on freeway at 65mph, when applying brakes, rear wheels locked, van went out of control, flipped three times, the pavement was damp, no rain, resulted in three injuries, the dealer where vehicle was purchased was contacted, but had gone out of business.
Anti lock brakes failed several times.
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