1992 Dodge Caravan: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Mar 2, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 149,000 miles · PA

Brakes stopped working in middle of driving almost cause a car accident. I looked up the problem and they did a recall on the ABS brake system. Would just like to bring it in to get it fixed.

Filed Dec 15, 2015 · Brakes · MD

I have a 1992 dodge caravan subject to recall 685 the federal safety agency # 96v099000. The antilock bendix 10 assembly was replaced once . It now needs replacing again . Abs light comes on and pump runs excessively. All inherent to the problems addressed above . The dealer is claiming to no nothing about the lifetime warrenty on this system indicated in the recall documentation on this site . I need some additional information to recontact chrysler with to force the to do the required repairs.

Filed Aug 7, 2013 · Brakes · 279,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the ABS system pump and motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 279,000.

Filed Apr 6, 2011 · Brakes · 271,000 miles · OR

Hello, I have a ABS recall done and it was not done correctly and caused my van to almost go of the road, the dealer will not do anything about it and said take it somewhere else, I need help with this. E-mail copies attached: [xxx], my name is [xxx], I live in cottage grove and had our dodge caravan's ABS brakes repaired at your dealership and we have a major issue concerning the repetitive and incompetent repairs done at your facility. Chrysler's safety defect report # (96v‑099), the federal safety agency campaign id number: 96v099000 to be specific. A pdf file of this is attached for your viewing, please take the time to read this letter and then the campaign pdf completely, the odi resume dated 6-24-1996 page 39 sums it up quickly. This will help you and your service managers ability to understand the seriousness and your failure to perform the repairs correctly. An incident that could have taken the lives or cause injury to all my children, maybe another vehicle and passengers occurred. This happened on 4-1-2011, this is not a joke! My two daughter's, my son and another person riding in the van and the vehicle unexpectedly lost braking on a winding road and almost crashed. This is not the first time this brake failure was unexpected after your repairs! The repairs were not performed correctly for ABS recall 0685, the proper testing fixture's were not installed during any of the operations you provided, diagnostic and repair recommendations were grossly incorrect, technicians and service writers story's on all r.o.'s are inadequate and incorrect. I can prove all of this in a court of law, and am ready to do so if needed. If the proper testing and inspection procedure were performed it would have reviled the defective actuator piston (brake master cylinder) which causes debris in the hydraulic system and compromises sensitive electrical components that control the bendix antilock 10 braking system, this part (brake master cylinder. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c

Filed Dec 16, 2008 · Brakes · 199,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 dodge caravan. While driving less than 55 MPH, the ABS warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact depressed the brake pedal and found it to be extremely stiff. The brakes were inoperative and he eventually was able to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal repeatedly with great force. Although there was a recall for the ABS failures (the federal safety agency campaign id number 96v099000), the dealer would not make the necessary repairs because the brake line was rusted. The repairs would not be effective unless the contact paid to have the brake line replaced at the estimated cost of $700. The failure and current mileages were 199,000.

Filed Oct 21, 2008 · Brakes · 197,250 miles · NE

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 dodge caravan. While driving approximately 40 MPH on normal road conditions, the brakes failed when they were applied. The ABS was not operating properly, which extended the stopping distance. The warning light indicators were illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the worn ABS pump and piston. The vehicle was repaired. On two separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for the same failure. There was a prior recall defect repair; however, the recall remedy has not corrected the safety defect. The contact was in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 197,250 and current mileage was 215,000. Updated 11/19/08. *lj the consumer stated even though he was not charged, the problem still exists. There was no power to the brake. Updated 11/19/08.

Filed Nov 3, 2006 · Brakes · 161,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle leaked brake fluid, requiring extreme force on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. It was taken to a service dealer, who notified the contact that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency recall #96v099000 which pertains to the antilock service brakes. The dealer replaced the ABS pump and motor assembly, which temporarily corrected the problem. The vehicle's brakes failed again while driving 5 MPH, and the brake pedal became very difficult to depress. The vehicle was returned to the service dealer, who was unable to perform the repairs due to a lack of parts. The dealer stated that the part would not be available for 2 months. The manufacturer was contacted, who was unable to provide assistance. Updated 10/31/2006 - the master cylinder was replaced for o-ring leak.

Filed Aug 23, 2005 · Brakes · 98,000 miles · WA

Dt: the contact took the car to dealer for repairs for the ABS several times and it never has been completely repaired. The ABS brakes did not stop vehicle quickly enough. When the pump worked it pumped fluid out onto the ground. The dealer worked on vehicle 1-2 months ago. They replaced a pressure pump, but were waiting on the rest of the parts to fix the car. . The manufacturer told the contact it would be another 2-4 months before the parts came in. The consumer cited recall 96v099000 on the brakes a long time ago. He took the car to dealer for recall repairs, and they told him there was nothing wrong with the car.

Filed Jul 21, 2005 · Brakes · 112,000 miles · NC

Dt: consumer bought used dodge caravan with 108, 000 miles. Currently, vehicle has 112, 000 miles. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and dealer found the hydraulic control unit/ABS pump motor were faulty. Both components were replaced under recall 685, on may 5, 2002, vehicle had 88, 199 miles on it. They replaced failed components with rebuilt equipment. Howeve, vehicle was leaking brake fluid, and the pedal was stiff. While driving through charlotte north carolina brakes went out. On about july 7, 2005. Friend at dealer told consumer that the control unit for ABS was about $2000. Consumer has not yet been able to fix vehicle due to excessive cost. Consumer has been told that the hydraulic control unit wa sleaking and causing the problem.

Filed Feb 3, 2005 · Brakes · 115,777 miles · FL

1992 dodge caravan with bendix 10 ABS, recently purchased from private party. 11/16/04 took vehicle to service department of maroone dodge; ABS warning light on, fluid being ejected from brake fluid reservoir. *jbwas advised that a recall had been issued on problem but not performed. Left vehicle for recall service. 11/30/04 I was told the vehicle was ready and went to the dealer. I was told I had to pay the bill of $1,108.67 before inspecting the vehicle, which I did. I have the parts replaced. As I drove the vehicle away, the ABS warning light was still on. I drove the vehicle 122 miles running some errands and home. As I neared home the brakes failed completely and the brake fluid was ejected from the reservoir. The vehicle has not moved since. 12/10/04 wrote a detailed complaint, addressed to daimler/chrysler with a copy to maroone. 1/7/05 received response from d/c, dated 1/3/05, stating problem must be resolved with dealer. Have never received any response from dealer, maroone. 1/31/05 contacted the credit card company that handled the transaction and placed the transaction in dispute. 2/1/05 filed complaints with palm beach county, fl, and state of florida. Subsequently learned that this defect apparently cannot be repaired; that the federal safety agency has investigated this problem.

Filed Apr 30, 2004 · Brakes · VA

When driving the vehicle at an undetermined speed, the ABS light would appear on the dashboard. The consumer had informed the dealer about this issue on two separate occasions; however, the mechanics were unable to duplicate the problem.

Filed Aug 15, 2003 · Brakes · 146,040 miles · NY

The vehicle experienced a valve leak that resulted in ABS failure. The dealership replaced the actuator, but the problem still existed.*ak *ph