1992 Dodge Caravan: brake failure

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 Mar 15, 2013 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · OR

Second time, no brakes no travel of pedal. Seems like different brakes would be in order.

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 Mar 19, 2010 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 dodge caravan. The contact is upset because he has had his brakes repaired twice at his own expense. The contact just found out there was an recall on his year/make and model. He informed the manufacturer of the failure with the brakes. The manufacturer stated that they would only cover the expenses if the contact vehicle had less than 100,000 miles. The contact was driving at 40mph and the brakes failed again. The contact put on his emergency brakes and pulled over. He later drove it to the repair shop. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 110000 and the current mileage was 159733.

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 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 17, 2003 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · GA

Abs brake failure/ constantly and repeatedly.

Filed Aug 13, 2001 · Wheels · CT

When brakes were applied under normal stopping conditions, ABS system activated, resulting in extended stopping distance. Manufacturer has been notified. Owner has deactivated ABS sensor. *ak consumer stated that on both front cv joints there is a tone wheel to provide wheel rotation into the ABS, both wheels have cracked between teeth providing false wheel rotation into ABS, consumer believes this confuses the ABS resulting in loss of braking power, the vehicle suddenly releases the brakes causing a greatly increased stopping distance, it appears that the tone wheel material was too thin resulting in the cracks from the press-fit mounting to the cv joints, consumer stated it is not possible to replace the tone wheels without replacing the entire axle as the manufacturer will not provide the parts.

Filed Jun 17, 2001 · Brakes · FL

The anti-lock idiot light on the dashboard has been intermittently on since november 2000. Brake module tested on computer by independent mechanic in january 2001. Today 6/17/01 r and l idiot lights on dashboard came on and brakes failed. It is my understanding that there is a 10 year or 100,000 mile manufacturer's warranty on this system. If this is correct, where can I find a copy of this warranty. I want to show up at the dealership and have the problem dealt with without argument or difficulty.

Filed Mar 13, 2001 · Brakes · CT

Momentary loss of brakes when ABS and brake light come on intermittently. Brakes would return when lights go out. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.