When suddenly stopping had no brakes, and brake pedal won't go down. It seemed like brakes were frozen.
1993 Dodge Caravan brakes complaints
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While driving ABS light came on. Then, tried to apply brakes, but there were no brakes. Technician replaced the anti-lock brake system.
When applying brakes during normal stopping, there were no brakes. Van has been serviced twice by the dealership for this problem. Problem has reoccurred. Please provide any further information.
Abs system failed prior to recall notice 96v‑099 causing the brake warning light to illuminate. Nlm
The ABS system in this vehicle has been plagued with many failures which have caused the ABS warning light to illuminate, consumer had recall (99v099) work performed but vehicle still experiencing failures. Nlm
Transmission failed causing vehicle to come to a halt while driving downhill. Nlm
Abs recall (96v099000) repair performed but continually fails again. Nlm
Abs brake system failed and ABS brake lights came on several times. Yh
Vehicle was traveling on highway at 55 MPH. While applying the brakes, the pedal hardened and caused a delay in stopping distance. Had to use emergency brake to get vehicle to stop. Dealer notified and inspecton made, and found defective pump motor on ABS.
Abs light is illuminated on the dash, consumer noted recall was sent in reference to the same type of problem. Dealer made repairs. However, consumer experiencing same type of problems stated in the recall. Please provide any furhter details.
When the brakes were applied pedal got hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified.
Breaks - at 21,000 miles began to experience break problems - 1st a bad break spring later - 48,000 ABS pump replaced; 56,000 break problems again and was told they could not duplicate problem; at 80,000 piston assembly (recall) was replaced again due to light staying on and breaking failure engine - 18,000 miles oil leak was discovered; bad gaskets 48,000 informed dealership van was using excess oil, they stated no problem 62,500 cylinder gaskets had to be replaced, car had to be towed to the garage 81,000 car died out - bad intake vale, all exhaust guides bad, heads needed redone, and a new valve job tailgate - rattled at 18,500 and was adjusted; 21,800 instrument panel light stayed on and door was hard to closed; tailgate has never been correct air conditioner - does not stay cool, dealership checked for leaks and recharged ; following year it is was not cold again radio - at times it does not turn on, or it just turns off on its own other not listed - window seals seem to be leaking air
This van has had the air conditioner go out at least 3 of the 6 years that I have owned it. Now, the ABS completely went out almost causing a crash with several children in the van; the brakes are 90% gone! This van has been a lemon and is in need of repair every year. Many other things have gone out top include the transmission. What concerns me most is that things like the air-conditioning go out every 1 to 2 years and my extended warranty expires in march of next year. Is there anything I can do to get the the air-conditioning replaced entirely due to it always failing? Also, I am not sure if my vehicle is fuel injected or not. Brian pabst 1614 hall street downers grove, il. 60516
When we became aware of a problem within the ABS brake system on this van we took the van to our mechanic ronnie poe. He informed us that this was under recall, we then took the van to manassas dodge on june 8, 1999, where they supposedly fixed the pump compressor on the ABS brake system. On july 29, 1999 the ABS brake system failed again. I had the van towed to manassas dodge in manassas va by henry's towing. The tow truck drive as well as a co-worker witnessed that the ABS brake system light was on and the brakes were not working. Manassas dodge could not find a problem. They sugested that my "rotors" had caused the problem. Once I received the van back from manassas dodge, my husband inspected the rotors and found no problem with them. Again on september 18, 1999, while my husband was driving the ABS brake system failed, the break pedal was hard and had no pressure in them. Once again, this problem seemed to have corrected itself. I contacted the daimler chrysler recall center on monday, 9/20/99 and advised them of the problem. They gave me a file # of 6251453 and advised me that the "wheel speed circuit" may be what is causing this to happen. At this point I am very frustrated and very concerned with my safety in driving this van. You never know when the brakes are going to go out on you. Your help in finding a timely resolution to this problem would be greatly appreciated.
Abs brake light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within the system, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While riving at any speed and applying the brakes the brake pedal is hard, and the ABS light keeps coming on, indicating that ABS brakes aren't working.
This is a serious failure as it causes the brakes to fail each time. The dealership has tried three times to correct this unsuccesfully.
I drove to work and experienced no pressure on my brakes. I was unable to stop my car immediately when I pressed on the brake peddle. I almost had an accident. On august 4, 1999, I took the car to crj auto & truck repair inc. At 1560 brentwood rd. In bayshore. Upon their diagnostic test, they concluded that the ABS system was not working. After checking with dealer for repair parts, it was concluded that this system was a recall. I have no vehicle to go to work and dealer refuse to provide a rental. They gave me an appointment for august 16, 1999 and stated they would only do repairs if indeed it is the ABS system and if there is a recall on the part. As per their computer information, the dealer states that it was repaired in 1996. I purchased the van in 1996 and do not remember having it repaired. However, as per your recall database, if there was a repair done, the warranty on all ABS components was extended to 10 years or 100.000 miles. I have used 94,947miles since I purchased the vehicle. Please assist me in any way you can to prevent injuries or accidents.
Abs brake light keeps coming on. There is no evidence of brake pressure.
Road was wet & vehicle traveling 50mph when brakes were applied. Vehicle slid and rearended vehicle in front. Air bag did not fill in plate, but just popped out.
Abs brake light comes on intermittently, followed by reduced braking, repaired under recall, however problem reoccured, repaired a second time under recall. (96v‑099)
I believe it was last year when I received the recall notice on the ABS. I took the van in and had it fixed supposedly. The ABS light would go off and on throughout the year for no apparent reason. I took the van in once to have this checked and they said they couldn't find any reason for this. On 1/8/99, I was pulling out of a parking lot when I experienced what felt like a complete loss of brakes. Luckily no one was near me and I could reverse into a parking spot and put the gear into park to stop the car. If I had been on a secondary road or highway at the time of the failure there could have been diasterous results.
Recall # 96v099000 chrysler/brakes, hydraulic: anti-skid system; van has been to dealerships 4 times concerning recall notice within the last year and a half. Dealer is not able to correct the problems. Consumer continues to experience a number of braking problems. Parts are cleaned, but not replaced. Dealer does not have replacement parts to correct recall.
Recall work completed on ABS system, however failed, repair of failed components not covered under recall due to mileage.
While starting the vehicle up noticed the brake light had come on, and went to put the vehicle into drive, just to move up a little, applied for the brakes and the pedal went straight to the floorboard.
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor. In order for the vehicle to stop, brakes have to be applied the second time. While defect is occurring the brake warning light stays on. This problem has occurred 3 times, ABS pump has been replaced twice, and the dual function pressure switch replaced once, all by dealer. Problem has not yet returned. *ak
While driving ABS system malfunctioned, causing the brakes to fail and almost resulted in an accident. Manufacturer will be paying for the labor and parts, but the parts are on back order and caused a month's delay.
Abs brakes malfunction continually, hard braking caused a brake switch to become loose.
Abs recall work completed however continues to fail.
Abs components failure. Abs recall previously performed oct., 1996.
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