This car destroys brakes at the rate of two front sets per year- other vehicles owned by us last 2-3 years on one set of brakes - brakes on caravan begin to grind - metallic sounds after 6,000 - 8,000 miles have complained to repair shop and rec. Replacement brakes four times - however, I believe that the design of the disc, rotor or caliper on this car is not adequate for the weight or design of vehicle - can you tell me if other owners have experienced premature brake failure? This has been an ongoing problem since the car was purchased.
1994 Dodge Caravan brakes complaints
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Consumer states while having brake work done, a firestone center damaged the cv axle, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the repair of the cv axle that firestone should have repaired.
Paint on vehichle is slowly peeling away. First it was only the rear door area and a small portion on hood now it is spred over entire vehicle. Each time we wash or it rains the paint is peeled away slowly. I know the original owner and it has not been painted ever since we bought it from owner. This is dodge paint. Also I have never seen a mini van same color and same year that paint is not peeling off of. Never noticed til it started getting worse and worse in appearance. Has the paint job been recalled??? Baby blue in color 1994 dodge caravan. Also the wheel area has a off/ on type of squeek doesnt sound always. It is more like occassionally- the dealer has told us that model just has this "squeek" and it is nothing to worry about. Has that also been recalled? And the brake light lit up after I had to slam on breaks on highway to avoid a semi truck. Has since been fixed but was it also recalled??? The transmission slowly shifts into drive when vehicle is not warmed in winter months. Is this a problem as well??? Thank you.
Front brake pads are wearing unevenly, causing brake caliper brackets to prematurely wear. Please give any further details.
The parking brake failed and the vehicle rolled into another vehicle crushing the consumer between them, destroying pelvis and knees. Nlm
The rear window wiper failed prior to recall notice 99v‑113. Nlm
While driving in the neighborhood turned the corner, braked just a little, and it didn't turn in the direction driver wanted to go. Going up hill with A/C on, got behind a big truck, which caused driver to slow down, and vehicle to shut off.
Anti skid system light is on and won't go off.
Two ABS problems: 1) the system activates intermittently and prematurely whether the vehicle is coming to a stop or merely slowing in traffic and at all speeds - even below 15mph. When the system activates, there is sudden pedal fade accompanied most often by a grinding noise and a noticeable sudden surge forward as braking is reestablished. The aforementioned dealership has thrown nearly $800 worth of parts at the problem over the past two weeks including replacing a 'defective' rr wheel sensor and the ABS motor system and recommended more than $600 additional expenses such as replacing the two rear drums, having new brakes installed and buying new tires. (I had the rear brakes and drums checked by another mechanic who assures me that all are well withing specifications. I did buy 4 new tires.)the problem is worse after the repairs than it was previously. The dealer says that chrysler says that it is normal for the ABS to 'kick-in' on rough pavement. The fact that it also engages on smooth surfaces at speeds under 15 MPH doesn't seem to register. 2) the ABS lite comes on and the system disengages intermittently under all road conditions. Two nights ago, on relatively smooth pavement, it disengaged seven times in a five mile stretch at speeds of 35mph or less.
Brake pedal went to floor when attempting to stop -- rearended car infront. Brakes have intermittently failed to operate - pedal goes completely to floor without any stopping action. Unknown whether this is hydraulic or ABS portion of the system. Dealer problem started when dealer replaced pads and resurfaced rotors and cleaned rear brakes at 87025 miles. Since then the brakes have intermittently completely failed 3 times. Have repeatedly had van back to the dealer and each time dealer just says "pedal good" latest failure on 30 aug 99, resulted in rear-ending another car.
While driving at 20 MPH and applying the brakes, and the brakes went straight to the floorboard.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they go straight to the floorboard. Also, ABS light stays on. This is the third time that the brakes were repaired.
While driving at 30 MPH the ABS light came on. Consumer was coming to the red light, applied the brakes and the brakes locked up, and then they released. The pump motor failed three times, and the ABS brakes burned out the transmission. Dealer can't determine the problem.
While driving the vehicle braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance and pedal to the floor, which almost caused an accident. Been to dealer several times. Dealer replaced sensor. Dealer cannot determine problem. Cause unknown. Please provide further details.
Going about 45mph & behind another vehicle. Suddenly a third vehicle cut off 2nd vehicle. Slammed on brakes, causing the caravan to rearend 2nd vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact.
Hesitation in transmission when pulling out into traffic.
Brakes: driving less than , approaching a stop and there was sudeen brake pressure lock, vehicle would not slow down, was making a grinding noise. Vehicle has not been in for any repair work.
Parking brake has failed several times, replacement failed causing injury to consumer.(attorney for consumer)
Replaced master cylinder three times. Also, fron tbrake rotors/steering malfunctioned.
While driving the vehicle and applying the brakes there was a grinding noise and extended stopping distance due to premature rust and corrosion of the rear cylinder which caused damage to the front braking system which was caused by the vehicle being submerged in water or not being operated in a year. This allegation is not true.
When making a stop the brake pedal almost went to the floor, right before this, the ABS light came on and the brake warning light came on. Taken to a brake center could not find problem.
Consumer was driving and rear right wheel came off . *ak consumer states while driving ABS light came on anf there was a strong odor of burning rubber, consumer went to a gas station and right rear wheel fell off, vehicle was towed to a garage where the mechanic replaced the brakes shoes and right rear wheel bearing, mechanic statd they were dry and had no grease in them, when he replaced the left rear wheel brake shoe there was plenty of grease in the bearings.
When coming to a stop and applying brakes on perfect road conditions you can hear and feel a mechanical crunching sound as if something is falling apart, then the vehicle surges beyond the point where it should stop.
Abs brake failure, driver experienced total loss of brakes while driving.
Abs warning light came on followed by total loss of brakes while backing out of a parking space.
Abs braking system failed.
Experiencing extended stopping distances.
Abs; poor performance on the brake system need to replace the brake system.
Failure on the emergency parking brake, causing the vehcile to roll freely.
The front disc calipers have failed, causing the front to overheat. Tt
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