Consumer complained about ongoing ABS brake problem. Abs light came on and would either go off within seconds or stay on all day. This caused brake failure on separate occasions. Also, brakes failed to stop vehicle immediately, resulting in extended stopping distance, which almost caused a rear end collision. Dealership was unable to correct the problem. They performed a diagnostic test but no failure code was found.
1996 Dodge Caravan: ABS light or ABS activating
34 of the 1,394 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Caravan describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 34
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
When driving under icy weather conditions, when the brakes were applied, the ABS caused the vehicle to propel forward before stopping. The consumer believed the ABS were defective.
While driving and brakes are applied, the steering wheel will vibrate then there's a noise (place unknown)and vehicle will have extended stopping distance. Problem will worsen when driving in wet conditions. The dealership cannot fix the problem, and they indicated that the ABS brakes are the cause of the problem. Ts
The brake pedal goes to the floor. It has been almost 3 months trying to get fixed. The first dealer replaced the master cylinder twice and bled air to try to repair. The second dealer performed a brake inspection. They found a lot of air in the left rear line and also bled the ABS system. I also had them check the steering because the air bag light came on when I turned the steerring wheel and steering was noisey, like a groaning sound. They reported the clock spring clicking when the steering wheel was turned causing the air bag light to come on - and there is a moan or a honk noise when turning which would take new p/s hoses to repair. One week later the pedal was once again going to the floor and the ABS still coming on. The dealer said they would order a pump. Which took 2 weeks to get in. When I brought it in they kept it a few days then called to say it needed the ABS hydraulic package at a cost of $2,000+. They recommended I call chrysler customer service to see if they could assist with the costs. Chrysler customer service said it was a mechanical part that could go out at any time therefore my cost since the van is no longer under warranty (low mileage doesn't matter). I called the dealer and haven't heard back in two days to see what they could reccommend/ I looked on the internet and found this to be a problem with the dodge cravan so I wanted to file this complaint. Nlm
Consumer states, while driving the vehicle applied the ABS brakes system, brake pedal goes to floor. Dealer has enn notified. Please provide further information.
Abs light stays on due to defective body control module. Dealer contacted. *ak
Abs braking system light airbag light are on dashboard. Also, horn doesn't work. Dealership is aware of problems.*ak dealer replaced clock spring. Starter failed and was replaced.
Consumer states the electrical power for the horn, cruise control, and air bag were inoperable, ABS light illuminated, local garage replaced an electrical ring assembly int the steering wheel assembly.
Ea-01-007; consumer has noticed air bag light illuminated on dashboard. Also, horn was inoperable/ windshield wipers worked intermittently, and electrical door locks failed to lock or unlock. Also, note ABS brake light illuminated on the dash, brakes have failed. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause of failures. Please provide any further details.
Abs light would come on intermittently. It is now on all the time. Dealer informs me that I need a new relay and hydrolic unit at an estimate of $1492.
When driving at a low rate of speed and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop, ABS system kicks in, causing poor braking performance, and resulting in extended stopping distance.
Int. Failures of ABS hyd. Package. Dlr. Est. $800 to repair. Recommended driving as-is w/o ABS.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum
- Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum
- Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum
- On some vehicles, while driving through deep or blowing snow / water, the snow / water may enter the rear...
- Information regarding snow / water entering the rear brake drums
- Rear brake cyclic rubbing noise
- Rear brake moan/howl noise
- Bulletin applies to vehicles built prior to dec
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Dodge Caravan abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1996 Dodge Caravan?
34 of 1,394 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge Caravan (2%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Dodge Caravan?
There are 0 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Dodge Caravan
Airbag light 165Adaptive cruise 110Wipers 102Fuel leak 64Stalling 58Fuel pump 40Door locks 39Fire or smoke 33Brake failure 32Fuel smell 27Transmission failure 27Headlights 24Loss of power 21Power steering loss 21No deployment 19Overheating 19Grinding brakes 16Check engine light 16Coil spring 10Jerking 10Ball joint 9Hesitation 9Seat belt 9Slipping 9Tire blowout 9Oil consumption 8Premature wear 8Knocking 7Fuel gauge 7Won't shift 7Won't start 7Engine failure 5Steering lock-up 5
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