Rear wheel brake sensor malfunctioned, causing the ABS brake system to fail. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
1996 Dodge Caravan brakes complaints
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Brake failed to stop the vehicle quickly enough to avoid hitting a deer.
Front brake rotors are rusted and pitted, causing steering wheel to shake when brakes are applied. .
Brakes are pulsating, the pedal jump up and down, can hear rubbing. Dealer was notified and states that the pads are good, but the rotors are bad. Also other vehicles have had the same problems, but not this particular one. Consumer states that the speed ranges from 35-50 MPH when driving.
At 30,000 miles the front and rear brake pads are prematurely wearing, and the wheel cylinders are leaking. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Child seat straps will not disengage while removing child from seat. A/c blower works on high only, second time replace dswitch. In addition,brakes stammer even after complete overhaul of front brake pads/rotors.
Brake rotors corroded, discovered after several complaints of brake brake problems. (qcaw)
Brake failure.
Rotors pitted from road anti-skid material on streets during the winter season.
Consumer experiencing problem with the front brake rotors rusting out. Contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced rotors and pads. Problem still occurs. Parts have been replaced on a number of occasions. Please provide any further details. *akrotors were scored and pitted.
Consumer has complained concerning defective ABS brake sustem. While driving noticed unnecessary noises coming from the wheels when consumer applied the brake pedal. Consumer took vehicle into a repair shop. Mechanic infomed the cosumer that brake problem was due to the plastic parts used on the brake system, which may causes the brakes to wear out at 52000 miles, instead of 800000 or more of normal wears. Dealer notified.
Abs brakes/water pump/windshield wipers and brake rear brake shoes failed.
Brakes have been a continuous problem, several repairs to system, however brakes completely failed after repairs made.
Dashboard and overhead lights emit smoke and there is a strong smell of an electrical component burning.
Brake cylinder failed several times.
Rotors rusted.
Abs brakes failed.
Replaced warped front brake rotors.
The brakes are defective. The vehicle is under warranty up to 12,000 miles, consumer drives fom 30-60 MPH. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem, brakes have never been replaced.
While driving appiled the brakes and the ABS kicked in, and there was no brakes. Driver hit the emengency brake so that the truck could stop. Also the tension belt mount snapped on the truck which caused truck to be inoperable.
At 17,000 miles the brake rotors were replaced because of a corrosion problem. Driver experienced a vibration problem with the brakes. The rotors are being replaced again at 46,000 miles. Also, the sliding door on the passenger's side does not unlock at all times.
Front rotors warped and failed.
Emergency brake handle has failed several times.
Main steering bolt cracked and broke, consumer lost control of vehicle.
Brake failure: made noise when brakes applied; dealer replaced drums twice. Nothing wrong w/rotors; failure of power booster caused accident. Informed dealer 7 times. Dealer repaired/replaced or changed different parts of brakes, each time.
Sliding door failure since date of purchase.
Leaking gas tank.
Child seat failed several times.
The inside portion of front brake disc rotors have a pitted surface. Owner notes that vehicle has low miles, and there is metal flying of brake surface. Dealer spotted the problem.
Brakes failed.
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