Rotors failed.
1996 Dodge Caravan brakes complaints
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Ignition coil failed.
Brake drums failed.
Brakes performing poorly.
Was applying the brakes on vehicle when a howling/squealing grinding noise was heard. Happens intermittently. Took to dealer & was informed that there was no problem with brakes.
Brakes failed.
Brake failure.
Parking brake failed.
When applying the ABS brakes, under normal conditions, the rear brakes locked up. Please describe details.
Rear wheel lining failed, causing noise.
Emergency brake malfunctioned four times. Firs two times resulted in the rlease handle popping out and would not reset to its parking place; last two malfunctions resulted in non-functiona; emergency brake.
Under normal brake application the pads have worn down too fast. Cause is unknown. Please describe.
Vehicle's rear brake pads just wear out.
When taking vehicle for inspection the brake pads and the rotors had to replaced at 19,000 miles, this was due to the salt and solvent on the road*ak
Fuel filler neck of tank assmbly needs to be replaced due to leakage, cause unknown. *ak alternator failed. Parking brake pedal keeps falling off.
When applying force to the brakes, the rear brakes grind and the pedal pulsates, causing complete loss of braking,resulting in loss of control/accident.
Abs brake failure. When hitting accelerator pedal or brake pedal, consumer heard a loud noise like a rubbing sound and a grinding feeling under feet. Vehicle is being repaired. Mechanic stated that brakes were worn down to rivets. All (4) brakes are being replaced.
Brake shoes and pads failed
Rear brake noise.
Parking brake failed.
Rear brake shoes lock up.
Consumer was driving 50 to 55 MPH and the transmission locked up, causing the vehicle to stop instantly and the occupant was pushed in the the windshield. Also ABS brakes pulsated under heavier braking applications/child safety seat locked up, and it was nearly impossible to get 2-year old out/heater hose developed a hole and leaked/replaced power window fuse, and driveshaft broke, vehicle lost control, driver sustained injuries.
Antilock brakes failed eight times, causing van to slide.
The rear shoes & wheel cylinders were replaced due to noise.
Antilock brakes failed.
Intermittent stalling, also power steering and anti-lock brakes failed.
Consumer was driving down a flat highway and the steering locked up, applied the ABS brakes and the brakes wouldn't move, resulting in an accident/injuries, also excessive gas consumption.
Applied brakes to avoid an accident, brakes failed and vehicle lost control.
While driving attempted to make a panic stop to avoid vehicle in front, ABS brakes failed 6 times, causing extended stopping distance, once resulting in an accident.
The windshield is distorted, causing poor visibility when driving. The rear brakes on the vehicle have been replaced on several occasions.
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