(1) no brakes, brake failure. (2) badly rusted brake lines. (3) replace brake lines.
1997 Dodge Caravan: brake failure
6 of the 706 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Caravan describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 12 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall 96v215000 concerning master cylinder in july 2002. After the repairs, the brake system caught on fire and melted the tires. Master cylinder was replaced. On 11/18/2003, the brakes failed, causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. The driver sustained a damaged disc in the neck and spinal cord.
While driving on highway brakes failed without warning. Everything failed lights/power steering. Pedal went to the floor. Also, pumped brakes to stop with no avail.
Teeth in emergency brake gear have worn out. When emergency brake is applied it does not hold. Dealer has been contacted.*ak emergency brake failed because the brake gears are completely stripped.
Moaning sound developed upon braking. Inherent defect: warped rotors. Could result in total loss of braking system.
When applying the ABS brakes, the pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. Replaced master cylinder.
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
- A condition may exist where a low frequency howl / moan noise is heard from the rear brake area during low...
- 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
- Information on rear wheel park brake actuator / lever service
- Some vehicles may experience a rattle in the area of the rear wheels caused by the parking brake actuator...
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- The master cylinder rear seal, between the hydraulic fluid and the vacuum reservoir, may not seal adequately allowing hydraulic fluid to be drawn into the power assist vacuum reservoir.
- Risk
- As the hydraulic fluid in the master cylinder reservoir decreases, the level sensor will detect the loss of fluid and illuminate the instrument panel brake warning lamp. Continued operation of the vehicle with the warning lamp illuminated can result in extended stopping distances.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder on all affected vehicles. Addendum (4-14-97): vehicles inspected per chrysler recall no. 707 and found to be outside the listed suspect master cylinder date code range, must now have the master cylinder primary piston replaced (chrysler recall no. 714).
Recall number 96V215000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Dodge Caravan brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1997 Dodge Caravan?
6 of 706 owner complaints about the 1997 Dodge Caravan (1%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Dodge Caravan?
There is 1 recall and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Dodge Caravan
Airbag light 83Adaptive cruise 45Wipers 42Transmission failure 28Fire or smoke 24Stalling 23Fuel leak 16Headlights 15Loss of power 15Check engine light 13Slipping 12No deployment 10Fuel smell 10Power steering loss 10Door locks 8Grinding brakes 7Engine failure 7Jerking 7Overheating 7Won't shift 7Tire blowout 7ABS 6Harsh shifting 6Ball joint 5Coil spring 5Premature wear 5Seat belt 5
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