1998 Dodge Caravan: brake failure

Filed Oct 31, 2009 · Body · 128,000 miles · MA

1998 dodge caravan strut tower is rusting through on passenger side. We had taken the vehicle in for front brake servicing and the mechanic informed us of the strut issue. He said this could cause steering and brake failure. If the problem is not corrected and the tower collapses while driving we will loose control of the steering and possible brakes.

Filed Mar 4, 2009 · Body, Suspension · 170,000 miles · MO

I took my vehicle in for an inspection and the mechanic informed me that the upper strut towers on my 19998 dodge caravan are rusting through causing possible steering and brake failure. I was told if the problem is not corrected and the tower collapses while drive I will loose total control of steering and possible brakes.

Filed Mar 29, 2007 · Brakes · 56,400 miles · RI

Tl*- contact owns a 1998 dodge caravan and said that the hydraulic brake line was rusted to the point where it leaked and it caused brake failures. The contact believed that it was a safety issue to drive the vehicle because the brakes did not work properly. The failure mileage was 56400, and the current mileage was 56500.

Filed Jun 8, 2005 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · WI · crash

Consumer's vehicle brake pedal will not reach the floor, and the brakes have just failed. The consumer backed out of the garage, and brakes failed , resulting in a crash.*ak...had vehicle towed to dealer, who stated that front disc brakes failed. Consumer paid $160.oo to replace brakes. *ak

Filed Oct 26, 2004 · Brakes · 62,000 miles · NY

When applying the brake pedal ABS light commenced to illuminate. Brake pedal went to the floor, and the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance before stopping. Vehicle was taken to dealer for repairs.

Filed Oct 22, 2004 · Brakes · PA

While driving consumer pressed down on the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and noticed that the ABS braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the ABS modular unit needed to be replaced.

Filed Oct 12, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · CA · crash

When the consumer applied brakes, the pedal went to the floor. The consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and skidded into embankment and flipped twice. The driver 's side air bag did not deploy, but the passenger side air did deploy. The driver was dead on arrival. The insurance company towed totaled the vehicle. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Aug 5, 2004 · Brakes · 63,600 miles · NY

Brake line erupted because of corrosion. This caused loss of braking while driving. Vehicle towed to a repair shop.

Filed Mar 8, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · CA

Vehicle was leaking oil. Took vehicle to mechanic, and mechanic indicated external cylinder gasket was gone. Dealer contacted. *ak consumer stated that the van had numerous problems, power steering loss, back wheels on fire, complete brake failure and engine would seize and stop.

Filed Jul 10, 2000 · Brakes · WI

Brake rotor rusted and caused brake failure. No accident resulted. Dealer claims that it is not an item which is covered by warranty. I am appealing to chrysler as this has been a problem in the past. The federal safety agency issued a recall on earlier chrysler vehicles for brake rotor corrosion. Recall no. 98v005.

Filed Oct 29, 1999 · Brakes, Suspension · FL

Front disc brakes failed. Mjs

Filed Feb 17, 1999 · Brakes · GA

The only reasons an accident was avoided was that no one was in front of me ,and I resumed my rate of speed. I ended up 10 feet from a busy street before the van stopped. My small children were in the van with me at the time. I also feel fortunate that only 1 brake failed.