1999 Dodge Caravan brakes problems

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Brakes · 28,000 miles · MI

Rear brake lines rusted and burst where the stainless steel braided lines are welded to the regular steel lines are connected, causing brake fluid to disperse and loose pressure and complete failure of brakes. This is very dangerous and could lead to a fatal accident. Thank god my 70 year old mother who owns the van was not driving it.

Filed Oct 27, 2011 · Brakes · 101,749 miles · OH

The front "flex" brake lines on our dodge caravan apparently leaked brake fluid without warning, causing loss of most of braking power. Fortunately, the vehicle was not being driven at speed when the failure occurred. I now understand that corrosion between the "flex" part of the line and the metal tube part is common in the 1996 - 2000 year chrysler minivans. Total cost to replace those lines was $630.

Filed Jan 5, 2011 · Brakes · 104,000 miles · OH

Brake lines rusted out.

Filed Oct 16, 2006 · Brakes · 97,239 miles · CT

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the brakes failed without warning. The contact was able to depress the brake pedal all the way to the floor. It was coasted to a stop, and the emergency brake was applied. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where all the steel brake lines were replaced due to the brake lines leaking because of extreme rust. Updated 12/12/06.

Filed Oct 10, 2006 · Brakes · 105,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated while depressing the brakes at 20 MPH on a city street, the pedal went all the way down to the floorboard which created an increased stopping distance. Upon further investigation, the brake lines were extremely corroded and leaked brake fluid. The vehicle was towed home where the contact replaced the brake lines. The vehicle had not been exposed to excessive road salts or harsh winter weather. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 10/30/2006 -rear brake line failure due to stainless steel braid/steel line corrosion.

Filed Aug 7, 2006 · Brakes · 58,000 miles · MD

Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor, and the stopping distance was extended. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where it was determined that there was a brake fluid leak. There was a the federal safety agency recall # 06e022000, pertaining to the hydraulic service brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Dec 12, 2005 · Brakes · CT

Ltr re 1999 dodge caravan , plymouth voyager, and chrysler min-vans defective metal brake lines, request a defect investigation, s10/cmbk-051208-005. *ts all of the corrosion occurred next to the welded stainless steel flex segment.

Filed Sep 6, 2005 · Brakes · CT

Consumer experienced a brake line burst in 1999 dodge caravan. *ts the brake line in the consumer's van was welded with dissimilar metals which caused corrosion. All of the corrosion occurred next to the welded stainless steel flew segment. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but the provided to assistance.

Filed Aug 19, 2005 · Brakes · SC

Dt: consumer drove down a driveway to park vehicle. The next time he was in the car he had to back out of the driveway to a road where it was flat and the brake pedal went right to the floor. He drove home from there using the emergency brake. Consumer thought it may be lacking brake fluid, which he replaced, and did not help. The next morning the consumer took the vehicle to his mechanic, thinking he had air in his line. The mechanic informed the consumer that brake line broke. The brake line for each rear wheel come out of the anti-locking device , it became a flexible line that was welded to a steel line. At the weld was where the brake line broke. *ak the parts to replace the brake lines were not available when the vehicle was taken to the dealer. *nm *jb

Filed Apr 5, 2005 · Brakes · 201,936 miles · CA

While driving at 40 MPH consumer applied brakes and had no brakes. Consumer pulled to side of the road and applied emergency brakes to stop vehicle. Consumer had vehicle towed to dealer.