While traveling about 45 MPH another vehicle suddenly stopped on the highway consumer applied the brakes but pedal went to the floor. Consumer avoided the other vehicle by skidding into a ditch. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained head and back injuries,but refused to go to the doctor for medical attention. Vehicle was towed to consumer's residence.
1999 Dodge Caravan brakes complaints
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Rear brake system failed prematurely, causing extended stopping distance. Dealership was unable to resolve the problem.
When depressing the brakes at any speed the van would start bucking or jumping. The dealer indicated that a speed sensor needed to be replaced. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle experienced an electrical defect. While raining interior lights failed. Also, there was a brake problem. While traveling 30-35 MPH brakes were applied, pedal went straight to the floor, and vehicle hit another vehicle in front. Insurance co. Had vehicle towed so that they could inspect the defect.
The dealer replaced the emergency brake years ago. *ak the parking brake didn't always hold, especially on a upgrade. Then it may or may not release on its own. *ph
Air bag light illuminated/ problems with clockspring. Consumer had no horn and need her brakes repaired as well. *mr ph
When the brakes were applied, the pedal traveled to the floor, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance.
The rotors corroded, which caused extended stopping distance.
I notified the first incident to the dealer about its speed sensor, over the phone, which blew away just after the two weeks of buying this car from his showroom. Last month, the break went bad and were not covered under the warranty, I had to end up replacing the rotor and complete brake set, paying around $300 from my pocket, from a midas in pennsylvania. The third incident was most dangerous, and don't know how I saved the life of my two little kids including the one with 11months infant baby, the automatic transmission blew away while driving normally and lost control on the downhill, in the city of norristown, since its break and the entire system went off due to the failure of automatic transmission and I eventually took a great risk of pulling the car all be myself on the sidewalk and somehow protected each of my family members. This car is proven to be very unsafe and does not worth the life of my kids and my family. I sincerely request to help me have my money back at the earliest. The dealer is very rude and rough over the phone and does not let me speak at all. It took me several years to save this money to buy this car but the dealer has really deceived me by giving a faulty car. It seems to me that this car did not undergo for any kind of safety inspection as long as it was sitting in his showroom and I am very afraid of driving now.
When applying the brake, the rotors have holes in them causing vehicle to have extend stopping distance. Dealer notified. Ts consumer has had problems with the vehicle since purchase. After having the rotors repaired, the vehicle stops at a much shorter distance.
Consumer states while driving and no warning the master brake cylinder began leaking fluid causing extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Nlmjlg
When passing through a channel of water going in a direction serpentine belt came off. Owner had to force wheel to keep from colliding with a fence. Also, brakes became inoperative once water had settled in. Please describe details.
Both parking brake cables disconnected, leaving vehicle without any parking brakes.
While driving at 35 MPH brakes locked up and vehicle started to pull to right.consumer found it difficult to control vehicle. Contacted dealer.
Brake rotors are warped, and seatbelt retractor will not release.
Rotors became noisy and vibrated, new pads and rotors installed twice.
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Whenever trying to put vehicle into gear vehicle will, without notice, accelerate even while conusmer has foot on the brake. Ak interlock system was never installed on vehicle, consumer states he can move the gear lever at any time.
With no warning and in normal driving conditions, the vehicle will not stop while applying braking pressure. Braking failure occurs without warning and only allows for about a 20% braking function even when applying full pressure to the brake pedal. No codes are stored (as per the dealer) and after an incident, the brake will function normally. Dealer has looked the the brake system twice and claims there is no problem. However the loss of braking function occurs randomly. Dealer refuses to replace any parts because no codes have been saved in the computer.
Consumer was traveling 60- 70mph and vehicle started shimmying when brakes were applied. Dealer changed rotors/shaved/ rotor/ change pads, and aligned vehicle. All 4 things were done to rectify problem, no remedy.
Took vehicle 5 times to dealer . When applying brakes at 55-60 MPH they pulsate, braking distance normal.
Pedal went to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer replaced master cylinder and calipers. However, problem was not resolved.
Brakes do not work properly; brakes at first were jumping, then brakes were wearing out. Contacted dealer, and dealer has changed brake pads. But, problem still occurs.
While having vehicle serviced noticed that left brake pads were out. Please provide further information.
While consumer was in for other services, was advised by technician that vehicle had a defective tire, consumer is now requesting reimbursement for the tire.
Front rotors were warping due to excessive wear, and causing problem with braking properly or delayed stopping. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a manufacturer's recall, and vehicle wasout of its warranty. Any repairs would be at consumer's cost. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
While stopping at a red light the brakes failed, the vehicle proceeded through the red light and struck another vehicle, driver sustained left leg injuries and the driver of the other vehicle sustained collar bone injuries. Nlm
The speed sensor has failed twice in the past three months, consumer states when this fails, the vehicle can not be driven above 45 MPH.
Consumer states that engine makes loud noise and it idles erratically, vehicle has stalled while travelling 60 MPH, on one occasion, dealer found that a piston had failed, however problem still exist. Brakes squealed, dealer cleaned and sanded pads and rotors. Vehicle shook at speeds above 70 MPH, dealer balanced and rotated tires. Consumer smelled strong odors through the ventilation system. Passenger side sliding door inoperable. Alternator belt came apart. Accelerator rattles. Vehicle experiences deceleration. Carpet buckles.
Front brake rotors have rusted through, causing the brakes to fail. Rotors have been replaced. *ak rear brake drums also are rusting. The rust that is dislodged is fouling the self-adjuster mechanisms, and manual adjustment of the rear brakes is peridically needed.
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