Tl*the contact owns a 1993 dodge dynasty. While driving 40 MPH the brakes failed. He had to shift the vehicle into neutral to decelerate. The manufacturer advised the contact that recall# 96v099000, service brakes, hydraulic, anti-lock was repaired with the previous owner which made him ineligible for a free remedy. No repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were 180,000.
1993 Dodge Dynasty: brake failure
5 of the 83 complaints about the 1993 Dodge Dynasty describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. Vehicle continued to accelerate. Consumer pulled over into a ditch in order to stop. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the ABS braking system unit needed replacement. Consumer informed the mechanic that the problem recurred.
While applying the brakes brake pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and had the vehicle towed with no brakes to plaza dodge. Mechanic determined that the pump motor needed to be replaced, and replaced it three times. However, the problem recurred. *ak consumer was driving on city streets going less than 20 MPH and was able to ditch in off roadway medians or drainage ditch with no damage to vehicle or property.
Antilock brakes failed.
The ABS system went out. The motor went and there were no brakes present. Tt while approaching a hill and curve, consumer applied brakes, however pedal was hard and would not move, dealer replaced ABS pump.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
- Risk
- If this condition occurs, the ABS function could be lost and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will test the vehicle's anti-lock brake system and repair the vehicles if necessary. Also the warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have a lifetime coverage). Owners will also be reimbursed for previous ABS component repair costs.
Recall number 96V099000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1993 Dodge Dynasty brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1993 Dodge Dynasty?
5 of 83 owner complaints about the 1993 Dodge Dynasty (6%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1992.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Dodge Dynasty?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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